Miami Ultimate Hotel Pool Crashing Guide
- Tatiana Maskaron
- May 3, 2020
- 11 min read
Updated: May 6, 2020
Miami: It’s a city of sun, sand, and good times. Sometimes, though, you don’t want to spend your day on the beach. This leaves you with one option: Find a great hotel pool to lounge by during the heat of the summer.
After all, what’s better than a Mai Tai and some crystal clear water?
In this post, we’ll share the 20 best hotel pools (all of which are open to the public!) in Miami. Which one will you visit first?
1. The Conrad Miami Hotel
Located on the 24th floor overlooking the city, the Conrad Miami rooftop pool is easily one of the most beautiful in Miami. Visitors can lounge in one of the chaises arranged around the serene, glistening water, or bask in the shade of a rooftop palm tree.
If you’d like to bring friends, cabanas are available for rental. The pool also offers a covered dining area complete with tables.
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $20 - Purchase online at Dayaxe.com
Cabanas: $80 - Purchase online at DayAxe.com.
Address
1395 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Hours of Operation:
7am - 11pm
2. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club is a stylish, sophisticated, trendy place to spend a day. Offering two pools, the Rooftop Pool and the Bamboo Pool, this is also a place with many options.
The Rooftop Pool offers sprawling views of the city, as well as chic daybeds and cabanas. The Bamboo Pool, meanwhile, makes swimmers feel like they’re encased in the jungle, thanks to the towering bamboo shoots planted around the perimeter of the pool.
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $20. Purchase online at DayAxe.com.
Cabanas: $75 per day. Purchase online at DayAxe.com.
Address
1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Hours of Operation
11am - 6pm
3. The Grand Beach Hotel
The Grand Beach Hotel in South Beach offers location up on a silver platter. Situated on more than 200 feet of white sand beaches, this gorgeous hotel has it all.
Built in 2009 and renovated in 2018, this hotel is modern, luxurious, and comfortable for long-term guests or daytime visitors.
The facilities include two hot tubs, three swimming pools (including a morning pool), two beach-level family pools, and a top-floor “tranquility pool,” which is for adults only.
The pools are all designed to feel like an oasis, with swaying palm trees, turquoise waters, and a relaxing, luxurious vibe.
Price of Passes
Pool: $30 - Buy day passes online at Dayaxe.com.
All-Inclusive food and drink pass: $90. Purchase online at DayAxe.com.
Address
4835 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Hours of Operation
Sunrise to sunset
4. The Carillon Miami
Boasting a 750-foot stretch of white sand beach, the Carillon Miami markets itself as Florida’s most comprehensive spa and wellness resort. Visitors can get day passes to the hotel, which include access to the on-site dining options, therapeutic treatments, private beach, and more.
What you’ll really want to check out here, though, are the pools. The Carillon offers four resort pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool, and family pools for people with young kids. Each pool feels like its own spa, with a rim of mature palm trees, a base of crystal clear water, a stunning fire pit feature at the rooftop pool, and views of the ocean throughout.
Price of Passes
Day Pass at Carillon: $55 - Purchase at Dayaxe.com
Day Pass with Massage: $150 - Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Address
6801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Hours of Operation
Sunrise to sunset
5. The Circ Hotel
If you’re looking for rooftop pools, this is the place to be. Head upstairs to find the Circ’s stunning rooftop pool and exclusive MUSE lounge, which encourages visitors to take a dip, grab a drink, kick back, and relax.
While it seems like luxury like this may be far from everywhere, this hotel is only 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and a quick seven by car from the beach, which means it’s a great place to bring out-of-town guests and friends.
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $20. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Address
1780 Polk St
Hollywood, FL 33020
Hours of Operation
9 am - dusk
6. Colonnade Coral Gables
A four-diamond hotel in the heart of Coral Gables, FL, this luxury establishment offers a funky feel that’s perfect for a day of unwinding. If you’re looking for a place to purchase a day pass to a pool, this is a great option.
