Los Angeles Pool Day Passes: Downtown Rooftop to Beverly Hills Splurge
| Venue | Price | Verdict | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swim Club at Hotel Indigo LA Downtown | $25 adult / $10 child | Worth It | Best bang for the buck in LA proper |
| Hilton Universal City | $30-$49 adult | Worth It | Best for families, most consistent weekend availability |
| The Hollywood Roosevelt | $50 weekday / $100 weekend | Worth It Once | Best for the Hollywood bucket-list experience |
| The Langham Huntington, Pasadena | $60 adult / $30 child | Worth It | Best nearby escape with two pools and spa access |
| Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills | $175 weekday / $225 weekend | Worth It Once | Best for a special-occasion splurge, Beverly Hills style |
Hotel pool day passes in Los Angeles are worth it for locals and visitors who want a full resort afternoon without the overnight bill. But only if you pick the right property for your group. The Hilton Universal City is the clearest value for families at $30 to $49 per person with consistent availability. The Hollywood Roosevelt earns a bucket-list day at $50 on weekdays, but weekend passes are nearly impossible to book. Skip any property if you are bringing kids under 18 to the Roosevelt or anyone under 21 to Terranea.
What this guide covers
Five ResortPass-listed properties appear most prominently on the Los Angeles hotel day pass search page. Three sit inside LA proper: the Hollywood Roosevelt in Hollywood, Hotel Indigo’s Swim Club in Downtown, and the Hilton at Universal City. Two more are listed because ResortPass groups the wider metro: the Langham Huntington in Pasadena and the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. All five are included here, with their location noted clearly so you can pick based on where your day starts.
This is not an exhaustive list. ResortPass shows more than 50 venues for the Los Angeles area. This guide covers the five with verified, sourced prices and enough operational detail to make a real decision. Learn how we verify every price and policy before it appears here.
Hotel Indigo LA Downtown: the best bang for the buck
The Swim Club at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown charges $25 per adult and $10 per child for rooftop pool access (ResortPass, verified August 2026). That is the lowest base price of any LA-proper hotel in this comparison. The pool sits above the downtown skyline with a tropical garden and views of the Crypto.com Arena corridor.
The pass covers entry to the heated outdoor rooftop pool, towel service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and access to Metropole Bar and Kitchen for poolside orders. It does not include a lounge chair, food, drinks, or a reserved seat; a dedicated chair requires booking the separate Reserved Lounge Chair upgrade (ResortPass, verified August 2026). The rooftop setting is chic and adult-leaning in atmosphere, but children are admitted and the price is flat regardless of day of week (ResortPass, verified August 2026).
What the upgrade tiers cost
A reserved lounge chair runs $55 per person. A daybed for two is $125. A premium cabana accommodating up to six guests is $250. Weekend availability for the upgrades was mixed in the August sample, with some Saturdays fully sold out and others open.
The parking reality
Hotel Indigo offers valet-only parking. IHG’s official site does not publish a day-visitor or self-parking rate. The only figure it lists is overnight valet parking at $57 per night plus tax with in-and-out privileges (IHG official site, verified August 2026). Day-pass holders get a separate benefit instead. ResortPass’s own listing for The Swim Club states discounted valet parking is available for $15 for three hours with validation on a booked day pass (ResortPass, verified August 2026). That rate is a ResortPass perk, not an IHG-published rate, and requires validation at check-in. Street parking in the area is limited and metered.
