Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In Taormina, hotel pools overlook the Ionian Sea, with Etna as a backdrop. For now, only one place of this type meets my criteria in Taormina: Villa Mastrissa 4 Bedroom villa private 2 pool.
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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. Two private pools: a large saltwater pool with panoramic views and a heated mini-pool with hydromassage.
The pool comes up in 8 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Only the mini-pool is advertised as heated: don't count on the big pool for a warm swim out of season.
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 only place selected is Villa Mastrissa 4 Bedroom villa private 2 pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 5.0/5 (34 reviews · Airbnb).
None of the places selected in Taormina clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Taormina gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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: Guide Michelin, Belmond, Oyster.
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