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Guide · Turkey · Lycian Coast · Marmaris

Heated pool in Marmaris, İçmeler and Dalaman: swim without the shivers

Marmaris occupies an enclosed bay, surrounded by pine-covered hills, with a large marina and a promenade that runs all the way to İçmeler. Further east, around Dalaman airport, Sarıgerme offers a long sandy beach. You'll find big club hotels here: the selection keeps those with an indoor pool or pools heated at the start and end of the season. I've selected 5 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa (4.7/5).

5places with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
26 °Cwarmest advertised water

The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

Verification
Hot tub

5 places shown

Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa

Sarıgerme Beach, near Dalaman
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated indoor and outdoor poolsHotelJacuzzi
4.7/58,976 reviews · easyJet Holidays

The pool. Ten pools in all, including a heated indoor pool and a children's indoor pool; the water park slides are heated from 1 April to 1 May and from 15 to 31 October.

The hot tub. Whirlpool bath listed by Hotels.com.

Hotels.com gives it 9.4/10 from 192 reviews; I haven't read any reviews about the water temperature.

Guide's tip. In spring and late autumn, rely on the heated indoor pool.

TUI BLUE Grand Azur

Marmaris, in town (all-inclusive)
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolClub hotel
8.8/10389 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.

Motto Premium Marmaris

Marmaris, in town
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
8.8/10402 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Three pools, one of them indoors. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.

Hotel Aqua

On the beachfront, in İçmeler
24 à 26 °Cwater
Advertised onlyMarch to May, October and NovemberClub hotel
9.2/10669 reviews · Etstur

The pool. Outdoor pool and the spa's indoor pool heated to 24–26 °C in March, April, May, October and November. Children's pool.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The hotel is open from late March to mid-November: the heating runs at the start and end of the season.

Sources: Etstur, Expedia

Grand Aquarium

Between Marmaris and İçmeler
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeating period not specifiedClub hotelJacuzzi
8.2/10195 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Complex of seasonal outdoor pools with a slide and whirlpool bath; Enuygun mentions a heated pool.

The hot tub. Whirlpool bath listed by Hotels.com.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to stay with a heated pool in Marmaris, İçmeler and Dalaman?

In my selection, the top-rated is Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa (Hotel), with 4.7/5 (8,976 reviews · easyJet Holidays). Next come TUI BLUE Grand Azur (8.8/10) and Motto Premium Marmaris (8.8/10).

Is the pool heated all year round in Marmaris, İçmeler and Dalaman?

None of the places selected in Marmaris, İçmeler and Dalaman clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Hotel Aqua, heating is seasonal (march to may, october and november). Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa, TUI BLUE Grand Azur and Motto Premium Marmaris have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in Marmaris, İçmeler and Dalaman?

Advertised temperatures: 24 à 26 °C at Hotel Aqua. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.

Is there a place to stay with a hot tub in Marmaris, İçmeler and Dalaman?

Yes: Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa and Grand Aquarium also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.

How I check

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.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
Marti Resort HotelIndoor pool listed, rating below the threshold.7,2/10Rating too low (282 Hotels.com reviews)
Dalaman Airport Lykia Thermal & Spa HotelIndoor and outdoor pools and two hot tubs, rating below the threshold.7,6/10Rating too low (255 Hotels.com reviews)
Grand Yazici Marmaris PalaceIndoor pool described, rating below the threshold.7,8/10Rating too low (46 Hoteles.com reviews)

Sources: Hotels.com, Hotels.com, Hoteles.com.

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