Plaza de España, in Seville
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Guide · Spain

Heated pools in Spain: swim without the shivers

In Spain, the outdoor swimming season is short inland: in Madrid or Granada, winters are cold and many pools close as soon as autumn arrives. On the coasts and islands, the air stays mild for longer, but the water in an unheated pool is slow to warm up. From the big cities to the Canary Islands, here are the places with an indoor or heated pool, all rated at least 8/10 by travellers.

225places with a heated pool
10destinations, out of 10 researched
30 °Cwarmest advertised water

Choose your destination

Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.

How I check

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.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
Hospes Puerta de Alcalá · MadridSome guides mention an indoor pool at the Bodyna spa, but the Orbitz listing says there is no indoor pool.9,2/10Pool not confirmed by the booking listing
Complexe de maisons de campagne avec piscine chauffée (Valdenoches) · MadridPrivate heated indoor pool, but only 7 reviews, and the listing contradicts itself on whether the pool is free.5/5Too few reviews, and nearly an hour from Madrid
Chalet Escorpión (La Pobla de Farnals) · ValenciaThe listing states that the shared pool and jacuzzi are not heated.4,94/5Pool and jacuzzi not heated
Meliá Valencia · ValenciaThe Meliá group lists an outdoor pool, with no mention of heating.4,5/5Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Occidental Sevilla Viapol · SevilleA tour operator presents the outdoor pool as heated, but the hotel only says it is open in summer.4,5/5Heating not confirmed by the hotel, pool open in summer only
Sevillacentropool · SevilleVery highly rated apartment with a pool, open from early May to the end of September.4,95/5Seasonal pool, no mention of heating
Barceló Carmen Granada · GranadaSeasonal outdoor pool with a bar, much loved in summer for its view.9,4/10Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed
Estrellas, hogar y relax (Albaicín) · GranadaThe host states that the pool is not heated and is open from 1 April to 31 October.4,98/5Pool not heated
Gran Hotel Miramar · MálagaSeasonal outdoor pool; reviews of the pool are mixed (6/10).9,2/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá · MarbellaMeliá advertises a heated indoor pool, but the hotel is being renovated in 2026 and is temporarily closed.nullTemporarily closed for renovation in 2026, rating not verified
NH Collection Marbella · MarbellaOutdoor pool in the garden, bar open in high season.nullHeating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
VIVA Cala Mesquida Resort & Spa (Capdepera) · Palma de MallorcaHeated pool advertised, but seven reviews cite the temperature of the outdoor pool as their only complaint.8,7/10Guests report water colder than advertised
Nixe Palace · Palma de MallorcaIndoor and outdoor pools, but the pool category scores only 3/10; pools considered small or dated, spa only partly open out of season.9,0/10Pool and spa criticised, heating not confirmed
Sant Jaume Design Hotel · Palma de MallorcaSpa with an indoor pool and a rooftop jacuzzi, but several guests found the jacuzzi cold in October and the spa not warm enough.9,3/10Guests report water colder than advertised
Hotel Alicante Golf · AlicanteOutdoor pool only, pool category rated 1/10 (cleanliness, pool sometimes unavailable).7,9/10Rating below 8/10 and heating not confirmed
INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris · AlicanteAn indoor pool is mentioned in the description, but only an outdoor pool appears in the facilities; pools considered small or crowded.8,6/10Indoor pool and heating not confirmed
Villa de luxe avec piscine et bain à remous (San Vicente del Raspeig) · AlicanteThe listing states that neither the pool nor the jacuzzi is heated, and that both are closed from November to May.5,0/5Pool not heated
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama · TenerifeSeven outdoor pools; only one suite's private pool is said to be heated9,0/10Heating not confirmed
Regency Country Club, Apartments Suites (Chayofa) · TenerifeA guide mentions heated indoor pools, but the Expedia listing only mentions outdoor pools8,8/10Heating not confirmed (conflicting sources)
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel · Gran CanariaRooftop infinity pool, heating not stated9,4/10Heating not confirmed
