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Side-by-side comparisons and curated roundups to find the best value.

Sometimes the most useful thing is a side-by-side. Our roundups put competing day passes in one table: true cost, what's included, and who each one is actually for.

Use these when you're choosing between two resorts in the same destination, or deciding whether a pass beats simply booking a room.

At a glance
ResortDestinationPrice rangeVerdictBest for
Denver Hotel PoolsDenver, CO$20-$175Dependscouples-date-day, staycation
Seattle Hotel Day PassesSeattle, WA$30-$90Dependscouples-date-day, post-checkout-gap
Sarasota Resort Day PassesSarasota, FL$25-$190Dependscouples-daycation, post-checkout-layover
San Francisco Hotel Day PassesSan Francisco, CA$20-$350Dependscouples-date-day, post-checkout-gap
Clearwater Beach ResortsClearwater Beach, FL$30-$245Dependsfamilies, couples-daycation
Key West Resort Day PassesKey West, FL$20-$80Dependscouples-daycation, cruise-port-stops
Santa Barbara Resort Day PassesSanta Barbara, CA$30-$175Dependsbudget-funk-zone-daycation, post-checkout-airport-layover
Puerto Rico Resort Day PassesSan Juan, Puerto Rico$49-$125 per person (varies by venue and date)Dependscruise-passengers, couples-daycation
St. Pete Beach Resort Day PassesSt. Pete Beach, FL$25-$189Dependsfamilies-with-kids, staycation-seekers
Palm Beach Area ResortsPalm Beach, FL$20-$175Dependscouples, spa-seekers
New Orleans Hotel Day PassesNew Orleans, LA$27-$130Dependslocals-staycation, couples-date-day
Los Angeles Hotel Pool Day PassesLos Angeles, CA$25-$225Dependscouples-date-day, local-staycation
Napa Valley Resort Day PassesNapa Valley, CA$49-$219Dependscouples-date-day, wine-country-daycation
Naples Resort Day PassesNaples, FL$40-$210Dependsfamilies-with-kids, staycation
Tucson Resort Day PassesTucson, AZ$35-$80Dependscouples-date-day, staycation
Philadelphia Hotel Day PassesPhiladelphia, PA$45-$205Dependscouples-date-day, locals-staycation
Savannah Hotel Day PassesSavannah, GA$35-$60Dependscouples-date-day, local-staycation
Hilton Head Island resortsHilton Head Island, SC$65-$100Dependscouples-date-day, local-staycation
Houston Pool Day Passes: $25 Rooftop to $130 Lazy RiverHouston, TX$25-$130Dependslocals-staycation, couples-date-day
Dallas Hotel Pool Day Passes: Five Passes From $25, One Gotcha at $153Dallas, TX$25-$62Dependscouples-date-day, staycation
Phoenix and Scottsdale Resort Day Passes: Five Pools Compared by Price and What's InsidePhoenix and Scottsdale, AZ$25-$125Dependsfamilies-with-older-kids, staycation-locals
Las Vegas Strip ResortsLas Vegas, Nevada$15-$59 per adultDependsBudget-hotel guests wanting a pool upgrade, Couples wanting one premium pool day
San Antonio Hill Country ResortsSan Antonio, TX$50-$106 per adultDependsCouples wanting a Hill Country pool afternoon, Families with kids who want a full waterpark
Tampa Bay ResortsTampa Bay, Florida$15-$119 per adultDependsCruise passengers needing a day base near the port, Families wanting a pool and Gulf beach combo
Austin Hotels and ResortsAustin, Texas$20-$100DependsA resort-vibe pool day with a chair and a cocktail, Special occasions and date days downtown
Chicago HotelsChicago, Illinois$25-$55DependsA warm, guaranteed swim on a cool day, Rooftop skyline photos and a date day
Fort Lauderdale Beach ResortsFort Lauderdale, Florida$35-$189DependsCruise passengers from Port Everglades, Couples wanting a pool-and-beach combo
Maui ResortsMaui, Hawaii$50-$150DependsFamilies wanting pools, slides, and service, Vacation rental and condo guests wanting one resort day
New York City Hotels and SpasNew York, New York$29-$185DependsSummer visitors wanting a rooftop pool with a skyline view, Anyone wanting a year-round thermal spa circuit, not a seasonal pool
San Diego ResortsSan Diego, California$12.50-$140DependsFamilies chasing waterslides and multiple pools, Anyone who wants an oceanfront or bayfront pool day without the room rate
Miami Beach ResortsMiami, Florida$30-$199DependsMiami visitors wanting a specific vibe, not just any pool, Families wanting a real waterpark day at Tidal Cove
Orlando ResortsOrlando, Florida$20-$85DependsFamilies wanting a real waterpark day near Disney, Couples wanting a quieter, upscale pool escape
Cozumel Beach ClubsCozumel, Mexico$45–$92DependsCruise passengers planning a Cozumel port day, Families wanting a pool and water toys
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Comparison

