Long Beach Day Resorts

Longing for a poolside daiquiri in a private cabana? Need a few hours of lounging in the sun followed by a quick swim or soak in a hot tub? Who doesn’t? Well, many of Long Beach’s hotels and resorts are now using an app-based reservation service to offer access to their pools, rooms, and fitness centers. Why not treat yourself to a pool day at some of the city’s finest local lodgings?

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HOTEL MAYA

Across the harbor from Downtown Long Beach, Hotel Maya (700 Queensway Dr.) offers a resort-style “daycation” experience through the ResortPass app, with a choice of day passes or a cabana. While the kids play at the giant chess board or ping pong tables, you can enjoy the outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, complimentary Wi-Fi, private sand beach area, and poolside food and drink service from the hotel’s restaurant, Fuego.

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HILTON LONG BEACH

The Hilton Long Beach (701 W Ocean Blvd) features an elevated pool deck with a pool and hot tub surrounded by a grass lawn. Day passes are available through the ResortPass app, and cabanas are also available for reservation. Enjoy food and drink service from Enclave Lobby Bar and Kitchen, which serves beer, wine, and craft cocktails. Day passes also include access to the hotel’s 24-hour fitness center.

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HYATT CENTRIC

You can’t beat the 360-degree view from the Hyatt Centric (285 Bay St) rooftop pool. Download the ResortPass app to book a “daycation,” or opt to reserve a daybed, poolside pike sectional lounge area for up to four people, or cabana for up to 4 people. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and order food and drinks from the Watercraft Market and Lounge, offering breakfast, lunch, and snacks, or grab a craft cocktail at the Topsail Rooftop Bar. After your pool day, you can simply walk out of the hotel and into the Pike Outlets, where it’s located, to shop or grab a bite.

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MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN

Fully renovated in 2024, the Marriott Long Beach Downtown’s (111 E Ocean Blvd) pool area overlooking Ocean Boulevard includes a heated pool, hot tub, complimentary Wi-Fi, and food and drinks available for purchase from the hotel’s restaurant Local Current through a mobile dining app. Reserve a day pass, cabana, or day bed to enjoy time by the pool, or level up your experience and reserve a day room or poolside suite for up to four people with a wet bar and direct pool access through sliding glass patio doors.

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HYATT REGENCY

Next door to the convention center, the Hyatt Regency (200 S Pine Ave) faces Shoreline Drive and Rainbow Lagoon. From the pool area, you can watch people paddling swan boats in Rainbow Lagoon Park. Snag a day pass reservation on the ResortPass app to access the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, or reserve a cabana for up to six people. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase, and guests also enjoy free Wi-Fi and discounted self parking. Day rooms are also available for reservation.

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HOLIDAY INN LONG BEACH AIRPORT

This location shares pool and fitness center facilities with Staybridge Suites Long Beach. Reserving at the Holiday Inn (2640 N Lakewood Blvd) through the ResortPass app includes food and beverage service from the top floor VUE Bar and Restaurant, and the option to reserve a day room for up to four people. Day passes for the pool include access to the fitness center, towel service, and complimentary WiFi. Day rooms are also available for reservation.

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES LONG BEACH

This location shares pool and fitness center facilities with Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport. Day room and boardroom passes are available at Staybridge Suites (2680 Lakewood Blvd) through the ResortPass app and include pool and fitness center access and complimentary drinks and appetizers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Day rooms are suites including a full kitchen, workspace, and complimentary WiFi. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the hotel’s market.

CREDIT: Holiday Inn / Staybridge Suites

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Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.