An apartment with a heated pool gives you the freedom of a rental with the pleasure of a comfortable swim. In La Rochelle, heated water is found in a few central hotels, spas in the surrounding area and villas on the outskirts. Here are the 2 apartments I've selected in La Rochelle, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Studio avec piscine intérieure and Pierre & Vacances La Rochelle Résidence Centre.
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.
2 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool advertised in the title; heating not specified.
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 what the indoor pool's usual temperature is.
The pool. Indoor pool in the residence. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A good option with a kitchen in the town centre: check 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 Studio avec piscine intérieure (Studio · Airbnb), with 4.92/5 (79 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Pierre & Vacances La Rochelle Résidence Centre (8.8/10).
None of the places selected in La Rochelle clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Studio avec piscine intérieure and Pierre & Vacances La Rochelle Résidence Centre have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in La Rochelle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange Apart'hôtel L'Escale Marine | Outdoor pool | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Hotels.com, Kayak.
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