{"id":8945,"date":"2022-08-31T17:07:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T11:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=8945"},"modified":"2022-11-21T16:22:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T10:52:23","slug":"pool-villa-selection-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/reviews\/pool-villa-selection-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 factors to keep in mind when booking a pool villa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the hot new travel trends which gained a lot of popularity during the Covid years of 2020 &amp; 2021 was vacationing in private pool villas. Although the name is very self-explanatory, just to clarify, these are Villa\u2019s or luxuriously large rooms come with private pools which can be accessed by the residents of that room only. With this definition, anyone can guess that such villa\u2019s with private pools can be found in independent B&amp;B\u2019s or in some of the best hotels &amp; resorts. Another reason or the popularity of these pool villas has been their promotion by platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirBnB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VistaRooms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makemytrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makemytrip <\/a>and other such aggregators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to this popular trend, many such pool villas came up in popular tourist destinations in India including Rishikesh, Kasauli, Goa, Udaipur etc. Unfortunately, this also meant that there was a range of services and quality which was being offered by these establishments creating lot of confusion and subsequent disappointment in the minds of the travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to help you choose your next pool villa like a pro, we have put together a list of 5 things which should be kept in mind when planning your next vacation to a villa with a private pool:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/reviews\/pool-villa-selection-guide.html\/#Size_of_private_pool_in_the_villa\" >Size of private pool in the villa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/reviews\/pool-villa-selection-guide.html\/#Seating_area_around_the_pool\" >Seating area around the pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/reviews\/pool-villa-selection-guide.html\/#Shower_area_near_the_pool\" >Shower area near the pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/reviews\/pool-villa-selection-guide.html\/#Food_Beverage_options\" >Food &amp; Beverage options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/reviews\/pool-villa-selection-guide.html\/#Rooms_size_and_capacity\" >Rooms size and capacity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_of_private_pool_in_the_villa\"><\/span>Size of private pool in the villa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pool-Villa_s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pool-Villa_s.jpg\" alt=\"pool villa\" class=\"wp-image-8955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pool-Villa_s.jpg 443w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pool-Villa_s-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pool-Villa_s-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an obvious yet crucial consideration! Afterall, the reason for visiting a pool villa is the POOL!!! Many times, even a small plunge pool or a jacuzzi is marketed as a pool by some establishments. And this can be very misleading. Therefore, we recommend checking the exact size of the pool before making a reservation. In our view, a decent size would be anything bigger than a 6 x 8 feet pool. In addition to the size, the depth is also an important factor. Although, regulations do not allow a pool to be deeper than 4 feet without a full time life guard being present, for a pool villa we feel that 3 feet is enough to float and also be seated comfortably while keeping your head above the water. If you are travelling with kids, then you may want to choose a pool villa with an even shallower depth of say around 1.5 to 2 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seating_area_around_the_pool\"><\/span>Seating area around the pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-seating-Pool-Villa_s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-seating-Pool-Villa_s.jpg\" alt=\"pool villa\" class=\"wp-image-8953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-seating-Pool-Villa_s.jpg 418w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-seating-Pool-Villa_s-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-seating-Pool-Villa_s-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When booking a luxury villa with a private pool, the area around the pool becomes the heart of your entire stay with maximum time being spent in this area. Keeping this in mind it becomes important to see what kind of seating arrangements have been made around the pool. Although, every ones seating requirements will be different depending on the size of the travel group, we recommend a seating for at least 4 and a couple of loungers to relax on after a swim in the private pool. Given the temperatures in most part of our country, a covered seating area with a fan would be a big plus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shower_area_near_the_pool\"><\/span>Shower area near the pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-shower_s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-shower_s.jpg\" alt=\"pool villa\" class=\"wp-image-8954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-shower_s.jpg 606w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-shower_s-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Outdoor-shower_s-200x143.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not be super convenient for someone to go back to the bathroom in the villa to take a quick shower to clean off the chlorine water of the private pool. To avoid making this walk, you can consider looking for a pool villa which has a shower area right in the vicinity of the pool. This way, you can enjoy maximum amount of time in &amp; out of the pool while taking showers every now and then. It may seem like we are being very picky about our recommendations, but it is small things which will make your stay memorable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Beverage_options\"><\/span>Food &amp; Beverage options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outdoor-dining.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/outdoor-dining.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8947\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a scientifically proven fact (unverified) that staying in the water makes a person hungry! Well, in that case, staying at a pool villa will make the traveller\u2019s very very hungry &#x1f609;. Keeping this in mind, it becomes very important to check the food &amp; beverage menu\u2019s of the pool villa before booking one. This is where a pool villa location in a hotel or resort comes in very handy because they usually have their room service menu\u2019s to satisfy all your cravings. Also, lets not forget that you can always carry some snacks and beverages with you for your next trip. Since you are booking a private pool villa, there would be on restrictions on you consuming your personal food near the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rooms_size_and_capacity\"><\/span>Rooms size and capacity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Group-travel_s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Group-travel_s.jpg\" alt=\"Pool villa\" class=\"wp-image-8952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Group-travel_s.jpg 613w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Group-travel_s-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Group-travel_s-200x139.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not the least, as much as we would like to spend most of the time in or near the pool, we would have to go inside the rooms to sleep! So this is where the room becomes important. Looking at the size of your travel group, look for options which have enough beds\/bath\u2019s to meet your requirements. For instance, if you are 2 couples travelling, you may prefer two independent rooms with bath\u2019s. However, if you are 4 friends travelling, you might be ok with 1 large room and 1 bathroom. In hotels\/resorts, the pool villas are typically the more expensive &amp; luxurious rooms. But you do have the flexibility of booking 1 pool villa and balance regular rooms if travelling in a larger group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did we miss anything out? Let us know by responding to this post or reaching out to us on any of our social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy holidaying!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the hot new travel trends which gained a lot of popularity during the Covid years of 2020 &amp; 2021 was vacationing in private pool villas. 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