Dijon, Beaune and the villages of the Côte-d'Or account for most of the hotels, while the Chablis area, the Morvan and Saône-et-Loire mainly offer winegrowers' houses and gîtes. Spring and autumn are cool, and the water in an outdoor pool warms up slowly. The selection mixes hotels with indoor pools in Dijon, spa residences in the vineyards and rentals with heated pools. I've selected 14 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is The Marker (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.
14 places shown
The pool. Pool heated from May to October, depending on the weather.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Pool heated all year round, covered by a dome during the cold season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Holiday cottage for 2; heated 14 × 6 m pool shared with the owners and a B&B room.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool open all year round, according to Expedia.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and Japanese onsen at 40 °C, with Nordic sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Onsen bath at 40 °C.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The 40 °C onsen is the house's real hot bath; ask about the pool temperature.
The pool. Heated pool in a 1,500 m² spa, with sauna, hammam and ice fountain.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and water area for children, according to Expedia.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated pool with jets, covered according to the Staycation FAQ, with jacuzzi and hammam, in a former cloister, according to Staycation.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor swimming pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam (Staycation FAQ).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Two pools in the gardens; an Expedia photo is captioned “indoor pool”.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool heated to 26 °C, with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. 26 °C: pleasant for swimming, a little cool for lounging; the jacuzzi makes up for it.
The pool. Indoor pool with hot tub (Expedia), advertised as heated by Staycation, with hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with counter-current swimming and massage jets, sauna, hammam and Nuxe spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 8.9/10 from 201 reviews.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. 4-bedroom house; one photo in the listing describes the pool as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
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 hot tub one hour a day; large pool open in summer.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Small house with a private jacuzzi. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and sauna, at extra cost. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi costs extra: book it with your stay.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi for two and private spa; large family pool shared in summer.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
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 The Marker (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (291 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Les Retrouvailles des Ducs (4.9/5) and La Cour Berbisey (9.8/10).
Yes at Les Retrouvailles des Ducs: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At The Marker, heating is seasonal (may to october). La Cour Berbisey, Château de Saint Germain du Plain and Villa Louise have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 26 °C at Aloft Dijon. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Château de Saint Germain du Plain, Les Sept Fontaines and Aloft Dijon also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Cabane de l'écrivain, jacuzzi privé, Cottage Aux Couleurs de St-Martin – spa et billard and Le Ti'chey-toi « déco industrielle ».
Yes, 4 villas and holiday homes are selected: The Marker, Les Retrouvailles des Ducs and Le Domaine – gîte avec piscine partagée. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Saint Antoine (Lamarche-sur-Saône) | Indoor pool (photos) | 7,6/10 | Rating too low (48 Expedia reviews) |
| Mercure Dijon Centre Clémenceau | Seasonal outdoor pool | null | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool) |
| Appartement à Puligny-Montrachet | Pool from June to the end of August | 4,87/5 | The listing states that the pool is neither heated nor covered |
Sources: Expedia (liste), Staycation (liste), Airbnb (liste).
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