Exotic Pool Features

Why go on vacation to a resort when you can live at one? In the brutal Miami real estate game, "luxury" is the baseline. Homeowners looking to make a statement are turning to exotic pool elements that provide sensory experiences beyond the typical swim. At Aqualand Pools, we develop an environment that goes beyond the rectangle. We design backyards that work like private theme parks — from the smooth current of lazy river pools to the tactile richness of sand bottom swimming pools.
You need special hydraulics and master brickwork to create the appeal of grotto swimming pools or the beachside feel of a private beach. We bring together dream-big aesthetics and the serious engineering needed for the unique terrain of South Florida.

The lazy river pool is outdoor leisure at it’s best. The water in a lazy river, unlike a conventional pool, is not static, but is constantly flowing, albeit slowly, due to a series of high-capacity propulsion pumps (usually 7.5 to 40 horsepower).
The experience: Operate your property on a customised course.
engineering: We have variable speed pumps and wall jets pointed for the best current to get around corners without stall or spill.
Cost & Scale: Residential lazy rivers typically range from $120,000 to $500,000+ depending on linear length and additions like bridges or central islands.

Sand Bottom Swimming Pools: Your Own Beach Front.
Forget the "crunch" of actual sand. The newest sand bottom swimming pools employ a revolutionary cladding technique. We coat a reinforced concrete shell with a special resin-bonded sand covering. That gives you the look and feel of a beach without the maintenance headache of loose sand clogging your filters.
Beach Entry: Also called a “zero-entry” or “beach entry” slope, these pools replace traditional stairs with a gentle slope.
Safety & Comfort: Naturally non-slip bonded sand surface stays cooler under the Miami sun than standard pavers.
Tropical Aesthetic: Often matched with natural rock boulders and palm tree islands that help create the "private cove" image.

Grotto Swimming Pools: A Hidden Sanctuary.
The swimming pool with grotto is the most popular feature with families and entertainers. A grotto is a large waterfall of rocks with a cavernous swim-in chamber behind the curtain of water.
Custom Interiors. We can add submerged benches, colour changing LED “starry night” ceilings and even hydrotherapy jets in your grottoes.
The ‘Wow’ Factor: Our top-end projects come with multi-room grottos, with a hidden swim-up bar or plasma TV for a shady getaway from the afternoon heat.
Materials: We use a combination of hand-selected natural boulders and “engineered concrete” (fake rock) to build a structure that is both beautiful and structurally sound.

It's not just digging a hole to put in a lazy river pool or a big grotto swimming pool, it's about dealing with thousands of pounds of water and rock pressure. Aqualand Pools is a top bespoke pool builder and takes care of the complex permitting and structural engineering needed for these huge builds. Your sand bottom swimming pools will be sealed to perfection and your lazy river current will be adjusted just right for a seamless float.

Ready to build a backyard people won’t want to leave? So, tell me about your vision for a resort.