Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. Madeira, the island of eternal spring, is made for swimming in a heated pool whatever the season. Here are the 6 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Madeira, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa Acacia - Spectacular Ocean view & heated pool, Villa Lara and Stylish 3BR Villa with Heated Pool & Views.
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.
6 places shown
The pool. Heated private outdoor infinity pool, about 10 × 3.7 m and 1.50 to 1.80 m deep.
The pool is mentioned in 35 traveller comments.
Guide's tip. The back edge of the pool overlooks a 4 m drop: keep an eye on young children.
The pool. Private saltwater pool, heated and open year-round, with terraces and ocean views.
The pool comes up in 44 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't give the temperature: ask the host if you're coming in winter.
The pool. Heated private pool, at no extra charge.
The pool comes up in 90 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating is included in the price: still, ask the host what the water temperature usually is out of season.
The pool. Private pool usable day and night, heated to 28 °C as an optional extra for the whole stay.
The pool comes up in 56 guest reviews – it's the topic mentioned most often.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €20 a day: confirm it at least a week before arrival to find the water warm.
The pool. Large heated private pool on a separate terrace behind a gate, available year-round according to the listing.
The pool is mentioned in 39 traveller comments.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that heating is included in the price.
The pool. Long private pool with sea views.
One guest mentions the heated private pool, others its ocean view. The listing itself doesn't say anything about heating.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't described in the listing: get it confirmed in writing before you book.
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 Acacia - Spectacular Ocean view & heated pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (88 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa Lara (4.94/5) and Stylish 3BR Villa with Heated Pool & Views (4.93/5).
Yes at Villa Lara and Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Sea and Mountain views: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 28 °C at Villa Alvinho. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
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.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Valhalla (Airbnb) · Funchal | Private pool advertised as heated, but only 6 reviews | 4,83/5 | Too few reviews to judge |
