Fethiye keeps its harbour, its market and its Lycian tombs carved into the rock, while Ölüdeniz opens onto its lagoon, beneath Mount Babadağ, where paragliders take off. Up in the hills, Hisarönü and Ovacık line up the villas. The club hotels of Çalış and Fethiye often have an indoor pool, and many villas in the hills advertise a heated or indoor pool. I've selected 13 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Autumn Escape w/ Indoor Heated Pool & Spa (4.94/5).
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.
13 places shown
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the basement and a spa area, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. Heated pool, jacuzzi and sauna advertised in the listing title.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. Small villa with a heated indoor pool, according to the listing title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. Stone villa whose pool is heated from October to December according to the listing; it isn't presented as covered.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The advertised heating period runs from October to December: check it if you're planning a spring stay.
The pool. Heated indoor pool advertised in the listing title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, according to the listing title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. One indoor and two outdoor pools, with a slide; open 24 hours a day according to the FAQ.
One guest, in April, praises a heated pool; another review finds the pools small and crowded in August.
Guide's tip. In spring the hotel is quieter and the heated pool more pleasant than in high summer.
The pool. Indoor pool listed by Hotels.com and mentioned in Expedia's FAQ. 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 temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Expedia highlights year-round swimming thanks to the indoor area; the outdoor pool is seasonal.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.
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 temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Expedia describes a large indoor 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 temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and sauna advertised in the listing title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool listed by Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Very few reviews: ask for recent photos of the indoor 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 top-rated is Autumn Escape w/ Indoor Heated Pool & Spa (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.94/5 (17 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa Neo Fethiye (4.92/5) and Ashta / Minimal Suite with indoor heated pool (4.88/5).
None of the places selected in Fethiye and Ölüdeniz clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Loft-Style Stone Villa with Heated Pool, heating is seasonal (heated october to december). Autumn Escape w/ Indoor Heated Pool & Spa, Ashta / Minimal Suite with indoor heated pool and Es House 3 have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Fethiye and Ölüdeniz gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Villa Neo Fethiye also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
Yes, 7 villas and holiday homes are selected: Autumn Escape w/ Indoor Heated Pool & Spa, Villa Neo Fethiye and Ashta / Minimal Suite with indoor heated pool. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garcia Resort & Spa | Cited by Expedia among hotels with an indoor pool, rating below the threshold. | 7,4/10 | Rating too low (149 Hotels.com reviews) |
Sources: Hotels.com.
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