Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2025 SPASA Victoria Awards
The Best of the Best from Victoria
If you're planning a new pool or spa, selecting the right builder or retailer is one of the most significant decisions you'll make. That’s where the SPASA Awards of Excellence can help.
Each year, these awards shine a spotlight on the most skilled, professional and creative experts in the pool and spa industry. The 2025 Victorian winners have been recognised for their incredible workmanship, eye for design, and dedication to delivering outstanding results.
Choosing an award-winning SPASA member means you’re working with someone who’s gone above and beyond, creating spaces that are not only beautiful but built to last.
Ready to get inspired? Here are the standout pool and spa projects recognised in the 2025 SPASA Victoria Awards.
Concrete Pool of the Year
Aloha Pools "22 Beaconsfield Pool"
This entry stands out for its ambitious engineering and bold architectural integration. By positioning the swimming pool on the fourth floor and embedding it into the primary structure of the home, the designers have pushed the boundaries of conventional residential pool design. The use of the pool walls as structural beams demonstrates a level of sophistication. This approach fuses architecture and aquatic design in a way rarely seen in domestic settings. The off-form finish complements the home’s modern aesthetic, showcasing craftsmanship and attention to detail. It’s a clear example of innovation driving both visual appeal and structural efficiency.
"This innovative swimming pool in St Kilda's West seamlessly integrates into the home’s primary structure, creating a unique architectural feature that supports both form and function. Positioned on the fourth floor, the pool’s walls double as structural beams, providing support for the surrounding paving slabs and blending flawlessly with the surrounding living areas. Featuring an off-form finish, the pool not only elevates the home’s aesthetic but also enhances its structural integrity." - Aloha Pools
Enhancement of the Year
COS Designs "Peninsula Project"
This project showcases a thoughtful and refined design approach that skillfully responds to the client’s brief, resulting in a sophisticated yet relaxed coastal pool and garden environment. The seamless integration with the home’s unique architecture and natural surroundings creates a harmonious space that evokes calmness and a strong sense of belonging. The design’s timeless quality and tranquil atmosphere make it a perfect retreat for the clients and their loved ones, balancing elegance with comfort effortlessly. If you're looking for an award-worthy backyard enhancement for your home and garden, then your search is over.
"Well considered, highly refined design principals underpin this project which embrace, enhance and accentuate the requested client brief. The end result is a highly sophisticated, timeless yet very relaxed coastal pool and garden setting that seamless has integrated into the surrounding environment and unique architecture of the home which when immersed in, creates a sense of belonging, calmness and tranquillity for our clients, their family and friends." - COS Design
Fibreglass Pool of the Year
Rainwise Pools "Melbourne Backyard Bliss"
With a touch of everyday luxury, Rainwise Pools has created a simple, elegant backyard getaway perfect for any Aussie family. Bright, clean colours open up the space with touches of modern tiling, tropical greenery and wooden panelling. All features come together, creating a classic outdoor space that could fit into any home or lifestyle. The down-to-earth style and nature of the fibreglass pool is why it's a sought-after staple in backyards across Australia and New Zealand.
"Dive into luxury with a design that turns every swim into a getaway.
Featuring sleek, modern lines and a beautiful exposed aggregate landscape, this design combines the best of beachy vibes with contemporary style. Soft whites and natural textures create a serene, sun-kissed atmosphere, making your outdoor space the ultimate escape." - Rainwise Pools
Freeform Pool of the Year
Coastal Builders "Nature's Serenity Retreat"
"Simply Breathtaking" is the first thought into anyone's mind who is lucky enough to wander through this nature-inspired landscape crafted perfectly to fulfil the client's desires. Alluring Landscapes and Coastal Builders have captured a true sense of serenity in this backyard, with timber decking, curving pathways and Australian natives, you truly feel transported. From any angle, this freeform design is truly worthy of the title Freeform Pool of the Year.
"Designed to blend seamlessly with nature, this project showcases Alluring Landscapes’ unique and exceptional design. The triple-circle pool layout integrates effortlessly with the landscape, anchored by mud rock to fulfill the client’s vision.
Native tea trees, gums, and dark grey mosaic tiles enhance the organic aesthetic, while curved pathways and a timber deck create a natural flow. Thoughtful craftsmanship ensures a perfect balance of luxury, function, and harmony with the coastal setting." - Coastel Builders
Prefabricated Pool of the Year
Plunge Pools Direct "The Glen Waverly Project"
The moment your eyes meet the Aquarius Plunge Pool, a sense of refined relaxation takes hold. With its crisp white glass tiling and sculpted form, this pool brings a quiet elegance that instantly elevates its surroundings. Designed to deliver more than just a place to cool off, it offers a spa-like sanctuary where comfort, style, and simplicity intertwine. Whether nestled in a compact courtyard or anchoring a larger outdoor retreat, this plunge pool promises effortless sophistication. It’s a smart solution for those who seek more, a place where luxury meets leisure most seamlessly.
