Hotels often have the biggest pools, and sometimes an indoor pool in the spa as well. In the French Alps, the indoor pool is often part of the hotel or residence spa. Here are the 92 hotels I've selected in the French Alps, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Club Med Les Arcs Panorama, Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850 and Lys Martagon.
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.
92 places shown
The pool. Heated indoor pool with large picture windows, outdoor pool, hot tub and hammam; Cinq Mondes spa at extra charge.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
The reviews shown talk about ski-in/ski-out access, the staff and the kids' clubs, not the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the outdoor pool is heated during your stay.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, open from 4 pm to 10 pm, and an outdoor jacuzzi in the snow.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
The reviews I read mainly talk about the welcome and the breakfast. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool only opens at 4 pm, and the hotel is only open from December to March.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, with a paddling pool; the listing also mentions an outdoor section.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The paddling pool makes it a good option with young children.
The pool. Two pools advertised as heated, one indoor and one outdoor, with a spa and hammam.
There are still only a few reviews and they don't mention the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated outdoor pool lets you swim outside facing the peaks: check that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Blue-tiled indoor pool, according to Trip.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A recent hotel with few reviews so far: ask about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa. Heating isn't specified.
Kayak's review summary recommends making the most of the spa, the sauna and the indoor pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers and spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, advertised by Trip.com. Yonder also mentions a hot tub, a hammam, a sauna and a salt cave.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. 160 m² indoor aquatic circuit with hydromassage jets and a whirlpool bath, in the Payot spa; in fine weather, a heated outdoor pool rounds things off.
The hot tub. Whirlpool bath in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated outdoor pool is only used in fine weather; the indoor circuit stays open during the ski season.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool facing Mont Blanc, accessible from the spa from 10 am to 8 pm, with sauna, hammam and hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. One spa guest found the hammam not hot enough.
Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool facing the peaks, in the Deep Nature spa, with an open-air hot tub, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Outdoor hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating period confirmed before booking.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool open from December to April, from 8:30 am to 9 pm; Yonder and SeeCourchevel say it's heated. Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and salt wall.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens from December to April: to swim outside, come within those dates.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, with a view, bar and loungers. Spa with hydromassage jets; several suites have their own whirlpool bath.
The hot tub. Whirlpool bath in several suites.
The published reviews are very positive but few in number and don't go into detail about the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. According to myBoutiqueHotel, the pool is closed from 29 March to 11 December 2026: it's only in use during the ski season.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, with a view of the slopes.
Hotels.com gives 8.6/10 from 132 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool hours when you arrive: they often follow the spa's.
The pool. Indoor pool extending into an outdoor pool, advertised as heated to 30 °C, with a mountain view.
On Staycation, the hotel scores 9.3/10; the visible reviews praise the hotel and staff without mentioning the water. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool is surrounded by snow: bring a bathrobe for the walk over.
The pool. Covered indoor pool advertised as heated, open access, with a counter-current swim system; jacuzzi in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
One guest describes a good-sized pool fitted with a counter-current swim jet. Booking.com gives 8.1/10 (191 reviews) for the hotel and 8.7/10 (210 reviews) for the residence. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool hours are posted on site: check them as soon as you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, in the Cinq Mondes spa, with a counter-current swimming pool, outdoor sauna, hammam and outdoor Nordic bath.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa also opens to day visitors: if you're staying, ask whether your access is unlimited.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 8 am to 8 pm, in the Cinq Mondes spa, with sauna, hammam and hot tub. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
Guests enjoy the spa after skiing, rarely crowded; some point out that you need to book. The reviews I read don't mention the pool itself.
Guide's tip. The hotel closes in November, and treatments must be booked before you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. Heating isn't specified.
The reviews I read talk about the service and the rooms, not the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Small hotel: book early for school holiday weeks.
The pool. 20 m indoor pool, with a hydromassage area, sauna and hammam, and an outdoor jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
Guests talk about a large pool and an open-air jacuzzi. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra: check what's included.
The pool. Several indoor pools, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a lazy river and a water slide, open from 10 am to 8 pm, plus access to the neighbouring Aquamotion water park.
One guest loved the Aquamotion complex, linked to the hotel by a tunnel; another found the wave pool under repair on the day of their visit. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Expedia says Aquamotion access is included: check this when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, according to Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening hours when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 9.5/10 from 832 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you're travelling with young children, ask the hotel about the water temperature.
The pool. Two indoor pools. Heating isn't specified.
One guest praises the pool facilities, without mentioning the temperature. Booking.com gives 8.6/10 from 189 reviews.
Guide's tip. With two pools, ask whether one is reserved for children.
The pool. Indoor pool, judging by the published photos. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the pool opening hours confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. There are still only a few reviews: read the most recent ones before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and children's pool. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 9.1/10 from 142 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is up on the pass, outside the village: you'll need a car to get down to La Clusaz.
