Hotels often have the biggest pools, and sometimes an indoor pool in the spa as well. Provence combines hilltop villages, lavender fields and old cities of popes and counts. Here are the 43 hotels I've selected in Provence, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend La Bastide de Marie, Domaine Les Martins and Le Jas de Joucas.
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.
43 places shown
The pool. Outdoor pool; Kayak mentions a heated pool and a hot tub, with a spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub mentioned by Kayak.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Some guests find the pool small.
Guide's tip. Get the pool heating and access to the hot tub confirmed for your dates.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open in season.
According to Kayak's review summary, guests enjoy the heated pool, especially in the late afternoon.
Guide's tip. The pool is seasonal: check its opening dates if you're coming in early spring.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool with a view, and a jacuzzi set among the olive trees.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the garden, among the olive trees.
According to traveller tips picked up by Kayak, the heated pool and the jacuzzi are among the things guests like.
Guide's tip. The restaurant and bar close out of season: also ask whether the pool stays heated on your dates.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and outdoor pool in a wellness area, with hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests describe the indoor pool as a place to relax.
Guide's tip. Ideal without a car: the hotel is in the heart of Saint-Rémy and the indoor pool can be used year-round.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open from May to September, and hot tubs in the spa.
The hot tub. Hot tubs in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside the pool's opening period, there are still the spa's hot tubs.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool surrounded by greenery, open year-round according to Staycation, and two pools in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Combine it with the L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue market on Sunday morning.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, children's pool and hot tub, within a large spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool area gets 7/10 in the summarised reviews.
Guide's tip. The spa is the heart of the place: book your treatments at the same time as your room.
The pool. Nuxe spa with heated indoor pool and hammam, the beach a few metres away, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Expedia shows 9.0/10 from 38 reviews.
Guide's tip. The covered pool lets you swim whatever the weather on the peninsula.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa and outdoor pool open in season, with sauna. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool and spa areas are described as modern and clean.
Guide's tip. Out of season, only the indoor pool is open: get this confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and hot tub, within a spa. Some villas have their own pool.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
Opinions on the pool area are mixed: Kayak's summary gives it 7/10 and notes comments about cleanliness.
Guide's tip. Take a look at the pool area when you arrive and report any cleanliness issues to reception.
The pool. Covered pool, with a few spa treatments, according to Staycation and Expedia. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Ratings vary: Expedia shows 7.8/10.
Guide's tip. Handy for a stay near the station and the Joliette harbour. Ask about the pool temperature.
The pool. Kayak lists a heated pool, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool open in season, with a spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool area gets a good rating in reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool is heated and when: the outdoor pool is seasonal.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with sea views, sauna and hammam, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A safe bet for swimming in spring and autumn. Check the spa's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool (in summer), with spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool often comes up as a highlight in reviews.
Guide's tip. Handy if you're arriving by TGV; the indoor pool is the one to use out of season.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool in the garden, with spa.
According to traveller tips picked up by Kayak, the heated pool is a highlight for many. Staycation also describes it as heated.
Guide's tip. It's uphill on the way back from the centre: plan on a taxi if you're dining in town.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, open from April to October. The spa has a hot tub (extra charge, by reservation).
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa, at extra charge.
A tip picked up by Kayak says some guests found the pool closed because of the temperature.
Guide's tip. At the start or end of the season, ask whether the pool is open before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with hammam, and an outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests appreciate the pool facilities.
Guide's tip. A good option in town if you want to swim whatever the weather.
The pool. Two pools: a rooftop pool open in season and a heated indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hammam (ViaMichelin). Staycation also advertises a heated pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. ViaMichelin shows 9.1/10 from Booking guests.
Guide's tip. Out of season, count on the spa's indoor pool rather than the rooftop one.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, outdoor pool and children's pool. Whether the outdoor pool is heated isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The comments summarised by Kayak focus mainly on the service and the view.
Guide's tip. For swimming in spring or autumn, count on the spa's indoor pool: ask about its opening hours when you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool and hot tub in the basement spa, with a cold plunge and hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Only a handful of rooms: book early, especially as the spa is small.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, cited as heated by Kayak, and a spa with a hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa, according to Kayak's summary.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only appears in Kayak's summaries: get it confirmed by the hotel.
The pool. Outdoor pool, listed as heated by Kayak.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. A tip picked up by Kayak mentions mosquitoes around the pool.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed: the pool is open-air.
The pool. Indoor pool heated to 28 °C, under a glass roof, between old stone walls.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is also offered to spa day guests: go early for some peace and quiet.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, two outdoor pools (one of them seasonal) and two hot tubs.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary mainly highlights the size and quality of the pools.
