We’re on the cusp of Memorial Day Weekend, affectionately known as the unofficial start of summer. Fine weather is in the forecast: what could be better than spending this three-day weekend lounging poolside? Make it happen with the awesome pools and amenities at these DTLB hotels. Several will welcome you even if you’re not a guest! Pick a hotel or two, notify your friends, and plan on getting together to share the lightness and luxury that only a cool hotel pool can provide.
HOTEL POOLS THAT ACCEPT DAY PASSES
HYATT CENTRIC / 285 BAY ST.
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Picture yourself and your pals kicking back in lounge chairs at the Hyatt Centric’s Topsail Rooftop Pool and Bar, toasting each other with craft cocktails, snacking on delicious small plates, taking regular dips in the beautiful pool, and loving the awesome 360-degree rooftop views! This option is available to you during Memorial Day Weekend and throughout the warm weather season, and you don’t have to be a hotel guest. Click here to get your day passes.
MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN / 111 E OCEAN BLVD.
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Take a deep dive into the glamorous life at this pool oasis in the heart of Downtown! Your day pass gives you access to the lovely rooftop pool and adjoining hot tub, towels, two bottled waters, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Refresh yourselves all day with cocktails and small bites from the hotel’s Local Current restaurant. If you want to get really fancy, reserve a poolside daybed for two, a cabana, or even a poolside suite! Consult with the hotel link for more info.
HOTEL MAYA / 700 QUEENSWAY DR.
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Hotel Maya is just across Queensway Bay and down the road from the Queen Mary, but it gives you that faraway feeling! Swim laps or just lounge in the pool and whirlpool, indulge in food and drink by the firepit with your companions, and escape to the nearby man-made beach to gaze at the skyline and watch the boats go by. You can get grab-and-go food in the lobby or order from Restaurant Fuego’s awesome menu. It’ll be a getaway to remember! Get your day passes here.
HYATT REGENCY / 200 S PINE AVE.
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The Downtown Waterfront is yours when you’re chilling at the Hyatt Regency pool. Get your laps in, soak blissfully in the whirlpool, and sip drinks you got at the purple VW bus that’s been converted to a poolside bar! The bus bar opens this weekend, and will be there all summer. Post-pool snacks and drinks are available seven days a week at The Market, located inside the Hyatt. Your day pass gives you access to the hotel’s fitness center as well! This will make a great hub for your daycation — or an entire weekend of Downtown fun.
HOTEL POOLS FOR GUESTS ONLY
If you’re in the mood for a full-on staycation, these hotel pools are just the ticket. Book a room and enjoy exclusive access to some of Downtown’s most scenic and serene swimming spots — perfect for a weekend escape without leaving the city.
CITY CENTER HOTEL / 255 ATLANTIC AVE.
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This mid-century modern masterpiece has been here since 1962! Recently renovated, it’s got lots of state-of-the-art features: digital check-in, keyless room entry, etc. It also has Olive & Rose, a neo-bistro where they fuse classic French culinary techniques with vibrant Californian flavors. What makes City Center extra special is its throwback vibe — including the swimming pool! Walk out to the pool area and be transported to the early ’60s. Make sure to load your playlist with hits from the British Invasion, Motown, and maybe some vintage surf movie tunes from Frankie and Annette!
FAIRMONT BREAKERS HOTEL / 210 E OCEAN BLVD.
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The ACQUA Rooftop Pool on the third-floor terrace of this iconic, newly renovated hotel is so cool, it has its own cocktail menu! Sip a Queen Mary Swizzle or toast your mates with a glass of premium champagne. You’ll enjoy the beautiful views that movie stars Clark Gable and Elizabeth Taylor loved when they hung out here. This hotel is as opulent as it was during the Golden Age of Hollywood! Check out the rooms, lounges, and restaurants while making plans to spoil yourself and your people.
WESTIN HOTEL / 333 E OCEAN BLVD.
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The Westin’s rooftop pool offers truly spectacular views. You’ll be high above the heart of Downtown, so you can practically look down and select the evening’s dining, drinking, and dancing spots in the Downtown Waterfront, on Pine Ave., or in the East Village. If you’d prefer to just stay in the hotel during your visit, there are many fun options, such as yoga classes, beer and wine tastings for two, and a well-equipped fitness studio. And, if you just want to relax by the pool all day, it’s open from 9 AM to 10 PM seven days a week!
COURTYARD MARRIOTT / 500 E 1ST ST.
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This is a great pick for those who love the East Village! When you’re done swimming and sunning at the pool, getting buffed in the fitness center, and playing a few holes in the Topgolf Swing Suites golf simulators, you’ll be ready to do some some shopping in East Village boutiques and grab a meal at nearby at Creme de la Crepe, Madres Brunch, or 555 Steakhouse.
HOTEL MAI / 107 LONG BEACH BLVD.
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A very cool boutique hotel in the center of Downtown, Hotel Mai is a short walk from all of DTLB’s attractions. It has a rooftop patio with excellent views. If you like hotel pools but have to be extra-cautious about the sun, you’re in luck; The Hotel’s pool and jacuzzi are INDOORS! The sauna, steam room, and fitness center are close by, giving you the complete in-house health spa experience.