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 Bodrum, the indoor pool is often tucked away in the spa of the peninsula's palace hotels, from Torba to Yalıkavak. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Bodrum, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Aegean Sunset Villa, Southside Butik Villa and Luxury Villa with Private Heated Pool in Bodrum.
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.
3 places shown
The pool. Pool advertised as heated (“Heated Pool”) in the listing title. Temperature and period not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
The pool. Private pool heated on request: the host asks for at least 48 hours' notice before arrival.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask for heating at least 48 hours before you arrive, and check whether there's a charge.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated in the listing title. Temperature and period not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get written confirmation that the heating will be on during your dates.
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 Aegean Sunset Villa (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.96/5 (95 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Southside Butik Villa (4.9/5) and Luxury Villa with Private Heated Pool in Bodrum (5.0/5).
None of the places selected in Bodrum clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Bodrum gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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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Sources: Hotels.com, Marriott, HotelsCombined, Expedia.
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