The Amalfi Coast unfolds its terraced villages between the Lattari Mountains and the Gulf of Salerno. Hotels cling to the cliffs, and their pools often stand in for narrow, pebbly beaches. In spring as in autumn, the sea stays cool, so a heated pool extends the swimming season. The selection covers Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, as well as Sorrento on the neighbouring peninsula. I've selected 22 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Magic oasis – Heated XL Marine Pool (4.86/5).
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.
22 places shown
The pool. Large six-bedroom villa (sleeps 14) with an 18 m seawater infinity pool, ozone-treated and heated by heat pumps in spring and autumn. The listing promises water above 27 °C.
The pool comes up in 48 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is drained from late November to mid-March; expect 15 steps down to it from the house.
The pool. Heated infinity pool in the terraced gardens, and a vaulted hydrotherapy pool at the spa, heated to body temperature.
The hot tub. Jetted hydrotherapy pool at the spa.
One traveller lists the heated pool among the property's strengths; a specialist magazine also describes it as heated.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool is reserved for hotel guests, subject to availability.
The pool. Outdoor pool, plus a heated pool at the spa with sauna and hammam.
Travellers find the pool beautiful and the service attentive. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa's opening hours.
The pool. Outdoor pool, heated in the shoulder seasons according to travellers.
One guest enjoyed the heated pool in April; another guest replies that it's heated in October when the weather is cooler.
Guide's tip. Get the heating confirmed if you're coming in March or November.
The pool. An outdoor pool and a heated hydrotherapy pool beneath a fibre-optic ceiling.
Travellers love the view from the pool; none mentions the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For warm water, aim for the hydrotherapy pool rather than the outdoor pool.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with sea views, described as such in the TripAdvisor description.
One traveller lists the heated pool among the highlights of their stay, along with the panoramic funicular.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening dates: the hotel is seasonal.
The pool. A covered pool (open to the outside on one side) and a small outdoor pool clinging to the cliff.
One traveller describes a warm indoor pool; another found the outdoor pool too cold in May.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, rely on the covered pool rather than the outdoor one.
The pool. Two pools, the main one heated.
One guest in September likens the water to a bath; another found it a little too warm and switched to the unheated pool.
Guide's tip. If you like cooler water, the second pool isn't heated.
The pool. Heated outdoor infinity pool with sea views.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in two categories of suite.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book, especially for April or October.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with sea views, open in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Reviews mainly praise the service, the setting and the restaurant.
Guide's tip. The pool is only open in season: get the heating dates confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated outdoor saltwater pool, open in season, facing the sea.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. On TripAdvisor the hotel scores 4.8/5 (1,379 reviews).
Guide's tip. The hotel closes from early November to early March: for a warm swim, aim for spring or autumn.
The pool. Seasonal saltwater outdoor pool, advertised as heated; some suites have their own pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel closes from 1 November to 14 April.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, with a hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub among the amenities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. On TripAdvisor the hotel scores 4.7/5 (955 reviews).
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated infinity pool on a sea-facing terrace, with built-in jacuzzi and underwater lighting.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi built into the pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the heating period.
The pool. Heated outdoor infinity pool suspended above the sea, with a poolside bar and grill.
Kayak's review summary notes that guests love the heated infinity pool. A Roomer article also describes warm water spilling over the edge towards the gulf. On TripAdvisor the hotel scores 4.8/5 (1,419 reviews).
Guide's tip. The hotel advertises a pool heated year-round, but check its opening dates before booking out of season.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool; one suite has its own private indoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi listed by Kayak.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary flags a few remarks about the pool, without details.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool will be heated and open on your dates.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated throughout the hotel's opening season. Kayak describes it as a temperature-controlled pool.
The hotel explains that the heating makes for pleasant swimming from early spring through to late autumn. The reviews summarised by Kayak sometimes note that the pool is small, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is on the small side: in high season, make the most of it early in the morning or late in the day.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, with hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated.
The pool. Heated outdoor infinity pool with views along the coast.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak reviews mainly praise the location and the service.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book, especially at the start or end of the season.
The pool. Small two-bedroom house (sleeps 4) with access to a heated 4 × 4 m saltwater pool, shared with the owner, open from 10 am to 8 pm.
The pool comes up in 17 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is normally only available from June to September: outside those months, ask the host whether it's open.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated to around 28 °C, open from April to October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. On TripAdvisor the hotel scores 4.6/5 (4,506 reviews).
Guide's tip. The hotel is up the hill: allow for the shuttle or a taxi down into the centre.
The pool. Several outdoor pools and an indoor pool open from November to March.
