Hotels often have the biggest pools, and sometimes an indoor pool in the spa as well. In Oia, cave hotels are stacked up the cliff, facing the sunset. Here are the 20 hotels I've selected in Oia, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Canaves Oia Suites, Canaves Epitome and Andronis Arcadia.
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.
20 places shown
The pool. The shared infinity pool isn't heated; many categories have a small heated outdoor plunge pool with caldera views.
One traveller thought the heated plunge pool was fantastic; another notes that the hotel pool is cold in April. On Kayak (9.5/10), some regret that the pools close around 18:30.
Guide's tip. The shared pool is cold outside summer: book a suite with a heated plunge pool.
The pool. Every suite and villa has a heated private outdoor plunge pool or pool.
One traveller describes a heated outdoor pool looking out over the Aegean.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.
The pool. Every suite and villa has a heated private outdoor infinity pool.
One traveller explains that the suites' plunge pool can be heated if you choose that option.
Guide's tip. Specify the heating option when you book.
The pool. Every suite has a small heated private plunge pool or a jacuzzi; the shared pool isn't heated.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi in some suites.
One traveller describes a spacious suite with a heated outdoor plunge pool.
Guide's tip. The shared pool is cold: rely on your private plunge pool.
The pool. Every suite has a heated private outdoor pool.
One traveller talks about their heated private pool; another found the experience a little chilly for their taste.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.
The pool. The Master Suite has a large heated private infinity pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Only the Master Suite is advertised with heated water.
The pool. Shared pool and rooms with a heated private pool.
One traveller describes having a heated private pool.
Guide's tip. Only some rooms have a heated plunge pool: make sure you specify it.
The pool. Small shared heated pool facing the caldera. Several room categories have their own heated plunge pool, inside the cave or on the terrace, or an outdoor jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Private hot tubs in some rooms.
The Santorini Dave guide lists it among the island's hotels with a heated pool. On Kayak, guests rate their stay very highly, without mentioning the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The shared pool is small: for a warm swim in complete privacy, go for a room with a heated private pool.
The pool. Heated infinity pool facing the caldera. The honeymoon suite has its own heated pool; several suites have a hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tubs in several categories of suite.
The Santorini Dave guide lists the heated pool. On Expedia, one guest found the pool superb, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. Only the honeymoon suite lists a heated private pool: make that clear if it's what you're after.
The pool. Each of the six rooms has a small heated plunge pool, most with jets; the honeymoon suite adds a jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the honeymoon suite.
An older review (2017) found the water not warm enough, with no way to adjust it; more recent reviews summarised by Kayak praise the plunge pools.
Guide's tip. Ask what temperature the plunge pool is set to, especially in spring.
The pool. The Charisma Pool Suites have a small heated private plunge pool; the Cave Pool Suite has a heated covered plunge pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.
The pool. The Deluxe Villa has a heated private pool; shared pool (heating not specified).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book the Deluxe Villa if you want heated water.
The pool. Heated cave plunge pools, indoor or outdoor, or a private jacuzzi, depending on the suite.
The hot tub. Private outdoor jacuzzi in some suites.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.
The pool. Heated infinity pool overlooking the caldera. Depending on the category, suites have a private pool or a jacuzzi; the honeymoon suite has a pool inside the cave.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzis in some suites.
The Santorini Dave guide describes the heated infinity pool, with photos to back it up. On Kayak the location scores 10/10; reviews don't mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Not all the private pools are described as heated: ask them to specify for the suite you have in mind.
The pool. Two shared pools, only one of which is heated. Depending on the category, suites have a jacuzzi or a small private plunge pool.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzis in some suites.
The Santorini Dave guide specifies that only one of the two pools is heated. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Only one pool is heated: ask which one when you arrive, especially at the start or end of the season.
The pool. Every suite has a small heated outdoor jet pool; the One Saint Villa has a large heated pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.
The pool. The Deluxe Cave Villas have a heated indoor cave pool; other rooms have a small plunge pool or a jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in some rooms.
On Kayak, one traveller found the plunge pools smaller than expected; nothing on the temperature.
Guide's tip. Book a Deluxe Cave Villa for the heated indoor pool.
The pool. Three infinity pools facing the caldera; the main pool is heated. Some suites have a heated hot tub or a private pool.
The hot tub. Heated hot tubs in some suites.
Santorini Dave was photographed in the hotel's heated pool. On Kayak, one guest finds the infinity pool perfect, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. Only the main pool is advertised as heated: that's the one to aim for in spring and autumn.
The pool. Two-bedroom suite with a small heated private plunge pool, usable at any hour, and a four-person hot tub.
The hot tub. Private four-person hot tub.
The pool comes up in 8 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. It's a hotel suite rented via Airbnb: ask whether the pool will be heated for all your dates.
The pool. The suites have a private outdoor jacuzzi or a heated pool; indoor pool at the spa and several outdoor pools.
The hot tub. Private outdoor jacuzzi in some suites.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Choose a suite with a heated pool rather than a jacuzzi if you want to swim.
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 Canaves Oia Suites (Hotel), with 4.9/5 (709 reviews · TripAdvisor). Next come Canaves Epitome (4.9/5) and Andronis Arcadia (4.9/5).
None of the places selected in Oia clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Oia gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Armenaki - Adults Only, Aspaki by Art Maisons and Santorini Secret Suites & Spa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Mine Oia Suites | One guest regrets not having had the option of a heated pool. | 4,5/5 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: TripAdvisor.
