The inner ramparts of the Cité of Carcassonne, with the lower town in the distance
The inner ramparts of the Cité of Carcassonne, with the lower town in the distance · Photo Sue Winston / Unsplash
Guide · France · Occitanie · Hotels

Hotel with a heated pool in Occitanie

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 Occitanie, warm water is split between city spas, coastal thalasso centres, mountain residences and houses to rent in the Gard. Here are the 14 hotels I've selected in Occitanie, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes, Hôtel des Remparts and Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator.

14places with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
°C ?ask for the temperature

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Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.

The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

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14 places shown

Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes

Argelès-sur-Mer, Racou cove, where the rocky coast begins
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyWhile the hotel is openHotelJacuzzi
8.9/101,640 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Pool heated throughout the hotel's opening period, from April to early November (Visit Occitanie). Outdoor jacuzzi facing the sea, free to use, and a spa for private hire with jacuzzi and hammam.

The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi facing the sea and a jacuzzi in the spa.

According to Kayak's review summary, guests enjoy the pool, the jacuzzi and the view of the Mediterranean, without mentioning the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The hotel closes from November to early April: check the exact opening dates for the year.

Hôtel des Remparts

Aigues-Mortes, inside the walled town
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeating period not specifiedHotel
9.8/1082 reviews · Staycation

The pool. Heated pool that can be booked for private use, according to Staycation.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Book the private pool slot at the same time as your room.

Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator

Nîmes, near the Jardins de la Fontaine and a stone's throw from the arena
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated indoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.8/10215 reviews · Expedia

The pool. Indoor pool, advertised as heated by Staycation, with counter-current swimming, hot tub and hammam, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool (Expedia).

The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The indoor pool can be used all year; spa access can also be booked by the day.

Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
8.8/10796 reviews · Booking.com

The pool. Seawater pools advertised as heated in the thalasso centre, over three floors, with hydromassage jets; whirlpool bath and an outdoor pool open in season.

The hot tub. Whirlpool bath.

Hotels.com gives 9.2/10 from 184 reviews and Staycation 9.4/10 from 62 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens in season: the heated pools are the thalasso ones.

Advertised onlyHeating period not specifiedHotel
9.8/1048 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated, with a full wellness area. The heating period isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking outside summer.

Hôtel & Spa Vatel

Nîmes, Carémeau district
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
8.8/10582 reviews · Expedia

The pool. Expedia lists it among the hotels in Nîmes with an indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The hotel is out of the way: come by car and ask about the pool's opening hours.

Sources: Expedia, Expedia

Horizon Resort Massane

Baillargues, 11 km east of Montpellier, on a golf course
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
9.7/10201 reviews · Staycation

The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Handy by car between Montpellier and the sea. Ask about the pool temperature.

Zenitude Hôtel La Valadière

Juvignac, 6 km west of Montpellier
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel residence
8.7/1044 reviews · Staycation

The pool. Indoor and outdoor pools, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The covered pool is the big plus here: get it confirmed that it's open on your dates.

Le Grand Tétras

Font-Romeu, in the centre of the resort
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
8.7/10992 reviews · Momondo

The pool. Indoor pool, children's pool and hot tub, with a spa, according to Momondo. A heated pool appears in the list of amenities, without details.

The hot tub. Hot tub.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Handy after skiing or hiking. Ask about the pool's opening hours, which may change with the season.

Sources: Momondo

Hôtel des Pyrénées

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
8.6/1084 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Indoor pool under a glass roof, with mountain views, 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 water temperature if you plan on long swims.

Sources: Hotels.com

Mar i Cel Hôtel & Spa

Canet-Plage
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
8.6/1083 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. Heating isn't specified.

Booking.com gives 8.3/10 from 839 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask whether spa access is included or extra.

Pullman Montpellier La Pléiade Centre

Centre, Antigone district, next to the Polygone
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated indoor poolHotel
9.2/101,000 reviews · Expedia

The pool. Indoor pool, advertised as heated by Staycation, as well as a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, with spa and sauna (Expedia).

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.6/10 from 220 reviews.

Guide's tip. Out of season, only the indoor pool is in service: check its opening hours.

Château de Floure – Spa et piscine extérieure chauffée

Floure, about ten minutes' drive from Carcassonne
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated indoor poolHotelJacuzzi
9.2/1070 reviews · Booking (via ViaMichelin)

The pool. Heated outdoor pool, and a spa at extra cost with heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and hammam, according to ViaMichelin.

The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Spa access is charged: add it to your booking if you're counting on the indoor pool.

Sources: ViaMichelin

Hôtel du Roi & Spa (Sowell Collection)

Carcassonne, lower town
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
9.1/1089 reviews · Staycation

The pool. Access to the indoor pool in the afternoon, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Expedia shows 8.8/10 from 555 reviews.

Guide's tip. The pool is open in the afternoon: plan your swim accordingly.

Fancy hot water? The hot tubs

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.

Hôtel Plage Palace & Spa

Palavas-les-Flots, by the sea
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.9/10123 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Jacuzzi facing the Mediterranean, according to Staycation. The pool isn't described.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the spa jacuzzi's opening hours when you book.

