White houses and blue domes in Oia, on the island of Santorini
White houses and blue domes in Oia, on the island of Santorini · Photo Dan / Unsplash
Guide · Greece

Heated pools in Greece: swim without the shivers

In Greece, swimming in the sea is mostly a summer affair. From October to May, the air is often pleasant in Athens and along the coasts, but the water in an unheated outdoor pool cools quickly, and several rooftop pools are only open in season. Here are the hotels and other places to stay where you can swim in a heated pool or an indoor pool, all rated at least 8/10 by travellers.

179places with a heated pool
5destinations, out of 5 researched
29 °Cwarmest advertised water

Choose your destination

Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.

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
Grand Resort Lagonissi · Athens RivieraOutdoor pools, one of them closed from October to April; suites with private pools, no heating stated8,8/10Heating not confirmed
Villa Dryas (Lagonissi) · Athens RivieraPrivate 40 m² pool, no mention of heating in the listing4,94/5Heating not confirmed
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection · EloundaTwo guests found their private pool and the indoor spa pool cold4,7/5Guests report cold water
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa · EloundaShared and private pools, heating not stated anywhere4,8/5Heating not confirmed
Hyperion City Hotel & Spa · ChaniaOutdoor pool in a courtyard, found cold and shaded by one guest4,8/5Guests report cold water
Vergina Beach Resort · ChaniaNo heated or indoor pool mentioned4,9/5Heating not confirmed
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa · ChaniaIndoor pool mentioned by only one guest; a question about heating went unanswered4,6/5Heating not confirmed
Ikos Kissamos · ChaniaLarge outdoor pools, heating not stated anywhere4,9/5Heating not confirmed
Creta Maris Resort · HeraklionMany pools and a water park, heating not stated anywhere4,6/5Heating not confirmed
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa · HeraklionPrivate pools in the suites, heating not stated anywhere5,0/5Heating not confirmed
Lyttos Mare · HeraklionSaltwater pools, heating not stated anywhere4,8/5Heating not confirmed
Village Heights Resort · HeraklionAn indoor pool is advertised, but one guest found the water very cold4,7/5Guests report cold water
Cactus Royal Spa & Resort · HeraklionIndoor pool mentioned, but a guest photo describes the pool as freezing4,7/5Guests report cold water
Lindos Princess Beach Hotel · LindosWater found freezing in October, spa jacuzzi lukewarm4,5/5Guests report cold water
Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas · LindosSix pools, heating not stated anywhere4,8/5Heating not confirmed
Lindos Sun Hotel · LindosLarge outdoor pool, heating not stated anywhere4,4/5Heating not confirmed
Divani Palace Acropolis · AthensOutdoor pool open all year round, but the water is not heated.9,0/10Pool not heated
Acropolis Hill Hotel · AthensSmall outdoor pool open all year round, not heated.nullPool not heated
Candia Hotel · AthensSmall rooftop pool open all year round, not heated.nullPool not heated
Athens Mosaico Suites & Apartments · AthensPool open all year round, not heated.nullPool not heated
Athenaeum InterContinental · AthensThe IHG website and Expedia only mention an outdoor pool open from May to mid-October.9,0/10Heating not confirmed
Athens Capital Center Hotel – MGallery Collection · AthensRooftop pool advertised as open all year round, but heating isn't specified anywhere.nullHeating not confirmed
Celestia Grand · FiraOne guest writes that the pool is not heated.9,2/10Guests report cold water
Nefeles Luxury Suites · FiraOn Kayak, guests report jacuzzis that don't heat properly and a pool that isn't heated early and late in the season.9,2/10Guests report faulty heating
Galaxy Suites & Villas · FiraOn Kayak, guests complain about the temperature of the jacuzzis.9,6/10Guests report faulty heating
Carpe Diem Santorini · FiraOnly some of the pools are heated.7,8/10Rating below 8/10
Santo Mine Oia Suites · OiaOne guest regrets not having had the option of a heated pool.4,5/5Heating not confirmed
Cali Mykonos · MykonosA guest in June 2026 writes that their private pool was not heated, contrary to the listing, and was too cold.9,8/10Guests report cold water
Royal Myconian Resort & Thalasso Center · MykonosSome guests find the pool water cold.4,5/5Guests report cold water
Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live · MykonosOn Kayak, several guests found the pool water cold.9,3/10Guests report cold water
Mykonos Earth Suites · MykonosOne guest describes the main pool as cold.4,4/5Guests report cold water
InterContinental Crete by IHG · EloundaA guest in October 2025 warns that the pools are not heated and that the indoor pool is quite cold.9,0/10Guests report cold water
Galini Sea View · ChaniaIndoor pool listed, but the rating remains below the threshold.7,7/10Rating below 8/10
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort · ChaniaHeated indoor pool advertised, but the Kayak rating remains below the threshold.7,9/10Rating below 8/10
Annabelle Beach Resort · HeraklionIndoor pool listed, but the Kayak rating remains below the threshold.7,6/10Rating below 8/10
Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa · LindosIndoor pool listed, but the Kayak rating remains below the threshold.7,9/10Rating below 8/10
Caesars Gardens Hotel & Spa - Adults Only · LindosA heated pool is listed, but one guest in October found the pool cold and another found the outdoor jacuzzi cold.9,6/10Guests report cold water
Rodos Palace Hotel · Rhodes TownSeveral guests describe freezing pools, including the indoor pool.6,9/10Guests report cold water
Atlantica Imperial Resort - Adults Only · Rhodes TownA guest in October 2026 states that the indoor pool is not heated and is cold.4,7/5Guests report cold water
La Marquise Luxury Resort Complex · Rhodes TownA guest in April 2026 found the pools very cold, including the indoor pool.8,8/10Guests report cold water

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