The pool. Indoor pool in a cave-like setting, in the Spa de l'Ours, with a jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the Spa de l'Ours.
Hotels.com gives 8.6/10 from 147 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Combine the pool and jacuzzi after skiing: they're in the same spa.
The pool. Heated pool facing the peaks, in the Spa des Alpes, with a sensory circuit, sauna and hammam; myBoutiqueHotel lists it as an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa focuses on recovery at altitude: ask for the treatment programme when you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool in the Le Bachal spa, with hammam and jacuzzi. One guest describes the outdoor pool as heated.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
One guest describes swimming in the heated outdoor pool in the snow; others love swimming facing Mont Blanc. One guest found the jacuzzi small and not hot enough.
Guide's tip. Ask on which dates the outdoor pool is heated before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, heated according to one guest, with baths, cold plunge, hammam and sauna; two outdoor jacuzzis.
The hot tub. Two outdoor jacuzzis, according to one guest.
One guest describes a heated, very clean indoor pool and two open-air jacuzzis.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa's hours when you arrive so you can enjoy the outdoor jacuzzis at the end of the day.
The pool. Indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi, according to one guest.
One guest found the pool water just the right temperature and very clean. Another reports a sauna out of order for their whole stay.
Guide's tip. The sauna has been out of order before without warning: ask when you arrive whether everything is working.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, mentioned by the SeeChamonix guide, with spa treatments.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's opening period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, advertised as heated by Trip.com, in a spa that takes up an entire floor.
One guest describes a small, beautifully designed and very quiet pool; another sums up the spa as two saunas and a pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra: check what's included in your rate.
The pool. Spa with an indoor infinity pool advertised as heated, with massage jets, and a whirlpool bath. The temperature isn't given.
The hot tub. Whirlpool bath in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is listed as seasonal: get confirmation that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, presented as a temperate swimming area, with a sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Le Fitz Roy and Le Val Thorens are next door to each other: compare the two pools before you choose.
The pool. Indoor pool and whirlpool bath; the hotel presents its Aqua Pashmina area as a place of warm water and thermal contrast.
The hot tub. Whirlpool bath in the spa.
Hotels.com gives 9.6/10 from 48 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa covers 450 m²: book early if you'd like to add a treatment.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 9 am to 10 pm, with two saunas and a jacuzzi. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Guests mention the pool, saunas and jacuzzi, all well kept; one family recommends it with children. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is in Les Bossons, outside the centre: plan on a car or the bus to get into Chamonix.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
One guest found the pool inviting without trying it, another enjoyed the jacuzzi. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa treatments must be booked in advance with the hotel.
The pool. Spa with indoor pool and outdoor pool, and Turkish bath. Heating isn't specified.
Kayak's review summary says the pool and spa are popular, but a few guests report minor water-temperature issues.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel about the pool temperatures before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa with two treatment rooms. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel closes from 7 April to 14 June: check the dates before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool for a quiet swim, according to Trip.com. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers, jacuzzi and Pure Spa. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests love the pool and the spa; one notes it gets very busy when skiers come back. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For a quiet swim, avoid the late afternoon, when the skiers come back.
The pool. Free-access indoor pool, sauna and spa. Heating isn't specified.
One family says their baby loved the pool; another guest found the pool a bit short. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A rather short pool: ideal for relaxing, less so for swimming lengths.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 9.3/10 from 306 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. You can stay in the hotel or in an apartment: check which option gives you pool access.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, in a 250 m² relaxation area with a sauna and salt wall. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 8.9/10 from 1,121 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In high season, book your Nuxe treatments at the same time as your room.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated to 30 °C, in the Spa Cristal, facing the mountains.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This is one of the few addresses in the resort that gives the water temperature: make a note of it to compare.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated according to myBoutiqueHotel; Expedia also mentions an outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool will be open during your stay.
The pool. Indoor pool, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Indoor and outdoor jacuzzis.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Le Lavancher is away from the centre: a car is useful for getting to the lifts.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
Hotels.com gives 9.0/10 from 89 reviews. One guest regrets not having had time to make the most of it. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Keep a slot free at the end of the day: it's the quietest time for a swim.
The pool. Indoor pool and Deep Nature spa with a mountain view. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa looks out over the mountains: save it for the late afternoon.
The pool. Unsupervised indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, with a jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and ice fountain. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the Nuxe spa.
One guest praises the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Each guest is entitled to a one-hour slot a day in the spa, from age 16; children have a midday slot with an adult.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool, open from 8 am to 8 pm. The Luxury Editor describes them as heated.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
One guest confirms that both pools are heated, though not as warm as a jacuzzi. Others say the pool alone is worth the stay, ideal after skiing.
