A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. In Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, the villas in the hills of Hisarönü vie with each other for indoor and heated pools. Here are the 6 hotels I've selected in Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Jiva Beach Resort, XO Cape Arnna Fethiye and Liberty Signa.
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.
6 places shown
The pool. One indoor and two outdoor pools, with a slide; open 24 hours a day according to the FAQ.
One guest, in April, praises a heated pool; another review finds the pools small and crowded in August.
Guide's tip. In spring the hotel is quieter and the heated pool more pleasant than in high summer.
The pool. Indoor pool listed by Hotels.com and mentioned in Expedia's FAQ. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Expedia highlights year-round swimming thanks to the indoor area; the outdoor pool is seasonal.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Expedia describes a large indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the indoor pool's temperature and opening hours before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool listed by Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Very few reviews: ask for recent photos of the indoor pool.
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 Jiva Beach Resort (Club hotel), with 8.8/10 (406 reviews · Expedia). Next come XO Cape Arnna Fethiye (9.8/10) and Liberty Signa (9.4/10).
None of the places selected in Fethiye and Ölüdeniz clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Jiva Beach Resort, XO Cape Arnna Fethiye and Liberty Signa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Fethiye and Ölüdeniz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garcia Resort & Spa | Cited by Expedia among hotels with an indoor pool, rating below the threshold. | 7,4/10 | Rating too low (149 Hotels.com reviews) |
Sources: Hotels.com.
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