This sunny Charleston weather has us longing for a relaxing, summertime pool day.
Several local social clubs + hotels offer day passes to their swimming pools, giving you a perfect excuse to plan a mini staycation. So — sunscreen and sunglasses in hand — let’s dip our toes into some options, shall we?
A poolside cabana at Paradiso — we’re relaxed just looking at this.
Photo via @paradisochs
Splashy mini staycations
Paradiso, North Charleston
This family-friendly social club offers a couple of day pass options for its pool, open from 9 a.m. to sunset:
- A $ 50-day pass includes access to the pool, lounge chairs, fitness center + other amenities; child day passes cost $20.
- A $500+ pool cabana rental that includes day passes for up to 12 guests, plus a shaded poolside cabana with seating, a TV, and a ceiling fan from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; there’s a food + beverage minimum with this one.
The Mills House Hotel, Charleston
Downtown’s historic pink landmark hotel offers poolside cabana rentals for visitors — even if you’re not a hotel guest:
- The $300+ shaded poolside cabana rental includes sofa seating for up to six people, towel service, and a complimentary fruit plate + bottled water.
- Pro tip: Splurge on the exclusive bar service — we hear the seasonal dishes + craft cocktails from The Terrace Bar hit the spot, especially that Frosé.
This adults-only oasis awaits at The Wonderer Charleston.
Photo via @thewondererchs
The Wonderer Charleston, Charleston
This adults-only, oasis-themed social, work, and wellness club offers poolside cabana rentals that include:
- Sofa seating for up to 10 guests for up to five hours, access to the Olympic-size pool, and a dedicated server with food and drinks available for purchase — there’s a food + beverage minimum with this one. Prices start at $500+.
Drive to dive
These poolside escapes call for a little road trip — but we have a feeling it’ll be worth it.
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island
This picturesque resort ~100 miles south of Charleston, boasts three swimming pools and hot tubs, and offers many day pass options + upgrades:
- A $ 75-day pass includes access to two family pools, an adults-only pool, beachside hot tubs, private beach access, and self-parking; passes for kids cost $45.
- A $325 adult pool daybed includes a day pass for up to two adults.
- A $600 family cabana includes a day pass for up to six people and some complimentary drinks + chips.
If you’re up for a road trip, try the pool at Thompson Savannah in Savannah, GA.
Photo via @thompsonsavannahga
Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach
This coastal getaway ~90 miles north of CHS offers a poolside day pass that includes:
- Access to the pool and hot tub, lounge chairs, towel service, beach access, and poolside food and drink service are available for an additional charge. Adult passes cost $20 and passes for kids cost $10.
Thompson Savannah, Savannah, GA
Located ~110 miles south of Charleston, we love a road trip to Savannah. This cute hotel offers poolside day pass options that have us with one foot in the car already.
- A $50 adult day pass includes access to the pool and fitness center, towel service, and poolside drink service.
- A $210 daybed cabana or $230 cabana each includes day passes for up to four people and seriously comfy seating.
