Occitanie runs from the coves of the Côte Vermeille to the Pyrenean resorts, by way of the Languedoc coast, Carcassonne and the Gard. The climate varies a lot between the sea and the mountains. You'll find city spas, thalasso centres, resort residences with indoor pools and houses in the Gard with heated pools. I've selected 22 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Cami Réal – appartement avec piscine intérieure chauffée (4.88/5).
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.
22 places shown
The pool. Apartment in a residence with a heated indoor pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is shared by the residence: ask about its opening hours and closure periods.
The pool. Renovated house with a private pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed by the owner before you book.
The pool. Air-conditioned villa with a private pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on few reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Pool heated throughout the hotel's opening period, from April to early November (Visit Occitanie). Outdoor jacuzzi facing the sea, free to use, and a spa for private hire with jacuzzi and hammam.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi facing the sea and a jacuzzi in the spa.
According to Kayak's review summary, guests enjoy the pool, the jacuzzi and the view of the Mediterranean, without mentioning the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel closes from November to early April: check the exact opening dates for the year.
The pool. Heated pool that can be booked for private use, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book the private pool slot at the same time as your room.
The pool. Indoor pool, advertised as heated by Staycation, with counter-current swimming, hot tub and hammam, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool (Expedia).
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The indoor pool can be used all year; spa access can also be booked by the day.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, advertised as heated in the property's name, and a Nordic bath. The heating period isn't specified.
The hot tub. Nordic bath.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on few reviews.
Guide's tip. Get the opening dates of the pool and the Nordic bath confirmed.
The pool. Seawater pools advertised as heated in the thalasso centre, over three floors, with hydromassage jets; whirlpool bath and an outdoor pool open in season.
The hot tub. Whirlpool bath.
Hotels.com gives 9.2/10 from 184 reviews and Staycation 9.4/10 from 62 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens in season: the heated pools are the thalasso ones.
The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated, with a full wellness area. The heating period isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking outside summer.
The pool. Expedia lists it among the hotels in Nîmes with an indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is out of the way: come by car and ask about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Handy by car between Montpellier and the sea. Ask about the pool temperature.
The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The covered pool is the big plus here: get it confirmed that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool, children's pool and hot tub, with a spa, according to Momondo. A heated pool appears in the list of amenities, without details.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Handy after skiing or hiking. Ask about the pool's opening hours, which may change with the season.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated in the title and the FAQ. Neither the period nor the temperature is given.
Guests like the pool. One family reports that the heating wasn't working properly when they arrived and was quickly fixed; another found the pool green on arrival.
Guide's tip. Ask for the pool to be checked and heated on arrival, and get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool under a glass roof, with mountain views, according to Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature if you plan on long swims.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 8.3/10 from 839 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether spa access is included or extra.
The pool. Indoor saltwater pool advertised as heated, with a hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. There are still only a few reviews: put your questions to the host before you book.
The pool. Apartment in a mas with a pool advertised as heated, near the Pont du Gard.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is probably shared with the mas: ask who has access and when it's heated.
The pool. Indoor pool, advertised as heated by Staycation, as well as a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, with spa and sauna (Expedia).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.6/10 from 220 reviews.
Guide's tip. Out of season, only the indoor pool is in service: check its opening hours.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, and a spa at extra cost with heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and hammam, according to ViaMichelin.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa access is charged: add it to your booking if you're counting on the indoor pool.
The pool. Access to the indoor pool in the afternoon, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Expedia shows 8.8/10 from 555 reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is open in the afternoon: plan your swim accordingly.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with sauna, hammam and ice fountain (Staycation), and a hot tub in the wellness area (ViaMichelin).
The hot tub. Hot tub in the wellness area.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A residence with kitchens, close to the thermal baths and the ski lifts: check the opening hours of the balneotherapy area.
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. Jacuzzi facing the Mediterranean, according to Staycation. The pool isn't described.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa jacuzzi's opening hours when you book.
