Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In the Canary Islands, the air is mild all year, but the Atlantic stays cool: a heated pool makes all the difference. Here are the 24 villas and holiday homes I've selected in the Canary Islands, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa with Ocean Views and Heated Pool, Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine and GranTauro, villa de luxe plage et golf.
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.
24 places shown
The pool. Heated private pool set in landscaped gardens, with views of the ocean and Tenerife's north coast.
The pool comes up in 17 guest reviews. The listing points out that it's one of the few houses in the area to have one.
Guide's tip. The north of the island is cooler than the south in winter: get confirmation that the heating will be working on your dates.
The pool. Villa with a heated private pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra.
The pool. Villa with heated pool and hot tub, according to the listing.
The hot tub. Private hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Finca with self-contained living spaces and a heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is shared with other units on the finca.
The pool. Villa with heated pool, according to the listing's title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Villa with heated pool and barbecue, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Villa with heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Heated private pool with views over the valley, for a four-bedroom house (sleeps up to 10).
The pool comes up in 41 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Agaete is cooler than the south of the island: get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Villa with sea views and heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Mountain house with heated pool and views, according to the listing's title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Bungalow with sea views and heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is private or shared.
The pool. Villa with heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Private pool heated by an electric heat pump and solar panels.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating relies partly on solar power: ask the host what the water temperature usually is in winter.
The pool. Air-conditioned villa with a spa-style pool advertised at 30 °C.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get it confirmed that the pool will be kept at 30 °C on your dates.
The pool. Private saltwater pool, with heating as an optional extra.
The pool comes up in 29 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is optional: request it and ask for the price when you book.
The pool. Villa with private pool; a photo caption in the listing presents it as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra.
The pool. Villa with heated pool ("beheizter Pool"), according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Villa with garden, barbecue and pool; a photo caption in the listing says it's heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the host to confirm that the pool will be heated on your dates, and at what price.
The pool. Private saltwater pool warmed by the sun and covered at night to hold the heat. The listing says it's pleasant year-round.
The pool comes up in 22 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The heating is solar: after a few cloudy days the water may be cooler. Put the cover back on every evening.
The pool. Villa with heated pool and jacuzzi, according to the listing.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Heated pool and jacuzzi, according to the listing.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Villa with heated pool, presented by the listing as pleasant even in winter.
Several guests mention a heated pool that children love — "nice and warm" according to one — used in January, March and April. None report cold water.
Guide's tip. Hire a car: the villa is a long way from the tourist resorts.
The pool. Villa with heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
The pool. Villa with heated saltwater pool and jacuzzi, according to the listing.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
Still few reviews (15). I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra, and from what date it runs.
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 Villa with Ocean Views and Heated Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (48 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine (4.98/5) and GranTauro, villa de luxe plage et golf (4.98/5).
Yes at Maspalomas Villa Heated Pool: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Villa avec piscine chauffée en front de mer, heating is seasonal (usable even in january). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at H8 Villa – piscine spa à 30 °C. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: GranTauro, villa de luxe plage et golf, Villa Violetta and Villa de luxe 5 étoiles, vue mer, jacuzzi et piscine chauffée 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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Sources: Kayak, Oyster, Expedia, Expedia, The Week, Jet2holidays, Kayak, Hays Travel, Kayak, Kayak, Hoteles.net, Kayak, Princess Hotels, Kayak, Kayak.
