With an apartment, the pool is often shared with the residence, sometimes private on the terrace. Either way, I only list the ones where the water is heated. In La Baule, the indoor pools of the grand hotels and thalasso centres complement the long beach on the bay. Here are the 2 apartments I've selected in La Baule and on the Guérande peninsula, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Appartement face à la mer au Croisic and Appartement deux chambres au Royal Park.
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.
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The pool. The listing mentions a heated pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is shared with the rest of the residence and on what dates it's heated.
The pool. Residence with two pools, one of them advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the two pools is heated and what its opening hours are.
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 face à la mer au Croisic (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (104 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Appartement deux chambres au Royal Park (4.95/5).
None of the places selected in La Baule and on the Guérande peninsula clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in La Baule and on the Guérande peninsula gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre & Vacances Premium Le Domaine de Cramphore | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Hotels.com, Staycation, Airbnb.
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