Ahhhh, the resort life! An ultra-plush lounge chair, food and beverage service, gorgeous skyline views, and pretty umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Tourists aren’t the only ones who can enjoy the perks of picture-perfect pools in Austin. There are lots of local hotels and resorts that allow you to purchase a day pass to swim and soak up vacation vibes without the pricey cost of an overnight stay.
When you want to live it up a little for a swanky swim day, check out these spots for a touch of class with your pool pass.
Local Hotel Pools that Offer Day Passes:
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Austin Motel – 1220 S Congress Ave.
Dive into endless summer at the Austin Motel seven days a week, even if you aren’t an overnight guest. Pool passes are available daily for 3-hour blocks from 11 am – 10 pm. Passes are $25 per person Monday – Thursday and $50 per person Friday – Sunday and reservations are recommended. Adult night swim passes are also available from 5 – 10 pm, and limited summer memberships are still available. Find more info here.
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Carpenter Hotel – 400 Josephine St
Enjoy pool service from the onsite restaurant, Carpenters Hall, read a book, have a midday Margarita, and enjoy a peaceful swim. Pool passes are available by the day or monthly. Monday through Thursday passes are $45 per person, and on Sundays, passes are $35 per person.
East Austin Hotel
East Austin Hotel – 1108 E 6th St
Find a spot under the pink pillars and enjoy a courtyard pool just above the ever-changing east side of town. Lay back on vintage-inspired loungers before you cool off in the blue waters at the East Austin Hotel. For $40, you can get a day pass plus parking for a daycation. (Children five and under are free with an adult.)
Fairmont Austin, Photo from Resort Pass
Fairmont – 101 Red River St.
With views overlooking the city, Fairmont’s large pool area features a pool and whirlpool along with food and drink service. Book a day pass for $45/per adult and $40/per child (infants are free). There are plenty of extra options for daybeds and cabanas, too!
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Hotel Magdalena – 1101 Music Lane
Take part in their Sunbathers Society in the heart of South Congress that offers a weekday pool pass, valid Monday — Thursday from 3 – 10 pm. Towels are provided, and you can enjoy food and drinks from the Magdalena Bar. You can purchase your pass on Resort Pass for $80 per adult and $20 per child.
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Hotel Van Zandt – 605 Davis St
For $25/adult and $15/child, you can reserve a day pass at the Van Zandt to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and watch it from above in the pool, soaking it all in. They also have daybeds and cabanas starting at $100 here.
Hyatt Regency, Photo from Resort Pass
Hyatt Regency Austin – 208 Barton Springs Rd
The most impressive aspect of this pool is the incredible view of the skyline and Lady Bird Lake. Relax and refresh in the pool and adjacent whirlpool for a day of fun for the whole family. Passes are $19/per adult and $11/per child.
Hyatt Lost Pines, Photo from the Resort Pass website
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort – 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines
Set on 400 acres of rustic natural beauty along the banks of the lower Colorado River, the resort is known for its water park featuring a lazy river, waterslide, and sandy beach area. A day pass is $50 for adults on weekdays and $75 on weekends. Kids’ passes start at $25 and there’s so much to do and Hyatt Lost Pines, it’s well worth the price.
Photo courtesy of Lakeway Resort & Spa
Lakeway Resort and Spa – 101 Lakeway Dr.
If you have getaway dreams but a stay-put budget, Lakeway Resort has the perfect solution for your summer dilemma. A 20-minute drive from the city, you’ll feel worlds away as you look out over the lake from its multi-tiered pools. Offering an adult swim-up bar, as well as a kids’ waterslide and splash pad, all you need is $40/adult and $20/child, and you can live out your resort dreams without having to go past the Colorado River.
Photo from the Line Hotel by Chase Daniel
The LINE Hotel – 111 E Cesar Chavez St
Overlooking Lady Bird Lake, The Line offers a relaxed spot to hang out and even watch the bats while you sip on a cocktail poolside. It also doesn’t hurt that Veracruz is available for a poolside snack. Day passes include complimentary self-parking and are priced at $40/adult and $25/child.
Omni Southpark, Photo from Resort Pass
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark – 4140 Governors Row
You can spend your day floating between the connected outdoor and indoor heated pools or opt for a soak in the indoor hot tub. Day passes start at $25/per adult and $15/per child. Note that cabanas are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
via Shady Villa Hotel
Shady Villa Hotel – 416 S Main St, Salado
Shady Villa Hotel, which is just a quick 45-minute drive from Austin, is offering sun seekers and day trippers daily pool passes based on availability. Their hotel bar, Shady Villa Pool Club, offers a robust menu of snacks, cocktails, beer, and wine. Day passes are $20/day for 13+, $10 for kids 2-12, and free for babies under 2. You can book by calling the Front Desk at (254) 947-5111.
Sheraton at the Capitol; Photo from Resort Pass
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol – 701 E 11th St.
With an outdoor pool as well as an indoor heated pool and fitness center, you can take advantage of hotel amenities here. Enjoy an outdoor game of outdoor corn-hole or Jenga on the lawn while you’re there. Day passes are $25/per adult and $15/per child.
Want to book a sitter and have a fancy pool day for grown-ups only?
Check out more ideas on this list from our friends at Do512.
Want to rent out a private pool?
You can set up a daytime escape locally with Swimply and book a private pool by the hour. Just enter your location and gain access to luxury family-friendly pools in your area!
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