The Pool at Anantara Hoi An Resort

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010 Amenities: Pool, Spa"

"Relaxation is taken care of by the resort's riverside pool and spa, where you can indulge in Asian-inspired treatments"

"The expansive grounds are immaculately maintained and there’s an Irish pub, fine restaurant, cafe, spa and sublime riverside pool area"

"Luxurious, beach-style resort in central Hoi An, blending minimalist Japanese design with maximum service and facilities; these include a fantastic pool, massage rooms and restaurants exuding a sophisticated air"

"just a 5-minute walk from Hoi An's historic old town, this luxurious riverside resort has plush rooms, fine food, and a large swimming pool right by the river"

"Outdoor daybeds face the garden, river, or pool"

"Superior rooms are spacious, and all rooms benefit from a terrace with daybeds overlooking the garden or pool"

"The outdoor pool with its adjacent bar is also a plus, and boats are available from the private jetty to nearby beaches"