A villa all to yourself, with its own pool: the dream, as long as the water is heated. Heating is sometimes extra, and I say so on each listing. On Rhodes, the old town and the beaches are often visited well into autumn, when a heated pool makes all the difference. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected on Rhodes, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa Crystal in Lindos with private HEATED pool, Ikaros Villa and Villa Philena Ladiko + Heated Pool.
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. Entire villa with a private pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included in the price and from which month.
The pool. Entire villa with a heated private pool and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Confirm the heating, and any extra charge for it, with the host.
The pool. Entire house with a pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether heating is included and when 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 Villa Crystal in Lindos with private HEATED pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.9/5 (41 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Ikaros Villa (5.0/5) and Villa Philena Ladiko + Heated Pool (5.0/5).
None of the places selected on Rhodes clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected on Rhodes gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Ikaros Villa also has 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: TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Logitravel, Priceline, Logitravel, Hotels.com.
