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Commercial swimming pools are a thing of the past

THE CONCEPT

A Disruptive Innovation for Real Estate and Hospitality

Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ is a breakthrough sustainable product. This innovative, patented concept and technology offers real estate and hospitality developers a way to bring a unique idyllic beach-life experience to their projects. With models ranging from 5,400 sq ft to 1 acre (500 m² to 4,000 m²), Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ offer a much better experience at a fraction of the construction and maintenance costs of traditional commercial swimming pools.

THE INNOVATION

The End of the Commercial Pool Starts Here

Commercial pool technology is outdated. After more than a century, it still relies on heavy concrete structures that require constant repainting, along with large filtration systems and oversized machine rooms. Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ introduce a proprietary technology that redefines how these commercial water amenities are built and operated. Instead of painted concrete, they use a liner system that eliminates regular repainting and concrete repairs. Instead of large filters, they use ultrasonic flocculation technology, significantly reducing infrastructure requirements.

Key Benefits:

  • Creates a unique destination at a fraction of the construction and maintenance costs of commercial pools.
  • Brings beach life with turquoise waters and white sand beaches to any project.
  • Generates unparalleled sales impact, increasing price, sales velocity, and occupancy.
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AVAILABLE MODELS

Different Sizes for Any Project

Crystal Lagoons offers standardized Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ models that reduce design time, simplify permitting, and accelerate implementation while delivering all the same benefits of our large-scale lagoons. With technology inspired by nature, Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ are revolutionizing the commercial swimming pool industry with patented ultrasound flocculation technology that avoids filtering the entire body of water, significantly reducing the energy and equipment required.

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lagoon sizes:

2,050 sq ft / 190 m²
5,400 sq ft / 500 m²
0.25 acres / 1,000 m²
0.5 acres / 2,000 m²
0.75 acres / 3,000 m²
1 acre / 4,000 m²
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COST ADVANTAGES

Much Better than a Commercial Pool, at a Fraction of the Cost

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Low Construction
Cost

Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ are significantly less expensive to build than a commercial pool of the same size.
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Low Maintenance
Costs

The maintenance cost of Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ are up to one-third that of traditional commercial pools.
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Minimal Equipment Replacement Cost

In commercial pools, an important part of total costs are due to hydraulic equipment replacement. 

Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ have negligible hydraulic equipment replacement costs.

Values and characteristics are referential and subject to variation according to project specifications and location.

SIGNATURE FEATURE

Lagoon Lounge Innovation

Lagoon Lounge redefines the way people experience life in the water. The shallow edge surrounding the lagoon transforms the shoreline into a place to sit, sunbathe, or unwind in submerged chairs, creating an atmosphere of pure relaxation. Its innovative L-shaped design enhances the use of the lagoon’s perimeter while significantly reducing construction costs.

THE EXPERIENCE

More than a Pool, a Beach Life Destination

Surrounded by white sand beaches and entertainment, Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ are more than a pool, they’re a destination. From swimming to water sports, developers can recreate beach life and activate every inch, attracting visitors, increasing sales, and generating additional revenue from activities around the lagoon. Additionally, with Eco-Heated Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ technology it is possible to heat the lagoons with data centers or crypto-mining and offer warm temperatures year-round, without using additional energy.
Woman sitting at the shallow shore of a Crystal Lagoons beach with loungers on the white sand

Beach Life

Guests enjoying drinks at a swim-up wet bar inside a Lagoon

Wet Bar

Guests unwinding with drinks on submerged loungers at the Lagoon Lounge shallow edge

Lagoon Lounge

Man paddling a yellow kayak on the turquoise waters of a Crystal Lagoons amenity

Water Sports

Marriage proposal under a heart-shaped rose arch on the beach of a Crystal Lagoons amenity

Weddings & Events

Couple in the warm steaming water of an eco-heated lagoon by Crystal Lagoons™ with city skyline behind
Eco-Heated Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™

SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

Advantages of a Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™

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Aerial view of swimmers in the turquoise water and white sand beach of a Lagoon by Crystal Lagoons

Aesthetic appeal
Tropical paradise with white sand beaches

Differentiation
Differentiates projects & increases sales

Experience offered
Lagoon Lounge, beach life & water sports

Perimeter usability
Lagoon Lounge & Lagoon Bench: a fully optimized perimeter for experiencing life on the water

Construction and maintenance cost
Very low

Hydraulic equipment replacement cost
Low

Energy consumption
Low

Centralized filtration system
None

Machine room
None

Construction time
3 months

Size
5,400 sq ft to 1 acre (500 m² to 4,000 m²)

Year-round use
Eco-Heating available without extra energy

Concrete
Minimal use of concrete

Paint maintenance
None

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Commercial
Pools

Aerial view of a traditional rectangular commercial swimming pool lined with sun loungers

Aesthetic appeal
Artificial look

Differentiation
None, pools are everywhere

Experience offered
Mainly swimming

Perimeter usability
Limited use

Construction and maintenance cost
Very high

Hydraulic equipment replacement cost
Very high

Energy consumption
High

Centralized filtration system
Required

Machine room
Expensive

Construction time
6 months or more

Size
Limited by cost

Year-round use
Mostly  seasonal

Concrete
Heavy concrete use

Paint maintenance
Constant repainting

COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything you Need to Know About Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™

Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ are significantly less expensive to build than a commercial pool of the same size. There are no oversized machine room and no centralized filtration system: a liner system replaces painted concrete, and patented ultrasonic flocculation replaces large filters, cutting infrastructure dramatically. Exact pricing depends on model and location, and a full cost breakdown is provided with every quote.
Maintenance costs for Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ run up to one-third those of a traditional commercial pool. Energy consumption is low, hydraulic-equipment replacement cost is negligible, there is no machine room to service, and no concrete to repair or repaint. Project-specific figures are provided with each quote.
Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ can take about 3 months to build, compared with 6 months or more for a commercial pool. Standardized models reduce design time, simplify permitting, and accelerate construction. Exact timelines depend on the chosen model and location.
Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ come in five standardized models, from 5,400 sq ft to 1 acre (500 m² to 4,000 m²). Standardized models reduce design time, simplify permitting, and speed up construction. This range makes them a fit for projects of nearly any scale, from boutique developments to large communities and resorts.
Crystal Lagoons licenses its patented technology and supports developers and operators through construction and operation. Each lagoon runs on Crystal Lagoons® technology with remote telemetric monitoring, keeping day-to-day operating requirements far below those of a commercial pool. Crystal Lagoons provides the technology and ongoing technical support rather than building or operating projects directly.
Commercial pools are outdated: an artificial concrete box, built for swimming, that looks like every other pool and sets no project apart. Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ replace that with a tropical paradise of white-sand beaches, turquoise water, beach life, and water sports. They win on the numbers too with significantly lower construction and operation costs and far simpler maintenance. Developers pay less for something that differentiates their project and drives sales.
Independent third-party data says yes. Projects with a Crystal Lagoons® amenity have seen faster absorption and price premiums. For hospitality, lagoons have driven significant ADR and ancillary-revenue gains.
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FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES

Paradise, at Home

The Private Edition of Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ brings the iconic turquoise waters and white sand beaches of resorts and projects around the world to exclusive residences. Created for those who seek more than a pool, these lagoons transform any backyard into a private tropical retreat.
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Worldwide Proven Technology. Now Even Smaller.

Turquoise Crystal Lagoons amenity with palm islands at Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, California

Cotino®, A Storyliving by Disney™ community
California, United States

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Aerial view of the Crystal Lagoons amenity at Hyatt Regency Hill Country, Texas

Hyatt Regency Hill Country
Texas, United States

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Couple walking on the white sand of the Crystal Lagoons amenity at MBRC District 1, Dubai

MBRC District 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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