Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In Syracuse and the Val di Noto, the heated pools are spread between Ortigia, Noto and the seaside villas. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Syracuse, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa Horama, Waterfront with Infinity Pool, Shati Luxury - Private heated pool and Villa Edda.
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.
4 places shown
The pool. Heated infinity pool facing the sea, at a five-bedroom villa (sleeps up to 10).
The pool comes up in 2 guest reviews; the view, in a great many more.
Guide's tip. Few reviews so far: get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated private pool in the garden, at a two-bedroom house. A cover is provided to keep the heat in overnight.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. From November to April, heating is charged: ask for the price when you book, and put the cover back on every evening.
The pool. Small 3.5 × 1.8 m private plunge pool, heated up to 32 °C if needed, with heating included in the price.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. It's a pool for relaxing, not for swimming: ideal after a day exploring Noto.
The pool. Rooftop infinity pool, open year-round, heated on request, at a three-bedroom villa.
The pool comes up in 6 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €100 a day and must be requested at least two days in advance; the listing is vague about how to pay, so ask them to clarify.
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 Horama, Waterfront with Infinity Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.93/5 (14 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Shati Luxury - Private heated pool (10/10) and Villa Edda (10/10).
Yes at La Cava Boutique Home: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Shati Luxury - Private heated pool, heating is seasonal (optional heating november to april). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: Jusqu'à 32 °C at Villa Edda. 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.
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Sources: Orbitz.
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