With a hotel there's no need to ask for the heating or look after the pool: you just go down for a swim. Around Alicante, the selection stretches along the Costa Blanca, from Benidorm to Arenales del Sol. Here are the 21 hotels I've selected in Alicante, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend KAKTUS Hotel Benikaktus, Climia Belroy 4* Superior and Hospes Amérigo.
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.
21 places shown
The pool. The listing advertises a heated pool without saying whether it's the indoor or outdoor one; the facilities list an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
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. Covered pool, plus an outdoor pool open in season and a paddling pool. Children's swimming lessons are held in the indoor pool on weekdays.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Covered pool with a bar next to it.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, open 10 am to 8 pm.
One guest found the spa pool clean and pleasant; another thought the spa was poorly maintained. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Covered pool next to the sauna and gym, plus an outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Two pools, one indoor and one outdoor; one has hydromassage jets, the other a pool hoist and two massage jets.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool with jacuzzi, plus an outdoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi next to the indoor pool.
Reviews are harsh on the pool (2.5/10 in the rating breakdown): several guests find it small or uninviting. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Don't choose this hotel for its pool: it's more for relaxing than for swimming.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, lifeguarded, open 11 am to 7 pm, and a second large outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Opening hours are short (11 am–7 pm): get it confirmed that the heated pool is open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool listed among the facilities, with an outdoor pool and a wellness area. The main description only mentions the outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listings contradict each other about the indoor pool: get the hotel to confirm it in writing before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pools, with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi on site.
Guests often single out the pools, the hotel's highest-rated category on Kayak. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't advertised: get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Covered pool, outdoor pool and children's pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Two outdoor pools, an indoor pool and a children's pool.
The review summary picks out a few complaints about the size of the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Grotto-style indoor pool in the spa, with jacuzzi and sauna; three outdoor pools, two of them saltwater.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. The listing describes a heated pool and lists an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a children's pool.
The pool scores 8.5/10 in the rating breakdown. 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. A covered pool and a climate-controlled pool are advertised, in addition to the outdoor pool. Spa with hot tub, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that the covered pool is the heated one, and check its opening hours.
The pool. Covered climate-controlled pool, as well as a large outdoor lagoon pool and a children's pool with slides.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Out of season, the covered pool is the one you want: no opening period is advertised for the outdoor pools.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool.
Several guests find the pools pleasant and relaxing (8.5/10 in the rating breakdown). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Seven outdoor pools in the gardens, including infinity pools; in the Thai spa, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated pool is in the spa: ask whether access is included in your rate.
The pool. The listing advertises a heated pool; the facilities list an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
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, outdoor pool and water slide.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool open 10 am to 6 pm.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel 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.
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 KAKTUS Hotel Benikaktus (Hotel), with 8.9/10 (3,487 reviews · Kayak). Next come Climia Belroy 4* Superior (8.8/10) and Hospes Amérigo (8.8/10).
None of the places selected in Alicante clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Climia Belroy 4* Superior, Hospes Amérigo and Nomad Hotel & Spa Altea have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Alicante gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Hotel Madeira Centro, Meliá Villaitana and Hotel Servigroup Diplomatic also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
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 Alicante Golf | Outdoor pool only, pool category rated 1/10 (cleanliness, pool sometimes unavailable). | 7,9/10 | Rating below 8/10 and heating not confirmed |
| INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris | An indoor pool is mentioned in the description, but only an outdoor pool appears in the facilities; pools considered small or crowded. | 8,6/10 | Indoor pool and heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Oasis Plaza (Benidorm) | Kayak: 1,122 reviews, outdoor pool only. | 7,9/10 | Rating below 8/10 and outdoor pool only |
| Hotel RH Victoria & Spa (Benidorm) | Kayak: outdoor pool only, rated 3/10 by guests, considered small. | 8,9/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Port Fiesta Park (Benidorm) | Kayak: 6,689 reviews; indoor pool listed. | 7,6/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Gran Hotel Bali (Benidorm) | Kayak: 3,204 reviews. | 7,5/10 | Rating below 8/10 and outdoor pool only |
| Magic Cristal Park (Benidorm) | Kayak: 2,502 reviews; rooftop pool and indoor pool listed. | 6,7/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Helios Benidorm | Kayak: the review summary mentions a pool considered small or cold (5/10); only the FAQ mentions an indoor pool. | 9,1/10 | Guests report cold water, indoor pool uncertain |
| Ambassador Playa I (Benidorm) | Kayak: two outdoor pools. | 8,8/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Hotel La Estación (Benidorm) | Kayak: 6,896 reviews, outdoor pool. | 8,0/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Mercure Benidorm | Kayak: very popular outdoor pool (9/10). | 8,9/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Hotel Bristol (Benidorm) | Kayak: 1,572 reviews. | 8,6/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (rooftop and outdoor pools) |
| Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa (Dénia) | Kayak and Marriott: outdoor pool and hot tub, nothing on heating or an indoor pool. | 9,0/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| SOLYMAR Gran Hotel (Calp) | Momondo: 3,507 reviews, outdoor pool, sauna. | 9,2/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| AR Diamante Beach (Calp) | alltours: 69 reviews, 54% recommendation rate; Hallenbad (indoor pool) at the spa. | 3,7/6 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Hotel Castilla Alicante (Playa de San Juan) | Kayak: 4,262 reviews. | 8,2/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Port Alicante City & Beach (Playa de San Juan) | Kayak: 8,653 reviews, two outdoor pools. | 8,8/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Hotel Almirante (Playa de San Juan) | Kayak: 4,878 reviews. | 9,0/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Dynastic Hotel & Spa (Benidorm) | Kayak: 879 reviews; indoor pool, but the pool scores only 3/10. | 7,4/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Barceló La Nucía Palms (La Nucía) | Kayak: the description only mentions three outdoor pools; only the list of facilities mentions an indoor pool. | 8,7/10 | Indoor pool and heating not confirmed |
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