20 Orlando hotels and resorts offering pool day passes for locals

Aloft Orlando International Drive

5730 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, 407-584-0341

$20-$75

With the $20 day pass purchase guests have access to a saltwater pool, fitness center and even a grille and patio. (Yes, outside food is welcomed here.) For a $75 work pass upgrade, you can ‘work from home’ in style. This pass has all the same perks of a day pass, but you also get a private room from 8 a.m - 6 p.m.

Balmoral Resort Florida

124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City, 866-584-5527

$15-$160

This is a true escape for an Orlandoan, as it is a drive away from the theme parks. This resort is also right near a lake, perfect for fishing. If you are not a lakeside fella, there is a pool, hot tub, mini waterpark and a fitness center to provide entertainment. For a $160 upgrade you’ll have a cabana with a personal butler. On Sundays, they also host a luau brunch for $50. You can have access to all the amenities and the Hawaiian chicken, salads and desserts the chef prepares.

Caribe Royale

8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, 407-238-8000

$30-$125

If you get lucky, there are some lounge chairs that sit below a cave with a view of a waterfall. Besides that, the purchase of a day pass here you’ll get discounted parking and access to the large resort style pool. Yes, there is even a water slide.

CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park Resort

7400 International Dr, Orlando, 407-351-2626

$25

With this being the busiest times for waterparks in Orlando, might as well have a cost-saving trip to Coco Key. This hotel has over 14 water slides for guests to try. There is also over 54,000 square feet to explore all day and a poolside restaurant to keep you fed. This day pass comes with free wi-fi and access to a large arcade.

Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista

8686 Palm Parkway, Orlando, 407-239-8400 $10-$20

The bright pink chairs and waterfall will whisk you away from the hustle and craziness of Orlando. This is the perfect spot if you want a long daycation with the pool closing at 11 p.m. There are also food and drink services available until 1 p.m. The purchase of the day pass also includes free parking and Wi-Fi.

Element Orlando International Drive

5750 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, 407-584-0441

$10-$89

This is also located minutes away from Sea World and tons of chain restaurants. This hotel has an outdoor saltwater pool and a patio with a fire pit to enjoy a drink. At Element you are able to purchase a bike for a rental, where you can explore International drive. (May I suggest biking to Icon Park and taking a trip to the wheel.) There are also food options on property with the WXYZ bar.

Omni Orlando Resort

1500 Masters Blvd, ChampionsGate, 407-360-6664

$15-$200

This resort has Orlando’s only resort wave pool and even features a 125- foot corkscrew waterslide. If you are tired of hopping over strollers at the family-friendly theme parks, there is also an adults only pool to relax in. Other activities included a lazy river, arcade room, and even a tennis court. . For $200, you and three others can have access to all the fun amenities and a shaded cabana with a flat screen TV and a mini fridge.

Hilton Orlando

6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, 407-313-4300

$10-$400

If you want to feel like you are at the beach, look no further, there is a zero-entry swimming pool. This type of pool mimics the feeling of walking on the shore in a beach, dipping your toes in to feel the cool water before you start swimming. This hotel also features an adults only pool and a lazy river. For a $400 upgrade you and five others can rent a private cabana, which includes a welcome basket.

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark

14500 Continental Gateway Dr, Orlando, 407-387-4357

$15-$300

The ‘successor’ of the now defunct Nickelodeon Hotel offers many options for guests to buy. If you are only planning for a half day, they offer an ‘afternoon pass’ for $25 valid from 4 p.m to 9 p.m which has access to all the amenities. There are two swimming pools, mini golf course, a ‘bank heist’ laser challenge, kids play area and even complementary Wi-Fi. For a $300 upgrade, lounge in style with a private premium cabana that has a ceiling fan and a mini fridge. (Don’t expect to be doused in slime or to see Spongebob.)