Hotel Riu Plaza España · MadridOutdoor pool high up; the hotel states it is not heated in winter.9,4/10Pool not heated in winter, according to the hotel
Catalonia Gran Vía · MadridSmall seasonal outdoor pool (May to October); one guest describes it as freezing.8,8/10Guests report cold water, seasonal outdoor pool
Palacio de los Duques, a Gran Meliá Hotel · MadridOutdoor pool; neither heating nor season specified.9,3/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Eurostars Suites Mirasierra · MadridOutdoor pool; the jacuzzi mentioned belongs to a suite.9,0/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid · MadridOutdoor pool at the Le Max club, open in summer.nullSeasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed
NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón · BarcelonaRooftop pool open all year round, but the hotel states it is not heated.8,2/10Pool not heated, according to the hotel
Nobu Hotel Barcelona · BarcelonaSmall outdoor rooftop pool, open from May to October.9,0/10Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper (ex-Pullman) · BarcelonaOutdoor pool and small rooftop pool; according to the review summary, some guests find the water cold.9,0/10Guests report cold water
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona · BarcelonaSeasonal outdoor pool and children's pool, no spa.8,8/10Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed
Barceló Valencia · ValenciaSeasonal outdoor pool, considered very small by some guests.8,8/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Eurostars Gran Valencia · ValenciaSmall rooftop pool, accessible on request.8,3/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Ilunion Valencia 4 · ValenciaTerrace pool open from June to September.nullSeasonal outdoor pool, no mention of heating
Lux Villa · Heated Pool (Llaurí) · ValenciaVilla with a private pool heated in spring and autumn, with heating at extra cost the rest of the year.4,94/5About 45 minutes from Valencia, outside the city
Sol Guadalmar · MálagaBeach hotel in Guadalmar, outdoor pool open from May to October.4,2/5Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Only YOU Hotel Málaga · MálagaRooftop infinity pool, on the 8th floor.9,1/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella – Puerto Banús · MarbellaAn indoor pool is advertised, but one guest regrets the lack of a heated pool in the cold season.8,8/10Heating contradicted by a guest
Senator Marbella Spa Hotel · MarbellaPool advertised as climate-controlled.7,7/10Rating below 8/10
Sercotel VIME La Reserva de Marbella · MarbellaHeated pool and indoor pool advertised.7,6/10Rating below 8/10
Ona Princesa Playa · MarbellaSeasonal outdoor pool.8,3/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
NH Málaga · MálagaOutdoor pool open every day, even out of season, but no heating advertised.9,0/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús · MarbellaOutdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi.7,8/10Rating below 8/10
Abades Nevada Palace · GranadaSeasonal outdoor pool (mid-June to mid-October).7,7/10Rating below 8/10 and heating not confirmed
Hotel AACR Museo · SevilleOutdoor pool.8,4/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Hotel Oasis Plaza (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 1,122 reviews, outdoor pool only.7,9/10Rating below 8/10 and outdoor pool only
Hotel RH Victoria & Spa (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: outdoor pool only, rated 3/10 by guests, considered small.8,9/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Port Fiesta Park (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 6,689 reviews; indoor pool listed.7,6/10Rating below 8/10
Gran Hotel Bali (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 3,204 reviews.7,5/10Rating below 8/10 and outdoor pool only
Magic Cristal Park (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 2,502 reviews; rooftop pool and indoor pool listed.6,7/10Rating below 8/10
Helios Benidorm · AlicanteKayak: the review summary mentions a pool considered small or cold (5/10); only the FAQ mentions an indoor pool.9,1/10Guests report cold water, indoor pool uncertain
