Lake Annecy stretches between the old town, Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Sévrier, at the foot of the Bornes and Bauges massifs. Its water stays cool for much of the year, which is what makes a heated pool so appealing. The selection brings together lakeside hotels with an indoor or heated pool, a few spas and a villa to rent up in the hills. I've selected 7 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is L'Impérial Palace (8.8/10).
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.
7 places shown
The pool. 200 m² villa with a heated private pool, available from May to September according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.
Guide's tip. Outside May to September the pool isn't available: plan your dates accordingly.
The pool. Glass-roofed aquatic area with a sauna, according to Staycation. Expedia shows a modern indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Expedia shows 9.2/10 from 1,003 reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask about the opening hours of the aquatic area, which is shared with spa customers.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, with a sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, according to Staycation. Kayak and Expedia also mention the indoor pool. A specialist blog says it is heated, without further details.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak shows 8.9/10 from 2,296 reviews.
Guide's tip. Spa access may be time-limited depending on the offer: check what your rate includes.
The pool. Staycation advertises a heated indoor pool and a Sothys spa. A specialist blog talks of a large heated indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you'd like a Sothys treatment, book it at the same time as your room.
The pool. Staycation describes a heated pool facing the lake. Neither the opening period nor the temperature is given.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Kayak advertises a heated open-air pool with a sun terrace. The opening season isn't given.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is open-air: if you're coming late in the season, ask how long it stays open.
The pool. Staycation describes an indoor pool with a lake view, saunas and a hammam. Expedia, for its part, talks of a seasonal outdoor pool: the two sources don't match.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The sources contradict each other on the type of pool: ask the hotel to clarify whether it's covered and heated.
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. Staycation offers one hour of access to the jacuzzi and spa. No heated pool is mentioned.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Jacuzzi access is limited to one hour in the Staycation offer: book your slot when you arrive.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool and whirlpool bath, according to Kayak. Pool heating isn't specified; Kayak also mentions hot pools in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For warm water, rely on the spa and its whirlpool bath rather than the outdoor pool.
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 L'Impérial Palace (Hotel), with 8.8/10 (4,144 reviews · Kayak). Next come Les Cimes de Talloires (8.8/10) and Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy (9.6/10).
None of the places selected on Lake Annecy clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Les Cimes de Talloires, heating is seasonal (may to september). L'Impérial Palace, Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy and Le Palace de Menthon have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected on Lake Annecy gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Les Trésoms Lake and Spa Resort and Hôtel Beauregard, The Originals Relais.
Yes, one villa is selected: Les Cimes de Talloires. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Mercure Annecy Sud | Pool listed by Kayak | 7,8/10 | Rating too low (Kayak) |
| Hôtel Les Muses | Indoor pool and sauna according to Expedia | 7,9/10 | Rating too low (Kayak) |
| Abbaye de Talloires | Outdoor pool according to Expedia | 9,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Kayak (liste), Expedia (liste).
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