The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools. Heating isn't specified. Adults-only hotel.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated.
With a hotel there's no need to ask for the heating or look after the pool: you just go down for a swim. In Alanya, indoor pools are tucked away in the hotels of the west coast, from Avsallar to Konaklı. Here are the 4 hotels I've selected in Alanya, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Day One Beach Resort & Spa (adultes), Delphin Deluxe Resort and Arycanda Kirman Premium.
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.
4 places shown
The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools. Heating isn't specified. Adults-only hotel.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated.
The pool. Indoor pool, three outdoor pools, children's pool and aquapark. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is closed from 31 October to 31 March: come in spring or early autumn.
The pool. Indoor pool, children's pool and an outdoor pool open from April to November. Heating isn't specified.
One guest who came in early May found the weather a little cool, without mentioning the pool water.
Guide's tip. From November to March, only the indoor pool is open: get confirmation that it's heated.
The pool. Modern indoor pool with a geometric ceiling, judging by the listing photos. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is 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 Day One Beach Resort & Spa (adultes) (Hotel), with 8.6/10 (253 reviews · Expedia). Next come Delphin Deluxe Resort (8.2/10) and Arycanda Kirman Premium (9.0/10).
None of the places selected in Alanya clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Day One Beach Resort & Spa (adultes), Delphin Deluxe Resort and Arycanda Kirman Premium have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Alanya gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Sun Heaven | Indoor pool, but the rating remains below the threshold. | 6,4/10 | Rating too low |
| Granada Luxury Okurcalar | Indoor pool; the Booking.com rating remains below the threshold. | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
| Justiniano Deluxe Resort | Large all-inclusive hotel in Okurcalar; the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,7/10 | Rating too low |
| Ananea Kleopatra Beach | Three outdoor pools, no heating advertised. | 8,4/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pools only) |
| Riviera Hotel & Spa | Two outdoor pools, no heating advertised. | 8,4/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pools only) |
Sources: Expedia, Booking.com.
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