Poolside Plants: Making an Oasis for Hotel Guests

If you own or manage a hotel, you’re aware that the quality of the pool can be a significant factor when prospective guests are choosing where to stay. People want a calming pool area where they can unwind, and it’s been proven that flowers and ornamental plants increase levels of positive energy, helping people feel secure, relaxed and happy. 

Here’s some helpful information you can leverage to turn your hotel pool into a luxurious, stress-free space for guests, with the help of poolside plants:

Types of Plants to Set Poolside

Certain kinds of plants will live better poolside than others. Fauna that adds color, texture and style to your pool space include:

• Deer grass

• Mexican blue palm

• Desert lavender

• Fortnight lily

• Blackfoot daisy

• Bird of paradise

Pick Your Poolside Planters

Picking the correct planters to put next to your hotel’s pool is arguably more important than picking vegetation. Choose planters that last and have an aesthetic that’s on-brand with your hotel’s overall look and vibe. 

When picking your planters, be sure to consider…

Poolside Plant Placement

Remember to always keep walkways clear. Do not inconvenience your guests at the pool with too much palm frond that needs to be avoided as they stroll around the space. You also don’t want planters that are oversized and cut into pathways for guests.  

Planter Durability

Aesthetics are important, but you also don’t want to constantly reinvest in plants and planters because they don’t retain their quality and beauty. PolyMade™ planters are tough and built to last, standing up to year-round outdoor exposure in extreme temperatures, with an insulated core that protects the roots of plants from temperature fluctuations, so they continue to look great, season after season, year after year. 

PolyMade™ pieces are also made from material that is environmentally friendly and we use no harmful solvents. You won’t have to worry about updating your planters later as part of conservation efforts. We also apply a UV protection coat to prevent color from fading and eliminate embrittlement. Finally, our planters stand up to sea salt spray and are mold-, mildew- and stain-resistant.

Planter Types

Surround the edges of your pool with ferns in square planters, accent the space with tropical flowers in round planters, and section the pool area from the hot tub area with a line of trough planters filled with colorful gravel and succulents. Whatever you envision, PolyMade™ will provide.

All PolyMade™ planters retain a look of real stone, but are exceptionally lightweight. They are built to size and shape specifications, painted in client-customized colors and finished with a Dryvit™ synthetic stucco coat. 

With PolyMade™ you’ll achieve the precise look you want for your poolside area. And if you change your hotel’s color scheme and decor over time, our planters can easily be repainted in new, complimentary colors.

Customization Options

PolyMade™ will customize the shape, size and color specifications of your desired planter, and add design elements you require — perhaps a hotel logo. Not precisely sure what you’re looking for? Send us the measurements of the space you’re working with, and details about your most desired outcome, and we’ll provide initial drawing and color samples. Once you approve the design, we’ll put your project in production and deliver it to your hotel, usually within 6-8 weeks.

Browse the rest of our website for additional inspiration, and get in touch with us for more details on how we can elevate your pool space.