The Île de Ré stretches out opposite La Rochelle, linked to it by a bridge, with its whitewashed villages and green shutters, its vineyards, its marshes and its cycle paths. Houses in Saint-Martin, La Flotte or Sainte-Marie often hide a pool behind their walls. The selection mixes thalasso hotels, indoor spa pools and many rentals whose pool is advertised as heated. I've selected 21 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa cocooning avec piscine privée chauffée (4.98/5).
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.
21 places shown
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated; the title mentions swimming in October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask until what date the pool stays heated.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated during the summer season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Pool heated from April or May until October according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. If you're coming in spring, ask for the date the heating is switched on.
The pool. Residence pool advertised as heated to 28 °C; spa mentioned in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is shared with the rest of the residence: ask about its opening hours.
The pool. Pool heated over a period stated in the listing's title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Reread the heating dates given in the listing before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Pool heated from April to October according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Outside April–October the pool isn't heated.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised, shared with the residence.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask about the opening dates of the residence's pool.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised, with sauna and gym.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Outdoor pool with sun loungers; Voyage Privé describes a heated pool in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the spa's heated pool can be used without booking a treatment.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa and two outdoor pools. Heating not specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and hammam in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Out of season, go for the spa's indoor pool: ask about its opening hours when you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool open all year round according to Hotels.com, with hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The first village after the bridge: handy for a short stay without crossing the whole island.
The pool. Heated seawater pool at the thalasso centre, indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool, two hot tubs.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Thalasso treatments are booked separately: book them at the same time as your room.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. 60 m² semi-covered pool, presented as indoor by Hotels.com. Heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A good choice for a family wanting a kitchen: check that the pool is open on your dates.
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.
The hot tub. Pool (heating not specified) and jacuzzi advertised.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. Pool (heating not specified) and jacuzzi advertised.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. No pool described; outdoor jacuzzi facing the vineyards, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is outdoors: ask about its opening hours.
The hot tub. Two outdoor pools (heating not specified), spa and hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool (heating not specified), full spa and hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. Two outdoor pools (heating not specified) and hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is available all year and kept heated at all times.
The hot tub. Private hot tub according to Hotels.com; the pool's heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Check that the suite you've booked really does have the private hot tub.
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 Villa cocooning avec piscine privée chauffée (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (213 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison rénovée avec piscine (4.97/5) and Villa Simone, piscine chauffée (4.97/5).
None of the places selected on the Île de Ré clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Maison rénovée avec piscine, Au Chai de Ré, maison avec piscine pour 11 and Villa de charme, piscine chauffée sur une période donnée, heating is seasonal (in summer). Le Clos Saint-Martin Hôtel & Spa by Clarins, Logis Hôtel de la Marée and Hôtel Atalante – Relais Thalasso & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 28 °C at Appartement deux chambres avec terrasse et spa. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Le Clos Saint-Martin Hôtel & Spa by Clarins, Logis Hôtel de la Marée and Hôtel Atalante – Relais Thalasso & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: La Villa Hôtel Bien-Être, Hôtel Restaurant & Spa Plaisir and Hôtel Île de Ré.
Yes, 13 villas and holiday homes are selected: Villa cocooning avec piscine privée chauffée, Maison rénovée avec piscine and Villa Simone, piscine chauffée. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalacap Île de Ré | Indoor seawater pool at 30 °C according to Voyage Privé | 7,0/10 | Rating too low (2 reviews) |
| Hôtel de Toiras | Pool, type and heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le Sénéchal | Outdoor pool from April to October | 9,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Appart'hôtel Perle de Ré | Outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le Peu Breton | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| The Originals Résidence, Hôtel de Ré | Outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Clos du Galion | Pool, type not specified | 8,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Hotels.com, Voyage Privé, Airbnb.
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