Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. On the Opal Coast, indoor pools are mostly in Le Touquet, and houses in Wissant or Équihen round out the choice. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected on the Opal Coast, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa La Piscine, Belle maison avec jardin et piscine, vue mer and La Baie des 2 Caps.
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. According to the photo descriptions, the villa has an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. House with a pool; one photo in the listing describes it as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. According to the photo descriptions, the house has an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
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. A traveller's review mentions a jacuzzi. No pool advertised.
One guest mentions the jacuzzi. The rating is based on few reviews.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Hot tub. No pool advertised.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Hot tub. No pool advertised.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
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 La Piscine (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (64 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Belle maison avec jardin et piscine, vue mer (4.91/5) and La Baie des 2 Caps (4.76/5).
None of the places selected on the Opal Coast clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Villa La Piscine and La Baie des 2 Caps have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected on the Opal Coast gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Domaine Caloin – Spa, Les Suites and Les Secrets de la Baie – La Jimbaran.
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 (liste).
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