Pool day passes in Brisbane
Compare pool day passes in Brisbane from $29 AUD. Includes the Isoletto Pool Club rooftop at The Star, Westin's swim-up Nautilus bar, and Lina Rooftop's Baia Pool Club.
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Brisbane's pool day pass scene is smaller than Sydney's or the Gold Coast's, but four hotels now sell standing access to non-guests. The Star Brisbane's Isoletto Pool Club anchors the market with three infinity-edge rooftop pools over Queen's Wharf. The Westin Brisbane turns its swim-up Nautilus bar into a public pool club on summer weekends, and Lina Rooftop's Baia Pool Club does the same year-round in South Brisbane.
Prices run from $29 AUD (about $19 USD) for a weekday session at Isoletto up to $375 AUD (about $244 USD) for The Calile's Sunday day-use package. Most passes include pool access, a towel or locker, and at least one drink or food credit. The Calile's packages go further, bundling a private room for the day rather than just poolside space.
Book Isoletto and Lina Rooftop online through Eventbrite or the venue's own site. The Westin's Nautilus sessions run Friday to Sunday in summer only and sell out on hot weekends, so book ahead. All four venues enforce an 18-plus policy on their day pass or pool club sessions, so this isn't a family day-pass city.
- The Star Brisbane — from $29 AUD, three rooftop infinity pools over Queen's Wharf
- The Westin Brisbane — from $49 AUD, swim-up Nautilus bar, summer weekends only
- Lina Rooftop — from $100 AUD, South Brisbane pool deck, open year-round
- The Calile Hotel — from $350 AUD, private day-use room plus pool access
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How much does a pool day pass in Brisbane cost?
A weekday pool day pass in Brisbane starts around $29 AUD (about $19 USD) at Isoletto. Weekend and premium options push past $100 AUD, and The Calile's day-use room packages sit well above that as the city's splurge option.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| The Star Brisbane (Isoletto) | $29-$55 AUD (about $19-$36 USD) | Rooftop river views, weekday value |
| The Westin Brisbane (Nautilus) | From $49 AUD (about $32 USD) | Swim-up bar, summer weekend crowd |
| Lina Rooftop (Baia Pool Club) | $100-$200 AUD (about $65-$130 USD) | Year-round access, South Brisbane |
| The Calile Hotel | From $350 AUD (about $228 USD) | Private day-use room, splurge day |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Brisbane?
Yes, at a handful of hotels that sell standing day passes. The Star Brisbane opened Isoletto Pool Club to non-guests in 2025, and Lina Rooftop's Baia Pool Club has never required a room booking. Most other Brisbane hotels, including Hilton Brisbane and Emporium Hotel South Bank, keep pool access for overnight guests only, so check before turning up expecting a walk-in option.
Are pool day passes available year-round in Brisbane?
Only partly. Lina Rooftop's Baia Pool Club and The Calile's day-use packages run year-round, weather permitting, since Brisbane's subtropical climate keeps pools usable through most of the year. The Westin's Nautilus pool bar is seasonal, opening Friday to Sunday through the summer months only. Isoletto operates daily but is most reliably booked out in warmer months.
Where to stay in Brisbane
South Bank is the easiest base if you want walking distance to the free public lagoon, the Queensland Cultural Centre, and a footbridge straight across to the CBD. The Novotel Brisbane South Bank sits right in that mix, with its own outdoor pool and quick ferry or train links if you're heading further afield.
For something livelier, James Street in Fortitude Valley puts you among Brisbane's best restaurants, boutiques, and bars. The Calile Hotel anchors the strip, its palm-lined courtyard pool is the most photographed in the city, and it's worth the splurge if you want a resort feel without leaving town.
The Star Brisbane: Isoletto Pool Club
Isoletto Pool Club sits seven levels up at Queen's Wharf, at 33 William Street in Brisbane City. Three infinity-style pools heated to 28 degrees wrap around a rooftop deck with river and city skyline views, plus an oversized swim spa heated to 32 degrees for cooler days.
Isoletto Day Pass ($29 AUD Monday-Thursday, $55 AUD Friday-Sunday, about $19-$36 USD). Includes access to all three pools and the swim spa, day beds, poolside service, and one complimentary Aperol Spritz or mocktail. The pool club is strictly 18 and over.
