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Heated all inclusive holiday

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Tmos · 30/12/2023 15:03

Hiya Please can you send me some recommendations for all inclusive hotels in Europe that have a HEATED outside pool. Suitable for families (3 and 1 year old).
We are planning to go early May, June, July or September. So countries that have warm weather at that time please.
We are up for spending up to about 2k (We usually manage to fit this budget with non heated outside pools...)
My toddler loves swimming but won't entertain cold water and a wet suit doesn't help. I have searched online but heated outside pool isn't a filter option so its really hard to find.

Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated! Thank you :)

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beachsandseaicecream · 30/12/2023 15:05

We went to the TUI Magic life in Calabria, Italy in May this year. It's all inclusive and one of the pools is heated.

Catsonskis · 30/12/2023 15:08

I think many places turn the heated element off in June/July from my experience! But keen to hear of any recs for the same reasons

Forgottenmyphone · 30/12/2023 17:04

The kids pools at both Royal Son Bou and Roca Nivaria are heated.

Elfon · 30/12/2023 17:20

The pools are heated at Ikos but it’s not going to be in budget I wouldn’t have thought.

MamaNewtNewt · 30/12/2023 17:26

I was coming on to say IKOS. You might be able to get a deal if you go in term time but agree it's not likely to be within budget even then.

Tmos · 30/12/2023 18:36

Thanks so much, just had a look and it looks great 👍

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blametheparents · 31/12/2023 08:39

We’ve been to all inclusive in Turkey before, and the pools were heated. Belek area.

TyneTeas · 31/12/2023 08:57

Not sure if it fits to your budget, but one of the outdoor pools is heated at the HL Club Playa Blanca in Lanzarote

Itsholly · 31/12/2023 09:20

blametheparents · 31/12/2023 08:39

We’ve been to all inclusive in Turkey before, and the pools were heated. Belek area.

Can I ask where you fly to for Belek and what the transfer time is please?

I know some places have a really long transfer.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 31/12/2023 09:35

One of the outdoor pools is heated at Arum Barut Collection in Side. Turkey.

1 hour from Antalya airport

anothernamechangeagainsndagain · 31/12/2023 09:53

They seem to heat one pool at most hotels but they are never as warm as U.K. indoor pools. I'd work on wearing a wetsuit in all honesty. TUI Magic life (there's 6 locations) was fairly warm in November

Verite1 · 31/12/2023 12:16

Yep Ikos. You might get it within budget right at the very start of May/ very end of September. I think Oceania and Olivia in Halkidiki are usually the cheapest (though weather less reliable). Personally I would go end of September rather than start of May on the basis that sea will be warmer.

Tmos · 31/12/2023 18:56

Thanks. Wearing a wetsuit isn't a problem it just doesn't seem to make any difference unfortunately

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Elfon · 01/01/2024 14:46

Tmos · 31/12/2023 18:56

Thanks. Wearing a wetsuit isn't a problem it just doesn't seem to make any difference unfortunately

Have you got him a decent quality one rather than a cheap supermarket jobby and does it fit properly? It really should work to keep him warm. After all, they work in cold sea water here and a hotel pool will always be warmer than the sea in this country.

Tmos · 01/01/2024 15:47

Yes I have a proper wet suit. But even feeling the cold water on his feet is enough for him to refuse. I just want a heated outside pool so that he will go in and enjoy it.

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OldRanter · 01/01/2024 15:49

Go to Cyprus towards the end of July/August/Sept

The pools are never heated and are like a warm bath

Mirrormeback · 01/01/2024 15:50

I've been to Greece in June and it was boiling so the pools were warm

OldRanter · 01/01/2024 15:50

not aware of any hotels heating the pools in summer

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