Luxury swimming pools: Where to take an expensive dip

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(CNN) — Diving in at the deep end has never been more enjoyable than in these jaw-dropping pools.

From private villas to Japanese onsen, luxury resorts to boutique lodges, these are some of the world's most memorable, luxurious and expensive places to take a dip:

1. Ski Portillo, Chile

Up in the Chilean Andes sits Ski Portillo, one of South America's most historic ski resorts, which is also home to a rather special pool.

You'll be glad to know it's heated, thanks to the mountains' geothermal energy, making it perfect to gently relax weary limbs after a day on the slopes. Watching the sunset over the Laguna del Inca lake below caps off a distinctive swim.

The pool is free to hotel guests, while ski season runs from June through October. A week's accommodation in a valley view room with lift passes and four meals daily runs from $3,750.

Ski Portillo, Ruta 60 420, Los Andes, Región de Valparaíso, Chile +1.800.829.5325 www.skiportillo.com

2. Kohanaiki, Hawaii

Nighttime brings amazing overhead views at Kohanaiki.

Another impressive mountain backdrop comes on the Big Island of Hawaii, where the 25-meter infinity pool at Kohanaiki sits close to the lava flows from the adjacent Mount Kilauea volcano. It's especially pretty at night, with the starry skies above.

NBA great Stephen Curry may be swimming in the lane next to you as Kohanaiki is a private club with membership costing a cool $150,000 upfront, even before $25,000 annual dues.

If you feel like splashing the cash on a residence, $650,000 gets you 45 nights per year.

Kohanaiki, 73-2055 Ala Kohanaiki, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 +1 (808) 329-6200 kohanaiki.com

3. Il Sereno, Lake Como, Italy

While Lake Como in Italy itself is the perfect spot for a dip, another slightly warmer option comes at Il Sereno, which overlooks it. It's the newest hotel and the first built in decades in the always-fashionable destination.

The 20-meter lakefront infinity pool is filled with heated freshwater, while the surrounding sun deck and bar is perfect for sipping a cocktail or people watching. The pool is for guests only, with nightly room rates starting from $825.

4. Temple House, Chengdu, China

The ancient capital city of Chengdu in Sichuan Province, China, is home to a sleek hotel with an Instagram-worthy pool thanks to the sculptured skylights above. The 25-meter indoor pool catches reflections from the lights that are designed to resemble the sloping tea terraces that dot the Sichuan landscape.

A mix of bamboo, timber and stone complete the soothing interiors. It's only open to hotel guests who can stay in a double room from $290 upward per night.

5. Four Seasons Serengeti, Tanzania

You're not the only ones frolicking outdoors at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

As pools with a view go, it's tough to beat the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, where families of elephants are your frequent companions below. The watering hole that it overlooks features other visitors such as zebras and the occasional lion, but thankfully...