A small fishing village tucked into a cove, Carvoeiro is surrounded by cliffs hollowed out by sea caves, all the way to Benagil and Porches. Villas are dotted all over the hills, and most of them offer a heated pool on request. The selection brings these houses together, with the price of heating when it's published, plus a large clifftop hotel with a heated indoor pool. I've selected 18 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara) (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.
18 places shown
The pool. Heated private pool, south-facing and fenced, with entry steps and a pool house (shower, toilet, fridge).
The pool comes up in 24 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra, with a price that varies by season and length of stay: ask for a quote when you book.
The pool. Large 12 × 5 m pool that can be heated, at a six-bedroom villa (sleeps up to 14).
The pool comes up in 6 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: £50 a night, charged for the whole stay and to be chosen when you book.
The pool. Fenced private pool with sea views, heating on request. Three-bedroom villa sleeping seven.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra and the price isn't published: ask the host before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor rooftop pool. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and sauna.
Guests rate the pool 10/10 and often list it among the highlights. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Adults-only hotel.
The pool. Indoor pool as well as the outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed if you're coming in winter.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool; the listing mentions a heated pool without saying which.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool is heated before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool listed among the facilities. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed.
The pool. Indoor pool listed among the facilities. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the fitness club, in addition to an infinity pool and other outdoor pools.
A travel adviser invited to stay there confirms the heated indoor pool. Kayak reviews don't mention the temperature.
Guide's tip. For a warm swim, head for the fitness club pool: check its opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool as well as the outdoor pools. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor swimming area as well as the outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, rooftop infinity pool. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jet pool in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A hotel geared towards health cures: ask whether the spa is included.
The pool. Private outdoor pool, heated and available year-round, surrounded by sun loungers. Renovated single-storey villa.
The pool comes up in 19 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €35.71 a day.
The pool. Indoor pool as well as the outdoor pools. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed.
The pool. Large, bright indoor pool on the ground floor, filled with seawater according to one traveller, plus an outdoor pool in the dunes. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. One pool is closed from 23 July to 30 September 2026, and the facilities at the neighbouring Pestana Dom João II close in winter: check what will be open during your stay.
The pool. Indoor pool listed among the facilities. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed.
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 Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara) (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (30 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Stunning villa, large heatable pool, manmade beach (4.93/5) and Villa Carvoeiro, pool heating, tennis table, snooker (4.89/5).
Yes at Casa Ana - Superbly Renovated with Heated Private Pool: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Jupiter Marina Hotel - Couples & Spa, Vale da Lapa Village Resort and Pestana Alvor Park have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Carvoeiro gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Jupiter Marina Hotel - Couples & Spa, Pestana Alvor Park and Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
Yes, 4 villas and holiday homes are selected: Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara), Stunning villa, large heatable pool, manmade beach and Villa Carvoeiro, pool heating, tennis table, snooker. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pestana Alvor Praia (Alvor) | Outdoor saltwater pool and indoor pool, heating not stated; pools considered dated | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed, pool rated 3/10 by guests |
| Villa Solarium with heated pool (optional) | Private pool with optional heating | null | No guest reviews |
| Pestana Dom João II (Alvor) | Heated indoor pool at the spa (25 to 28 °C according to the website), but guests report cold water. Hotel closed for works from 31 October 2026 to 1 May 2027. | 7,9/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Rocha Vau Hotel | Well-rated hotel in Portimão, but one guest regrets that the pool is not heated; no source confirms any heating. | 9,4/10 | Pool not heated, according to a guest |
Sources: Kayak, Oyster, Airbnb, Kayak, Pestana (site officiel), Expedia.
