Puerto de la Cruz is the historic resort of northern Tenerife, known for its botanical garden, the seawater pools of Lago Martiánez and its view of Mount Teide. The air is cooler than in the south, so a heated pool is very welcome here. I've selected 14 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine (4.98/5).
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.
14 places shown
The pool. Villa with a heated private pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra.
The pool. Private pool heated by an electric heat pump and solar panels.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating relies partly on solar power: ask the host what the water temperature usually is in winter.
The pool. Villa with garden, barbecue and pool; a photo caption in the listing says it's heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the host to confirm that the pool will be heated on your dates, and at what price.
The pool. Two heated outdoor pools, a heated paddling pool and a covered pool.
A travel site that stayed incognito confirms the two large heated outdoor pools and the children's pool, which is heated too. The visible reviews talk mainly about the spa, found very restful.
Guide's tip. Puerto de la Cruz is cooler and cloudier than the south: the covered pool is a good plan B on grey days.
The pool. The Tenerife tourist board mentions a heated freshwater pool, outdoors among the palm trees.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. An outdoor pool and a covered one, according to Hoteles.net. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the covered pool is heated.
The pool. An outdoor pool and a covered pool, according to Kayak. "Piscina climatizada" appears among the review keywords.
The climate-controlled pool is one of the themes mentioned in Kayak reviews, but I couldn't read the details.
Guide's tip. Ask whether it's the covered pool that's heated.
The pool. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a roof terrace, according to Kayak. Heating isn't specified.
Many guests like the pools (8/10 on Kayak). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated.
The pool. A large freshwater outdoor pool, heated according to the Tenerife tourist board. Kayak also mentions the heated pool and a sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Climate-controlled outdoor pool and sauna, according to the Kayak listing.
One guest mentions a pretty pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Two outdoor pools and a children's pool; Kayak lists a climate-controlled pool among the facilities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the pools is heated.
The pool. A large outdoor pool, a children's pool and an indoor pool in the spa, for a fee.
Mixed views on the temperature: one guest found the big pool slightly heated, but the children's pool freezing for her 3-year-old (February 2024).
Guide's tip. The spa's indoor pool costs around €15 per person per day, according to one guest. With young children, don't count on the small pool in winter.
The pool. Kayak advertises a heated pool and a roof terrace; the pool listed is outdoor.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. A covered pool and an outdoor pool, according to Hoteles.net. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the covered pool is heated.
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. Two outdoor pools, with no heating mentioned, and two hot tubs.
Guests love the pools and gardens (9/10 on Kayak). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tubs are heated and free to use.
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 Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (103 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa to Relax, private heated pool (4.91/5) and Villa Artigar (4.87/5).
None of the places selected in Puerto de la Cruz clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Hotel Las Águilas Tenerife, Best Semiramis and Alua Tenerife (ex-Turquesa Playa) have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Puerto de la Cruz gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hotel Puerto Palace.
Yes, 3 villas and holiday homes are selected: Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine, Villa to Relax, private heated pool and Villa Artigar. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesea Puerto Resort | Outdoor pools and an indoor pool. | 7,9/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
Sources: Hoteles.net, Kayak.
