Not taking a much-needed dip in this Texas-silhouetted pool would be a crime, especially if you’re a first-time visitor to the city. Perched within Downtown Houston, this hotel hit the ground running in 2017 by breaking barriers with their vast spaces and lavish services. Not to mention, their crown jewel—the lazy river. This rooftop pool does luxury well, offering stunning views of Downtown Houston with a breezy, vacation feel. Visitors can dip their toes in the pool while sipping tangy cocktails from the hotel’s bar and grill, High Dive. Or keep it mellow by snagging a pool-side cabana bed or single gazebo, which rotate on a first-come, first-served basis.

This stand-alone swim club seats summertime fun front and center. Tucked away in the East End, Houstonians can escape the city’s sweltering weather with a cooling dip in El Segundo’s waters. The swim club beautifully dabbles in a retro feel with their vintage decor, such as their vivid orange and teal umbrellas and abstract-printed lounge expanse. They also boast a pool-side cabana area, which is perfect to catch a tan or cozy up with a lime garnished drink. Their cabanas can be rented through a “Purchase Day Pass,” which is a mandatory ticket that all visitors must purchase for entry. For more information on their cabana rentals, head over to the club’s website.

Sure, basking in rooftop views of Houston’s ever growing landscape is a treasure. However, The Woodlands' tree-lined streets hoard a few popular districts that operate as a perfect backdrop for your swimming needs. The Woodlands Waterway is a gorgeous example. Nestled within this lovely corridor is The Westin, a hotel that hosts a rooftop pool equipped with all the usual necessities. A surplus of shady lounges brimmed with cozy chaises surround the pool, so hopping in for a quick swim and returning to a covered cabana is an easy feat. Visitors can enjoy this alluring setting through their Standard and Deluxe Cabana options, which offer services such as complimentary bottled water, towel service, a cabana spacious enough to fit six people, and more.

Though the Galleria district is known for its lavish shopping centers and late-night movies at the Rooftop Cinema Club, its resort-style swimming pools are definitely third on the list. Mere minutes from the area’s main highway, this chic hotel flexes a pool area lush with greenery and calming vibes. To make this destination sweeter, Omni Houston has two pools, one of which is heated. To completely elevate the experience, indulge in their numerous bookings such as a standard or VIP Wellness Day Pass (which ranges between $50-$150), or cruise through their Private Cabana rentals, which can hold up to eight visitors.

Cocktail-laden lunches; towering palm trees that offer the perfect amount of shade; and a deep swimming pool set next to a serene garden terrace—if these sorts of amenities fit your definition of a superb water getaway, then look no further than Hotel Granduca. This venue offers a little taste of Italy without breaking the bank (or dealing with customs and TSA). Their pool-side hangout feels like you’ve landed in a grand villa with their lush cabanas and fantastic snacks like cheesy risotto served on the newly renovated patio at neighboring Il Giardino.