Ambassador Playa I (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: two outdoor pools.8,8/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Hotel La Estación (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 6,896 reviews, outdoor pool.8,0/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Mercure Benidorm · AlicanteKayak: very popular outdoor pool (9/10).8,9/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Hotel Bristol (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 1,572 reviews.8,6/10Heating confirmed nowhere (rooftop and outdoor pools)
Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa (Dénia) · AlicanteKayak and Marriott: outdoor pool and hot tub, nothing on heating or an indoor pool.9,0/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
SOLYMAR Gran Hotel (Calp) · AlicanteMomondo: 3,507 reviews, outdoor pool, sauna.9,2/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
AR Diamante Beach (Calp) · Alicantealltours: 69 reviews, 54% recommendation rate; Hallenbad (indoor pool) at the spa.3,7/6Rating below 8/10
Hotel Castilla Alicante (Playa de San Juan) · AlicanteKayak: 4,262 reviews.8,2/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Port Alicante City & Beach (Playa de San Juan) · AlicanteKayak: 8,653 reviews, two outdoor pools.8,8/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Hotel Almirante (Playa de San Juan) · AlicanteKayak: 4,878 reviews.9,0/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Steigenberger Golf & Spa Resort Camp de Mar (Andratx) · Palma de MallorcaKayak: indoor pool, but the pool scores only 5/10 and the review summary mentions problems with temperature and tiling.8,4/10Guests report water temperature problems
Zafiro Palace Palmanova (Calvià) · Palma de MallorcaKayak: indoor pool listed, but the review summary describes an unheated outdoor pool, found cold early in the season.8,7/10Guests report water colder than expected
Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa (Peguera) · Palma de MallorcaKayak: 1,239 reviews; indoor pool and jacuzzi.7,8/10Rating below 8/10
Meliá Palma Bay (Palma) · Palma de MallorcaKayak: 4,484 reviews; rooftop pool, considered small.8,5/10Heating confirmed nowhere (rooftop pool)
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor (Pollença) · Palma de MallorcaExpedia: 30 reviews.9,8/10Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed
Aubamar Bali / Pabisa Bali (Playa de Palma) · Palma de MallorcaKayak: 8 reviews, type of pool not specified.7,8/10Rating below 8/10 and too few reviews
Hotel Suite Villa María · Costa AdejeVillas with private pools heated from 1 November to 30 April according to Jet2, but the Kayak review summary notes complaints about cold pool water.9,3/10Guests report water colder than advertised
Villa de Adeje Beach · Costa AdejeTwo outdoor pools, one of them heated, with a jacuzzi.7,5/10Rating below 8/10
Gran Tacande Wellness & Relax Costa Adeje · Costa AdejeThree outdoor saltwater pools; guests report pools closed for maintenance (pools rated 5/10 on Kayak).9,0/10Heating not confirmed and pools criticised
Bluesea Puerto Resort · Puerto de la CruzOutdoor pools and an indoor pool.7,9/10Rating below 8/10
Dynastic Hotel & Spa (Benidorm) · AlicanteKayak: 879 reviews; indoor pool, but the pool scores only 3/10.7,4/10Rating below 8/10
Barceló La Nucía Palms (La Nucía) · AlicanteKayak: the description only mentions three outdoor pools; only the list of facilities mentions an indoor pool.8,7/10Indoor pool and heating not confirmed
MiM Mallorca Meliá Collection (s'Illot) · Palma de MallorcaWotif: two outdoor pools and a rooftop pool.8,8/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pools only)
Isla Mallorca & Spa (Palma) · Palma de MallorcaKayak: 5,731 reviews.8,7/10Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only)
Ilusion Markus & Spa (Can Picafort) · Palma de MallorcaeasyJet holidays: 525 reviews; heated indoor pool at the spa.3,9/5Rating below 8/10
Villa de luxe avec piscine chauffée (Port de Pollença) · Palma de MallorcaAirbnb: heated pool advertised.5,0/5Too few reviews (6)
Villa de luxe avec vue mer (Sol de Mallorca) · Palma de MallorcaAirbnb: infinity pool heated all year round, at a supplement of €375 per week.5,0/5Too few reviews (2)
ClubHotel Riu Vistamar · MogánKayak lists a heated pool, but its FAQ says the pools are not heated and may feel cold depending on the season.8,5/10Conflicting heating info, water found cold
Maspalomas Princess · MaspalomasThe hotel advertises four pools heated in winter, but the Kayak review summary notes that the water in the main pool was very cold.8,5/10Guests report water colder than advertised

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