Guide's tip. Expedia lists a closure from 17 March to 20 December: check the opening dates.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 10 am to 8 pm, with hammam and gym.
One guest describes a very warm pool and a lovely spa; others enjoyed the pool and sauna after skiing.
Guide's tip. The pool closes at 8 pm: go when you come back from the slopes.
The pool. Indoor pool with views of the peaks, in the Cinq Mondes spa, with jacuzzi and hammam.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Two guests describe a heated pool, a little on the small side. One recent guest, however, found it lukewarm, like the jacuzzi: opinions are mixed.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool temperature before you book, and note that the spa closes at 8 pm according to one guest.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, open from 10 am to 9 pm, with sun loungers. The spa also offers a hammam and hydrotherapy treatments. The heating and water temperature aren't specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
Several guests enjoy the pool and hammam after a hike, and point out that spa access is included in the stay. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool closes at 9 pm: save it for the end of the day, just before dinner.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers, sauna, hammam and outdoor hot tub. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Outdoor hot tub.
Guests love the pool, the free-access wellness area and the outdoor jacuzzi in the snow. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Handy for skiing at Les Grands Montets: the hotel is in Argentière, at the head of the valley.
The pool. Two indoor pools, one of them adults-only and a family pool opening onto the outside, according to The Luxury Editor. Large spa with hammam and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Guests praise a full-service spa, open from 7 am to 10:30 pm according to one of them. The reviews I read don't mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. With children, ask about the family pool's hours: the other one is adults-only.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 10 am to 9 pm, in the Deep Nature spa, with jacuzzi. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Expedia doesn't show any review text. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Expedia lists a closure from 1 April to 12 December: check the opening dates.
The pool. Indoor pool with mountain views, and spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa treatments cost extra.
The pool. Indoor pool with access to the outside, in the spa, with sauna and hammam. Step-free access (lift and ramp).
One guest describes a compact spa, with a pool opening onto the outside; another finds it merely adequate. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you're counting heavily on the spa, be aware that it's small: go outside the after-ski rush.
The pool. Indoor pool in a 1,100 m² wellness area, with two jacuzzis, sauna, hammam and salt cave.
The hot tub. Two jacuzzis.
Guests praise the spa, the pool and the sauna. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book massages in advance: they're among the highlights guests mention.
The pool. Indoor pool, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, with an Esthederm beauty salon.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Most guests enjoy the spa, with its pool, sauna and jacuzzi; one guest, however, found it disappointing. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Opinions on the spa are mixed: ask what it includes before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, next to a six-treatment-room Nuxe spa. Heating isn't specified.
On Booking.com, the hotel also scores 8.8/10 from 92 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel about the opening hours of the pool, which is shared with spa customers.
The pool. Pool under a glass roof, judging by the photos published by Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.
Hotels.com gives 9.8/10 from 14 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that the pool is open to hotel guests as well as residence guests.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you want really warm water, ask the hotel about the pool temperature.
The pool. Indoor pool with a hammam and sauna, open access, according to Staycation; Expedia, for its part, mentions an outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The descriptions differ: get the hotel to confirm that the pool is covered.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa hours, which are often shorter in the middle of the day.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa. The hotel doesn't confirm whether it's heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the hotel to confirm that the pool is heated.
The pool. Large heated covered pool (Alti Mag), open from 9 am to 8 pm, in the Nuxe spa, with jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Guests love the pool and spa after skiing, but find the jacuzzi small and the wait long at peak times. One family regrets that children only get one hour of access.
Guide's tip. With children, ask about the pool hours set aside for them.
The pool. Indoor-outdoor pool advertised as heated, facing the Cime Caron, within a 1,000 m² spa.
On Booking.com, the rating is 8.5/10 from 235 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool connects to the outside: swim out to face the peaks, then come back into the warm.
The pool. Indoor pool with counter-current swimming, in the Clarins spa, open from 9 am to 8 pm, with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Under-13s aren't allowed in the pool from 4 pm to 8 pm: with family, plan your swim earlier.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests describe a small but spotless spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa treatments cost extra.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
One guest finds the spa very good. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening hours when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa. Heating isn't specified.
Kayak's review summary mentions a few complaints about the bathrooms and the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Mixed reviews of the spa: ask to see the facilities or their hours before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and La Neige by Pure Altitude spa. Heating isn't specified.
Guests say they loved the pool and the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa treatments must be booked in advance.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa with sports massages. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is on the Mottaret snow front: at the end of the day you can ski right back to the pool.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Don't confuse it with the Hôtel Alpina in Les Gets, which also has an indoor pool.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. There's a namesake in La Clusaz: double-check the resort when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool with massage jets in the spa, and a heated outdoor pool facing Mont Blanc, according to The Luxury Editor. Outdoor jacuzzi and sauna.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
One guest confirms that the pool is heated and well suited to families. Others talk about the view of Mont Blanc from the pool and the jacuzzi.
