Where to find hotel pool passes in Austin
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Austin Motel's courtyard and cabanas are accessible with a pool pass. Photo: Courtesy of Grant Pifer/Austin Motel
Beyond Austin's beautiful public pools and swimming holes, a growing number of hotels are opening their doors to let locals enjoy their chic pool decks.
- We've rounded up some options to keep you cool during the hottest time of year.
W Austin
The newly renovated hotel's wet deck has become a popular spot to spend a day under rentable cabanas and verandas while enjoying DJs every Sunday.
- Pool passes start at $35.
Austin Motel
The iconic Austin Motel on South Congress has brought back its daily pool pass and reopened Rocky's Bar.
- Day passes are available daily 11am–10pm. $25 passes Monday through Thursday, and $50 passes Friday through Sunday.
Pro tip: Join the Austin Motel's Swim Club for daily pool access, monthly member happy hours and a welcome tote.
Hotel Magdalena
Take a dip in the hotel pool noon–5pm, enjoy complimentary WiFi and towel service and grab drinks from the outdoor Magdalena Bar.
- A classic pool pass starts at $25, or you can find packages for two people ($45–$65) or family passes ($95–$125).
Azul Rooftop
Head to the 20th floor of The Westin for city views from a pool in the heart of Austin.
- Pool passes are $40 Sunday–Thursday and $60 for Friday and Saturday.
- Cabana and day passes for couples are also available.
South Congress Hotel
A day pass to this rooftop pool on South Congress Avenue includes drink and food service, a poolside bar and cabana rentals.
- Pool passes start at $75 for adults and $15 for children from 11am–7pm.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Take it up a notch with a luxurious day at Omni Barton Creek's Mokara Spa.
- A $99 pool pass gives you access to a rooftop pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Body and facial treatments are available for purchase.
The Line
Enjoy views of Lady Bird Lake and South Congress while swimming at The Line's heated saltwater infinity pool.
- $40 weekday and weekend day passes are available online.
Omni Downtown
Omni Downtown's Summer Saturdays are back — a weekly rooftop pool party launching Memorial Day weekend and continuing every Saturday, noon–5pm, through September.
- Day passes start at $40 for access to the weekly party or other dates this summer.