21 of the Best Swim-Up Rooms in Mexico and the Caribbean

Plenty of destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico are known for their luxury resorts, their tropical weather and their gorgeous beaches with swaying palm trees. However, travelers may have more fun — and get to soak up more sun — if their terrace or balcony offers swim-up access to a plunge pool or a larger pool within the resort.

What's the benefit of a swim-up room? Instead of packing a bag of supplies and heading to your resort's main pool, you get to relax adjacent to your own room where you have all your belongings and a private bathroom. Depending on your room type, you may also have pool access to a swim-up bar where you can float across any time you want a cocktail. Swim-up hotel rooms also set the scene for some excellent people watching since things can get wild when guests are left to relax and unwind around a pool bar all day.

While some of the most exclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean offer rooms with private pools, having a swim-up room gives you similar water access a lot closer to all the action at your resort. Whether you want to stay at the Hyatt Zilara Cancun or you're considering a stay in a Sandals Resort or a Zoetry property, read on to learn about the best swim-up rooms in Mexico and the Caribbean.