Guide's tip. Get the outdoor pool's heating dates confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, with a spa and sauna. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether spa access is included in your package.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. The hotel doesn't give the temperature.
One guest finds the pool water just the right temperature. Hotels.com gives 9.0/10 from 199 reviews.
Guide's tip. This is one of the most reviewed addresses in Les Gets: book early for the school holidays.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 9 am to 8 pm, advertised as heated by Staycation. The spa has two hot tubs, a sauna and a hammam.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs in the spa.
Published reviews mainly praise the staff's welcome. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool and spa close every year from 1 to 6 November: avoid those dates if swimming matters to you.
The pool. Tiled indoor pool, advertised as heated by Expedia. The Codage spa has a sauna and a hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
Guests cite the pool and spa among the highlights of their stay. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Expedia lists the hotel as closed from 15 July to 30 November 2026: check the opening dates before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with views of the peaks, advertised by Staycation, and an outdoor pool. Spa with sauna and hammam.
One guest enjoyed the outdoor pool after hiking; another found the saunas weren't always working. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the outdoor pool is heated during your stay.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi, according to one guest.
One guest describes a remarkable spa, with an outdoor jacuzzi and indoor thermal areas. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra: check what's included in your rate.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, with a hammam and sauna; large jacuzzi on a panoramic terrace.
The hot tub. Large jacuzzi on the panoramic terrace.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The large jacuzzi is on the terrace: ideal at the end of the day, facing the Aravis.
The pool. Indoor pool with a mountain view, plus an outdoor pool open in season. Heating and temperature aren't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens in season: to be sure of a swim, rely on the indoor pool.
The pool. Indoor pool; the spa adds a sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and sensory shower. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
myBoutiqueHotel gives 9.1/10 from 129 reviews, with no comments on the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa covers both the pool and treatments: book treatments in advance if you want one.
The pool. Two indoor pools according to the description. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 8.9/10 from 199 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which of the two pools is reserved for adults, if either is.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
Hotels.com gives 9.0/10 from 96 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If warm water matters to you, ask the hotel about the pool temperature.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, with a jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the Nuxe spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If warm water is your priority, ask about the pool temperature.
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. Outdoor jacuzzi and panoramic sauna in the spa. A pool is mentioned, but neither its type nor its heating is specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel to clarify whether its pool is covered and heated: only the outdoor jacuzzi is confirmed.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and relaxation area free of charge; no pool advertised.
Guests appreciate that the jacuzzi and relaxation area are free.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the only warm water: don't book here for swimming.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool open in season, heating not specified; wellness area with a jacuzzi and hammam.
Staycation gives 9.6/10 from 88 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Access to the wellness area is limited to 30 minutes a day: book your slot.
The hot tub. Pool and jacuzzi; the type of pool and its heating aren't specified.
One guest rates the pool and jacuzzi better than those of the four hotels on their trip. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is covered and heated: only the jacuzzi guarantees warm water.
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 Club Med Les Arcs Panorama (All-inclusive club resort), with 4.7/5 (3,492 reviews · TripAdvisor (via Havas Voyages)). Next come Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850 (10/10) and Lys Martagon (10/10).
None of the places selected in the French Alps clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Club Med Les Arcs Panorama, Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850 and Lys Martagon have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at Ours Blanc Hotel & Spa and 30 °C at Au Cœur du Village, Relais & Châteaux. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Club Med Les Arcs Panorama, Snow Lodge Hotel Courchevel 1850 and L'Apogée Courchevel also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Le Refuge de la Traye, Hotel & Spa Le Dahu and Hôtel et Chalet Au Coin du Feu – Chilly Powder.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel L'Aiguille Percée (Tignes) · Val-d'Isère | Travellers report a pool at 18 °C, then at 24 °C, and a poorly heated spa. | 9,0/10 | Water colder than expected, reported by several travellers |
| Hôtel Tignes Le Diva · Val-d'Isère | Access to a nearby pool, not on site. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
| Le Lana · Courchevel | Indoor pool and two jacuzzis. | 7,3/10 | Rating too low |
| La Tourmaline (Aime-la-Plagne) · Les Arcs | Indoor pool and spa. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
| Hôtel Les Grangettes · Méribel | Travellers praise the location and the food, but the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,4/10 | Rating too low |
| Le Hameau du Kashmir · Val Thorens | Hotel with a spa listed among the places with a pool. | 7,5/10 | Rating too low |
| Hôtel Club MMV Les Bergers · Alpe d'Huez | Club with a wellness area at the foot of the slopes. | 7,4/10 | Rating too low |
| Sowell Hôtels Le Parc & Spa · Serre-Chevalier | Indoor pool and spa in the centre of Briançon, but the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
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