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 Maspalomas, between the dunes and the lighthouse, you'll find both hotels and villas with a heated pool. Here are the 5 hotels I've selected in Maspalomas, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Seaside Palm Beach, Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia and Lopesan Baobab Resort.
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.
5 places shown
The pool. Two heated adults-only saltwater pools, set in a tropical garden.
The Oyster guide confirms that both adults-only pools are heated. Guests rave about excellent pools and quiet spaces, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated pools are adults-only: if you're with family, check which pool the children can use.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated year-round in a flower-filled garden, plus a heated indoor pool in the spa.
The Oyster guide describes a well-kept pool, heated year-round, in a calm setting. Kayak doesn't publish any reviews on the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A peaceful hotel, ideal for couples: book early for the winter holidays.
The pool. Kayak advertises nine heated outdoor pools, including children's pools and a wheelchair-accessible pool.
The pools only score 5/10 in Kayak's review summary, mainly because of the scramble for sun loungers. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Head down early to get a sun lounger near the water.
The pool. A large complex with several pools; one guest describes them as heated in the depths of winter.
One guest highlights heated pools in the depths of winter.
Guide's tip. Ask which pools are heated: the complex has several.
The pool. Three heated pools and a children's pool, plus a spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed 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.
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 Seaside Palm Beach (Hotel), with 4.5/5 (2,288 reviews · TripAdvisor (via Holiday Hypermarket)). Next come Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia (9.8/10) and Lopesan Baobab Resort (8.6/10).
Yes at Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa, heating is seasonal (heated in winter). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Maspalomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maspalomas Princess | The hotel advertises four pools heated in winter, but the Kayak review summary notes that the water in the main pool was very cold. | 8,5/10 | Guests report water colder than advertised |
Sources: Princess Hotels, Kayak.