The entire hotel is stunning, offering a dramatic entrance complete with vaulted ceilings, a Princess Belle-worthy grand staircase, stained glass windows, and glitzy chandeliers. It’s the stuff glamorous Miami dreams are made of.
The pool here is up on the rooftop, which boasts incredible city views. Swimmers can lounge on the sun deck, grab a drink, and enjoy all the Colonnade has to offer. If you’d like to bring a group, this hotel also makes it easy to book cabanas for daytime use.
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $20. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Cabanas: $60. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Address
180 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hours of Operation
7am - 11pm
7. Savoy Hotel & Beach Club
A luxury hotel in the heart of Miami, this beautiful place is the go-to for work hard, play hard types that want a day in the sun.
Get a day pass at this beautiful resort and enjoy reserved beach and poolside lounge chairs, all-day food and drink menu service, towel service, complimentary Wi-Fi, a free bottle of water, access to outdoor showers and restrooms, discounts on on-site valet parking, concierge services, luggage storage, and access to the on-site library!
You get more with a guest pass here than you do in virtually any other Miami hotel, so this is a great place to check out. Plus, the hotel sits on some of the country’s most beautiful stretches of white sand beach!
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $35. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
VIP daybeds are $150. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Address
425 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours of Operation
Sunrise to sunset
8. Westin Beach Resort
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is the perfect blend of stunning beachfront beauty, contemporary style, insane amenities, and top-quality luxury. If you were going to stay here, you’d have your choice of 433 renovated guest rooms and suites.
Get a day pass here, and you’ll get access to the sugar-sand beach and all of the poolside amenities, including the world-class cocktails at Waves Bar & Grill, the poolside bar. The hotel is also home to Chef Pablo Salas' signature restaurant, Lona Cocina Tequileria, which is a great place to grab a bite after your poolside day is done.
The pool itself is as tranquil as they come - outfitted with stunning blue chairs, white umbrellas and swaying palm trees, all of which make you feel like you’re in some exotic paradise - not 10 minutes from home.
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $30. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Spa Pass: $45. Purchase at Dayaxe.com.
Spa Pass with Massage: $99. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Address
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Hours of Operation
9:30am - 7pm
9. Atlantic Hotel and Spa
When you get a day pass at the Atlantic Hotel and Spa, you get unfettered access to the resort’s fifth floor pool, which offers stunning, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Fort Lauderdale beach.
Regardless of whether you come alone or in a group, the meditative scene of waves crashing on the shore is the perfect backdrop for a lazy afternoon spent in the sun on the pool terrace. Plus, the shades of sandy terra-cotta, white, and blue make a day here feel like a day on the Mediterranean.
Price of Passes
Day Pass: $40. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Spa Passes: $55. Purchase at DayAxe.com.
Address
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Hours of Operation
11am - 7pm
10. The Confidante Miami
Originally built in the 1940s, The Confidante is a nostalgic, colorful, eclectic, decidedly playful place to spend a day. Book a day pass here if you fancy swaying palm trees, colorful water, funky yellow lounge chairs, and fruity drinks complete with tropical umbrellas.
Sitting between South Beach and Miami’s hip art district, The Confidante Miami offers day users a wealth of options. Swimmers can hang out under one of the hotel’s colorful cabanas or book a bungalow at one of the two heated outdoor pools—including an adult-only pool.
All day passes include poolside service, which means you and your BFFs get access to a personal waiter to bring you fancy cocktails and tasty treats.
Price of Passes
Day Pass $40 - Purchase on DayAxe.com.
Cabana $300 - Purchase on Dayaxe.com
Bungalow $500 - Purchase on Dayaxe.com
Address
4041 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Hours of Operation
9am–9pm
Pools 11-20 are not part of Dayaxe. If you visit, let them know you value being able to check availability and purchase online...
11. Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Towering 70 floors above the Miami skyline, the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami is one of the tallest buildings in the city.
Located in the heart of Brickell, which is well-known as Miami’s financial and shopping center, The Four Seasons is a great place for visitors to spend a day unwinding. The hotel offers a massive, two-acre, rooftop pool terrace, which boasts massive, healthy palm trees and stunning seventh-floor views.
