Take a Daycation at These South Florida Hotels
With luxury hotel room rates in July expected to be 85% higher than in 2019, according to CNBC, enjoying a day by the pool with a drink in hand can sound a bit out of reach this summer. A majority of U.S. travelers said they would be willing to pay for day passes to use the amenities in a five-star hotel without staying there, according to a Booking.com press release about the survey. The survey included nearly 28,000 adults from 33 countries who said they planned to travel over the next 12-24 months. The hotels below are now day pass programs for locals looking to escape in luxury without breaking the bank.
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The Gabriel South Beach
The Gabriel South Beach is a modern boutique property centrally located on Ocean Drive directly across from South Beach. The 132-room hotel is on ResortPass, welcoming visitors and locals to spend a relaxing day indulging in the hotel’s luxe amenities. The hotel features two outdoor heated pools, both providing breathtaking views of dazzling South Beach, a state-of-the-art fitness center and five-star dining options. Featuring a lush landscape, the garden pool, adjacent to the hotel’s outdoor eatery, offers a tranquil retreat amid the bustling city; the showstopping glass-bottom rooftop pool is situated six stories above the open atrium. Guests can spend the day poolside, sipping on delicious cocktails and snacking on light bites from the hotel’s five-star Mediterranean restaurant, Meet Dalia. Rates for a day pass start at $30/day/person.
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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Located along the Miami Beach boardwalk, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection is a 357-room oceanfront resort in the heart of the Mid-Beach neighborhood at 39th Street and Collins Avenue. The modern resort has a preserved art deco aesthetic with original terrazzo floors in the lobby area, lush greenery and a wraparound mezzanine balcony overlooking the check-in and lounge area. Just beyond the lobby, guests will find The Lobby Bar, an intimate lounge where they can grab a drink or bite or linger over conversation. As guests walk through the bar and outside, they’re introduced to the resort-style family pool lined with gorgeous palm trees and Miami pink design elements. Access to the resort is available through ResortPass.
Locals seeking a perfect daycation can book a Day Pass ($50 for adults; $25 for children), which includes access to the family and kids pool, the adults-only pool, pool lounge chairs (first come, first served), poolside F&B service, a 10% discount on F&B, outside showers, discounted valet parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. Beach chairs are available for an additional cost.
The Adult Pool Cabana option ($350 for four people max) includes all amenities in the Day Pass, plus a shaded cabana with premium-comfort couch seating, a flat-screen TV and complimentary ice water. This option is only available for adults 21+. Locals looking for a daycation can also book the Beach Club Day Pass ($65 per person) on the hotel’s website, which includes a 10% discount on F&B, access to both swimming pools, pool lounge chairs (first come, first served), food and drink service, discounted valet parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.
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The Gates Hotel South Beach
The Gates Hotel South Beach is a tranquil retreat located along the Indian Creek Canal on beautiful Collins Avenue in the heart of Miami Beach, where the timeless allure of South Beach meets a sanctuary for wellness and sustainability enthusiasts. The hotel offers locals and discerning travelers an immersive Miami Beach experience with pristine beach access and programming catered to those who appreciate art, culture, design and self-care. Locals and visitors can indulge in the hotel’s amenities with Resort Pass. Those looking to unwind can book the Day Pass ($30 for adults; $10 for children) to enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub, towel service, poolside F&B service, beach access, complimentary Wi-Fi, a $10 discount on valet parking and more fun programming. The Cabana Day Pass ($125 for four people max) includes all the amenities included in the Day Pass, plus a partially shaded premium-comfort reclining daybed, four complimentary bottled waters and one complimentary bottle of prosecco.
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Arlo Wynwood
Arlo Wynwood is the first-ever hotel in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district, which is home to the world’s largest concentration of street art. The experience-driven boutique hotel serves as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while drawing on the neighborhood’s bold and curated artistic nature. The hotel offers guests an unforgettable experience on ResortPass, welcoming visitors to soak up the resort pool vibes at the 76-foot-long heated rooftop pool. If a more relaxing day is in the books, guests can park themselves in the shade on the rooftop and enjoy full service from the Rooftop Pool menu, including summer classics such as chips and guac. Adult passes start at $25, or guests can opt for the ‘Wellness and Fitness’ package, which includes access to the fitness center, a complimentary wellness class and one complimentary mocktail for $40.
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The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is ideally located on the Key West Historic Seaport, just steps from lively Duval Street and Mallory Square. Recently named the “#1 Resort in the Florida Keys” by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, this modern waterfront resort offers a hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds, three saltwater pools, an open-air restaurant and bar for alfresco dining, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel is on ResortPass, offering locals or visitors to sunny Key West the opportunity to lounge by one of the property’s three pools with food and drink service and luxury daybeds. Rates for a Day Pass start at $32/day/person; rates for a Cabana Pass start at $90 for two, including two complimentary cocktails.
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