Seven pool pass options in Austin

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.

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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

Spend the summer at Hotel Magdalena's pool. Photo: Courtesy of Nick Simonite/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 W Austin offers pool passes to its wet deck. Photo: Courtesy of 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.