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. Provence combines hilltop villages, lavender fields and old cities of popes and counts. Here are the 3 apartments I've selected in Provence, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend La Terrasse de Saint-Didier, Résidence Odalys La Bastide des Chênes and Appart'hôtel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed.
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.
3 places shown
The pool. Pool advertised as heated in the description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is shared and during what period it's heated.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Units with kitchens: handy for an off-season family stay, if the pool is open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool with hammam and sauna, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. An option with a kitchen for families. Check the pool's opening hours, which are often shared with the relaxation area.
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.
The hot tub. No heated pool; the listing describes a 2 x 3 m spa tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the spa tub is heated and usable on your dates.
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 La Terrasse de Saint-Didier (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.92/5 (131 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Résidence Odalys La Bastide des Chênes (8.4/10) and Appart'hôtel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed (8.4/10).
None of the places selected in Provence clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Résidence Odalys La Bastide des Chênes, heating is seasonal (in season). Appart'hôtel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Provence gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Appartement « The Spacious », centre-ville.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparthotel Festival Sud Aqua · Avignon | Pool | 7,4/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Staycation, Kayak, Kayak.fr, Kayak.fr, Kayak, Staycation, Travelocity, Kayak, Kayak, Hotels.com.
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