| Amenity | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rooftop pool access | Heated outdoor pool with downtown skyline views | |
| Towel service | Included with base pass (ResortPass, verified August 2026) | |
| Wi-Fi | Complimentary | |
| Lounge chair | $55 | Not included in the base pass; reserve a guaranteed spot above the skyline |
| Daybed (for two) | $125 | Cushioned; amid tropical garden |
| Premium cabana (up to 6) | $250 | Private shaded cabana |
| Food and drinks | +$ | Metropole Bar & Kitchen poolside; pay as you go |
| Parking | $15 valet / 3 hrs | ResortPass day-pass perk with validation; IHG publishes no day-visitor rate |
| Outside food or drinks | Not permitted |
Hilton Universal City: best for families
The Hilton at Universal City charges $30 per adult on weekdays. Weekend pricing is dynamic: across four Saturdays checked live on ResortPass (08/15, 08/22, 08/29, and 09/05/2026), the adult day pass ranged from $30 to $49 (ResortPass, verified August 2026). Children aged 3 to 16 are priced separately by date rather than at a fixed discount. On the sampled dates, the child price sometimes matched the adult rate and sometimes ran higher. Check the current child price alongside the adult price before booking. Infants enter free. Every sampled date in August showed available inventory, making this the most reliable pick for a Saturday pool day.
The pass includes the outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a first-come lounge chair, and towel service. It also includes outdoor games, surround sound music, complimentary Wi-Fi, and four complimentary water bottles per booking (verified from third-party booking descriptions, August 2026). Pool hours run 11 AM to 7 PM with food and drink service until 6 PM.
No outside food or drinks are permitted. ResortPass’s own listing for this hotel states the hotel has the right to remove guests from the property if outside food or drinks are found (ResortPass, verified August 2026).
What the upgrade tiers cost
A daybed runs $105 to $152 depending on the date. A cabana ranges from $175 to $355. The wider range on cabanas reflects dynamic weekend pricing.
Parking
Self-parking through ResortPass is a discounted $12 plus tax; valet is $22 plus tax (ResortPass listing, verified August 2026). Hotel guests booking directly through Hilton instead pay the standard overnight rate: $53 per day for self-parking and $63 for valet (Hilton.com, verified August 2026). The hotel sits on Universal Hollywood Drive, so parking is easier here than at most LA hotels.
Room math for a family of four
Four weekday passes total $120 (4 x $30). Saturday pricing is dynamic. Across four Saturdays checked live on ResortPass, four adult passes ranged from $120 (08/29 and 09/05/2026, at $30 each) up to $196 (08/15/2026, at $49 each). The total landed at $140 on 08/22/2026. On Hilton’s booking engine, a Standard King room ran $238 for a Wednesday stay (09/09/2026) and $384 for a Saturday stay (09/12/2026), both checked live (Hilton.com, verified August 2026). Those room rates include Hilton’s mandatory 4% Los Angeles worker-protection fee but exclude taxes. On the Wednesday sampled, four day passes cost $118 less than the room. On the Saturday sampled, four day passes cost $188 to $264 less than the room, depending on which Saturday you book.
| Amenity | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor heated pool | Open 11 AM to 7 PM | |
| Hot tub | Included with base pass | |
| Lounge chair (first-come) | No guarantee; arrive early on weekends | |
| Towel service | Included | |
| Outdoor games | Included | |
| Complimentary water (4 bottles) | Included per booking | |
| Wi-Fi | Complimentary | |
| Daybed | $105-$152 | Price varies by date |
| Cabana | $175-$355 | Price varies by date; higher on weekends |
| Food and drinks | +$ | Poolside bar; pay as you go |
| Parking | $12 self / $22 valet | Plus tax; ResortPass listing |
| Outside food or drinks | Strictly prohibited; grounds for removal |
The Hollywood Roosevelt: the scene and the catch
The Hollywood Roosevelt’s Tropicana Pool is one of the most recognizable hotel pools in Los Angeles. Built in 1950, the pool became famous for a David Hockney-painted mural on its floor, added in 1987 (Hollywood Roosevelt official heritage page, verified August 2026). It has been a gathering point for Hollywood’s creative class for decades. The weekday day pass is $50 per adult. The weekend price rises to $100 (ResortPass, verified August 2026).
The catch: every Saturday in the August sample was unavailable. Weekend passes either sell out the moment they go live or are withheld entirely on peak dates. If a Saturday is your only option, assume it is not bookable and plan accordingly.
