With a hotel there's no need to ask for the heating or look after the pool: you just go down for a swim. On the French shore of Lake Geneva, warm water is mostly found in the spas of Évian's grand hotels. Here are the 3 hotels I've selected on the French shore of Lake Geneva, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Hôtel Royal Evian Resort, Hôtel Ermitage Evian Resort and Hôtel Evian-les-Bains by Leonardo Hotels (ex-Hilton).
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.
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The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool in fine weather and a bubble bath, with access to the 1,700 m² evianSPA, according to Staycation.
The hot tub. Bubble bath in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens in fine weather: the rest of the time, rely on the indoor pool.
The pool. Staycation advertises a heated pool at the Spa Quatre Terres, described elsewhere as covered, and a jacuzzi at 35 °C.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi at 35 °C in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is listed at 35 °C: a good option after a swim in Lake Geneva.
The pool. Indoor pool heated to 30 °C year-round and an outdoor pool in summer, with a 1,500 m² spa, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. One guest was unable to use the pool during their stay. Kayak shows 8.0/10 from 2,494 reviews.
Guide's tip. When booking, ask whether the pool and hammam will be open on your dates.
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 Royal Evian Resort (Hotel), with 9.8/10 (122 reviews · Staycation). Next come Hôtel Ermitage Evian Resort (9.7/10) and Hôtel Evian-les-Bains by Leonardo Hotels (ex-Hilton) (9.1/10).
None of the places selected on the French shore of Lake Geneva clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Hôtel Royal Evian Resort, Hôtel Ermitage Evian Resort and Hôtel Evian-les-Bains by Leonardo Hotels (ex-Hilton) have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at Hôtel Evian-les-Bains by Leonardo Hotels (ex-Hilton). For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Hôtel Royal Evian Resort and Hôtel Ermitage Evian Resort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Alizé | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, Ascend Collection | Seasonal outdoor pool and sauna | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Expedia (liste).
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