Antalya is a real city, with the old quarter of Kaleiçi and its ancient harbour, the long Konyaaltı beach to the west and the big hotels of Lara to the east. In spring and autumn, when the sea cools, a heated pool lets you keep swimming. The selection mainly brings together hotels in Lara, plus one place in Konyaaltı close to the centre. I've selected 7 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Lara Barut Collection (4.8/5).
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Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
7 places shown
The pool. Six pools for adults, children and babies. According to the hotel, the adults' indoor pool, a seawater thalasso pool and part of the main outdoor pool are heated from 1 November to 31 March. The other outdoor pools only operate in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated part of the outdoor pool is limited: ask where it is when you arrive.
The pool. Large all-inclusive hotel with an outdoor pool advertised as heated and a heated indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The guides don't give the heating dates: get them confirmed before you book.
The pool. Seven pools. According to the hotel, the indoor pool, the children's indoor pool, the semi-Olympic pool and the children's slide pool are heated from November to April. The adults' aquapark closes from November to March.
Reviews are mixed: one guest found all the pools very cold in September, and another found the jacuzzi cold in May, both outside the advertised heating period.
Guide's tip. Only count on heated water from November to April; in September–October and in May, the water can be cool.
The pool. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that the indoor pool is heated and open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool with a children's section, advertised as heated out of season, and six outdoor pools open in season, with an aquapark and jacuzzis.
The hot tub. Whirlpool baths among the facilities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Out of season, only the indoor pool is advertised as heated: don't count on the outdoor pools.
The pool. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool; one of the two is advertised as heated, without saying which.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel which of the two pools will be heated on your dates.
The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated, with a children's pool. No indoor pool mentioned.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This is the address for combining a heated pool with a visit to the old town of Kaleiçi.
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 Lara Barut Collection (Hotel), with 4.8/5 (2,692 reviews · Google (relayé par Antalya Tourist Information)). Next come Delphin Imperial (4.6/5) and Titanic Deluxe Lara (ex-Titanic Beach Lara) (8.6/10).
None of the places selected in Antalya clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Lara Barut Collection, Delphin Imperial and Titanic Deluxe Lara (ex-Titanic Beach Lara), heating is seasonal (heated 1 november to 31 march). Trendy Lara has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Antalya gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Sherwood Exclusive Lara also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letstay Hotel (adultes) | Outdoor pool only, no heating advertised. | 8,7/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only) |
| Bilem Hotel Beach & Spa | Pool with no details; the rating remains below the threshold. | 6,4/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: HotelsCombined.
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