The base pass covers pool access and use of the Tropicana Bar for food and drink orders. Lounge chairs are first-come. A reserved chair runs $80 on weekdays. Reserved seating for two starts at $140. The hotel is 18-plus; its FAQ explicitly states guests must be 18 or older with photo ID (Hollywood Roosevelt official FAQ, verified August 2026).
Validated parking through the hotel runs $20 for the first three hours for restaurant guests (Hollywood Roosevelt official FAQ, verified August 2026). ResortPass’s own listing confirms pool day-pass holders also get discounted, validated valet parking, though it does not publish a separate dollar figure for that group.
The pool area can close temporarily for filming events. If you are booking for a specific date and the atmosphere matters, check the hotel’s event calendar before you confirm.
| Amenity | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tropicana Pool access | Heated outdoor pool built 1950; David Hockney painted the floor mural in 1987 | |
| Lounge chair (first-come) | No guaranteed seat without upgrade | |
| Tropicana Bar poolside service | Food and drink available; pay as you go | |
| Reserved lounge chair | $80 weekday | Guaranteed seat |
| Reserved seating for two | from $140 | Side-by-side reserved chairs |
| Parking (validated) | $20 for 3 hrs | Confirmed for restaurant guests; day-pass holders also get validated valet parking per ResortPass, no separate figure published |
| Children under 18 | Hotel is 18-plus; enforced at check-in | |
| Weekend passes | Saturdays consistently sell out or are unavailable | |
| Pool access on filming days | Pool can close without notice for events |
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena: nearby two-pool luxury
The Langham Huntington is in Pasadena, roughly 12 miles northeast of downtown LA. It appears on ResortPass’s Los Angeles page because the platform groups the broader metro. The Lanai and Royce Pool Day Pass costs $60 per adult and $30 per child on weekdays (ResortPass, verified August 2026). The price holds flat on weekends, but weekend passes were unavailable across almost every sampled Saturday and Sunday.
The pass covers both the Royce Pool and the Lanai Pool, hot tub access, and towel service. Pools are open 10 AM to 7 PM with food and beverage service from 11 AM to 5 PM (Langham official pools page, verified August 2026). The property sits on 23 acres of gardens and historic grounds, which is a meaningfully different atmosphere than LA’s rooftop scene.
A Royce Pool Cabana runs $450 on weekdays and up to $650 on weekend and Friday dates (ResortPass, verified August 2026). A Spa Pass adding access to the Chuan Spa’s hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms is $100 on weekdays. Massage and facial packages start at $250.
Valet parking is available at $28 per day, or $50 overnight (Langham official site, verified August 2026). A validated rate of $18 applies to restaurant guests, day-access pool guests, and Chuan Spa guests alike (Langham official site and ResortPass listing, verified August 2026). No self-parking option exists on the property.
| Amenity | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royce Pool access | Newest pool; open 10 AM to 7 PM | |
| Lanai Pool access | Second pool included with same pass | |
| Hot tub access | Included with day pass | |
| Towel service | Included | |
| Food and beverage (poolside) | +$ | Available 11 AM to 5 PM; pay as you go |
| Royce Pool Cabana | $450-$650 | Includes shaded seating, stocked refreshments, fruit platter |
| Spa Pass (Chuan Spa) | $100 | Weekday availability; adds hot tubs, sauna, steam room |
| Massage or facial packages | from $250 | Includes Spa Pass; book in advance |
| Valet parking | $28/day ($18 validated) | Only parking option on property; validated rate covers restaurant, pool, and spa guests |
| Weekend passes | Most Saturdays and Sundays unavailable on ResortPass |
Four Seasons Beverly Hills: nearby, the splurge case
The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is in Beverly Hills, about four miles from central LA. The ResortPass listing places it on the Los Angeles page, but it is a Beverly Hills property. The weekday day pass is $175 per adult. Weekend passes are priced at $225 per adult but were unavailable across every sampled Saturday and Sunday in August (ResortPass, verified August 2026).
