Hotels often have the biggest pools, and sometimes an indoor pool in the spa as well. The Périgord Noir unfolds castles and villages of golden stone along the Dordogne. Here are the 8 hotels I've selected in the Dordogne, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Hôtel du Centenaire, Domaine de Rochebois & Spa Nuxe and Les Glycines, Hôtel & 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.
8 places shown
The pool. Outdoor pool, heated according to guests.
According to Kayak's review summary, some guests highlight the heated pool.
Guide's tip. A good base for the Vézère caves; ask about the pool's opening period.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor infinity pool (seasonal), listed as heated, with a hot tub in the spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests praise the outdoor pool and the spa.
Guide's tip. The infinity pool is seasonal; out of season, rely on the spa.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and hot tub in the spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa and its indoor pool are an option for cool days between cave visits.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Small hotel: book early for spring weekends.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, heated according to guests.
According to traveller tips picked up by Kayak, the heated pool is popular. Some mention a steep climb back from the centre.
Guide's tip. Bring the car or good legs: the hotel is at the top of a hill.
The pool. Open-air pool in summer, covered and heated the rest of the year according to the tourist office; jacuzzi and sauna in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In spring and autumn, the pool is covered: that's the right time to enjoy it in the warm.
The pool. Outdoor pool, described as heated in the Booking review summary passed on by Kayak.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests praise a well-kept pool.
Guide's tip. Get the pool's heating and opening dates confirmed.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and hot tub in the spa, with sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary mentions occasional problems with the pool or jacuzzi.
Guide's tip. Ask when you arrive whether the pool and jacuzzi are working normally.
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 Hôtel du Centenaire (4-star hotel), with 8.8/10 (456 reviews · Kayak). Next come Domaine de Rochebois & Spa Nuxe (8.7/10) and Les Glycines, Hôtel & Spa (8.7/10).
None of the places selected in the Dordogne clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Au Grand Hôtel de Sarlat and Hôtel Bon Encontre, heating is seasonal (covered and heated out of season). Domaine de Rochebois & Spa Nuxe, Les Glycines, Hôtel & Spa and Clos La Boétie 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 Dordogne gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Domaine de Rochebois & Spa Nuxe, Les Glycines, Hôtel & Spa and Clos La Boétie 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 Le Mas del Pechs | Large seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel La Maison des Peyrat | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Petit Manoir | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel de Compostelle | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Manoir de la Malartrie | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Chambre d'hôtes La Rossillonie | Pool in Beynac | 7,6/10 | Rating too low |
| Le Relais des 5 Châteaux | Pool in Meyrals | 7,1/10 | Rating too low |
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