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 Vilamoura, life revolves around the marina, the golf courses and the neighbouring beach of Quarteira. Here are the 12 hotels I've selected in Vilamoura, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Wyndham Grand Algarve, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort and Ria Park Hotel & Spa.
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.
12 places shown
The pool. Climate-controlled indoor pool, renovated and reopened in autumn 2025, presented as a refuge on cool days.
Opinions on the pools are mixed: one guest finds the area very pleasant, another found the water too cold in October 2024, before the renovation and without saying which pool.
Guide's tip. Get the temperature of the renovated indoor pool confirmed.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and outdoor pool.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
According to Kayak's review summary, guests enjoy the heated indoor pool, especially out of season. Not much shade and busy around the outdoor pool in summer.
Guide's tip. A good choice for a warm swim in winter.
The pool. Indoor pool, as well as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Guests talk of a lovely pool area, without mentioning the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: ask about the indoor pool's temperature if you're coming in winter.
The pool. Indoor pool in the wellness area and an outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Reviews are good overall, but Kayak's summary picks out a few complaints about the pool temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the indoor pool's temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in dark slate and mosaic, with picture windows onto the grounds, as well as two outdoor pools (one adults-only) and a pool for little ones.
The Oyster guide describes the heated indoor pool. Guests quoted by Kayak were surprised that the outdoor pools aren't heated.
Guide's tip. Only the indoor pool is heated: don't count on the outdoor pools outside summer.
The pool. A large indoor pool with sea views, as well as the outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A well-located chain hotel between the beach and the marina.
The pool. Six pools, one of them indoor; the listing mentions a heated pool without saying which.
The hot tub. Hot tub, sauna and hammam in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool is heated and its opening hours.
The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. The hotel advertises a heated indoor pool; there are also two outdoor pools, one of them near the villas.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi (may be charged extra).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi and treatments may cost extra: ask about prices.
The pool. Indoor pool, as well as outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Guests praise impressive pools (9/10 on Kayak), without mentioning the temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: rely on the indoor pool out of season and ask about its temperature.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and covered water park; the listing mentions a heated pool without saying which. Access to the neighbouring outdoor water park.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests particularly like the covered water park, especially with children. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Out of season, check that the covered water park is open.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pools including an infinity pool; the listing mentions a heated pool.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool is heated depending on the season.
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 Wyndham Grand Algarve (Hotel), with 4.6/5 (336 reviews · Expedia). Next come Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort (8.9/10) and Ria Park Hotel & Spa (8.9/10).
None of the places selected in Vilamoura clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Wyndham Grand Algarve, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort and Ria Park Hotel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Vilamoura gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Ria Park Hotel & Spa, Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve and Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & 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.
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