Renting an apartment means living at your own pace. When the building has a heated pool, swimming joins the programme, whatever the season. In the French Alps, the indoor pool is often part of the hotel or residence spa. Here are the 21 apartments I've selected in the French Alps, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Appartement Morzine Pleney avec piscine, « Les Chamois », T3 avec piscine et jacuzzi and Maison Alliey & Spa.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
21 places shown
The pool. The residence's outdoor pool, advertised as heated over a summer period: the listing mentions 1 July and 1 September.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside summer the pool isn't advertised as heated: get the dates confirmed with the host.
The pool. The residence's indoor pool, plus an outdoor pool in summer. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool is only used in summer: the indoor pool remains the safe bet.
The pool. Two pools advertised as heated, one indoor and one outdoor, with a spa and hammam.
There are still only a few reviews and they don't mention the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated outdoor pool lets you swim outside facing the peaks: check that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Large indoor pool, with a spa offering hydrotherapy treatments. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Avoriaz is a car-free resort: the residence pool saves you going back out in the evening.
The pool. Covered indoor pool advertised as heated, open access, with a counter-current swim system; jacuzzi in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
One guest describes a good-sized pool fitted with a counter-current swim jet. Booking.com gives 8.1/10 (191 reviews) for the hotel and 8.7/10 (210 reviews) for the residence. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool hours are posted on site: check them as soon as you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor jacuzzi, mentioned by guests. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
One family says their children loved the indoor pool and the open-air jacuzzi. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is outdoors: save it for when you're back from the slopes and the air turns chilly.
The pool. Aquatic leisure area with indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Small jacuzzi.
Guests enjoy the pool in the late afternoon, but several find it small for the size of the residence and the jacuzzi often full. One guest says it takes a few seconds to get used to the water.
Guide's tip. Go early or late: the wellness area gets crowded quickly when people come back from the slopes.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 9.3/10 from 306 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. You can stay in the hotel or in an apartment: check which option gives you pool access.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, in the Ô des Cimes spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether spa access is included in the rental.
The pool. Indoor pool, judging by the photos published by Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Compare it with the neighbouring hotel of the same name, which shares the site.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, open access in the relaxation area, with a sauna (adults) and fitness room. Deep Nature spa at extra cost.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The sauna is for adults only; children can only use the pool.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, open access. The temperature isn't given.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The residence is part of the Village Montana: ask whether guests also have access to the village's other facilities.
The pool. Indoor pool and children's pool in the residence's spa, with hammam, saunas and hot tub. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
Guests love the pool, jacuzzi and sauna area after a day in the mountains. One guest did, however, find the water a little cool at first, then pleasant.
Guide's tip. If you want really warm water, ask the residence about the pool temperature before you book.
The pool. The residence's indoor pool, with a sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the owner about the residence pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
One guest talks of a good pool, without mentioning the temperature. Hotels.com gives 8.4/10 from 17 reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask reception about the family-only time slots.
The pool. Large indoor pool advertised as heated, with a sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the wellness area is included in the rental.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 9 am to 9 pm, with free sun loungers and cabanas, and a sauna. Heating isn't specified.
Guests talk about a lovely, quiet pool with mountain views, and enjoy the sauna. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The apartments have kitchens: handy for families, with the pool open until 9 pm.
The pool. Indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and spa. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Guests mostly talk about the sauna, whose free access ends at 4 pm; one found it out of order. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The sauna is charged after 4 pm: make the most of it in the early afternoon.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, open all season (9 am–12 pm and 3 pm–8 pm, Saturday afternoon only), included in the stay. Deep Nature spa and adults-only hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is closed on Saturday mornings, which is arrival day: count on the afternoon instead.
The pool. Indoor pool, children's pool, jacuzzis, hammams and saunas.
The hot tub. Jacuzzis in the spa.
Guests rate the pool and spa area highly. One guest notes that you have to go outside to get to the pool, which is chilly.
Guide's tip. Bring a warm bathrobe: you reach the pool from outside.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers and spa. Heating isn't specified.
One guest enjoyed the spa after skiing. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask at reception about the pool's opening hours.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Appartement Morzine Pleney avec piscine (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.92/5 (146 reviews · Airbnb). Next come « Les Chamois », T3 avec piscine et jacuzzi (4.83/5) and Maison Alliey & Spa (4.5/5).
None of the places selected in the French Alps clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Appartement Morzine Pleney avec piscine, heating is seasonal (heated in summer). « Les Chamois », T3 avec piscine et jacuzzi, Maison Alliey & Spa and Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium L'Amara have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the French Alps gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium L'Hévana, Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort and Résidence Odalys Edenarc also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Résidence Pierre & Vacances Inter-Résidences (Val Claret) · Val-d'Isère | Indoor pool and sauna appreciated. | 7,2/10 | Rating too low |
| Résidence La Daille · Val-d'Isère | Residence considered tired by travellers. | 3,6/10 | Rating too low |
| Résidence & Spa Les Sources de Marie (Arc 1950) · Les Arcs | Indoor pool on several levels, but accommodation considered dirty. | 5,0/10 | Rating too low |
| Résidence Hôtel Rent · Megève | Wellness area, pool not described. | 4,8/10 | Rating too low |
| Résidence Les Balcons de Val Thorens & Spa · Val Thorens | Residence with a pool and spa in the heart of the resort. | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
| Odalys Résidence et Spa Mendi Alde · La Clusaz | Residence with a spa listed among the places with a pool. | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
| Suite Home Briançon Serre-Chevalier · Serre-Chevalier | One traveller enjoys the pool and the spa, but the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
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