Price of Passes
Day Pass (Mon-Thu): $60.
Fri-Sun: $80.
Cabanas (Mon-Thu) $200.
Fri-Sun: $250.
Address
1435 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
Hours of Operation
Dawn to dusk
12. The Atton Brickell
Looking for a place that combines modern architecture with the kind of Latin elegance that just screams Miami?
Look no further than The Atton Brickell. Offering convenience, comfort, service, and hospitality, the Atton Brickell Miami is the ideal choice for anyone who wants a place to relax and bask in luxury for a day.
This hotel offers a rooftop infinity-edge pool and bar, both of which offer stunning views of the Miami bay and skyline. The onsite private cabanas allow for a true VIP experience while the Vista Pool Bar makes the hotel’s signature Pisco Sours.
Price of Passes
Saturday 2pm-7pm - Visit during the Sunset party event.
Address
1500 SW 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Hours of Operation
6:30am – 10:00pm
13. The SLS South Beach / Hyde Beach
One of South Beach’s premier luxury hotels, the SLS South Beach offers a stunning beachfront getaway, right in the heart of the city. Whether you come here for the nightlife or just to spend a day lounging by the pool, you won’t be disappointed.
This luxury resort offers more than 8,000 square feet of pool, beach, and indoor-outdoor space, including an artful pillared-pool with accompanying lounge chairs and a poolside bar.
Price of Passes
$50-$100, $100-$200. Sundays, $300. Purchase at the door.
Address
1701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours of Operation
11am - 7pm
14. The Shore Club
The Shore Club is exactly as beachy and tropical as it sounds. Grab a day pass here and enjoy two raised infinity edge pools, a luxe lounging area with giant, comfy, tufted beds (complete with quirky, hand-painted pillows and large painted throws by artists Izhar Patkin and Kim MacConnel).
If you get tired of lounging by the pool, head down to the beach, which is just a short walk down a sandy path from the shade of the pool’s mature palm trees.
On the beach, you’ll find easy access to water sports such as jet skis, banana boats, and parasailing. The pool and beach are both full-service. Each offers users access to a select menu of small plates, signature cocktails, and more. Guests also get to use pool and beach chairs, although none are reserved. If you’d prefer a daybed, you can book one for a minimum food and beverage spend.
Price of Day Passes
M-Th: $30 each. Includes access to main pool, back pool, hot tub, towels and chair, 10am - 6pm. Not available Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Address
1901 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours of Operation
9am–9pm
15. The Standard
Located on Belle Isle, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of South Beach, The Standard Spa, Miami Beach isn’t a “hotel” like the others on this list. Instead, it’s a spa that offers beautiful, luxurious guest rooms for anyone who wants to relax and unwind. You don’t have to be a guest to enjoy all this spa’s beautiful amenities, though.
Purchase a day pass and spend an afternoon roaming the tropical gardens or navigating what the staff calls an “indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy playground.” Bring your favorite book and soak up some rays at the expansive, infinity-edge pool, which overlooks the water.
When you’re done bathing, grab a snack at The Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill, which cooks up Mediterranean-inspired fare. The spa also offers a juice café, fitness center, clothing boutique, nail salon, and Danish modern bar and lounge, for your enjoyment.
Price of Day Passes
$75, Mon-Thu. $150, Fri-Sun.
Purchase at the spa onsite.
Address
40 Island Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours of Operation
8am - 10pm
16. The Mondrian
Looking to spend a day in the lap of luxury? The Mondrian South Beach hotel pool is the place to be. Surrounded on all sides by comfortable lounge pillows, lush gardenscapes with hidden hammocks, secret pathways, a designated “kissing garden,” and plenty of corners to curl up and read a magazine in, this is a quirky and relaxing destination for Miami swimmers.
While you’re washing away your cares and stresses, take in the stunning views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami while relaxing by Mondrian’s iconic swimming pool. Designed by the iconic Marcel Wanders, the pool is a relaxing and inspiring place that’s welcoming for kids and adults of all ages. Families with children will enjoy the private children’s pool and sand toys provided onsite.