The hot tub. Bubbling jacuzzi with a rooftop view and private hammam, according to Staycation. The hotel also has a pool, with no details on heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book your jacuzzi slot when you arrive, especially at weekends.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool suspended above the valley, heating not specified, and a spa with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the sure bet; ask whether the outdoor pool is heated on your dates.
The hot tub. 2,000 m² spa with two pools, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, according to Staycation. The pools' heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the spa's pools is covered and heated before you book.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not specified, with sauna, cold plunge and jacuzzi, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the sure bet out of season; as for the pool, ask whether it's heated.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not specified, with jacuzzi at extra cost, sauna and hammam, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is optional: add it to your booking.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool open in summer, with aquarium-style glass sides, plus jacuzzi and sauna, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.3/10 from 40 reviews.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, it's the jacuzzi that counts: check its opening hours.
The hot tub. Two outdoor pools, heating not specified, and a whirlpool bath.
Booking.com gives 8.1/10 from 2,122 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, only count on the whirlpool bath for warm water.
The hot tub. Two pools, heating not specified, and an indoor jacuzzi, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The indoor jacuzzi can be used all year; as for the pools, ask whether they're heated.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not specified; whirlpool bath and sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask your hosts whether the whirlpool bath can be booked for private use.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool in the wellness area, heating not specified, and a jacuzzi in the same area, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the sure thing; as for the pool, ask whether it's heated.
The hot tub. Two outdoor pools, one with seawater and one on the roof, and a whirlpool bath; pool heating isn't specified.
Staycation gives 9.6/10 from 27 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel whether either pool is heated outside summer; only the whirlpool bath definitely is.
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 Cami Réal – appartement avec piscine intérieure chauffée (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.88/5 (146 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison de village avec piscine privée chauffée (10/10) and La Villa Mapokia 2, piscine chauffée privative (10/10).
None of the places selected in Occitanie clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes and Roulottes de charme avec piscine chauffée et bain nordique, heating is seasonal (while the hotel is open). Cami Réal – appartement avec piscine intérieure chauffée, Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator and Hôtel & Spa Vatel have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Occitanie gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes, Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator and Roulottes de charme avec piscine chauffée et bain nordique also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Les Elmes, Hôtel & Spa Le Madeloc and Domaine de Verchant – Relais & Châteaux.
Yes, 4 villas and holiday homes are selected: Maison de village avec piscine privée chauffée, La Villa Mapokia 2, piscine chauffée privative and Roulottes de charme avec piscine chauffée et bain nordique. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Côté Thalasso Banyuls · Côte Vermeille | Heated seawater indoor pool, with jets | 7,4/10 | Rating too low and indoor pool found cold by one traveller |
| Hôtel Port Marine (Sète) · Montpellier and the Languedoc Coast | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel La Plage (La Grande-Motte) · Montpellier and the Languedoc Coast | Outdoor pool in the summer season | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne – MGallery · Carcassonne | Seasonal outdoor pool and spa | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Mercure Carcassonne La Cité · Carcassonne | Seasonal outdoor pool | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel l'Octroi · Carcassonne | Seasonal outdoor pool and spa | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Tribe Carcassonne · Carcassonne | Rooftop pool facing the ramparts | 8,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel du Château & Spa · Carcassonne | Outdoor pool | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Boutique Hôtel Entraigues (Uzès) · Uzès and Nîmes | Outdoor pool with a view | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Jardins Secrets (Nîmes) · Uzès and Nîmes | Outdoor pool in a garden | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| La Villa Duflot Hôtel & Spa · Perpignan and the Côte Radieuse | Travellers enjoy the large outdoor pool. | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only) |
| Les Bulles de Mer · Perpignan and the Côte Radieuse | Travellers find the spa and the pools relaxing. | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only) |
| Logis Hôtel La Fauceille · Perpignan and the Côte Radieuse | One traveller finds the outdoor pool very beautiful. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Hoteles.com, Kayak.fr (liste), Staycation (liste), Expedia, MyBoutiqueHotel, Expedia, Booking.com, Expedia, Kayak.
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