The pool. Covered pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask for the covered pool's opening hours when you book.
A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. In Granada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, heated water is mostly found indoors, in the spas of city-centre hotels. Here are the 5 hotels I've selected in Granada, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Sercotel HMO Martina, Villa Oniria and Gran Hotel Luna de Granada.
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. Covered pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask for the covered pool's opening hours when you book.
The pool. The spa has a heated pool, a jacuzzi, hydromassage, a Scottish shower and a sauna. The hotel also has an outdoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. There's a charge for the spa and it's closed to under-12s; swim caps are compulsory.
The pool. Heated pool open year-round from 10 am to 10 pm, plus an outdoor pool for summer only.
Several guests find the pools rather small. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In winter only the heated pool is open; the outdoor pool runs in summer only.
The pool. Indoor pool in the basement, next to a hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. An underground pool is just the thing for Granada's cold winter days: ask about opening hours when you arrive.
The pool. The Bodyna spa has a large indoor pool and a hot tub; the hotel talks of “its warm waters”. A Turkish bath and sauna complete the picture.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the Bodyna spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book a treatment or spa access at the same time as your room, especially at weekends.
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 Sercotel HMO Martina (Hotel), with 8.9/10 (4,318 reviews · Kayak). Next come Villa Oniria (8.8/10) and Gran Hotel Luna de Granada (8.7/10).
Yes at Gran Hotel Luna de Granada: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Sercotel HMO Martina, Palacio Gran Vía, a Royal Hideaway Hotel and Hospes Palacio de los Patos have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Granada gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Villa Oniria and Hospes Palacio de los Patos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barceló Carmen Granada | Seasonal outdoor pool with a bar, much loved in summer for its view. | 9,4/10 | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed |
| Abades Nevada Palace | Seasonal outdoor pool (mid-June to mid-October). | 7,7/10 | Rating below 8/10 and heating not confirmed |