A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. In Palma and the rest of Mallorca, it's a choice between hotels in the old town and villas at the foot of the Tramuntana. Here are the 46 hotels I've selected in Palma de Mallorca, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Universal Grand León & Spa, Finca Serena Mallorca and Hipotels Hipocampo Palace.
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.
46 places shown
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the AQUA spa, plus an outdoor pool.
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. The hotel advertises a heated indoor pool in a 250 m² wellness area, as well as the large outdoor pool.
One guest mentions the spa with sauna and indoor pool; many reviews praise the outdoor pool. 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 hot tub in the spa, open 1 February to 17 November; outdoor pool with children's area.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated pool closes from mid-November to the end of January: check your dates.
The pool. Heated indoor pool linked to the Yhi Spa.
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, outdoor pool and jacuzzi; the listing mentions a heated pool without saying which.
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, with a spa, sauna and hot tub on site.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa (under-16s must be accompanied).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Pool heating isn't advertised: ask the hotel about the water temperature if swimming is your priority.
The pool. The description advertises an indoor pool; the facilities also list an outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listings contradict each other about the indoor pool: get the hotel to confirm it in writing before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, rooftop pool and children's pool.
Reviews of the pool are lukewarm (4/10 in the rating breakdown): fine, nothing more. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heatable, covered pool in the spa and hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
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. Two heated indoor pools, one of them in the Yhi Spa with access conditions; the main outdoor pool is heated during the cooler months of the season.
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 listed among the facilities; the main description mentions an outdoor pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listings contradict each other about the indoor pool: get the hotel to confirm it in writing before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. The hotel advertises a heated pool in the spa, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool; jacuzzi and children's splash area.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
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, outdoor pool and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests praise how beautiful the pool is (8.5/10 in the rating breakdown). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool.
Guests find the pool area pleasant (8/10 in the rating breakdown). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, three outdoor pools and a children's pool; pools open 10 am to 7 pm.
One guest mentions the heated indoor pool, though she regrets that children only have limited access to it. Others wish the pools opened before 10 am.
Guide's tip. With kids, ask ahead about children's access times for the indoor pool.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor infinity pool; access to the spa (pool, sauna, hammam) is charged by the day.
One guest found the indoor pool water the perfect temperature, but the jacuzzi a little cold. Others are unhappy that the spa is charged extra.
Guide's tip. Spa access costs extra (around €20 according to one guest): get it included or priced when you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the wellness area, open year-round according to Meliá. Large L-shaped saltwater outdoor pool, open in season.
The Oyster guide describes a free-access wellness area with a heated indoor pool and a Finnish sauna. It also notes that the outdoor pool terrace can be noisy because of the traffic on the Paseo Marítimo.
Guide's tip. Don't mix up the two pools: only the indoor one is heated, and the outdoor one only operates in season.
The pool. Heated pool in the wellness area, an indoor pool and a small plunge pool on the roof terrace.
Opinions on the pool are mixed: guests love the roof terrace, but several find the pool small and some would have liked the indoor pool a few degrees warmer.
Guide's tip. Don't go there to swim lengths: the pool is small. Book the spa area privately for some quiet time.
The pool. Heated indoor pool; outdoor pools not advertised as heated.
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. Four outdoor pools and an indoor pool, plus a hot tub and a sauna.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, with jacuzzi and sauna in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Guests often list the pool among the highlights. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and roof-terrace pool.
Guests love the rooftop pool but sometimes find it small. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool.
Guests describe clean, relaxing pool areas. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool listed among the facilities, outdoor infinity pool and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool.
Some guests mention the indoor pool in their reviews and describe a quiet, well-kept pool area. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Two indoor pools, an outdoor pool open in season and a children's pool; pools open 7 am to 9 pm.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the wellness centre (with solarium and Turkish bath), plus an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Guests like the pool area (9/10 in the rating breakdown). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pools including an adults-only one, and a children's pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool with jacuzzi, outdoor pool and children's pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with swimming lanes at certain times, an indoor pool, an adults-only pool and a children's pool with slides.
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. Outdoor pool in the garden and a rooftop pool; Kayak lists a heated pool, and Mr & Mrs Smith includes the hotel among its heated-pool picks.
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 listed among the facilities; the main description mentions an outdoor pool, a jacuzzi and a roof terrace.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listings contradict each other about the indoor pool: get the hotel to confirm it in writing before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa (paid access), outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Reviews of the pools are poor (3/10): areas considered small or crowded, and a charge for the indoor pool.
Guide's tip. The indoor pool is in the spa and there's a charge for access: get a price before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool with jacuzzi, outdoor pool and rooftop pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests like the pool area (8/10), though some find it small. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and two outdoor pools.
