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Guide · Italy · Dolomites

Heated pool in the Dolomites: swim without the shivers

The Dolomites raise their limestone walls in north-eastern Italy, across South Tyrol, Trentino and Veneto. People come in winter for skiing and in summer for hiking, with cool evenings even in July. Many mountain hotels here have an indoor pool, or an outdoor heated pool facing the peaks. Here is our selection. I've selected 62 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Inso Sonnenheim (4.8/5).

62places with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
33 °Cwarmest advertised water

The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

Verification
Hot tub

62 places shown

ADLER Spa Resort Dolomiti

Ortisei, Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyYear-roundHotelJacuzzi
4.7/52,607 reviews · Tripadvisor (via lastminute.com)

The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools advertised as heated and open year-round, including a saltwater pool. The spa claims more than 3,500 m² of hot and cold pools.

The hot tub. Hot tubs at the spa.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Large aquatic complex: come early in the morning to enjoy the pools in peace.

Hotel La Perla (Corvara)

Corvara, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
10/1023 reviews · Expedia

The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Ask about the spa pool's opening hours.

Sources: Expedia

Hotel Villa Kastelruth

Castelrotto, at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi
°C ?ask
Confirmed by guestsYear-roundHotel
9.9/108 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Outdoor pool heated year-round, with views of the Dolomites.

One guest found the water at the perfect temperature and the view breathtaking. Others cite the pool and spa as a highlight, in summer and winter alike. The rating is based on few reviews.

Guide's tip. A high-altitude outdoor pool: bring a warm bathrobe for winter swims.

Sources: YesAlps

Sporthotel Panorama

Corvara, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.9/1010 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Hotel Cristallo (La Villa)

La Villa, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.9/1010 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

Sporthotel Teresa

Pedraces, Val Badia (Alta Badia)
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
8.9/1011 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Hotel Sassongher

Corvara, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
8.9/10215 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.

The hot tub. Open-air jacuzzi mentioned in the review summaries.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The outdoor jacuzzi is the place to be after skiing; ask about its opening hours.

Sources: Kayak

Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus

Valdaora (Olang), Val Pusteria, at the foot of Plan de Corones
33 °Cwater
Confirmed by a reviewerHeating period not specifiedHotelJacuzzi
9.8/1036 reviews · ViaMichelin

The pool. 25 m outdoor infinity sky pool heated to 33 °C, overhanging the valley; heated indoor pool. YesAlps mentions nine pools in a wellness area of more than 7,000 m².

The hot tub. Hot tub at the spa; some suites have a private jacuzzi on the balcony.

A journalist from The Independent, a guest of the hotel, describes a 25 m pool heated to 33 °C and an unrivalled view while swimming. The ViaMichelin rating is very high, from a modest number of reviews.

Guide's tip. The sky pool is the star attraction: book early, as the hotel is in high demand in both winter and summer.

Hotel Mareo Dolomites

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Plan de Corones
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeating period not specifiedHotel
9.8/10123 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

COMO Alpina Dolomites

Compatsch, on the Alpe di Siusi plateau
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyYear-roundHotel
9.8/10292 reviews · lastminute.com

The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, advertised as heated and open year-round, with views of the peaks.

A blogger who spent three nights there describes a large indoor-outdoor pool at the heart of the hotel, without mentioning the temperature. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. At 1,800 m, the outdoor section is perfect for swimming in the snow: ask about the spa's opening hours.

Grand Hotel Wolkenstein

Selva di Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyYear-roundHotel
8.8/10337 reviews · lastminute.com

The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated and open year-round.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. High-altitude outdoor pool: bring a warm bathrobe for winter swims.

Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa

Ortisei, Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.8/10221 reviews · Momondo

The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The visible comments mainly praise the spa, the food and the staff.

Guide's tip. Gourmet hotel: combine an afternoon at the spa with dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant.

Sources: Momondo

Hotel Aquila (Cortina)

Central Cortina d'Ampezzo
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
8.8/10359 reviews · Expedia

The pool. Heated indoor pool (according to YesAlps); the hotel features in Expedia's selection of hotels with an indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's size and opening hours: this is a city-centre hotel, not a resort.

Mountain Hotel Mezdí

Colfosco, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.7/1013 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. High-altitude outdoor pool: bring a warm bathrobe for winter swims.

Hotel Mignon

Selva di Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.7/1025 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Malder

Soraga, Val di Fassa
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.7/1020 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Hotel Condor

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Plan de Corones
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.7/10127 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Emmy – five elements

Fiè allo Sciliar, Alpe di Siusi
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.7/1011 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

Alpenroyal Grand Hotel

Selva di Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
8.7/10163 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, plus a children's pool. Heating isn't specified.

The hot tub. Two hot tubs.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask whether the outdoor pool is heated and when.

Sources: Kayak

Apartments Agriturismo Anví

San Leonardo, Val Badia (Alta Badia)
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolApartments · agriturismo
9.6/1021 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Apartments on a farm: ask whether pool access is included and at what times.

Alpenhotel Ratsberg

Monte Rota, above Dobbiaco (Upper Pustertal)
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.6/1010 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Waldrast – Forestside Living

Siusi allo Sciliar, Alpe di Siusi
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.6/1014 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

Hotel B&B Feldmessner

Riscone (Reischach), near Brunico
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.6/1057 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

Eight Cortina

Cortina d'Ampezzo
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
8.6/10257 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The source gives no details on the pool: ask about its size and hours before you book.

