Perched above Amalfi, Ravello looks out to sea from the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. The village is calmer than the coast below and hosts a music festival every summer. Up high, evenings can be cooler than by the sea, so a heated pool makes perfect sense. The hotels go for panoramic pools suspended above the coast. I've selected 2 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Palazzo Avino (9.8/10).
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. Heated outdoor pool, with a hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub among the amenities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. On TripAdvisor the hotel scores 4.7/5 (955 reviews).
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated outdoor infinity pool suspended above the sea, with a poolside bar and grill.
Kayak's review summary notes that guests love the heated infinity pool. A Roomer article also describes warm water spilling over the edge towards the gulf. On TripAdvisor the hotel scores 4.8/5 (1,419 reviews).
Guide's tip. The hotel advertises a pool heated year-round, but check its opening dates before booking out of season.
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-bedroom house with no pool, but a private heated hot tub on the roof terrace, facing the sea.
The hot tub comes up in 41 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. No pool here: it's a hot tub for relaxing, not for swimming.
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 Palazzo Avino (Hotel), with 9.8/10 (211 reviews · lastminute.com). Next come Caruso, A Belmond Hotel (9.6/10).
Yes at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Ravello gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Palazzo Avino also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Ravello Villa with Sea View & Private Hot Tub.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Rufolo | Outdoor pool open from 15 May to 15 October, heating not stated | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Graal | Much-loved seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Villa Cimbrone | Outdoor pool, no heating advertised. | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Giordano | Popular outdoor pool, heating not confirmed; TripAdvisor rating 4.1/5. | 4,1/5 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Expedia, Expedia, TripAdvisor.