Hôtel & Spa Le Madeloc

Collioure, centre, a few minutes from the harbour
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
8.8/101,809 reviews · Kayak

The hot tub. Bubbling jacuzzi with a rooftop view and private hammam, according to Staycation. The hotel also has a pool, with no details on heating.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Book your jacuzzi slot when you arrive, especially at weekends.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes

Ax-les-Thermes, above the valley
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.8/1023 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Outdoor pool suspended above the valley, heating not specified, and a spa with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, according to Staycation.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the sure bet; ask whether the outdoor pool is heated on your dates.

Domaine de Verchant – Relais & Châteaux

Castelnau-le-Lez, 4 km from the centre, among the vineyards
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.7/10152 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. 2,000 m² spa with two pools, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, according to Staycation. The pools' heating isn't specified.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask which of the spa's pools is covered and heated before you book.

Hôtel Mercure Peyragudes Loudenvielle

Loudenvielle, Louron valley, at the foot of Peyragudes
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.7/1071 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not specified, with jacuzzi at extra cost, sauna and hammam, according to Staycation.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is optional: add it to your booking.

Le Meez – Restaurant & Boutique-Hôtel

Carcassonne
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziBoutique hotelJacuzzi
9.6/10105 reviews · Expedia

The hot tub. Outdoor pool open in summer, with aquarium-style glass sides, plus jacuzzi and sauna, according to Staycation.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.3/10 from 40 reviews.

Guide's tip. Outside summer, it's the jacuzzi that counts: check its opening hours.

The Originals City, Hôtel Les Dômes

Saleilles, south of Perpignan
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
8.6/10410 reviews · Hotels.com

The hot tub. Two outdoor pools, heating not specified, and a whirlpool bath.

Booking.com gives 8.1/10 from 2,122 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Outside summer, only count on the whirlpool bath for warm water.

Oustau Camarguen

Le Grau-du-Roi, near Port-Camargue
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.5/1087 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Two pools, heating not specified, and an indoor jacuzzi, according to Staycation.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The indoor jacuzzi can be used all year; as for the pools, ask whether they're heated.

Les Elmes

Banyuls-sur-Mer, Elmes beach
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.2/1014 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Outdoor pool in the wellness area, heating not specified, and a jacuzzi in the same area, according to Staycation.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the sure thing; as for the pool, ask whether it's heated.

L'Île de la Lagune Thalasso & Spa

Saint-Cyprien, on a private island in the lagoon
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.2/10161 reviews · Hotels.com

The hot tub. Two outdoor pools, one with seawater and one on the roof, and a whirlpool bath; pool heating isn't specified.

Staycation gives 9.6/10 from 27 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask the hotel whether either pool is heated outside summer; only the whirlpool bath definitely is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best hotel with a heated pool in Occitanie?

In my selection, the top-rated is Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes (Hotel), with 8.9/10 (1,640 reviews · Kayak). Next come Hôtel des Remparts (9.8/10) and Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator (9.8/10).

Is the pool heated all year round in Occitanie?

None of the places selected in Occitanie clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes, heating is seasonal (while the hotel is open). Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator, Hôtel & Spa Vatel and Grand Hôtel Les Flamants Roses Thalasso & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in Occitanie?

None of the places selected in Occitanie gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.

Is there a hotel with a hot tub in Occitanie?

Yes: Hôtel & Spa Les Mouettes, Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator and Grand Hôtel Les Flamants Roses Thalasso & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Les Elmes, Hôtel & Spa Le Madeloc and Domaine de Verchant – Relais & Châteaux.

How I check

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.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
Côté Thalasso Banyuls · Côte VermeilleHeated seawater indoor pool, with jets7,4/10Rating too low and indoor pool found cold by one traveller
Hôtel Port Marine (Sète) · Montpellier and the Languedoc CoastSeasonal outdoor pool8,1/10Heating not confirmed
Hôtel La Plage (La Grande-Motte) · Montpellier and the Languedoc CoastOutdoor pool in the summer season9,0/10Heating not confirmed
Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne – MGallery · CarcassonneSeasonal outdoor pool and spa9,4/10Heating not confirmed
Mercure Carcassonne La Cité · CarcassonneSeasonal outdoor pool9,2/10Heating not confirmed
Hôtel l'Octroi · CarcassonneSeasonal outdoor pool and spa8,6/10Heating not confirmed
Tribe Carcassonne · CarcassonneRooftop pool facing the ramparts8,4/10Heating not confirmed
Hôtel du Château & Spa · CarcassonneOutdoor pool9,2/10Heating not confirmed
Boutique Hôtel Entraigues (Uzès) · Uzès and NîmesOutdoor pool with a view8,9/10Heating not confirmed
Hôtel Jardins Secrets (Nîmes) · Uzès and NîmesOutdoor pool in a garden9,0/10Heating not confirmed
La Villa Duflot Hôtel & Spa · Perpignan and the Côte RadieuseTravellers enjoy the large outdoor pool.8,8/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Les Bulles de Mer · Perpignan and the Côte RadieuseTravellers find the spa and the pools relaxing.8,8/10Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only)
Logis Hôtel La Fauceille · Perpignan and the Côte RadieuseOne traveller finds the outdoor pool very beautiful.7,8/10Rating too low

Sources: Hoteles.com, Kayak.fr (liste), Staycation (liste), Expedia, MyBoutiqueHotel, Expedia, Booking.com, Expedia, Kayak.

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