Rabat, the capital, has a mild but humid oceanic climate, and the Atlantic stays cool for much of the year. Several large hotels, in the gardens of Souissi as well as by the ocean, have an indoor or heated pool. Here are the ones that meet my criteria. I've selected 7 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa piscine chauffée, Golf & Club équestre (4.95/5).
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.
7 places shown
The pool. Heated 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. Outdoor pool; a heated pool is listed among the hotel's facilities.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa, plus a sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask them to specify which pool is heated.
The pool. Indoor pool on the 31st floor, with a view, and an outdoor pool in the ground-floor garden. Heating not specified.
Business Traveller, which stayed here, describes the indoor pool on the 31st floor and its view. The hotel opened recently and still has few reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature when you book.
The pool. Three pools: an unheated outdoor one, an outdoor one heated year-round and a heated indoor one in the spa. Open from 9 am to 8 pm.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi listed among the amenities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For warm water, pick the “Warm Elegance” pool or the one in the spa.
The pool. Heated covered pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. An indoor pool, pleasant whatever the weather.
The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools, open 24/7. Heating not specified.
One guest found the pool area very pleasant, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating not specified.
Kayak's review summary describes a small but pleasant pool in the courtyard. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the two pools is open in winter, and at what temperature.
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. Hot tub. Outdoor pool open year-round and a children's pool; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
Priceline also shows 8.7/10 from 223 reviews. The reviews I read don't mention the hot tub.
Guide's tip. Ask where the hot tub is and whether it's included in your stay.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi advertised, plus a private jacuzzi in the royal suite. Two outdoor pools, one an infinity pool, open year-round, not advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pools are open year-round, but get their temperature confirmed in winter.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in a treatment suite for two in the spa. Outdoor rooftop infinity pool, not advertised as heated.
Guests find the rooftop pool small but pleasant. None of the reviews I read mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is in a treatment suite: book it through the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa. The pool is not advertised as heated.
The reviews I've read don't mention the jacuzzi.
Guide's tip. Check the spa's opening hours before you book.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi. The pool is not advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is heated year-round.
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 piscine chauffée, Golf & Club équestre (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.95/5 (127 comments · Airbnb). Next come STORY Rabat (4.8/5) and Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé (4.8/5).
Yes at Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam and La Tour Hassan Palace have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Rabat gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: STORY Rabat and Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr, Villa avec piscine et jacuzzi, près de Rabat and Rabat Marriott Hotel.
Yes, one villa is selected: Villa piscine chauffée, Golf & Club équestre. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Town Hotel & Spa | Indoor pool, but one guest says the heating needs checking | 3,5/5 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Hotel Rabat | Indoor pool and hot tub | 3/5 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Villa Mandarine | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Logitravel, Logitravel, Kayak.
