Courchevel is made up of several villages stacked one above the other, from Le Praz to Courchevel 1850, at the heart of the Trois Vallées ski area. Many of its luxury hotels have a spa with an indoor pool, handy for unwinding after a day on the slopes. Lower down, the Aquamotion aquatic centre rounds out the choice for families. I've selected 16 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850 (10/10).
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.
16 places shown
The pool. Heated indoor pool, open from 4 pm to 10 pm, and an outdoor jacuzzi in the snow.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
The reviews I read mainly talk about the welcome and the breakfast. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool only opens at 4 pm, and the hotel is only open from December to March.
The pool. Blue-tiled indoor pool, according to Trip.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A recent hotel with few reviews so far: ask about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa. Heating isn't specified.
Kayak's review summary recommends making the most of the spa, the sauna and the indoor pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, advertised by Trip.com. Yonder also mentions a hot tub, a hammam, a sauna and a salt cave.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool open from December to April, from 8:30 am to 9 pm; Yonder and SeeCourchevel say it's heated. Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and salt wall.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens from December to April: to swim outside, come within those dates.
The pool. 20 m indoor pool, with a hydromassage area, sauna and hammam, and an outdoor jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
Guests talk about a large pool and an open-air jacuzzi. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra: check what's included.
The pool. Several indoor pools, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a lazy river and a water slide, open from 10 am to 8 pm, plus access to the neighbouring Aquamotion water park.
One guest loved the Aquamotion complex, linked to the hotel by a tunnel; another found the wave pool under repair on the day of their visit. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Expedia says Aquamotion access is included: check this when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, heated according to one guest, with baths, cold plunge, hammam and sauna; two outdoor jacuzzis.
The hot tub. Two outdoor jacuzzis, according to one guest.
One guest describes a heated, very clean indoor pool and two open-air jacuzzis.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa's hours when you arrive so you can enjoy the outdoor jacuzzis at the end of the day.
The pool. Indoor pool, advertised as heated by Trip.com, in a spa that takes up an entire floor.
One guest describes a small, beautifully designed and very quiet pool; another sums up the spa as two saunas and a pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra: check what's included in your rate.
The pool. Indoor pool for a quiet swim, according to Trip.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool with mountain views, and spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa treatments cost extra.
The pool. Indoor pool with access to the outside, in the spa, with sauna and hammam. Step-free access (lift and ramp).
One guest describes a compact spa, with a pool opening onto the outside; another finds it merely adequate. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you're counting heavily on the spa, be aware that it's small: go outside the after-ski rush.
The pool. Indoor pool in a 1,100 m² wellness area, with two jacuzzis, sauna, hammam and salt cave.
The hot tub. Two jacuzzis.
Guests praise the spa, the pool and the sauna. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book massages in advance: they're among the highlights guests mention.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
One guest finds the spa very good. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening hours when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa. Heating isn't specified.
Kayak's review summary mentions a few complaints about the bathrooms and the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Mixed reviews of the spa: ask to see the facilities or their hours before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi, according to one guest.
One guest describes a remarkable spa, with an outdoor jacuzzi and indoor thermal areas. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra: check what's included in your rate.
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 Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850 (Hotel), with 10/10 (15 reviews · Expedia). Next come Lys Martagon (10/10) and Grandes Alpes Private Hotel & Spa (10/10).
None of the places selected in Courchevel clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850, Lys Martagon and Grandes Alpes Private Hotel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Courchevel gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850, L'Apogée Courchevel and Fouquet's Courchevel (ex-Barrière Les Neiges) also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Lana | Indoor pool and two jacuzzis. | 7,3/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Momondo.
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