Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. On São Miguel, the Furnas valley offers a rarity: pools filled with naturally hot thermal water. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected on São Miguel, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Lotus House - Heated Pool & Jacuzzi near the Beach, 2 bds house with heated pool next to beaches/ilheu and Heated Saltwater Pool – Private Beachside Oasis.
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.
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The pool. Private saltwater infinity pool heated to 28 °C, open year-round according to the listing.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the garden, next to the pool.
The pool is mentioned in 54 traveller comments, the jacuzzi in 36.
Guide's tip. The listing describes the pool sometimes as in the garden, sometimes as indoors: ask the host.
The pool. Shared outdoor pool heated to at least 28 °C all year; from December to March the water can cool a little during cold snaps.
The pool is mentioned in 65 traveller comments.
Guide's tip. The pool is shared: ask how many units have access to it.
The pool. Private saltwater pool, heated to 28 °C from May to October; the rest of the year, heating on request before arrival.
The pool comes up in 27 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Out of season, heating costs €30 a day and the water may not reach 28 °C in cold weather: request it before you arrive.
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 Lotus House - Heated Pool & Jacuzzi near the Beach (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (89 reviews · Airbnb). Next come 2 bds house with heated pool next to beaches/ilheu (4.87/5) and Heated Saltwater Pool – Private Beachside Oasis (4.86/5).
Yes at Lotus House - Heated Pool & Jacuzzi near the Beach and 2 bds house with heated pool next to beaches/ilheu: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Heated Saltwater Pool – Private Beachside Oasis, heating is seasonal (may to october (on request the rest of the year)). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 28 °C at Lotus House - Heated Pool & Jacuzzi near the Beach, 28 °C at 2 bds house with heated pool next to beaches/ilheu and 28 °C at Heated Saltwater Pool – Private Beachside Oasis. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Lotus House - Heated Pool & Jacuzzi near the Beach 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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