Denver Hotel Pool Day Passes: Five Rooftops, One Suburban Option, Compared by Price

Denver, CO

Six Denver hotels sell pool day passes from $20 to $175. Here's what each one includes, what parking adds, and when booking a room beats buying a pass.

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Seattle Hotel Day Passes: Pool at $30, Spa Circuit at $90, Which Fits Your Day

Seattle, WA

Four Seattle-area hotels sell day passes from $30 to $90. Here is the all-in cost, what each pass covers, and when booking a room is the smarter math.

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Sarasota Resort Day Passes: $25 Pool to $190 Spa Bundle

Sarasota, FL

Six Sarasota properties sell day passes from $25 to $190. One sells no standalone pool pass. Verified prices and when Siesta Key Beach beats every option.

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San Francisco Hotel Day Passes: Pool at $20, Sauna at $62, Day Room at $89

San Francisco, CA

Six Bay Area day passes compared by price and what each covers. The cheapest in-city pool pass starts at $20 per adult. Service fee added at checkout.

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Clearwater Beach Resort Day Passes: $30 Budget Pool to $245 Beach and Rooftop

Clearwater Beach, FL

Four verified day passes at Clearwater Beach resorts, from $30 at Sand Key Marriott to $245 at the JW. What each includes, what each adds on, and which fits your day.

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Key West Resort Day Passes: $20 Budget Pool to $80 Private Beach

Key West, FL

Five Key West resort day passes compared with verified prices from $20 to $80 per adult. Includes what each property covers and which pass fits your day.

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Santa Barbara Resort Day Passes: Funk Zone Budget to Montecito Splurge

Santa Barbara, CA

Nine Santa Barbara-area day passes from $30 to $175 per adult, checked across 60 days. What each pool includes, which ones actually have availability, and which one fits a Saturday versus a Tuesday.

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Puerto Rico Resort Day Passes: Four Venues, One Island, Very Different Trades

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Four Puerto Rico resorts sell day passes. Pricing moves with the date, but the hidden costs stay the same. Here is how to pick the right property.

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St. Pete Beach Resort Day Passes: $25 Budget Beach to $189 Pink Palace

St. Pete Beach, FL

Five St. Pete Beach resort day passes, from $25 at Plaza Beach to $189 at the Don CeSar. Verified prices, what's included, and when the free beach wins.

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Palm Beach Resort Day Passes: $20 Downtown Pool to $175 Hydrothermal Spa

Palm Beach, FL

Five Palm Beach and West Palm Beach resort day passes compared. Prices start at $20 and climb to $175. Find the right property for your group before you book.

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New Orleans Hotel Day Passes: $27 Rooftop to $100 French Quarter

New Orleans, LA

Six New Orleans hotels sell day passes through ResortPass. Two skip day passes entirely. Verified prices, what each pool includes, and when weekday timing changes everything.

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Los Angeles Pool Day Passes: Downtown Rooftop to Beverly Hills Splurge

Los Angeles, CA

LA hotel pool day passes start at $25 at a downtown rooftop and reach $225 in Beverly Hills. Verified prices, what each pass covers, and when weekends sell out.

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Napa Valley Pool Day Passes: Meritage vs Calistoga vs Stanly Ranch

Napa Valley, CA

Napa Valley day pass prices swing by day of week and by season. Here is what each resort actually includes, what it costs across 33 checked dates, and which pass matches your day.

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Naples Resort Day Passes: Five Properties Compared by Price and What's Inside

Naples, FL

Five Naples resort day passes compared by verified price, inclusions, and real cost. Naples Grande is closed through 2026. Here's what's open and bookable.

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Tucson Resort Day Passes: Six Resorts, Six Prices. The Cheapest Is Not the One With Showers.

Tucson, AZ

Six Tucson resorts sell day passes on ResortPass. We checked 20 dates and every listing. Two hold a flat rate all week, only one puts showers in the base pass, and only one charges for parking.