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, 407-825-1234

$89-$400

This hotel offers a day pass for locals or people on the move to enjoy. With its location inside the main terminal in MCO, if you have a longer layover than expected, hang out here. Once checking in, you will have access to a private sound-proofed room located near the pool. If you are there for business you can purchase a $400 upgrade with access to a private meeting room from 9 a.m-6 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, 407-239-1234

$15-$300

If you are dropping off everyone at Disney and don’t want to take the heat and crowds, this is the spot for you. With one of the pools featuring a swim through rock grotto. (Should I mention there are 12 waterfalls.) There is even a $109 upgrade to book a ‘dayroom’, from 10 a.m-6 p.m you can have access to a guest room to put all your valuables in. (Or somewhere to escape the Florida sun.)

Hyatt Regency Orlando

9801 International Dr, Orlando, 407-284-1234

$10-$275

With its location right by the airport, it is perfect for when you drop off your relatives and you need to relax from their vacation in your home. Hyatt Regency’s day pass includes access to 4 pools and they provide towels. After taking a swim in the many pools you also can play a game of tennis on their rooftop court. For a $275 upgrade you can have a private cabana right next to their bar with a TV and fridge. (They also give you $25 credit to the bar.)

Margaritaville Resort Orlando

8000 Fins Up Cir, Kissimmee, 855-995-9099

$50-$225

For this one, guests can purchase a trip to the spa and get access to all the fun resort amenities. The Fins Up Beach club is a perfect place to hang out after that spa trip. The white sand and palm trees whisk you to the paradise Jimmy Buffett sings about. This large resort has multiple pools and is minutes away from Island H20 Park and the Promenade Sunset Walk. Here’s to wasting away in Margaritaville.

Melia Orlando Celebration

225 Celebration Pl, Celebration, 845-213-3607

$10-$80

This hotel offers a deal for families, with a purchase of $60 a family of four will each have a day pass. This includes access to the 360 degree vanishing pool and jacuzzi. The palm trees and lounge chairs surrounding the pool will make you feel like you escaped Orlando. For an upgrade of $80 you’ll have access to a room for the day, having a private space to hang out if the pools get crowded.

Regal Oaks Resort

5780 Golden Hawk Way, Kissimmee, 407-997-9478

$18-$25

I mean you get a free glass of wine, should I say more? Anyways, guests can relax all day as the pool closes at 10 p.m. During your daycation you’ll have access to a sparkling outside pool and two waterslides. The purchase of a day pass also includes complimentary parking and Wi-Fi.

Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort

12205 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, 407-239-0444

$20-$200

Two pools, a bar and grille and even a hot tub. The bright yellow umbrellas welcome you for a fun daycation that is family-friendly. The purchase of a day pass includes free parking and Wi-Fi. There are also two upgrade options available, guests can either get a private cabana or a day room.

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, 407-597-3600

$10-$175

This resort is also close to The House of Mouse, featuring a heated resort pool. Hop on a bright yellow tube and float your worries away on the three-acre long lazy river. If that is not your vibe, they also have two hot tubs and a poolside bar and grille. With the purchase of the day pass you’ll get discounted parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld

10100 International Dr, Orlando, 407-352-1100

$15-$125

Located minutes away from many of Orlando theme parks, might as well feel like a tourist for a day and hang out in the sun. This hotel features a family pool and a resort pool. There are also games available to play such as giant checkers, mini golf and table tennis. For a $125 upgrade you will have access to a shaded cabana and even get two complimentary cocktails, sodas, and bottles of water.

Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive

8001 International Dr, Orlando, 407-351-2420

$20-$40

This resort features three outdoor pools and the restaurant Gatorville Poolside and Bar. (Can that name be anymore Floridian?) The red lounge chairs and umbrellas are a nice welcome for a daycation, with even a view of the ICON Park Wheel. With the hours of the pool being 8 a.m - 6.pm, take advantage of that complimentary parking and explore International Drive after your pool day.

Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center Celebration Area

3011 Maingate Ln, Kissimmee, 407-396-1400

$5-$55

Spending your daycation here will end with a view of the fireworks from Walt Disney World. During the day you’ll have the option of hanging out in the pool, hot tub, fitness center or the H Street Grille. There is also a Topgolf Swing Suite upgrade for $35 where you and seven others can play golf for up to two hours. (Prices change depending how long you hang out in the suite)