Guide's tip. The estate is large: ask for a room close to the spa if the indoor pool matters to you.
The pool. Indoor pool set within the spa, with hot tub, according to Expedia and The Hotel Guru. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak shows 8.9/10 from 1,125 reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is small and located in the spa: check its access hours when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The island is reached by boat from Le Brusc: check the shuttle times along with your booking.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and jacuzzi in the spa, plus a heated outdoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Yonder magazine mentions the heated indoor pool and the spa's jacuzzi. The reviews summarised by Kayak praise the spa and the pools, without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The estate is outside the village: plan on a car for Les Baux and Saint-Rémy.
The pool. 7 x 7 m heated outdoor pool with panoramic views, and a Nordic bath heated to 37 °C, according to Provenceweb.
The hot tub. Nordic bath heated to 37 °C.
Guests confirm the pool is heated and find it big enough for everyone staying. Another finds it less pleasant for lingering in.
Guide's tip. The Nordic bath lets you stay in the water longer when the air turns cool: ask about its opening hours.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool with a view; Kayak lists it as heated. Sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the heating period: the pool only opens in season.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa and outdoor pool open in season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool area gets 7.5/10 in the summarised reviews.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, count on the indoor pool: the outdoor pool is seasonal.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, with sauna and hot tub, according to Expedia. Staycation also mentions the indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.4/10 from 667 reviews.
Guide's tip. For a covered pool right in the centre, this is the simplest option. Ask about the water temperature if you plan on long swims.
The pool. Indoor pool, according to Expedia's FAQ. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the village whether the indoor pool is open on your dates.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, described as heated in Kayak's review summary.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is seasonal: check the opening and heating dates.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, a pool listed as heated and a water slide, with spa, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A good choice for families; ask which pool is heated on your dates.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool, with a spa and a jacuzzi looking out over the Old Port, according to Escapio. The opening period isn't stated.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is open-air: get it confirmed that it's open and heated on your dates.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, advertised as heated in the property's name (Kayak, Logitravel). Expedia also reports a private indoor pool in some rooms.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you want to swim out of season, book a room with a private indoor pool and get this specified.
The pool. Two outdoor pools, one of them an infinity pool; the list of amenities includes a heated pool. The hotel closes from 4 January to 2 April.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. No dates are given for the heating: ask which pools are heated at the start and end of the season.
The pool. Indoor pool with a swimming lane, outdoor pool and sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. You'll need a car or a bus to get to the walled city.
The pool. Palm-fringed heated outdoor pool, with hammam and sauna, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Under its former name, Kayak shows 8.0/10 from 2,277 reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is open-air: ask about the heating period before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa, outdoor pool and two hot tubs. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Two hot tubs on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary notes that the pool and restaurant are often praised.
Guide's tip. The spa and its indoor pool are a good refuge if the mistral cools the air.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool open in season, with a full spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests talk about a lovely pool area without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool closes out of season: check the opening hours of the spa's indoor pool.
The pool. Indoor pool with sea views, bubble baths and a jacuzzi facing the bay, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi facing the bay.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.6/10 from 556 reviews.
Guide's tip. The thalasso centre is very busy at weekends: book spa access at the same time as your room.
The pool. Indoor pool and sauna, mentioned in a traveller's review relayed by Expedia. Heating isn't specified.
One guest mentions the indoor pool and the sauna, without saying anything about the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Club package: check the opening dates of the covered pool, which follow those of the village.
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. Seasonal outdoor pool, children's pool and hot tub; heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. A few guests report problems at the spa.
Guide's tip. Check that the spa and hot tub are open on your dates.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated; hot tub, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub takes over when the pool closes.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not stated; outdoor hot tub, open in season according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor hot tub is advertised for the warmer months: check whether it's open on your dates.
The hot tub. Large outdoor pool and hot tub; heating not stated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool is described as spacious and clean.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the safe bet in the shoulder season; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
The hot tub. No pool; spa with sauna and hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. No pool: choose this place for its location and spa.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not stated; spa with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Within walking distance of Avignon Centre station and the ramparts.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated; private wellness area with sauna and jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book your wellness-area slot as soon as you arrive.
The hot tub. Seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub; heating not stated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub stays open when the pool closes.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not stated, and hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool is considered well kept and a good size.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is open out of season.
The hot tub. The property page advertises a seasonal outdoor pool, closed from 18 October to 31 March, without specifying the heating. Travellers mention a jacuzzi and a covered pool in the spa.
Guests enjoy the jacuzzi and the spa. Information about the covered pool varies from one source to another.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel to specify what is covered and heated in the spa before you book.
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 La Bastide de Marie (Hotel), with 8.9/10 (122 reviews · Kayak). Next come Domaine Les Martins (9.8/10) and Le Jas de Joucas (8.8/10).
