A guide to Austin's pool passes
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South Congress Hotel's pool pass includes parking, lounge chair access and towel service. Photo: Nicole Cobler/Axios
Beyond our city's beautiful public pools and swimming holes, a growing number of hotels are offering pool passes.
Why it matters: It's hot, and you can take a dip without paying to stay in a hotel.
What's happening: We've rounded up some pool pass options to keep you cool during the hottest time of year.
Austin Motel
The iconic South Congress motel's Swim Club is back for a third year, with day and night passes available.
- Day passes are daily from 11am-5pm for three-hour blocks; adult night passes are available daily from 5-10pm. $25 passes Monday through Thursday, and $50 passes Friday through Sunday.
- Online reservations required.
Hotel Magdalena
Locals can take a dip in the hotel pool, and grab drinks from the outdoor Magdalena Bar.
- Choose from an $18 day pass or special packages. Pool is open from 8am to 10pm daily.
Carpenter Hotel
The former Carpenters Union Hall turned hotel and restaurant offers weekday swim passes to enjoy alongside a special pool service menu.
- Daily Monday through Thursday from 11am-6pm ($45), and every Sunday from 1-6pm ($35).
- Online reservations required.
W Austin
The hotel's wet deck has become a popular spot for a pool pass.
- Pool passes start at $25 on Monday through Thursday and are $45 on Friday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
South Congress Hotel
A day pass to this rooftop pool includes validated parking, drink options at a poolside bar and cabana rentals.
- Non-hotel guests can access the pool from 10am to 5pm each day. Weekday passes are $40, while Friday and Saturday tickets start at $75.
The LINE
Enjoy views of Lady Bird Lake and South Congress while swimming at the LINE's heated salt water infinity pool.
- $40 weekday and weekend day passes available online.
Thompson Austin
Find a rooftop oasis at the Thompson, with access to the new Arriba Abajo cantina.
- Pool pass tickets start at $25 during the week and cabana options are available.