Book through Eventbrite or The Star's own site, ideally a few days ahead for weekend sessions since day beds run out fast. The pool and bar operate daily, with the fullest programming on Fridays through Sundays.
Book direct: star.com.au/brisbane/whats-on/isoletto-day-passes
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The Westin Brisbane sits on Mary Street in the CBD, and its Nautilus Pool Bar is Brisbane's only swim-up bar. The pool wraps around a central bar where staff serve drinks straight to swimmers, with sunbeds and cabanas lining the deck.
Nautilus General Admission (from $49 AUD, about $32 USD). Includes a spritz cocktail on arrival, a pool towel, and use of the pool deck for up to five hours. A cheaper $29 AUD tier is sometimes available and includes towel use and a Cabo Spritz without the extended time allowance.
Nautilus opens to non-guests Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during summer only, roughly November through April. It closes to day visitors outside that window, so check current dates on Marriott's site before planning a trip around it.
Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bnewi-the-westin-brisbane/experiences/nautilus
Lina Rooftop: Baia Pool Club
Lina Rooftop sits at 74-80 Tribune Street in South Brisbane, a short walk from South Bank Parklands. Baia Pool Club occupies the rooftop pool deck, an 18-plus zone separate from the ground-floor restaurant that welcomes all ages.
Baia Sunbed ($100 AUD per person, about $65 USD) includes a sunbed, towel, locker, and shower access for the day. A Baia Cabana ($200 AUD for two, about $130 USD) covers the same inclusions in a shaded cabana for two guests. Mondays run a free-entry deal with complimentary sunbeds and 25 percent off food and drink for anyone with a work ID.
Pool access runs 11am to 6pm daily, with a 5 percent surcharge on Saturdays and 10 percent on Sundays. Book ahead for weekend slots, since cabanas are limited and sell out on warm days.
Book direct: linarooftop.com.au/pool-club — or call 07 3187 4590
The Calile Hotel
The Calile Hotel anchors James Street in Fortitude Valley, known for its palm-lined central pool courtyard framed by white archways. It's the most photographed pool in Brisbane and the pass here works differently from the others: it's a day-use room package rather than a standalone pool ticket.
Nine to Five (from $350 AUD, about $228 USD, Monday-Thursday) includes an Urban Room for two guests, onsite parking, and use of the pool and hotel facilities for the day. Sunday Best (from $375 AUD, about $244 USD, noon-8pm) covers the same inclusions on Sundays. Both are all-inclusive of a private room, which is why the price runs well above the other three venues on this list.
Book by email rather than online, and expect availability to be tighter on weekends. These packages suit a couple wanting a private base by the pool rather than a shared day bed.
Book direct: thecalilehotel.com/james-street-accommodation-packages — or call +61 7 3607 5888
Frequently asked questions
Are Brisbane pool day passes family-friendly?
No. All four venues on this list, Isoletto, Nautilus, Baia Pool Club, and The Calile's pool courtyard, restrict day pass or pool club access to guests 18 and over. Families looking for a pool day out in Brisbane are better served by public pools like Newmarket Olympic Pool, or by booking an overnight stay at a family hotel instead of a day pass.
What should I bring to a Brisbane pool day pass?
Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a form of photo ID since every venue checks age at entry. Towels are included at Isoletto, Nautilus, and Baia Pool Club, so there's no need to pack your own. Cash isn't necessary. All four hotels run on card or app payment for extras at the bar.
Does Hilton Brisbane or Emporium Hotel South Bank sell pool day passes?
Not currently. Both hotels have well-known rooftop pools, Hilton Brisbane's heated terrace pool and Emporium South Bank's 23-metre infinity pool 21 storeys up, but neither publishes a standing non-guest day pass on its own site. Pool access at both remains reserved for overnight guests.
More pool day passes near Brisbane
The Gold Coast, about an hour south, has its own pool day pass scene worth checking, including the Gold Coast's InterContinental Sanctuary Cove lagoon. Further afield, Cairns and Melbourne round out Australia's strongest pool day pass cities, while Bangkok offers a similar rooftop pool club scene for travelers heading further into Southeast Asia. See the full Australia guide for every city covered.