Chania and its Venetian harbour are the gateway to western Crete, backed by the White Mountains. Beach resorts are strung out from Kolymbari to Georgioupolis, on either side of the town. You'll find resorts with an indoor spa pool, a hotel that heats its pool in spring and October, and villas where a heated pool can be booked as an option. I've selected 15 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa Con Vista - Heated Pool (4.99/5).
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.
15 places shown
The pool. Private infinity pool, heated as a paid option, usable year-round. Four-bedroom villa (sleeps 8).
The pool comes up in 22 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is charged (flat rate depending on length of stay) and must be requested three days in advance: get the price confirmed for your dates.
The pool. 42 m² private pool, heated on request (€70 a day). Three-bedroom villa (sleeps 6).
The pool comes up in 5 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is charged at €70 a day: request it when you book.
The pool. Entire villa (3 bedrooms, 7 guests) with a heatable private pool and an outdoor jacuzzi on the panoramic terrace.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi on the terrace.
The pool and jacuzzi are mentioned in traveller comments, with no detail on the temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra (€400 to €490 a week, depending on which part of the listing you read): ask for the exact price when booking.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool and wellness spa.
A guest in July 2025 appreciated the pool being heated in low season; travellers in March 2026 describe it as heated and well looked after.
Guide's tip. Heating is mentioned for the low season: ask about the target temperature if you're coming in winter.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated in April, May and October, according to the hotel's listing.
Guests praise a clean, uncrowded pool, without mentioning the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is only advertised for April, May and October: plan your dates accordingly.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the Soma Spa, as well as two outdoor pools; some rooms have a private plunge pool.
One guest describes the spa's heated indoor pool as free to use; another says spa access was charged. One guest found the private plunge pool in their room cold.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the spa is included in your rate, and don't count on the private plunge pools being warm.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, as well as unheated outdoor pools.
One guest enjoyed the indoor pool like a spa day. Another found the outdoor pools cold in May; the hotel replied that their temperature follows the weather.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, go for the indoor pool: the outdoor pools aren't heated.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the Harmonia spa, with hammam and sauna; large outdoor pool, heating not specified.
One guest names the water temperature as the main drawback, without saying which pool they mean.
Guide's tip. For guaranteed warm water, aim for the spa's indoor pool.
The pool. Heated freshwater indoor pool, ideal for swimming lengths; large unheated outdoor pool.
One traveller distinguishes between the large unheated outdoor pool and the indoor pool. Another found the water in their suite's shared pool fairly cold.
Guide's tip. For warm water, choose the indoor pool: the suites' pools aren't advertised as heated.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, advertised as open year-round, in addition to the outdoor pool.
A traveller in January 2022 found the pools cold and the sea seemingly warmer, so opinions on the water temperature are mixed.
Guide's tip. In winter, get confirmation that the indoor pool will definitely be heated during your stay.
The pool. Four outdoor pools, one indoor pool, a waterslide and a children's pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated: the listing doesn't say.
The pool. Indoor pool in addition to the outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. 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 if you're coming in spring or autumn.
The pool. Small indoor pool at the spa, surrounded by stone walls and Venetian arches. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is small: it's more for relaxing than for swimming lengths.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, children's pool and hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool is seasonal: early or late in the season, ask about the indoor pool.
The pool. Entire villa (4 bedrooms, 9 guests) with a heatable 100 m² private pool, hydromassage corner and children's pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €80 a day: factor it into your budget and book it in advance.
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 Villa Con Vista - Heated Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (82 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Melia Villa 2 - Near Chania, Private Heated Pool (4.93/5) and 5' to Beach / Private Heated Pool / Hot Tub / View (4.88/5).
Yes at Villa Con Vista - Heated Pool and Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Mossa Well Being Hotel and Georgioupolis Beach Hotel, heating is seasonal (heated in low season). Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection, Minoa Palace Resort and Euphoria Resort have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Chania gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: 5' to Beach / Private Heated Pool / Hot Tub / View and Mythos Palace Resort & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
Yes, 4 villas and holiday homes are selected: Villa Con Vista - Heated Pool, Melia Villa 2 - Near Chania, Private Heated Pool and 5' to Beach / Private Heated Pool / Hot Tub / View. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperion City Hotel & Spa | Outdoor pool in a courtyard, found cold and shaded by one guest | 4,8/5 | Guests report cold water |
| Vergina Beach Resort | No heated or indoor pool mentioned | 4,9/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa | Indoor pool mentioned by only one guest; a question about heating went unanswered | 4,6/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Ikos Kissamos | Large outdoor pools, heating not stated anywhere | 4,9/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Galini Sea View | Indoor pool listed, but the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,7/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Anemos Luxury Grand Resort | Heated indoor pool advertised, but the Kayak rating remains below the threshold. | 7,9/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
Sources: TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Kayak.
