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. In Vilamoura, life revolves around the marina, the golf courses and the neighbouring beach of Quarteira. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Vilamoura, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Great for families, private heated pool optional, Charming Beach Villa@Vilamoura&Private Heated Pool and Brand-new Villa & Rooftop360 & private 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.
4 places shown
The pool. 3.80 × 8.20 m private pool, 1 to 1.60 m deep, which can be heated on request. Three-bedroom house sleeping six.
The pool comes up in 17 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The heating price isn't published: ask the host before you book.
The pool. Private patio with a pool that can be heated as an optional extra.
The pool comes up in 30 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €30 a day. Book it at the same time as the property.
The pool. Private outdoor saltwater pool, open year-round, with optional heating. Four-bedroom villa with a roof terrace.
The pool comes up in 9 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €30 a day.
The pool. Large 13 × 4 m saltwater pool, 1.40 m deep, which can be heated at extra cost. Outdoor jacuzzi included.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi included.
The pool comes up in 7 guest reviews, the jacuzzi in 3.
Guide's tip. Heating costs extra: €360 a week. The jacuzzi, on the other hand, is included.
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 Great for families, private heated pool optional (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.96/5 (27 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Charming Beach Villa@Vilamoura&Private Heated Pool (4.95/5) and Brand-new Villa & Rooftop360 & private Heated Pool (4.83/5).
None of the places selected in Vilamoura clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Vilamoura gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Vila Pinheiro - Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, WiFi 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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