Bordeaux displays its golden stone facades along the Garonne, from the Chartrons to the Place de la Bourse, at the heart of a wine region that runs from the Médoc to Saint-Émilion. In town, pools are rare and often tucked away in spas. The selection brings together these indoor or heated city pools, château hotels in the vineyards and houses to rent near Saint-Émilion. I've selected 13 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Monségur Bastide, piscine chauffée (4.97/5).
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.
13 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. 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. 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. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised; heating 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. Ask what the indoor pool's usual temperature is.
The pool. Heated indoor pool beneath stone vaults, in the basement spa, with sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa is open to non-residents on a day pass: book your slot.
The pool. Expedia mentions an indoor pool. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on few reviews.
Guide's tip. Get access to the indoor pool confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated pool in parkland, with jacuzzi 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. Ask about the pool's heating period if you're coming in spring or autumn.
The pool. Indoor pool inspired by Roman baths in the Guerlain spa, with hammam and sauna. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is part of the spa: ask whether access is included in your rate.
The pool. Heated rooftop pool on the ninth floor, overlooking the quays.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is on the roof: check that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool heated to 32 °C in the Nuxe spa and outdoor pool open in season in the garden; some terraces have a jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi on some private terraces.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. To swim out of season, book access to the spa and its indoor pool.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with sun deck, open during the warmer months.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool only opens in fine weather: check its dates before booking with it in mind.
The pool. Japanese-inspired indoor pool designed by Philippe Starck, in the spa with hammam. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa's opening hours, as the pool is part of it.
The pool. 15 m covered pool in a timber-framed greenhouse, usable in all seasons, and an outdoor pool. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The vinotherapy spa is booked separately: make an appointment before you arrive.
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. Outdoor pool in season (heating not specified) and jacuzzi with free access.
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 Monségur Bastide, piscine chauffée (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (230 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison avec piscine chauffée près de Saint-Émilion (4.97/5) and Maison troglodyte 4 étoiles avec piscine (4.92/5).
None of the places selected in Bordeaux and its vineyards clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Pullman Bordeaux Lac, heating is seasonal (in the warmer months). The Vines, maison avec piscine intérieure, Villas Foch and La Villa des Vignes have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 32 °C at Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Château Hôtel & Spa Grand Barrail and Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Château Pont Saint-Martin.
Yes, 4 villas and holiday homes are selected: Monségur Bastide, piscine chauffée, Maison avec piscine chauffée près de Saint-Émilion and Maison troglodyte 4 étoiles avec piscine. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jost Hôtel Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint-Jean | Rooftop outdoor pool, in season | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le M & Spa (Mérignac) | Outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Château Grattequina | Outdoor pool | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Saint James | Outdoor pool with a view of the vines | non relevée | Heating not confirmed |
| Château Meyre | Outdoor pool used before the cooler weather sets in | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Staycation, Yonder, Kayak.
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