The pass covers the rooftop saline pool and hot tub, with dedicated poolside attendants and towel service. Cabana add-ons range from $375 for a Standard on weekdays up to $700 for a VIP Cabana on weekend pricing (ResortPass, verified August 2026). No child price is listed, consistent with an adults-oriented experience.
This is the most expensive base pass of the five. The case for booking it is simple: you want Beverly Hills luxury for a single afternoon without the room rate. The case against is also simple. At $175 per person before parking, food, and any service fee, two people are spending the equivalent of a midrange hotel room for the day. For most families, the Hilton Universal City or Hotel Indigo is a more honest value.
| Amenity | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rooftop saline pool | Cinematic city views; Beverly Hills setting | |
| Hot tub | Included | |
| Towel service | Included; dedicated attendants | |
| Standard Cabana | $375-$525 | Price varies weekday vs. weekend |
| Deluxe Cabana | $475-$625 | Larger; price varies by date |
| VIP Cabana | $575-$700 | Largest option; includes plush seating and service |
| Spa treatments | from $260 | Massage and facial packages available via ResortPass |
| Food and drinks | +$ | Craft cocktails and gourmet bites; pay as you go |
| Weekend day passes | Sold out every sampled Saturday and Sunday |
True cost breakdown: what two adults actually spend
The calculator below uses the Hollywood Roosevelt, the midpoint property in this comparison. Weekday pricing. It includes the 12% ResortPass platform fee we observed at checkout, which is not reflected in the base prices listed earlier in this guide.
Hollywood Roosevelt: Two Adults, Weekday
What’s included across all five: quick match
Not every LA hotel pool pass is the same experience. The biggest differences are age minimums, weekend availability, and whether children pay a reduced rate. A family of four needs a different answer than a couple looking for an adult afternoon. The table below maps the five properties across the dimensions buyers ask about most. The Hilton Universal City is the only property without age restrictions and with reliable Saturday availability. The Hollywood Roosevelt is the only one requiring proof of age at check-in. The Four Seasons Beverly Hills stands alone on price.
| Property | Base price | Kids OK | Weekend avail | No. of pools | Age min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Indigo Swim Club | $25 / $10 child | Yes | Mixed | 1 rooftop | None |
| Hilton Universal City | $30-$49 | Yes | Consistent | 1 outdoor | None (infants free) |
| Hollywood Roosevelt | $50 weekday | No | Rarely | 1 outdoor | 18+ |
| Langham Huntington (Pasadena) | $60 / $30 child | Yes | Rarely | 2 | None |
| Four Seasons Beverly Hills | $175 | No child price | Sold out | 1 rooftop | Adults |
How to book: ResortPass is the only channel that works here
All five properties sell day passes exclusively through ResortPass. None offer a direct booking page for non-guest pool access. DayPass.com does not list these venues.
| Platform | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ResortPass | $25-$225 (base, pre-fee) | Only verified booking channel for all five properties. ResortPass added a 12% platform fee at checkout on every booking we checked in August 2026. |
| DayPass.com | Not listed | None of the five properties appear on DayPass.com. |
| Book direct at hotel | Guests only | Pool access for non-guests is not sold at the front desk without a ResortPass confirmation. |
A note on trust: ResortPass is the dominant aggregator for hotel day passes, and buyer concerns about double-charging are real. Check your bank statement the day after booking. If a charge appears twice, ResortPass has a support process through its help center. At check-in, bring your confirmation email and a photo ID. Every listing in this comparison uses the same check-in approach: present your confirmation at the front desk, receive a wristband or pool access credential, and proceed to the pool. The hotel knows you are coming because ResortPass notifies the property at the time of booking. You are not walking in cold. The wristband is the key that gets you past any pool attendant who asks.
Best for / skip if
- Local daycation seekers · A day pass lets LA residents use a hotel pool without a room rate. The Hilton and Indigo are priced for repeat visits.
- Couples on a date day · The Hollywood Roosevelt on a weekday is the most atmospheric pick in LA proper. Book early; it fills.
- Families with kids · Hilton Universal City is the clear pick: all ages welcome, consistent weekend availability, and the lowest family math.
