On the Lorraine side, the Vosges massif brings together the lakes of Gérardmer and Longemer, the slopes of La Bresse and the spa towns of Vittel and Plombières-les-Bains. At altitude, snow and cool evenings make an indoor pool precious. We've selected spa hotels around Gérardmer, Remiremont and Épinal, and a series of chalets and apartments with indoor pools. I've selected 18 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée (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.
18 places shown
The pool. Chalet with a private indoor pool and sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Apartment with a heated indoor pool and spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. One photo in the listing shows an indoor bathing area with a central pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. Chalet with an indoor pool heated all year round, private jacuzzi and infrared sauna.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Private pool heated in summer, 120 cm deep.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Apartment with access to an indoor pool, a sauna and a gym.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Wellness pool; one photo in the listing describes a heated indoor pool with a jet area.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. Large chalet with an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Rental for 14 people with an indoor pool; heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool linked to an outdoor pool (you can swim from one to the other), in a 1,000 m² spa with jacuzzi, hammam and sauna.
The hot tub. Jacuzzis in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa also offers a day package with lunch, useful if you're staying elsewhere.
The pool. Rental for 4 people with a heated private indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. The Expedia photos show an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on very few reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, with jacuzzi according to Ebookers.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm, with jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
One guest notes that the water wasn't cold. Another found the pool out of order during their stay, without having been warned.
Guide's tip. Ask before you arrive whether the pool is actually in service.
The pool. Stainless-steel indoor pool, with sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and a Nordic bath facing the fir trees.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and Nordic bath.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. An Expedia photo shows an indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool (described as “tempered” in the Staycation FAQ), with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam, and a terrace over the lake.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.5/10 from 48 reviews.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Renovated farmhouse with an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
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. House with a jacuzzi. No pool advertised.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi by reservation (€20 for 2 hours); the large pool isn't heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book the jacuzzi slot at the same time as your stay.
The hot tub. Private spa with hot tub; private pool with no details on heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. House with a jacuzzi. No pool advertised.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Nordic hot tub; pool open from mid-May to the end of October, with no details on heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
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 Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée (Chalet for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (61 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Appartement spa, piscine intérieure chauffée (4.97/5) and La Fuste du Sellier (4.91/5).
Yes at Le Cerf 4 étoiles (chalet): the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At La petite maison, heating is seasonal (in summer). Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée, Appartement spa, piscine intérieure chauffée and La Fuste du Sellier have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Vosges gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Le Cerf 4 étoiles (chalet), Le Chapitre Hotel & Spa – Best Western Premier and Best Western Plus La Fayette Hotel et Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Chalet exclusif sans voisins, sauna et bain nordique, Villa 1950 · jacuzzi · 8 personnes and Jacuzzi, salle de jeux, petit-déjeuner et dîner inclus.
Yes, 8 villas and holiday homes are selected: Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée, La Fuste du Sellier and Le Cerf 4 étoiles (chalet). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Parcs Les Trois Forêts | Cottages near an indoor Aqua Mundo; visitors mention water at 29 °C. | 3,8/5 | Aqua Mundo rated 3.8/5 from 1,170 TripAdvisor reviews (crowds, queues for the slides) |
| Logis Hôtel l'Orée du Bois (Vittel) | Indoor pool and wellness centre | 7,7/10 | Rating too low (23 Trip.com reviews) |
| Hôtel d'Angleterre (Vittel) | Indoor pool and sauna | 7,7/10 | Rating too low (38 Trip.com reviews) |
Sources: TripAdvisor (liste), Avygeo, Trip.com (liste).
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