With a whole-property rental the pool is private: you swim whenever you like. Just check that heating is included, or request it when you book. In Chania, hillside villas and coastal resorts share the heated pools between them. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Chania, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa Con Vista - Heated Pool, Melia Villa 2 - Near Chania, Private Heated Pool and 5' to Beach / Private Heated Pool / Hot Tub / View.
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 infinity pool, heated as a paid option, usable year-round. Four-bedroom villa (sleeps 8).
The pool comes up in 22 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is charged (flat rate depending on length of stay) and must be requested three days in advance: get the price confirmed for your dates.
The pool. 42 m² private pool, heated on request (€70 a day). Three-bedroom villa (sleeps 6).
The pool comes up in 5 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is charged at €70 a day: request it when you book.
The pool. Entire villa (3 bedrooms, 7 guests) with a heatable private pool and an outdoor jacuzzi on the panoramic terrace.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi on the terrace.
The pool and jacuzzi are mentioned in traveller comments, with no detail on the temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra (€400 to €490 a week, depending on which part of the listing you read): ask for the exact price when booking.
The pool. Entire villa (4 bedrooms, 9 guests) with a heatable 100 m² private pool, hydromassage corner and children's pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €80 a day: factor it into your budget and book it in advance.
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 Con Vista - Heated Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (82 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Melia Villa 2 - Near Chania, Private Heated Pool (4.93/5) and 5' to Beach / Private Heated Pool / Hot Tub / View (4.88/5).
Yes at Villa Con Vista - Heated Pool: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Chania gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: 5' to Beach / Private Heated Pool / Hot Tub / View 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.
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