With a hotel there's no need to ask for the heating or look after the pool: you just go down for a swim. In the Loire Valley, gîtes near the châteaux often heat their pool from May to October, and the towns have a few hotels with indoor pools. Here are the 9 hotels I've selected in the Loire Valley, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Hotel Kyriad Saumur, Repère Sauvage – Domaine de Curiosités and Hôtel Novotel Orléans Saint-Jean-de-Braye.
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.
9 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool, sauna and treatments, according to the Expedia FAQ.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated pool, open in season only.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool only opens in season: check the dates.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on very few reviews.
Guide's tip. Outdoor pool: ask about the opening dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool with hydromassage jets, looking out over the Royal City, plus spa and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with waterfall and massage jets, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa can also be booked by the day with lunch, according to Staycation.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated to 32 °C, outdoor jacuzzi and icy Nordic plunge pool.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outdoor pool: ask about the opening dates before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, according to the Staycation FAQ.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna, in an XXL spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool beneath a cellar vault, according to the Expedia FAQ and photos.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
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. Aquatic area open in season, with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Lodges with private hot tub. No pool described.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi open all year round (Staycation); the pool isn't advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and pool visible in the Expedia photos; the pool's heating isn't specified.
One guest enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi. The rating is based on very few reviews.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
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 Hotel Kyriad Saumur (Hotel), with 8.6/10 (349 reviews · Expedia). Next come Repère Sauvage – Domaine de Curiosités (9.5/10) and Hôtel Novotel Orléans Saint-Jean-de-Braye (9.5/10).
None of the places selected in the Loire Valley clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Repère Sauvage – Domaine de Curiosités, heating is seasonal (in season). Hotel Kyriad Saumur, Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection and Hôtel Oceania L'Univers Tours have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 32 °C at Auberge du Bon Laboureur. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Auberge du Bon Laboureur and Mercure Blois Centre also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel Anne d'Anjou, The Originals Collection, L'Aubinière and Loire Valley Lodges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Clos d'Amboise | Outdoor pool | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool) |
Sources: Trip.com, Staycation (liste), Expedia (liste).
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