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Villa with a heated pool in Elounda

Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In Elounda, you swim facing Spinalonga, in a hotel pool or a suite's private pool. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Elounda, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass, Mirabella Hills | Villa Oxa | Private Heated Pool and Aurora Spinalonga Garden Villa with Jacuzzi Pool.

3places with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
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The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

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3 places shown

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Elounda, villas on the hills above the gulf
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Confirmed by guestsSeasonal heating, depending on the villaVillas with private poolJacuzzi
4.6/5718 reviews · TripAdvisor

The pool. Each villa has its own private pool with jacuzzi; some are heated depending on the season.

The hot tub. Jacuzzi in every private pool.

A traveller in June 2026 says the management heated their private pool, but it never got as warm as they'd hoped; with the beach close by, they wouldn't pay for heating next time.

Guide's tip. Heating appears to be charged separately: ask the price and the target temperature before booking it.

Sources: TripAdvisor
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Mirabella Hills | Villa Oxa | Private Heated Pool

Agios Nikolaos, in the hills
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Advertised onlyHeating period not specifiedVilla for rent · Airbnb
5.0/521 reviews · Airbnb

The pool. Entire villa with a private pool advertised as heated.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask the host whether heating is included and from which month it runs.

Sources: Airbnb
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Aurora Spinalonga Garden Villa with Jacuzzi Pool

Chavgas, on the hills above Elounda
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Advertised onlyHeating period not specifiedVilla for rent · AirbnbJacuzzi
5.0/57 reviews · Airbnb

The pool. Entire villa with a jacuzzi-pool advertised as pre-heated.

The hot tub. Pool with jacuzzi.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Few reviews so far: ask about the pool temperature and heating period.

Sources: Airbnb
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Fancy hot water? The hot tubs

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.

Sea View & Spinalonga Private Luxury Villa

Plaka, facing the island of Spinalonga
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolHeating period not specifiedVilla for rent · AirbnbJacuzzi
5.0/532 reviews · Airbnb

The hot tub. Private pool facing Spinalonga, with no heating stated, and a jacuzzi in a wellness room on the pool level. Three-bedroom villa (sleeps 6).

The pool is mentioned 17 times in guest reviews, with no details on its temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the pool can be heated; if not, the jacuzzi is your warm soak.

Sources: Airbnb
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best villa with a heated pool in Elounda?

In my selection, the top-rated is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass (Villas with private pool), with 4.6/5 (718 reviews · TripAdvisor). Next come Mirabella Hills | Villa Oxa | Private Heated Pool (5.0/5) and Aurora Spinalonga Garden Villa with Jacuzzi Pool (5.0/5).

Is the pool heated all year round in Elounda?

None of the places selected in Elounda clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass, heating is seasonal (seasonal heating, depending on the villa). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in Elounda?

None of the places selected in Elounda gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.

Is there a villa with a hot tub in Elounda?

Yes: Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass and Aurora Spinalonga Garden Villa with Jacuzzi Pool also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Sea View & Spinalonga Private Luxury Villa.

How I check

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.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.