The pool. Indoor pool and children's pool. Heating not specified.
One guest praises the pool's setting.
Guide's tip. With only 2 reviews, ask for recent photos of the pool.
Dakhla, in the far south, is a peninsula set between the ocean and a vast lagoon, famous among kitesurfers. The wind blows almost constantly, which makes a heated pool all the more precious. For now, only one place meets my criteria (a heated pool and a rating of at least 8/10): Dar Tawarta.
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.
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The pool. Indoor pool and children's pool. Heating not specified.
One guest praises the pool's setting.
Guide's tip. With only 2 reviews, ask for recent photos of the pool.
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 only place selected is Dar Tawarta (Guesthouse), with 10/10 (2 reviews · Hotels.com).
None of the places selected in Dakhla clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Dar Tawarta has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Dakhla gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakhla Club Hotel & Spa | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Dakhla South Bay | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Kayak, Hoteles.com.