A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. Positano stacks its pastel houses on a steep slope facing the Gulf of Salerno. Here are the 4 hotels I've selected in Positano, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Le Agavi Hotel, Covo dei Saraceni and Il San Pietro di Positano.
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.
4 places shown
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with sea views, described as such in the TripAdvisor description.
One traveller lists the heated pool among the highlights of their stay, along with the panoramic funicular.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening dates: the hotel is seasonal.
The pool. Heated outdoor infinity pool with sea views.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in two categories of suite.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book, especially for April or October.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with sea views, open in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Reviews mainly praise the service, the setting and the restaurant.
Guide's tip. The pool is only open in season: get the heating dates confirmed before you book.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated throughout the hotel's opening season. Kayak describes it as a temperature-controlled pool.
The hotel explains that the heating makes for pleasant swimming from early spring through to late autumn. The reviews summarised by Kayak sometimes note that the pool is small, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is on the small side: in high season, make the most of it early in the morning or late in the day.
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. No confirmed heated pool; hot tubs in the spa area and on some balconies.
One traveller mentions the hot tubs in the spa area.
Guide's tip. Book a room with a jacuzzi on the balcony if that's what you're after.
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 Le Agavi Hotel (Hotel), with 4.6/5 (1,673 reviews · TripAdvisor). Next come Covo dei Saraceni (4.5/5) and Il San Pietro di Positano (9.9/10).
None of the places selected in Positano clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Il San Pietro di Positano and Le Sirenuse, heating is seasonal (during the opening season). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Positano gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Covo dei Saraceni also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hotel Montemare.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Eden Roc | Seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Poseidon | Outdoor pool on a large panoramic terrace, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Villa Franca | Small rooftop pool; only one secondary website says it is heated, Kayak and Oyster don't mention it | 9,3/10 | Heating not confirmed (not enough sources) |
| Marincanto | Pool carved into the cliff; guests regret that it isn't heated (pool rated 4/10 on Kayak). | 9,3/10 | Pool not heated |
| Hotel Palazzo Murat | Small garden pool, no heating advertised. | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
