On the Landes coast, Hossegor, Seignosse, Capbreton and Labenne line up surf beaches backed by pine forest and lakes. Hotels with pools are few here and often seasonal. The selection keeps a few hotels whose pool is heated or indoor, and above all villas with heated pools between lake, golf course and ocean. I've selected 10 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa avec piscine en bordure du golf d'Hossegor (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.
10 places shown
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 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. 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. Small 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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool and Le Serenity spa with sauna, hammam and treatment rooms.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is open-air: get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool in season and hot tub. Heating not specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Magescq is inland: allow around twenty minutes to get to the beaches.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool according to Generation Voyage; Hoteles.com also shows an indoor pool in its photos.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Descriptions differ on the type of pool: ask which one is heated on your dates.
The pool. Saltwater pool advertised as heated 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. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
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. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
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. Private hot tub and sauna advertised; no pool.
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. Private jacuzzi advertised; the pool's heating isn't specified.
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.
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 avec piscine en bordure du golf d'Hossegor (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (41 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa moderne climatisée avec piscine chauffée (4.98/5) and Belle villa, piscine chauffée, océan à 500 m (4.96/5).
None of the places selected in the Landes clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Le Relais de la Poste has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Landes gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Le Relais de la Poste also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Le Cocon secret, bain à remous privé et sauna and Villa Landifornie, spa et surf.
Yes, 7 villas and holiday homes are selected: Villa avec piscine en bordure du golf d'Hossegor, Villa moderne climatisée avec piscine chauffée and Belle villa, piscine chauffée, océan à 500 m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Hortensias du Lac – Fontenille Collection | Infinity pool facing the lake, heating not stated | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Green Resort (Ondres) | Outdoor pool | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| The Originals City, Hôtel Le Lodge (Ondres) | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Domaine Castetbieilh | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Château Saint Martin (Pouillon) | Pool from May to September | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Maison Basta | Seasonal outdoor pool | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Hotels.com, Generation Voyage.
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