Yes at L'Isle de Leos, MGallery: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Domaine Les Martins, Aquabella Hôtel & Spa and Hôtel du Soleil & Spa, heating is seasonal (in season). Le Saint-Rémy, Auberge de Cassagne & Spa and Mas des Herbes Blanches Hotel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 28 °C at Hôtel 1770 & Spa. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: La Bastide de Marie, Le Jas de Joucas and Aquabella Hôtel & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel Carcarille, Mas Valentine and Mas de l'Oulivié.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Le Jas de Gordes · Luberon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Capelongue, a Beaumier Hotel · Luberon | Outdoor pools and children's pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Moulin, Lourmarin · Luberon | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated; one traveller found it out of order | 9,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Clos du Buis · Luberon | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Mas de Guilles · Luberon | Seasonal outdoor pool and spa, heating not stated | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel Bastide de Lourmarin · Luberon | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Mas des Romarins · Luberon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated; closed during some travellers' stays | 9,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| La Maison des Ocres · Luberon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Moulin des Sources · Luberon | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Mas de la Beaume · Luberon | Outdoor pool with a view, heating not stated | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Mas de la Tannerie · Luberon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Domaine des Andéols · Luberon | Two outdoor pools, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Vacances Bleues Castel Luberon · Luberon | Pool and spa in Apt | 7,3/10 | Rating too low |
| Hostellerie Le Roy Soleil · Luberon | Outdoor pool in Ménerbes | 7,0/10 | Rating too low |
| Le Mas des Carassins · Alpilles | Two outdoor pools, heating not stated | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Villa Glanum & Spa · Alpilles | Outdoor pool and spa, heating not stated | 8,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le Mas Saint-Joseph · Alpilles | Saltwater outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Résidences de Métifiot · Alpilles | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel de Tourrel · Alpilles | Small rooftop pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Château des Alpilles · Alpilles | Pool in the grounds, heating not stated | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Baumanière · Alpilles | Three outdoor pools, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Benvengudo · Alpilles | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Mas d'Aigret · Alpilles | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| La Bastide d'Eygalières · Alpilles | Outdoor pool, open in summer, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Best Western Le Val Majour · Alpilles | Large outdoor pool from Easter to October, heating not stated | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel b Design & Spa · Alpilles | Outdoor pool with a view and sensory pool, heating not stated | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Les Petites Maisons - Hameau des Baux · Alpilles | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Pigonnet - Esprit de France · Aix-en-Provence | Outdoor pool in the grounds, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Château de la Gaude · Aix-en-Provence | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,1/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Best Western Le Galice · Aix-en-Provence | Outdoor pool from April to October, heating not stated | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Adonis Arc Hotel Aix · Aix-en-Provence | Pool | 7,7/10 | Rating too low |
| ibis Aix-en-Provence · Aix-en-Provence | Pool | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
| Radisson Hotel Aix-en-Provence · Aix-en-Provence | Pool | 8,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Terre de Provence Hôtel & Spa · Avignon | Indoor pool and hot tub in Le Pontet | 7,3/10 | Rating too low |
| Avignon Grand Hotel · Avignon | Small seasonal rooftop pool, heating not stated | 8,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Prieuré · Avignon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel la Magnaneraie · Avignon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Golden Tulip Avignon Le Paradou · Avignon | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Restaurant La Ferme · Avignon | Outdoor pool in season, heating not stated | 8,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Mas des Rabasses · Avignon | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Clos Violette d'Aglaé · Avignon | Hidden pool with pink mosaic in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, heating not stated | 9,5/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Le Cloître Saint-Louis · Avignon | Outdoor pool | 7,7/10 | Rating too low |
| Residhotel Golf Grand Avignon · Avignon | Pool | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
| Les Jardins de Cassis · Marseille and Cassis | Outdoor pool advertised as heated, jacuzzi and sauna at extra cost | 8,4/10 | One traveller found the water cold (Travelocity) |
| Pamela Hôtel Cassis (Royal Cottage) · Marseille and Cassis | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Novotel Marseille Vieux-Port · Marseille and Cassis | Outdoor pool facing the port | 8,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| New Hotel of Marseille · Marseille and Cassis | Outdoor pool | 8,6/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| nhow Marseille · Marseille and Cassis | Outdoor pool on the Corniche | 7,9/10 | Rating too low (Kayak) and heating not confirmed |
| Villages Clubs du Soleil Marseille · Marseille and Cassis | Pool | 7,6/10 | Rating too low (Kayak) |
| La Bastide de Moustiers · Verdon | Outdoor pool in the gardens | 9,6/10 | Conflicting reviews: one traveller regrets that it isn't heated |
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