- Special-occasion splurge · Four Seasons Beverly Hills at $175 per person is the highest-end option in the metro. Worth it once for the right occasion.
- Post-checkout gap day · If you checked out of a nearby hotel and your flight is at 7 PM, a day pass at the Indigo or Hilton fills the gap cheaply.
- Anyone planning a Saturday without booking ahead · Hollywood Roosevelt and Langham Huntington Pasadena are consistently sold out on Saturdays. Book weekdays or plan around Hilton Universal City.
- Families with children at the Roosevelt or Terranea · Hollywood Roosevelt is 18-plus. Terranea's Cielo Pool is 21-plus. Both are enforced at the front desk.
- Anyone expecting to bring food or drinks from outside · Every property in this comparison prohibits outside food and beverages. Poolside spending is required on top of the pass.
The better alternative: when the math says skip it
Swimply: private pools by the hour
Swimply lists private residential pools in Los Angeles that can be booked by the hour. The platform describes itself as a direct alternative to hotel day passes: a private pool, your own group, no strangers. Prices vary by host and neighborhood. For a group of four to six people splitting a two-hour session, the per-person cost can undercut even the Hilton’s day pass rate. The tradeoff is no poolside bar, no lounge chairs, and no hotel amenity layer. It is a pool, not a resort experience. But if the pool is the point and the price matters most, Swimply is worth checking.
Public pools
Los Angeles operates a network of outdoor public pools through LA Recreation and Parks. Entry fees are nominal compared to any hotel day pass. The experience is not a resort afternoon: no towel service, no poolside cocktails, no lounge chairs. However, the goal might simply be to cool off in a clean pool on a hot day. A public pool near your neighborhood solves that problem at a fraction of the cost. The tradeoff is atmosphere, service, and the sense of a day out. Hotel day passes win on those dimensions. Public pools win on price and proximity when neither of those things matters much.
Booking one night
For out-of-town visitors who want a full resort day and might stay anyway, the room math sometimes closes the gap. A Hollywood Roosevelt room averages around $237 per night on the hotel’s official booking partner, not a fixed nightly rate (verified August 2026). Two people paying $50 each for day passes equals $100 before food and parking. The room adds roughly $137 more but includes the next morning’s pool access, hotel amenities beyond pool hours, and the ability to use the spa and fitness center. If your trip has flexibility, the room occasionally wins.
If weekend day passes in LA are blocked and you need a Saturday pool, the Hilton Universal City is the only property in this comparison that shows consistent Saturday availability. Book it weekdays for the best rate. For how other city markets handle the same weekend availability crunch, the Chicago hotel pool day pass guide shows a similar pattern.
Check-in reality: what actually happens when you arrive
The process is the same at all five properties. Arrive with your ResortPass confirmation email open on your phone and a government-issued photo ID. Walk to the front desk, not the pool entrance. The staff will look up your booking, issue a wristband or day pass credential, and direct you to the pool.
Do not assume the pool staff will handle this. At the Hollywood Roosevelt and Hilton Universal City in particular, the front desk holds the wristbands and day-pass holders who try to walk straight to the pool are turned back.
The one operational wrinkle unique to the Roosevelt: the pool can close for private filming or events. If your pass date coincides with a film shoot, the hotel will typically notify ResortPass, but not always in advance. If the pool atmosphere is why you are booking, call the hotel directly the day before to confirm it is open to day pass holders.
Parking tip at the Hollywood Roosevelt: the hotel’s validated rate of $20 for restaurant guests covers three hours, which is enough for a half-day visit. If you plan a full afternoon, ask the valet directly whether your ResortPass day-pass booking qualifies for the same validation, or negotiate the event rate at the valet. No independently confirmed alternative parking rate exists near the hotel.
Where to stay nearby
If you are visiting from outside LA and a day pass turns into an overnight trip, the following area provides proximity to the Hollywood Roosevelt and Hotel Indigo.