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Philadelphia Hotel Day Passes: Four Real Pools, and One Airport Pass That Has None

Philadelphia, PA

Every Philadelphia hotel day pass on ResortPass, priced across 11 dates. Which pools are worth booking, which pass includes no pool, and where the math stops working.

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Savannah Pool Day Passes: Five Hotels, One Without a Base Pass

Savannah, GA

Five Savannah hotels sell pool day passes to non-guests, from $35 at the Alida to $60 at the Westin. Here is what each includes and which one fits your day.

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Hilton Head Day Passes: $70 Every Day vs $100 and Blocked Saturdays

Hilton Head Island, SC

Four Hilton Head resorts sell ResortPass day passes. Sonesta held $70 on every sampled date, the Omni runs $100 in summer, and Saturdays are often blocked.

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Houston Pool Day Passes: $25 Rooftop to $130 Lazy River

Houston, TX

Six Houston hotel pools sell day passes to non-guests. The cheapest weekday pass is $25. The Texas-shaped lazy river at the Marriott Marquis hits $130 on Saturday.

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Dallas Hotel Pool Day Passes: Five Passes From $25, One Gotcha at $153

Dallas, TX

Five Dallas hotels sell pool day passes from $25 to $62. A sixth requires a VIP chair rental first. Verified prices, inclusions, and the room-math check.

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Phoenix and Scottsdale Resort Day Passes: Five Pools Compared by Price and What's Inside

Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ

The same pool costs $25 on a Tuesday and $125 on a Saturday. Here is how the five main Phoenix and Scottsdale resorts price their passes, and what the pass leaves out.

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Resort Pass Las Vegas: The Pools That Sell a Day Pass, and When a Cheap Room Wins.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Which Las Vegas hotels actually sell a pool day pass? Honest comparison with prices, what is included, and when a cheap weekday room beats buying passes.

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Best Resort Day Passes in San Antonio: La Cantera and Beyond

San Antonio, TX

La Cantera day passes run $50 to $106 by date and the JW Marriott is a flat $75. Here are San Antonio's two best resort day passes and when each is worth it.

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Resort Pass Tampa: Beach Resorts and Rooftop Pools Compared. The Best Beach Is Free.

Tampa Bay, Florida

Which Tampa Bay resorts sell a day pass, from Clearwater to St. Pete Beach? Compare prices, what is included, and why the free number-two beach in the US may beat them all.

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Austin Pool Day Passes: Hotel Comfort Versus Spring Water

Austin, Texas

Downtown parking and booking fees reshape the total, while Fairmont includes parking and the hill-country resorts add lazy rivers for families.

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Chicago Hotel Pool Day Pass: Indoor, Rooftop, or Free Lake?

Chicago, Illinois

Downtown valet runs $61 to $88, often more than admission. Compare indoor pools, rooftop views, and the free lakefront.

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Resort Pass Fort Lauderdale: The Cheapest Pass Is by the Marina

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale Beach is free; paid access only earns its keep when a pool, shade, showers, or luggage storage matter.

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Maui Resort Day Passes: The Pool Must Beat a Free Beach

Maui, Hawaii

Nine resorts sell per-person pool access, while Grand Wailea does not. Compare child rates, parking, and waterslides across Wailea, Kaanapali, and Kapalua.

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NYC Hotel Day Passes: Rooftop Scene or Thermal Circuit?

New York, New York

Many rooftops turn adults-only after midday and several book directly with the hotel, while city pools offer a free summer swim.

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San Diego Resort Day Passes: Value Bay or Iconic Coast?

San Diego, California

Parking can cost as much as another pass, while public beaches stay free. Compare family water play, booking friction, and resort access across the coast.

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Miami Resort Day Passes: Fontainebleau Versus Its Neighbors

Miami, Florida

Family waterparks, wellness circuits, and day clubs sit minutes apart. Compare age gates, beach access, service charges, and lower-cost neighboring pools.

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Orlando Resort Day Pass: 7 Hotels Compared. Waterpark Day, Couples Day, or Post-Disney Crash?

Orlando, Florida

Seven Orlando-area resort day passes compared by use case: family waterpark day, couples pool escape, and post-Disney decompression. Verified prices for Hilton, Omni, JW Marriott, Hyatt, and Waldorf Astoria.

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Cozumel All-Inclusive Day Pass: Match the Club to Your Port Day

Cozumel, Mexico

Nachi Cocom caps the crowd for quiet couples, Paradise Beach leads for pools, Buccanos favors food, and Iberostar delivers a full resort day.