Nîmes keeps its arena and its Maison Carrée; Uzès, about twenty minutes to the north, is surrounded by garrigue and stone villages. Holiday homes around Uzès often have a pool, but rarely a heated one. The selection combines two hotels in Nîmes with indoor pools and rentals in the Gard whose pool is advertised as heated. I've selected 6 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Maison de village avec piscine privée chauffée (10/10).
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.
6 places shown
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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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 Maison de village avec piscine privée chauffée (House for rent · Abritel), with 10/10 (28 reviews · Abritel). Next come La Villa Mapokia 2, piscine chauffée privative (10/10) and Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator (9.8/10).
None of the places selected in Uzès and Nîmes clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Roulottes de charme avec piscine chauffée et bain nordique, heating is seasonal (in season). 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 Uzès and Nîmes gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: 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.
Yes, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique Hôtel Entraigues (Uzès) | Outdoor pool with a view | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Jardins Secrets (Nîmes) | Outdoor pool in a garden | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: MyBoutiqueHotel, Expedia.
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