Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. Around Alicante, the selection stretches along the Costa Blanca, from Benidorm to Arenales del Sol. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Alicante, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Casa Lalott, Villa avec piscine privée chauffée et jacuzzi and Villa Haygón.
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. Private pool heated year-round; in winter, the host needs to switch on the heating at least a week in advance. The terrace around the pool can be heated too.
The pool comes up in 58 guest comments. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In winter, let the host know at least a week before you arrive so they can heat the pool.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated, plus 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. Heated private outdoor pool, open year-round according to Bedandbreakfast.eu. Sauna on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The villa also scores 9.7/10 from 17 reviews on Bedandbreakfast.eu.
Guide's tip. Large 5-bedroom villa: ideal for groups. Ask whether heating is included in the price.
The pool. Private pool heated on request from October to May, open year-round.
The pool comes up in 50 guest reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is on request: ask for it when you book and check whether there's a charge.
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. Pool open in summer only (mid-June to mid-September); hot private spa tub, available year-round.
The jacuzzi comes up in around fifty comments, the pool in around forty. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, only the jacuzzi water is warm: the pool is closed from mid-September to mid-June.
The hot tub. Infinity pool not advertised as heated; jacuzzi and saunas.
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. No heated pool; private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is heated year-round.
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 Lalott (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.95/5 (99 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa avec piscine privée chauffée et jacuzzi (4.95/5) and Villa Haygón (4.93/5).
Yes at Casa Lalott: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Villa design au bord de la mer, heating is seasonal (heated october to may (on request)). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Alicante gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Villa avec piscine privée chauffée et jacuzzi also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Finca Masía del Barranco, Villa en front de mer à Calp and Casa con Alma.
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 de luxe avec piscine et bain à remous (San Vicente del Raspeig) | The listing states that neither the pool nor the jacuzzi is heated, and that both are closed from November to May. | 5,0/5 | Pool not heated |
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