Arcachon Bay is a lagoon open to the ocean, between the Cap Ferret peninsula, the Dune du Pilat and the oyster ports of Gujan-Mestras or Andernos. Its villas among the pines account for much of the accommodation. The selection keeps the thalasso centres and spas of Arcachon and Cap Ferret, and a wide range of houses to rent with heated pools. I've selected 27 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa au Cap Ferret, piscine chauffée, plage à pied (4.98/5).
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.
27 places shown
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool, hot tub and sauna advertised.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated pool and heated hot tub advertised.
The hot tub. Heated hot tub.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool and jacuzzi mentioned in the description.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool, spa and sauna advertised in the title.
The hot tub. Spa (type 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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
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. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is open-air: ask about its heating dates.
The pool. Kayak and Staycation mention an indoor pool at the Phytomer spa; a local guide describes it as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa and the rooftop compete for your attention: book your treatments before you arrive.
The pool. Large outdoor pool open in season and indoor balneotherapy pool, both presented as heated; jacuzzi, sauna and hammam in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, only the spa's indoor pool is open: check its opening hours.
The pool. Covered pool and outdoor seawater pool, both presented as heated; indoor seawater circuit at 32 °C, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Hydromassage bath at the thalasso centre.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The seawater circuit can be used on a day pass: hotel guests ask whether it's included.
The pool. Outdoor seawater pool heated from April to October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside April–October the pool isn't heated: the neighbouring thalasso centre then takes over.
The pool. Outdoor pool open in season, presented as heated; outdoor jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is outdoors and seasonal: get it confirmed that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Heated pool covered by a retractable glass roof; REN spa with sauna and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The roof opens in fine weather: ask about the water temperature when you arrive.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
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 the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
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. Private jacuzzi advertised; no heated pool.
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 whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. Pool (heating not specified) and jacuzzi advertised.
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 whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. Swimming in season and two hot tubs, with sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
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 Villa au Cap Ferret, piscine chauffée, plage à pied (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (66 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa Rinascita, piscine chauffée près de la plage de La Hume (4.98/5) and Maison climatisée avec piscine chauffée (4.98/5).
None of the places selected on Arcachon Bay clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Résidence Thalazur Arcachon and Arc Hôtel sur Mer, heating is seasonal (april to october). Les Vagues Hôtel & Spa, Domaine du Ferret Restaurant & Spa and Thalazur Arcachon – Hôtel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 32 °C at Thalazur Arcachon – Hôtel & Spa. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Loft Les 3 Eaux, piscine chauffée, jacuzzi et sauna, Villa Ostreia and Villa Bali, typique du bassin also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa Bora Bora, Dune du Pyla, vue, piscine et jacuzzi and Oasis verte avec spa.
Yes, 19 villas and holiday homes are selected: Villa au Cap Ferret, piscine chauffée, plage à pied, Villa Rinascita, piscine chauffée près de la plage de La Hume and Maison climatisée avec piscine chauffée. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Le Dauphin | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 7,5/10 | Rating too low |
| Best Western Arcachon Le Port | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Huttopia Arcachon | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| La Frégate (Cap Ferret) | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| ibis Styles Arcachon Gujan-Mestras | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| ibis Arcachon La Teste | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Papato Hôtel | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le 25 (Andernos) | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le Grain de Sable (Arès) | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| greet hôtel Le Teich | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Résidence Les Suites Pereire | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 10/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Du Parc Arcachon | Outdoor or seasonal pool, heating not stated | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Kayak, Kayak, Hotels.com.
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