"Luxury and Leisure, All in One
This Aquarius Plunge Pool brings together spa-level comfort, elegant white glass tiling, and streamlined installation. A smart, stylish solution for clients who want more from their pool." - Plunge Pools Direct
Renovation Project of the Year
Personal Pools "Brighton Renovation"
This pool has a calm yet striking presence that immediately draws the eye. The full-perimeter knife-edge spillway is more than just a design feature; it turns the water’s surface into a smooth, mirror-like reflection that adds a sense of luxury and elegance. Positioned in the front courtyard, it transforms what is usually a simple entrance space into a stunning focal point of the home. What makes it even more impressive is the story behind it.
Taking over from a previous builder, Personal Pools delivered a flawless finish with smart, sustainable systems and a clear attention to detail. It is a beautiful example of how a well-designed pool can completely elevate both the look and feel of a home, and a standout showcase of what can be achieved through thoughtful renovation.
"This breathtaking pool by Personal Pools is a true architectural statement, seamlessly integrating with the home’s design while delivering unmatched luxury and functionality. Featuring a full-perimeter knife-edge spillway, the pool creates a striking, mirror-like effect, ensuring pristine water quality and an elegant aesthetic. Positioned in the front courtyard and fully visible from all angles, it serves as the centrepiece of the home, enhancing both visual appeal and lifestyle.
Tasked with completing a project left unfinished by a previous builder, Personal Pools overcame structural challenges to deliver a flawless, high-end result. Sustainability was a priority, with advanced filtration technology optimising water efficiency. Designed for both relaxation and family enjoyment, this pool combines cutting-edge innovation, premium finishes, and expert craftsmanship to set a new benchmark in luxury pool design." - Personal Pools
Small Pool of the Year
Apex Pools and Spas "Camberwell"
Set against the backdrop of a grand Elizabethan-style residence, the design doesn’t compete but rather complements, adding a layer of contemporary luxury without overshadowing the home’s heritage charm. Despite its compact size, it makes a bold visual impact, offering a great example for consumers of how a small pool can bring style, functionality, and elegance to almost any backyard.
"An elevated infinity-edge design with an innovative concealed balance tank—expertly refined to complement the charm and character of the Elizabethan-style residence." - Apex Pools and Spas
Spa of the Year
LAGUNA "Where form flows with purpose"
This remarkable pool by Laguna is more than just a statement piece; it’s a complete lifestyle enhancer. With its sculptural curves, infinity edge, integrated spa, and cold plunge, it manages to combine beauty, wellness, and function all in one sweeping form. What makes it truly memorable is how effortlessly it sits within its landscape, with the surrounding garden echoing the pool’s flowing lines to create a sense of harmony and calm. It’s a bold design that invites everyday rituals, morning swims, sunset soaks, or quiet reflection, and shows how thoughtful design can transform the most ordinary moments into something deeply enriching.
"A breathtaking fusion of lifestyle and design, this Laguna designed and built curved, freestanding pool with spa and integrated cold plunge, is a sculptural and technical triumph. Featuring an impressive curved infinity edge, layered landscaping and garden that flows in sync with its form, this Laguna creation transforms daily life into something extraordinary. From morning plunges to dusk reflections, every detail has been designed with purpose, and built for living." - LAGUNA
Vinyl-Lined Pool of the Year
Affordable Pools "Palm Cove Rectangular Modular Pool"
This vinyl-lined pool is proof that you don't need a sprawling space or sky-high budget to achieve a high-end look and feel. With its stylish wedding cake steps and clever integration into the surrounding deck, it delivers on both aesthetics and practicality. The design is streamlined for low maintenance, yet every detail, from the shape to the layout, feels considered and inviting. It's a perfect example of how thoughtful planning can turn a simple backyard into a relaxing retreat, offering all the charm of a luxury escape right at home, and all at a surprisingly accessible cost.
"This vinyl-lined pool is proof that you don't need a sprawling space or sky-high budget to achieve a high-end look and feel. With its stylish wedding cake steps and clever integration into the surrounding deck, it delivers on both aesthetics and practicality. The design is streamlined for low maintenance, yet every detail—from the shape to the layout—feels considered and inviting. It's a perfect example of how thoughtful planning can turn a simple backyard into a relaxing retreat, offering all the charm of a luxury escape right at home, and all at a surprisingly accessible cost." - Affordable Pools
These outstanding projects represent the very best in pool and spa design across Victoria—each one a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and lifestyle enhancement. As Pool and Spa of the Year winners, they set a benchmark for what’s possible when passion meets precision. To explore more incredible award-winning entries from across the country, visit spasa.com.au and dive into the full list of SPASA Awards. If you’re feeling inspired, scroll below to discover more featured articles, and when you’re ready to start creating your dream backyard, be sure to connect with a trusted local SPASA member who can bring your vision to life.