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. On Gran Canaria, almost everything happens in the south, from Maspalomas to Mogán, with an escape to Agaete in the north-west. Here are the 16 villas and holiday homes I've selected on Gran Canaria, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend GranTauro, villa de luxe plage et golf, Elle Ocean Villa Tauro and Villa Chil.
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.
16 places shown
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. 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 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 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. 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, 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 GranTauro, villa de luxe plage et golf (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (129 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Elle Ocean Villa Tauro (4.97/5) and Villa Chil (4.97/5).
Yes at Maspalomas Villa 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 on Gran Canaria gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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: Expedia, The Week, Princess Hotels, Kayak, Kayak.