Opinions on the indoor pool are mixed: one guest found it perfect in low season, when the outdoor pools were closed; another found it out of action.
Guide's tip. In winter only the indoor pool is open: get confirmation that it's working before you book.
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. Heated jacuzzi advertised by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Confirm with the host that the jacuzzi will be heated on your dates.
The hot tub. House with jacuzzi and sea views.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is heated.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the jacuzzi is heated.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the jacuzzi is heated.
The hot tub. Two-bedroom house with no pool, but a private heated hot tub on the roof terrace, facing the sea.
The hot tub comes up in 41 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. No pool here: it's a hot tub for relaxing, not for swimming.
The hot tub. Hot tub on the terrace.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is heated year-round.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs, one of them facing the sea.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzis are heated.
The hot tub. Private hot tub; shared pool open in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating of the hot tub isn't specified: ask the host.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
One traveller talks about a lovely pool with jacuzzi.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
A hot tub is available to guests.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
There's a hot tub with sunloungers on the terrace.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
One traveller used the hot tub almost every day; another would have liked a heated pool.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not specified; hot tub on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is heated out of season.
The hot tub. No confirmed heated pool; hot tubs in the spa area and on some balconies.
One traveller mentions the hot tubs in the spa area.
Guide's tip. Book a room with a jacuzzi on the balcony if that's what you're after.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
Travellers find the pools and hot tubs clean.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
A hot tub is available at the rooftop terrace bar.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
Travellers mention the pool and jacuzzi area.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't confirmed; hot tub on site.
One traveller mentions an inviting hot tub, without having used it.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open year-round.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the jacuzzi is heated.
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 Magic oasis – Heated XL Marine Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.86/5 (72 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa (4.9/5) and Ara Maris Hotel & Spa (4.9/5).
Yes at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Magic oasis – Heated XL Marine Pool, Best Western Hotel La Solara Sorrento and Il San Pietro di Positano, heating is seasonal (mid-march to mid-november). Casa Angelina, Hotel Piccolo Sant'Andrea and Bellevue Syrene have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 27 °C at Magic oasis – Heated XL Marine Pool and 28 °C at Grand Hotel Aminta. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, Covo dei Saraceni and Palazzo Avino also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Ravello Villa with Sea View & Private Hot Tub, Hotel Montemare and CasaMIAPositano.
Yes, 2 villas and holiday homes are selected: Magic oasis – Heated XL Marine Pool and Villa DonnaRosa Guest House. Heating is sometimes charged extra: check the listing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Eden Roc · Positano | Seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Poseidon · Positano | Outdoor pool on a large panoramic terrace, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Villa Franca · Positano | Small rooftop pool; only one secondary website says it is heated, Kayak and Oyster don't mention it | 9,3/10 | Heating not confirmed (not enough sources) |
| Pamina (villa à louer) · Positano | Private pool with heating at extra cost, water limited to 27 °C | 5,0/5 | Too few reviews (2) |
| Hotel Rufolo · Ravello | Outdoor pool open from 15 May to 15 October, heating not stated | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Graal · Ravello | Much-loved seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Grand Hotel La Favorita · Sorrento | Rooftop pool advertised as heated, but a guest who came for it found it too cold to swim in. | 4,8/5 | Water colder than advertised |
| Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria · Sorrento | A guest in June 2026 says they were promised 28-29 °C and that the water was far too cool. | 4,8/5 | Water colder than advertised |
| Capo La Gala Hotel & Wellness · Sorrento | Saltwater pool; guests report a cold pool and jacuzzis, and the hotel replies that the temperature depends on the weather. | 4,7/5 | Guests report cold water |
| Hotel Villa Maria (Sorrente) · Sorrento | One guest mentions a heated pool, but the TripAdvisor rating is low. | 3,7/5 | Rating below 8/10 (TripAdvisor, 1,066 reviews) |
| Hotel Marina Riviera · Amalfi | Rooftop pool described as cool; when asked about heating, a guest answers that there is none. | 4,7/5 | Pool not heated |
| Marincanto · Positano | Pool carved into the cliff; guests regret that it isn't heated (pool rated 4/10 on Kayak). | 9,3/10 | Pool not heated |
| Hotel Palazzo Murat · Positano | Small garden pool, no heating advertised. | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Villa Cimbrone · Ravello | Outdoor pool, no heating advertised. | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Giordano · Ravello | Popular outdoor pool, heating not confirmed; TripAdvisor rating 4.1/5. | 4,1/5 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Kayak, Priceline, Kayak, Oyster, Airbnb, Kayak, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Expedia, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor.