Sources: Hotels.com

Hotel Gran Paradiso

San Cassiano – Armentarola, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.5/1010 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Fanes (Moena)

Moena, Val di Fassa
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.5/1037 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Terme Antico Bagno

Pozza di Fassa, Val di Fassa
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.5/1010 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

B&B-Hotel + Residence Diamant

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Plan de Corones
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel and residence
9.5/1034 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Hotel and apartments: say when booking if you're staying in the residence, so you know about pool access.

Hotel Tyrol (Selva)

Selva di Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.5/10194 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.

The hot tub. Hot tub.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask whether the outdoor pool is heated and when.

Sources: Kayak

Hotel Fanes (San Cassiano)

San Cassiano, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.5/10236 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor pool (Hallenbad) and outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.

The hot tub. Hot tub at the spa.

The Kayak review summary describes excellent, well-kept pools and wellness area, without mentioning the temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask when the outdoor pool is open.

Hotel Serena (Pedraces)

Pedraces, Val Badia (Alta Badia)
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.4/1038 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Windschar

Gais, near Brunico (Val Pusteria)
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.4/1018 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and outdoor pool heated in summer.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. According to the listing, the outdoor pool is only heated in summer: in winter, rely on the indoor pool.

Hotel Antholzerhof

Anterselva, Val Pusteria
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.4/1024 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Hotel Trenker

Braies, Upper Pustertal
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.4/1012 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Waldsee

Fiè allo Sciliar, Alpe di Siusi
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.4/1010 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Ciampedie Luxury Alpine Spa Hotel

Vigo di Fassa, Val di Fassa
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyYear-roundHotelJacuzzi
9.4/10285 reviews · J2Ski

The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated and open year-round, with a view; indoor pool at the spa.

The hot tub. Hot tub at the spa.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The spa is off-limits to under-16s: worth knowing if you're travelling as a family.

Grand Hotel Savoia

Central Cortina d'Ampezzo
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.4/10475 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

The hot tub. Hot tub.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Central address: handy for combining shopping on the Corso with a swim when you get back.

Hotel Gran Risa

La Villa, Alta Badia, near the Gran Risa slope
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.3/1018 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. High-altitude outdoor pool: bring a warm bathrobe for winter swims.

Sport Hotel Majaré

Pozza di Fassa, Val di Fassa
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.3/1012 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

Hotel Sun Valley

Selva di Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.3/10108 reviews · J2Ski

The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The pool has previously been closed for several weeks in spring: check it's open on your dates.

Sources: J2Ski

Hotel Granbaita Dolomites

Selva di Val Gardena
32 °Cwater
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.3/10219 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools advertised as heated to 32°, a saltwater pool and a hot tub, in a fully heated aquatic area.

The hot tub. Hot tub and jacuzzi loungers at the spa.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask whether the outdoor pool is open during your winter stay.

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort

Zuel, on the edge of Cortina d'Ampezzo
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.3/10770 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

The hot tub. Hot tub.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The word "pool" comes up in the Kayak review filters, with no visible excerpt.

Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Plan de Corones
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
9.3/1067 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor pool, two outdoor pools and an infinity pool at the Sky Spa (adults only), looking out over the Dolomites. Heating isn't specified.

Bloggers who stayed there call the Sky Spa infinity pool spectacular; it stays open until 23:00 on Fridays. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The Sky Spa is off-limits to children: families have a separate wellness area with its own indoor pool.

Dolomit Boutique Hotel

La Villa, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated in summerHotel
9.2/10348 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Outdoor pool heated in summer by solar panels.

Kayak reviews highlight a “very good pool”, without mentioning the temperature.

Guide's tip. The solar heating only works in summer: no warm swims during ski season.

Sources: Kayak

Hotel Ciasa Tamà

La Villa, Alta Badia
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.2/1015 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Ask about the wellness area's opening hours, which are often afternoon-only in ski season.

Hotel Belmont

Selva di Val Gardena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.0/1015 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Park Hotel Fedora

Campitello di Fassa
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel
9.0/1012 reviews · YesAlps

The pool. Heated indoor pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.

Guide's tip. Check the pool is open on your dates: many Dolomites hotels close between seasons.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to stay with a heated pool in the Dolomites?

In my selection, the top-rated is Inso Sonnenheim (Hotel), with 4.8/5 (1,548 reviews · south-tirol.com). Next come ADLER Spa Resort Dolomiti (4.7/5) and Vitalpina Hotel Magdalenahof (4.7/5).

Is the pool heated all year round in the Dolomites?

Yes at ADLER Spa Resort Dolomiti, Hotel Villa Kastelruth, COMO Alpina Dolomites and Grand Hotel Wolkenstein: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Dolomit Boutique Hotel, heating is seasonal (heated in summer). Inso Sonnenheim, Vitalpina Hotel Magdalenahof and Art Hotel Gratschwirt have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in the Dolomites?

Advertised temperatures: 33 °C at Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus and 32 °C at Hotel Granbaita Dolomites. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.

Is there a place to stay with a hot tub in the Dolomites?

Yes: ADLER Spa Resort Dolomiti, Hotel Sassongher and Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.

How I check

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.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
Miramonti Majestic Grand HotelHeated indoor pool according to YesAlps, but a low guest rating.6,8/10Rating below 8/10 (Kayak, 122 reviews)

Sources: Kayak.