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 Lisbon, between the palaces of Lapa and the lanes of the Alfama, a heated pool is still a rarity. Here are the 2 apartments I've selected in Lisbon, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Altis Prime Hotel and Luxurious, Private Garden & Heated Swimming Pool.
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. Heated indoor pool under a dome, according to a travel blog.
Some guests report a broken rooftop jacuzzi. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Kayak doesn't mention the pool: get the hotel to confirm it before you book.
The pool. Heated private saltwater pool in a garden reserved for the apartment.
The pool comes up in 101 guest reviews. I haven't found any that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The apartment is on the third floor with no lift: pack light, and get confirmation that the pool will be heated on your dates.
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 Altis Prime Hotel (Apartment hotel), with 9.2/10 (3,040 reviews · Kayak). Next come Luxurious, Private Garden & Heated Swimming Pool (5.0/5).
None of the places selected in Lisbon clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Altis Prime Hotel has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Lisbon 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.
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Sources: Kayak, Time Out, The Telegraph (via Yahoo), Kayak, Expedia, Pestana, Priceline, Kayak.
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