The Luberon massif, a regional nature park, separates the Apt valley from the Durance valley. Its hilltop villages, Gordes, Bonnieux, Ménerbes or Lourmarin, are surrounded by farmhouses and country houses where the pool is part of the stay. Far from the sea, this is where you swim, hence the appeal of heated water in spring and late in the season. You'll find hotels with spas, B&Bs and many houses to rent. I've selected 23 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Bastide avec piscine chauffée et vue sur le Luberon (4.99/5).
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.
23 places shown
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host. The listing says it's heated from April to October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Outdoor pool; Kayak mentions a heated pool and a hot tub, with a spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub mentioned by Kayak.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Some guests find the pool small.
Guide's tip. Get the pool heating and access to the hot tub confirmed for your dates.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open in season.
According to Kayak's review summary, guests enjoy the heated pool, especially in the late afternoon.
Guide's tip. The pool is seasonal: check its opening dates if you're coming in early spring.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with a view, and a jacuzzi set among the olive trees.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the garden, among the olive trees.
According to traveller tips picked up by Kayak, the heated pool and the jacuzzi are among the things guests like.
Guide's tip. The restaurant and bar close out of season: also ask whether the pool stays heated on your dates.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool.
Opinions are mixed: Kayak's summary says the pool is heated, but some guests found it too cool for swimming in mid-October.
Guide's tip. In the shoulder season, ask about the water temperature before you book.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open in season.
According to traveller tips picked up by Kayak, the heated pool is one of the highlights of a stay.
Guide's tip. With only three rooms, book early for spring and autumn.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa and outdoor pool open in season, with sauna. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool and spa areas are described as modern and clean.
Guide's tip. Out of season, only the indoor pool is open: get this confirmed before you book.
The pool. Kayak lists a heated pool, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool open in season, with a spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool area gets a good rating in reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool is heated and when: the outdoor pool is seasonal.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, outdoor pool and children's pool. Whether the outdoor pool is heated isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The comments summarised by Kayak focus mainly on the service and the view.
Guide's tip. For swimming in spring or autumn, count on the spa's indoor pool: ask about its opening hours when you arrive.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, cited as heated by Kayak, and a spa with a hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa, according to Kayak's summary.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only appears in Kayak's summaries: get it confirmed by the hotel.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Units with kitchens: handy for an off-season family stay, if the pool is open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, two outdoor pools (one of them seasonal) and two hot tubs.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary mainly highlights the size and quality of the pools.
Guide's tip. The estate is large: ask for a room close to the spa if the indoor pool matters to you.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool with a view; Kayak lists it as heated. Sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the heating period: the pool only opens in season.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, described as heated in Kayak's review summary.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is seasonal: check the opening and heating dates.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, outdoor pool and two hot tubs. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary notes that the pool and restaurant are often praised.
Guide's tip. The spa and its indoor pool are a good refuge if the mistral cools the air.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool open in season, with a full spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests talk about a lovely pool area without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool closes out of season: check the opening hours of the spa's indoor pool.
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 pool, heating not advertised; Airbnb lists a jacuzzi among the amenities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the jacuzzi can be used year-round.
The hot tub. No heated pool advertised; the listing describes a wooden jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Check with the host whether the jacuzzi is private.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool, children's pool and hot tub; heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. A few guests report problems at the spa.
Guide's tip. Check that the spa and hot tub are open on your dates.
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 Bastide avec piscine chauffée et vue sur le Luberon (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (159 reviews · Airbnb). Next come The View Gordes (4.99/5) and Retraite familiale en Provence, piscine chauffée (4.97/5).
None of the places selected in the Luberon clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At The View Gordes, Domaine Les Martins and Les Terrasses (Gordes), heating is seasonal (april to october). Mas des Herbes Blanches Hotel & Spa, Mas de la Senancole & Spa and Airelles Gordes, La Bastide have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Luberon gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: La Bastide de Marie, Le Jas de Joucas and Coquillade Provence also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel Carcarille, Mas de l'Estel and Chambre troglodyte avec jacuzzi en bois.
Yes, 8 villas and holiday homes are selected: Bastide avec piscine chauffée et vue sur le Luberon, The View Gordes and Retraite familiale en Provence, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Le Jas de Gordes | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Capelongue, a Beaumier Hotel | Outdoor pools and children's pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Moulin, Lourmarin | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated; one traveller found it out of order | 9,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Clos du Buis | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Mas de Guilles | Seasonal outdoor pool and spa, heating not stated | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Bastide de Lourmarin | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Mas des Romarins | Outdoor pool, heating not stated; closed during some travellers' stays | 9,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| La Maison des Ocres | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Moulin des Sources | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Mas de la Beaume | Outdoor pool with a view, heating not stated | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Mas de la Tannerie | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Domaine des Andéols | Two outdoor pools, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Vacances Bleues Castel Luberon | Pool and spa in Apt | 7,3/10 | Rating too low |
| Hostellerie Le Roy Soleil | Outdoor pool in Ménerbes | 7,0/10 | Rating too low |
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