Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In Fira and Imerovigli, you stay on the rim of the caldera, with the volcano opposite. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Fira, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Two Bedroom Villa with Outdoor Heated Plunge Pool, Villa Dio and Santorini Princess Presidential Suites.
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. Two-bedroom property with a small heated private plunge pool on the edge of the caldera; the listing also mentions a private hot tub.
The hot tub. Private hot tub.
The pool comes up in 4 guest reviews and the hot tub in 8.
Guide's tip. The pool is small: ideal for cooling off or warming up, not for swimming.
The pool. Three-bedroom villa with a 23 m² private infinity pool (1.50 m deep). Heating is an optional extra at €90 a day.
The pool comes up in 3 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating must be booked 5 days in advance and applies to the whole stay: factor it into your budget.
The pool. Private villas with heated pool and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
One traveller describes their villa with heated pool, jacuzzi and private gym.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.
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 Two Bedroom Villa with Outdoor Heated Plunge Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.93/5 (43 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa Dio (4.89/5) and Santorini Princess Presidential Suites (4.9/5).
None of the places selected in Fira clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Fira gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Two Bedroom Villa with Outdoor Heated Plunge Pool and Santorini Princess Presidential Suites 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, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Santorini Dave (piscines privées).
