The last town before Italy, Menton stacks its colourful old town above the sea, among gardens and lemon trees, with Roquebrune-Cap-Martin just to the west. The mountains around it shelter it from the north winds. There are few large pools here: the selection combines a solar-heated pool, an indoor pool in Roquebrune and a rooftop jacuzzi. I've selected 2 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Hôtel Napoléon (9.2/10).
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.
2 places shown
The pool. Solar-heated outdoor pool, according to the Frommer's guide.
The Frommer's guide mentions the solar-heated pool; I haven't found any guest reviews about the temperature.
Guide's tip. Solar heating depends on the sunshine: ask about the water temperature if you're coming in early spring.
The pool. Heated covered pool, open year-round from 9 am to 10 pm, with a hot tub; closed in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of January (Azureva website).
The hot tub. Hot tub in the pool area.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool closes for two weeks in January: avoid those dates.
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. No pool advertised: a rooftop-terrace spa with a heated open-air jacuzzi, sea views, hammam and solarium (regional tourist office).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Here you bathe in a jacuzzi, not a pool: book your slot at the spa.
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 Hôtel Napoléon (Hotel), with 9.2/10 (628 reviews · Hotels.com). Next come Azureva Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Bella Vista) (9.0/10).
None of the places selected in Menton clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Azureva Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Bella Vista) has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Menton gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Azureva Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Bella Vista) also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel Riva Art & Spa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Genesis | One traveller mentions an unheated pool and a broken jacuzzi | 4,6/5 | Water not heated, according to one traveller |
Sources: easyJet.
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