Terranea Resort: a note on availability
Terranea Resort’s Cielo Pool Day Pass is listed on the ResortPass Los Angeles page and is worth mentioning separately. The property sits in Rancho Palos Verdes, about 30 miles south of downtown LA. The Cielo Pool is adults-only (21-plus) and perched on a cliff above the Pacific. Weekday passes are priced at $100 per adult and weekend passes at $120 (ResortPass, verified August 2026).
The catch: every single date across the sampled period in August showed unavailable inventory. Whether that reflects genuine sellout or a temporary hold, the practical result is the same. Terranea is very hard to book. If ocean views are the goal, add it to your ResortPass watchlist and check back repeatedly, or target early morning availability drops on weekdays. For a comparison of how other coastal properties handle day access, see the San Diego resort day pass guide.
Related guides
Comparing pools across cities helps calibrate whether LA prices are reasonable. The Las Vegas resort day pass guide covers a similar dynamic: several high-profile pools, strong weekday availability, and weekend sellouts at the most desirable properties. The NYC hotel day pass guide shows how rooftop pool pricing compares in a different market. For a general breakdown of what resort day passes include and exclude across all property types, the resort day pass inclusions guide is the clearest starting point.
If you are weighing a day pass against simply booking a room, the resort day pass vs. booking the room guide walks through the math across several scenarios. The is a resort day pass worth it guide applies the same framework to different group types.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a hotel pool day pass in Los Angeles include?
Most LA hotel pool day passes include pool access, a lounge chair on a first-come basis, towels, and access to poolside food and beverage service. They do not typically include food credits, parking, or a reserved seat unless you book a chair, daybed, or cabana upgrade. Cabanas and daybeds are always extra.
How much does a pool day pass in Los Angeles cost?
Pool day passes in LA start at $25 per adult at Hotel Indigo's downtown Swim Club rooftop. They reach $225 per adult at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills on weekends (ResortPass, verified August 2026). The Hilton Universal City runs $30 to $49 depending on the day and how far ahead you book, and the Hollywood Roosevelt charges $50 on weekdays and $100 on weekends.
Are hotel pool day passes in Los Angeles available on weekends?
It depends on the property. The Hilton Universal City shows weekend availability consistently. The Hollywood Roosevelt weekday passes book easily, but weekend dates were sold out across every sampled Saturday. Terranea Resort's Cielo Pool and the Langham Huntington Pasadena show very limited or no weekend availability on ResortPass. Book at least a week ahead for any Friday or Saturday.
Can you bring outside food or drinks to a hotel pool day pass in LA?
No. Every hotel covered in this guide prohibits outside food and beverages. The Hilton Universal City states the hotel will remove guests if outside food or drinks are found. Budget for poolside spending on top of your pass price.
Is a hotel pool day pass cheaper than booking a hotel room in Los Angeles?
For a solo visitor or a couple, a day pass is nearly always cheaper. The Hollywood Roosevelt has no fixed official starting rate. Its booking partner showed an average nightly rate near $237 as of August 2026, while two weekday day passes cost $100 total. For a family of four, the math depends on the property. Four passes at the Hilton Universal City range from $120 to $196 depending on the date, typically well under a room rate.
Are Los Angeles hotel pool day passes family-friendly?
Several are. The Hilton Universal City welcomes all ages, charges the same rate for children aged 3 to 16, and lets infants in free. Hotel Indigo's Swim Club also admits children. The Hollywood Roosevelt is 18-plus, and Terranea's Cielo Pool is 21-plus only. Always check the age policy before booking with kids.
Do you need to book a hotel pool day pass in advance in Los Angeles?
Yes. Popular properties sell out, especially on Saturdays. The Hollywood Roosevelt and Terranea showed no available weekend day passes across every sampled Saturday in August. Book through ResortPass at least several days ahead for weekends, or aim for a Tuesday through Thursday visit if your schedule is flexible.
This article was researched and written with AI assistance. All prices, inclusions, and operational details have been independently verified against resort websites, booking platforms, and visitor reviews. Last verified: August 2026.