A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. The Alpilles raise their white ridges above the olive groves, between Saint-Rémy and Les Baux. Here are the 4 hotels I've selected in the Alpilles, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Le Saint-Rémy, Le Vallon de Valrugues Hotel Spa & Villas and Hôtel du Soleil & Spa.
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. Heated indoor pool and outdoor pool in a wellness area, with hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests describe the indoor pool as a place to relax.
Guide's tip. Ideal without a car: the hotel is in the heart of Saint-Rémy and the indoor pool can be used year-round.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and hot tub, within a spa. Some villas have their own pool.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
Opinions on the pool area are mixed: Kayak's summary gives it 7/10 and notes comments about cleanliness.
Guide's tip. Take a look at the pool area when you arrive and report any cleanliness issues to reception.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open from April to October. The spa has a hot tub (extra charge, by reservation).
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa, at extra charge.
A tip picked up by Kayak says some guests found the pool closed because of the temperature.
Guide's tip. At the start or end of the season, ask whether the pool is open before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and jacuzzi in the spa, plus a heated outdoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Yonder magazine mentions the heated indoor pool and the spa's jacuzzi. The reviews summarised by Kayak praise the spa and the pools, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The estate is outside the village: plan on a car for Les Baux and Saint-Rémy.
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. Large outdoor pool and hot tub; heating not stated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool is described as spacious and clean.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the safe bet in the shoulder season; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated; private wellness area with sauna and jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book your wellness-area slot as soon as you arrive.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub; heating not stated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub stays open when the pool closes.
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 Le Saint-Rémy (5-star hotel), with 8.8/10 (588 reviews · Kayak). Next come Le Vallon de Valrugues Hotel Spa & Villas (8.7/10) and Hôtel du Soleil & Spa (8.5/10).
None of the places selected in the Alpilles clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Hôtel du Soleil & Spa, heating is seasonal (april to october). Le Saint-Rémy, Le Vallon de Valrugues Hotel Spa & Villas and Domaine de Manville 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 Alpilles gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Le Vallon de Valrugues Hotel Spa & Villas, Hôtel du Soleil & Spa and Domaine de Manville also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Mas Valentine, Mas de l'Oulivié and Domaine de la Pierre Blanche.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mas des Carassins | Two outdoor pools, heating not stated | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Villa Glanum & Spa | Outdoor pool and spa, heating not stated | 8,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le Mas Saint-Joseph | Saltwater outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Résidences de Métifiot | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel de Tourrel | Small rooftop pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Château des Alpilles | Pool in the grounds, heating not stated | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Baumanière | Three outdoor pools, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Benvengudo | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Mas d'Aigret | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| La Bastide d'Eygalières | Outdoor pool, open in summer, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Best Western Le Val Majour | Large outdoor pool from Easter to October, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel b Design & Spa | Outdoor pool with a view and sensory pool, heating not stated | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Les Petites Maisons - Hameau des Baux | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Staycation.
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