Shallow turquoise water and white sand at Balos lagoon in western Crete

Crete · Heated pool

Stays with Heated Pools in Crete

10 stays in Crete where the pool is heated. Each one has its pool confirmed in the property's official facilities list and a rating of 8.0 or higher from at least 50 guests; the most recent pool check was on 27 Oct 2026.

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Bungalows with thatched terraces set along the lagoon pool at Stella IslandThe lit lagoon pool winding through the resort at dusk, sea on the horizonBungalow terrace with steps straight down into the lagoon poolSunken round lounge in the middle of the pool at sunsetAerial view of the lagoon pool curving between palm islands and rooms
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Analipsi, Crete 9.5 · 500+

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)

The lagoon pool is the whole point here. It winds through the resort between palm islands and timber decks, with overwater bungalows and swim-up rooms stepping straight down into it. A sunken round lounge sits in the middle of the water, and the buffet restaurant has a wooden deck reaching out over it. For cooler days, the Anassa Spa adds a heated indoor pool.

Pool verified · checked 20 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Private pool and breakfast table on a terrace above Chania and the bayIndoor saltwater pool lined with white loungers in the Lagon spaTerrace with loungers and a private pool looking over the rooftops of ChaniaIndoor pool and loungers lit warmly in the eveningWhite bedroom with a ceiling fan and glass doors onto a private pool
  • Private pool
  • Indoor
Chania, Crete 9.4 · 1100+

Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Every room here has its own pool, set into a furnished terrace, and from the sea-view suites you look out over the rooftops of Chania towards the sea. It's water a few steps from your bed, for a morning dip or a swim after dark. Down in the spa there's a second option: a heated indoor saltwater pool with water cascades, beside a large jacuzzi.

Pool verified · checked 9 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Outdoor pool with loungers running towards the sea at Nautilux RethymnoAerial view of the spiral-shaped outdoor pools and sun terracesPalm island in the pool lit up at dusk in front of the hotelIndoor spa pool beneath a curving staircaseGuests in the indoor pool of the Coral Wellness spa
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Rethymno, Crete 9.4 · 900+

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Two outdoor pools curl through the gardens between the hotel and the beach, with the sea beyond the loungers. The White Sand Lagoon Spiral is 1.4 m deep, and the Tropical Green Lake, 1.55 m deep, is designed to be accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Both run with the hotel season, from 15 April to 9 November. Inside the Coral Wellness spa there's a heated indoor pool, 1.2 m deep, beside a hot tub.

Pool verified · checked 6 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Heated private pool at Vista Mare Villas with loungers and the sea beyond the railingPrivate pool running along the stone villa, with loungers on the deck and the sea in viewLoungers at the pool's edge looking out over green slopes to the seaAerial view of a villa's private pool and covered terraceAerial view of two stone villas, each with its own pool
  • Private pool
  • Heated
Georgioupoli, Crete 9.4 · 58

Vista Mare Villas Heated Pool

From the deck you look straight out over green slopes to the Cretan Sea. Each stone villa here has its own outdoor pool, fenced, with a shallow end and a long lounging terrace alongside. The pool is heated and open all year: the heating lifts the water 6 to 8 degrees above the day's average air temperature, up to 29°C.

Pool verified · checked 27 Oct 2026 Booking.com
Pool terrace facing the island of Spinalonga across turquoise waterPools stepping down the hillside towards the bay at Domes of EloundaSuite terrace with a private pool, pergola and sea viewResidence terrace with a private pool, loungers and views over the bayOutdoor hot tub on a stone-walled terrace above the sea
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Elounda, Crete 9.3 · 100+

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Spinalonga and its Venetian fortress sit just across the water, and the pools of Domes of Elounda step down the hillside towards the sandy beach of Driros. Families get their own outdoor pools with a shallow kids' pool, there's an adults-only pool, the 16+ Chora complex has a pool with the closest view of the island, and the spa has an indoor seawater pool. Many suites, residences and villas add a private pool; the rest have an outdoor hot tub.

