A villa all to yourself, with its own pool: the dream, as long as the water is heated. Heating is sometimes extra, and I say so on each listing. In the Algarve, the golden cliffs of Portugal's south coast alternate with beach resorts and white villages. Here are the 19 villas and holiday homes I've selected in the Algarve, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Casa Alves - Villa with Private Heated Pool, Beautiful Villa / Heated Pool / Ocean View and Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara).
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.
19 places shown
The pool. Private saltwater pool, in the sun all day, with a cover. Heating available at extra cost.
The pool comes up in 16 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is charged and isn't guaranteed if you book less than 7 days before arrival.
The pool. Private pool of about 10 m, advertised as heated year-round since a heating system was installed in 2020.
The pool comes up in 29 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say whether heating is included: get it confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated private pool, south-facing and fenced, with entry steps and a pool house (shower, toilet, fridge).
The pool comes up in 24 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra, with a price that varies by season and length of stay: ask for a quote when you book.
The pool. 4.80 × 8.50 m private pool in a walled garden, 1 to 2.20 m deep. Heating is an optional extra charged per 7-night stay; the listing says it's usable in any season.
The pool comes up in 45 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra (price not published, quote from the host) and must be booked 8 to 10 days before arrival.
The pool. 3.80 × 8.20 m private pool, 1 to 1.60 m deep, which can be heated on request. Three-bedroom house sleeping six.
The pool comes up in 17 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The heating price isn't published: ask the host before you book.
The pool. Private patio with a pool that can be heated as an optional extra.
The pool comes up in 30 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €30 a day. Book it at the same time as the property.
The pool. Private pool that can be heated, at a four-bedroom villa (sleeps up to 10).
The pool comes up in 8 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €250 a week or €50 a day for a short stay. Request it when you book.
The pool. Private outdoor pool, heated to 25 °C on request.
The pool comes up in 24 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €40 a night, to be booked for the whole stay, 24 to 48 hours in advance.
The pool. Large 12 × 5 m pool that can be heated, at a six-bedroom villa (sleeps up to 14).
The pool comes up in 6 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: £50 a night, charged for the whole stay and to be chosen when you book.
The pool. Fenced private pool with sea views, heating on request. Three-bedroom villa sleeping seven.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra and the price isn't published: ask the host before you book.
The pool. Private pool heated on request, at a five-bedroom villa (sleeps up to 10).
The pool comes up in 45 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €150 a week. Let the host know 72 hours ahead so the water has time to warm up.
The pool. Private outdoor saltwater pool, open year-round, with optional heating. Four-bedroom villa with a roof terrace.
The pool comes up in 9 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €30 a day.
The pool. Large 13 × 4 m saltwater pool, 1.40 m deep, which can be heated at extra cost. Outdoor jacuzzi included.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi included.
The pool comes up in 7 guest reviews, the jacuzzi in 3.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €360 a week. The jacuzzi, on the other hand, is included.
The pool. Heated private outdoor pool, advertised as available depending on the season.
The pool comes up in 11 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't say when the pool is open: get the heating period confirmed for your dates.
The pool. Private saltwater pool, with optional heating. The listing says it's pleasant in mid and low season once heated.
The pool comes up in 31 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €30 a day, arrival and departure days included.
The pool. Private outdoor pool, heated from March to July and again from September to the end of October. Three-bedroom villa sleeping seven.
The pool comes up in 17 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. No heating from November to February or in August: pick your dates accordingly.
The pool. Private outdoor pool heated by a 12 kW pump, mainly useful from autumn to spring according to the listing.
Several travellers measured the water at 28–29 °C, including in March and April. One guest noted in March 2026 that trees shade the pool for much of the day.
Guide's tip. The grounds aren't fenced around the pool: keep a close eye on young children.
The pool. Indoor pool beneath a high wooden ceiling and large picture windows. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get access to the spa's indoor pool confirmed.
The pool. Private outdoor pool, heated and available year-round, surrounded by sun loungers. Renovated single-storey villa.
The pool comes up in 19 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €35.71 a 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.
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 Casa Alves - Villa with Private Heated Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (61 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Beautiful Villa / Heated Pool / Ocean View (4.98/5) and Luxury Villa & Pool Sea views walk to Town & Beach (Casa Tara) (4.97/5).
Yes at Beautiful Villa / Heated Pool / Ocean View and Casa Ana - Superbly Renovated with Heated Private Pool: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At 3BR Villa w/Heated Pool Oura/Albufeira, Villa Luis with Heated Swimming Pool and Dream Location with Heated Pool, heating is seasonal (depends on the season). Bela Colina Holidays - Boavista Golf & Spa has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 25 °C at Villa MariVital: Luxury I Heated Pool I Old Town and 28 °C at Dream Location with Heated Pool. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Vila Pinheiro - Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, WiFi also has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa w/ heatable pool & BBQ, Albufeira (Santa Eulália) · Albufeira | Private pool with optional heating (€350), water 5 to 8 °C warmer once heated | 4,5/5 | Only 2 reviews: no rating established yet |
| Villa Solarium with heated pool (optional) · Carvoeiro | Private pool with optional heating | null | No guest reviews |
Sources: Kayak, Airbnb, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Hotels.com, Kayak, Oyster, Airbnb, Kayak, Pestana (site officiel), Expedia, Kayak.