In addition to its unique design and surroundings, the pool offers chaise lounge chairs, daybeds, and private cabanas. Chairs cannot be reserved, although guests can book cabanas and daybeds for a minimum food and beverage spend. If you’re planning a bachelorette party, be sure to contact the hotel to learn more about how your party can enjoy the special Bachelorette package.
Each Saturday and Sunday, the Mondrian also offers poolside music.
Price of Day Passes
$50. Purchase at concierge desk.
Cabana: $100. Purchase at concierge desk.
Address
1100 West Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours of Operation
6am - 6pm
17. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Home to sun, sand, sea, and some of the most beautiful pools in Miami, the Fontainebleau offers an incredible 11 different pools, all of which are surrounded by full-service cabanas, premium amenities, and stunning views of the water, city, and palm trees that dot the premises.
If you’re visiting with your family, you’ll enjoy the hotel’s multiple small dipping pools or interactive children’s waterscape, all of which promise a good time for everyone in your party.
Alternately, you can choose a chair at the unique, bowtie-inspired free-form pool, grab a drink at the Island Cabana, or opt for a luxe experience at Glow Bar’s poolside location.
Price of Passes
Cabanas:
Family Cabana: Mon-Thu, $250; Fri-Sun, $350 | Arkadia Cabana: Mon-Thu, $550 | Premium Cabana: Mon-Thu, $350; Fri-Sun, $550 | Supreme Cabana: Mon-Thu, $550; Fri-Sun, $750 | Island Cabana: Mon-Thu, $1000.
Address
4441 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Hours of Operation
Pool Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Beach Hours: Sunrise to 6pm
Arkadia Adult Pool: Fri-Sun, 12-7pm
18. National Hotel
The National Hotel is home to one very unique aquatic feature: Miami Beach’s longest infinity-edge pool. The beautiful monster measures 205 feet and is the perfect place to get your morning workout in. The only pool of its kind, it has been the backdrop for countless live concerts, fashion shows, weddings, and performances by celebrities like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, and Pitbull.
You don’t have to be a celebrity to experience it, though. Grab a day pass and spend the afternoon doing laps back and forth or enjoying the sun, views, and shade from the massive adult palm trees that rim the premises.
Price of Passes
Day Passes: $50.
Cabanas: $175.
Address
1677 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours of Operation
24 hours
19. The Vagabond Hotel
The Vagabond is a favorite among people who want to enjoy a true 1950s experience, complete with bright, poppy colors, funky rooms, unique art in each room, and a pool that’s the perfect place for a day in the sun.
Get a day pass here and be sure to take note of the Vagabond’s famous mermaid and dolphin mosaic tile artwork, which has been recently restored using original tiles found throughout the hotel, or tiles imported from France. Be sure to heed the call of the mermaid by grabbing a Vagabond Collins cocktail from the poolside bar.
Price of Passes
$25. Purchase at the front desk.
Address
7301 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
Hours of Operation
7am - 8pm
20. The Venetian Miami
The Venetian Pool is an aquatic facility located in the heart of Coral Gables. Built in 1923 from a dense coral rock quarry, much of the original coral rock, used to border and define the pool, is still visible today. The pool also features two massive, historic lookout towers with a view that stretches all the way to the city. It also features two large historic lookout towers, with a view to the City Beautiful.
The pool holds 820,000 gallons of water and is fed with spring water from an underground aquifer. The pool is filled and drained daily during the summer season, and features two waterfalls for a fun visitor experience. Kids and adults alike can also explore the underwater grottos, which create a fun, cave-like experience. When you’re not in the water, lounge by the palm trees, greenery, and poolside gardens.
Price of Passes
$12. Purchase at the front desk.
Address
2701 De Soto Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hours of Operation
7am - 8pm
The Best Pools in Miami
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some sun, a good soak, and a fun swim in Miami, these 20 pools are all fantastic options. Visit DayAxe.com to book private cabanas, day passes, and more!
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