Lille brings together Old Lille, its Flemish facades and a very lively centre, at the heart of a metropolitan area that stretches out to the countryside of the Pévèle. The sky is often grey and the weather cool for much of the year. The selection includes a few hotels with indoor pools in the city centre and a good number of lofts and gîtes with private pools around the city. I've selected 9 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Gîte Étable avec piscine intérieure (4.97/5).
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.
9 places shown
The pool. Gîte with an indoor pool; heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Shared heated pool from mid-May to the end of September; private spa session for two at extra cost.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and target temperature before you book.
The pool. Loft with a fully private indoor pool, advertised as heated to 30, and a sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A private pool in the city: book early for weekends.
The pool. Heated stainless-steel pool (“tempered” according to the FAQ), set in a former bank vault, with a sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, according to Expedia.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Large heated indoor pool and hammam, according to Staycation; Expedia also mentions a spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 8.8/10 from 474 reviews.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated to 28 °C.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and target temperature before you book.
The pool. Heated private pool (20 °C advertised) and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. 20 °C is still on the cool side for a long swim: ask the host whether the temperature can be raised.
The pool. Shared indoor pool, open from 7 pm to 10 am, and a hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is shared on a timetable: check that the hours suit you.
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. Spa with sauna and jacuzzi; pool and natural pond, with no details on heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The whirlpool bath is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Apartment in a residence with a pool, jacuzzi and sauna; neither heating nor a covered pool is specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The whirlpool bath is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi as an optional extra. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is an optional extra: book it along with your stay.
The hot tub. An Expedia photo shows a room with a glass-walled whirlpool bath. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which rooms have the whirlpool bath before you book.
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 Gîte Étable avec piscine intérieure (Gîte · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (33 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Heliconia – appartement boutique, piscine et spa (4.94/5) and SWIMCASALILLE – loft avec piscine intérieure (4.82/5).
None of the places selected in Lille and its metropolitan area clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Heliconia – appartement boutique, piscine et spa, heating is seasonal (mid-may to end of september). Gîte Étable avec piscine intérieure, SWIMCASALILLE – loft avec piscine intérieure and Hôtel & Spa Oceania Lille Les Augustins have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at SWIMCASALILLE – loft avec piscine intérieure, 28 °C at Grande maison avec piscine and 20 °C at Villa spa, piscine et vue sur lac. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Villa spa, piscine et vue sur lac also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Le Comptoir industriel, Appartement avec piscine, jacuzzi et sauna and Grand studio lumineux, jacuzzi en option.
Yes, 4 villas and holiday homes are selected: Gîte Étable avec piscine intérieure, La Ferme 1802 – cabanon avec piscine et hammam and Grande maison avec piscine. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Lille Aéroport | Seasonal outdoor pool | 10/10 | Heating not confirmed and only one review |
Sources: Staycation (liste).
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