Mixed reviews of the pools (6/10), with remarks about cleanliness. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. The listing advertises a heated pool without saying whether it's the indoor or outdoor one; there's also a lap pool, a children's pool and a spa.
The review summary speaks well of the pools and the spa, with a few remarks about upkeep. 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 and outdoor pool; the listing mentions a heated pool without saying which, as well as a rooftop pool and a jacuzzi.
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. Six pools: the indoor pools (one of them over-16s only) and an outdoor whirlpool are heated depending on the season and weather, in May and October; the large outdoor pool and the slide pool are unheated. Open May to October.
The hot tub. Indoor seawater hot tub for adults.
A guest who came in October found the big outdoor pool freezing in stormy weather. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel only opens its pools from May to October, and only some of them are heated: go for the indoor one in spring and autumn.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, with a spa and wellness centre.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: the indoor pool remains the safest option out of season. Get its opening hours confirmed before you book.
The pool. Several pools, including an indoor pool and outdoor pools.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Outdoor pools, a children's pool and an indoor pool in the spa, beneath an arcaded terrace with countryside views.
The review summary picks out a few complaints about the size of the pools. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool with sauna and jacuzzi, plus an outdoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests rate the pool 9/10. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether the indoor pool is heated or at what temperature: ask the hotel 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. Saltwater outdoor pool, not advertised as heated; jacuzzi on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For warm water, count on the jacuzzi: the pool isn't advertised as heated.
The hot tub. Outdoor infinity pool, not advertised as heated; jacuzzi and sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For a warm dip, count on the jacuzzi: there's nothing to suggest the infinity pool is heated.
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 Universal Grand León & Spa (Hotel), with 4.7/5 (330 reviews · easyJet holidays). Next come Finca Serena Mallorca (4.7/5) and Hipotels Hipocampo Palace (4.6/5).
Yes at Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Hipotels Hipocampo Palace, Playa Esperanza Resort Affiliated by Meliá and TUI BLUE Grupotel Mallorca Mar, heating is seasonal (heated february to mid-november). Palacio Ca Sa Galesa, Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá – Adults Only and Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Palma de Mallorca gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Hipotels Hipocampo Palace, Palacio Ca Sa Galesa and Viva Blue & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Jumeirah Mallorca and Cas Comte Suites & Spa – Adults Only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVA Cala Mesquida Resort & Spa (Capdepera) | Heated pool advertised, but seven reviews cite the temperature of the outdoor pool as their only complaint. | 8,7/10 | Guests report water colder than advertised |
| Nixe Palace | Indoor and outdoor pools, but the pool category scores only 3/10; pools considered small or dated, spa only partly open out of season. | 9,0/10 | Pool and spa criticised, heating not confirmed |
| Sant Jaume Design Hotel | Spa with an indoor pool and a rooftop jacuzzi, but several guests found the jacuzzi cold in October and the spa not warm enough. | 9,3/10 | Guests report water colder than advertised |
| Steigenberger Golf & Spa Resort Camp de Mar (Andratx) | Kayak: indoor pool, but the pool scores only 5/10 and the review summary mentions problems with temperature and tiling. | 8,4/10 | Guests report water temperature problems |
| Zafiro Palace Palmanova (Calvià) | Kayak: indoor pool listed, but the review summary describes an unheated outdoor pool, found cold early in the season. | 8,7/10 | Guests report water colder than expected |
| Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa (Peguera) | Kayak: 1,239 reviews; indoor pool and jacuzzi. | 7,8/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Meliá Palma Bay (Palma) | Kayak: 4,484 reviews; rooftop pool, considered small. | 8,5/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (rooftop pool) |
| Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor (Pollença) | Expedia: 30 reviews. | 9,8/10 | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed |
| Aubamar Bali / Pabisa Bali (Playa de Palma) | Kayak: 8 reviews, type of pool not specified. | 7,8/10 | Rating below 8/10 and too few reviews |
| MiM Mallorca Meliá Collection (s'Illot) | Wotif: two outdoor pools and a rooftop pool. | 8,8/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pools only) |
| Isla Mallorca & Spa (Palma) | Kayak: 5,731 reviews. | 8,7/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Ilusion Markus & Spa (Can Picafort) | easyJet holidays: 525 reviews; heated indoor pool at the spa. | 3,9/5 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Villa de luxe avec piscine chauffée (Port de Pollença) | Airbnb: heated pool advertised. | 5,0/5 | Too few reviews (6) |
| Villa de luxe avec vue mer (Sol de Mallorca) | Airbnb: infinity pool heated all year round, at a supplement of €375 per week. | 5,0/5 | Too few reviews (2) |
Sources: Kayak, Kayak, Priceline, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Expedia, Kayak, Wotif, Kayak, easyJet holidays, Airbnb, Airbnb, Kayak.
