We’re dreaming of cabana-striped umbrellas, frozen margaritas and daquiris, and expansive, ice cool swimming pools. I mean... can you blame us? Between weeks of heat advisory warnings, afternoon thunderstorms, and steamy nights aplenty, we all could use a little pool day action.
Enter ResortPass. The service allows you to buy pool-day passes at spots like the JW Marriott Water Street or the Pink Palace — without shelling out for a full staycation. Plus, lots of the passes include perks like fitness center and beach access, reserved chairs, showers, and cabanas.
It’s important to add that prices start at about $15 and change depending on the day. Here’s a few of our favorite picks:
Hotel Alba | South Tampa
The Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel features a temperature-controlled pool, poolside food and drink service, games like cornhole and jenga, and live music Wednesday through Friday from 6-9 p.m.
The Don CeSar | St. Pete Beach
Enjoy a dreamy afternoon at the historic hotel with two heated, beachfront pools, a Jacuzzi, free Wi-fi, showers, poolside drinks and eats — plus, a 10% discount on water sport rentals at Boucher Brothers beach huts.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | Water Street
Head to the buzzy Water Street hotel for a day of chillaxing by the resort-style pool in a cushy lounge chair — with discounted valet parking, poolside eats and drinks from SiX, and towel service.
The Sarasota hotel also brings in live music and other experiences for visitors.
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The Sarasota Modern | Sarasota
Make it an all-day experience at this lush Slim Aarons-esque hotel, complete with a massive pool, hot tub, plunge pool, lounge chairs, and a pool bar.
Hotel Haya | Ybor City
This Ybor City boutique hotel packs a poolside punch with its tropical landscaping, lounges, towel service, and private changing areas — plus, you can order Spanish, Italian, and Cuban dishes from the acclaimed in-house restaurant Flor Fina.
Transport back in time to the Jazz Age at the Dunedin hotel.
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Fenway Hotel | Dunedin
A day pass to the Jazz-age hotel includes a reserved lounge chair at the outdoor heated pool, towels, free Wi-fi and valet parking, and access to HEW Parlor & Chophouse + Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar.
