Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In Marbella, several villas in Las Chapas charge extra for pool heating, so remember to book it. Here are the 6 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Marbella, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa à 7 minutes de la plage, Casa Calma and Villa 5 suites avec piscine chauffée et salle de sport.
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. Villa with a pool heated on request, charged by the week because of energy costs.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €350 a week from November to March and €300 in April, May, September and October: factor it into your budget.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated, and a gym.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated, and a gym.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Large villa for 16 with a private pool that can be heated on request.
The pool comes up in 25 guest reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Pool heating costs extra: request it when you book.
The pool. Villa with a private pool, heated on request according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't automatic: ask the host before you arrive.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed, along with any extra charge.
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.
The hot tub. Private pool and outdoor jacuzzi. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Whether the jacuzzi is heated isn't specified: ask the host before booking a winter stay.
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 à 7 minutes de la plage (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (101 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Casa Calma (4.96/5) and Villa 5 suites avec piscine chauffée et salle de sport (4.94/5).
None of the places selected in Marbella clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Villa à 7 minutes de la plage, heating is seasonal (heating extra, charged weekly). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Marbella gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa El Mirador.
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: Meliá, NH Hotels, Hotels.com, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak, Kayak.
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