Pool verified · checked 7 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Two large pools above the long beach at Creta Maris, with Hersonissos bay behindCurving pool with a footbridge and the sea beyond the loungersPool terrace and lawn running down towards the sea at sunriseLong outdoor pool in front of the white resort buildingsRound pool edged with sun mats, looking out to sea
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Hersonissos, Crete 9.1 · 1700+

Creta Maris Resort

Seventeen freshwater pools spread through Creta Maris, from the big main pools above Hersonissos beach to five kids' pools and a 4,000 m² waterpark with slides, aqua tower pools and river rapids. The heated ones set the tone for spring and autumn: the indoor pool, the heated outdoor pools in the Terra family area, and three heated East Pools inside the Exclusive Adult Rooms area, kept for guests aged 16 and over who stay there.

Pool verified · checked 21 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Infinity pool above Vathi cove at Daios Cove, with the sandy beach and the hillside resort behindAerial view of the infinity pool's edge and umbrella-lined terraces above the beachPalm trees reflected in the still infinity pool at sunrisePrivate pool on a suite terrace looking straight out to seaPrivate pool on a stone terrace with the green hills of the bay beyond
  • Heated
  • Infinity
Vathi, Crete 9.0 · 300+

Daios Cove

From the water you look straight down Vathi's cove. The main pool is an infinity edge filled with heated sea water, set on the hillside just above the resort's private sandy beach, with part of it kept for children. Up the slope, many rooms, suites and villas have a sea-water pool of their own: 165 in all.

Pool verified · checked 5 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Long curved pool between the hotel wings and the beach at Lyttos BeachGround-floor rooms with private pools lined up along the seafront lawnIndoor pool under a glass roof looking out onto palmsOutdoor lane pool with racing lines in front of the hotelGuests in a private pool steps from the beach and its palms
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Analipsi, Crete 9.0 · 1400+

Lyttos Beach

Water is everywhere at Lyttos Beach. A long, curving outdoor pool runs between the hotel wings and the sand, a lane-marked pool is there for proper lengths, and an indoor heated pool sits under glass for cooler days. Along the seafront, some ground-floor rooms and junior suites have a private pool of their own, a few steps from the beach.

Pool verified · checked 7 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Two-level saltwater pool on the rocky tip of the peninsula, seen from above, with the sea all aroundAerial view of the resort with the main pool by the hotel and the saltwater pool at the pointThe resort spread along the Agia Pelagia peninsula, with the saltwater pool terrace above the seaPeninsula Resort and Spa on its headland in the bay of Agia Pelagia, mountains behindSwimmers in clear shallow water off the rocks below the resort
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Agia Pelagia, Crete 8.8 · 1000+

Peninsula Resort & Spa

The best of the four pools is out at the tip of the peninsula: a two-level saltwater pool with the sea on three sides, a children's section on the lower level and nothing but the bay of Agia Pelagia from the water. The main pool sits higher up between the restaurant and the snack bar, with a 270-degree sea view.

Pool verified · checked 27 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Main outdoor pool at Porto Platanias at dusk, with sunbeds along the edge and the sea behindHeated indoor pool under a glass roof in the spa, lined with white loungersCourtyard pool surrounded by palms and the resort's white buildingsSunset over the beach at Platanias with the island of Agii Theodori offshoreAerial view of the coast at Platanias with the resort by the beach
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Platanias, Crete 8.4 · 800+

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

Agii Theodori island fills the horizon from the main pool, which runs between the resort's terraces and the sea at Platanias. Outdoor pools spread through the 30,000 m² grounds, including a palm-lined courtyard pool, and there are four children's pools. The heated one is indoors: a 90 m² pool under a glass roof in the spa, lined with white loungers, with a sauna, steam bath and hammam alongside.

Pool verified · checked 26 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com

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