Pool day passes in Rio de Janeiro
Compare pool day passes in Rio de Janeiro. Book direct at Copacabana Palace, Grand Hyatt, Fairmont, and 10 more hotels across Copacabana, Barra, and Santa Teresa.
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Rio de Janeiro calls pool access "day use," and it's a well-established product here, not a niche one. Belmond Copacabana Palace, Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, and Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana all sell it directly, alongside a mix of business hotels and boutique properties spread across Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, and the hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
Prices run from about $29 for a weekday pool-only pass at a Vidigal business hotel up to roughly $200 for a couple's day at Copacabana Palace, which bundles lunch and sparkling wine into the price. Most of the mid-range options fall between $30 and $75 per person, and many add a discount on food, drink, or spa treatments on top of pool access.
Nearly every hotel here books day use by phone rather than online, and most require at least a day or two of advance notice. A handful add a service tax of 5% to 15% on top of the quoted price, so confirm the final total when you call.
- Belmond Copacabana Palace (about $160-200 for 2). Rio's most famous pool, with lunch and sparkling wine included.
- Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (about $189 for 2). Beachfront pool with spa access and advance booking required.
- Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (about $53 for 2). Pool and gym a block back from Copacabana beach.
- Pestana Rio Atlântica (about $55-107). Rooftop pool with Sugarloaf and Copacabana views.
- Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro (about $27-56 per person). Barra's biggest day-use pool, cheaper on weekdays.
- Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro (about $48 for 2). Rooftop pool and jacuzzi over Jacarepaguá Lagoon.
- Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro (about $36). Barra's most affordable day-use pool, kids half price.
- CDesign Hotel (about $105-143 for 2). Infinity pool in Recreio dos Bandeirantes with a food and drink credit.
- Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery (about $125-144 for 2). Jungle-adjacent boutique pool above the city.
- Vila Santa Teresa (about $155 for 2). Small hillside hotel pool with lunch included.
- Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort (about $29 per person). Cheapest pass on this list, plus private Vidigal beach access.
- Yoo2 Rio (about $63-115 for 2). Design hotel in Botafogo with Sugarloaf views from the suite tier.
- JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro (about $30-55). Flamengo hotel with tiered pool, gym, and spa pricing.
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How much does a pool day pass in Rio de Janeiro cost?
A Rio de Janeiro day pass costs between about $27 and $200, depending on the hotel and whether the price covers one person or two. Business hotels in Barra da Tijuca and Vidigal sit at the low end, while boutique properties in Santa Teresa and the Belmond flagship in Copacabana sit at the top.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort | R$145+10% (about $29) per adult | Cheapest pass, private beach |
| Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro | R$150-308/person (about $27-56) | Biggest pool in Barra |
| JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro | R$165-300 (about $30-55) | Tiered pool, gym, spa |
| Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro | R$180+10% (about $36) | Budget option in Barra |
| Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro | R$265+tax (about $48 for 2) | Rooftop pool, lagoon views |
| Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | R$250-265 (about $53 for 2) | Copacabana on a budget |
| Pestana Rio Atlântica | R$300-590 (about $55-107) | Rooftop views over Copacabana |
| Yoo2 Rio | R$300-550+15% (about $63-115 for 2) | Design hotel in Botafogo |
| CDesign Hotel | R$550-750+5% (about $105-143 for 2) | Infinity pool in Recreio |
| Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery | R$690-790 (about $125-144 for 2) | Boutique hillside pool |
| Vila Santa Teresa | R$850 (about $155 for 2) | Lunch included, hillside setting |
| Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | R$1,039 (about $189 for 2) | Beachfront with spa access |
| Belmond Copacabana Palace | R$880-1,100+10% (about $160-200 for 2) | Rio's landmark pool |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. All 13 hotels on this page sell day-use access to non-guests, either as pool-only entry or as a package that includes a room to change and rest in. The split matters: business hotels like Grand Hyatt, Hilton Barra, and Vila Galé sell pool-only access, while boutique properties like Copacabana Palace, Santa Teresa MGallery, and Vila Santa Teresa sell a room-and-pool package, which pushes their prices higher.
Do you need to book a Rio day pass in advance?
Most hotels here take day-use reservations by phone rather than online, and several ask for 24 to 48 hours' notice. Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana and Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro both require advance booking, and Copacabana Palace recommends calling at least two days ahead for weekend dates. Walk-up availability exists at some business hotels, but calling first avoids a wasted trip if the pool area is booked for a private event.
Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema and Leblon are the safest, most walkable base for a first visit, both a short stroll from the sand with the city's best restaurants close by. Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro sits right on Ipanema beach if you want a design-forward splurge, while Marina All Suites in Leblon offers ocean-view suites and a rooftop pool at a more moderate price.
Copacabana is the classic choice if you want to be near the beachfront hotels on this list, and it's still well connected by metro, though it draws a bit more foot traffic and petty theft than Ipanema or Leblon. If you'd rather trade beach proximity for a quieter, hillside feel, Santa Teresa's cobblestone streets and tram line make for a different kind of stay, closer to Vila Santa Teresa and its neighbors than to the coast.
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Belmond Copacabana Palace sits directly on Copacabana beach and its pool, framed by the hotel's Art Deco facade, is the most photographed in Rio. Day use here runs as a full afternoon package rather than a quick pool visit.
The Day Use pass costs R$800 to R$1,000 plus 10% service for a couple, Sunday through Friday from 11am to 6pm. It includes pool access, a bottle of sparkling wine, lunch at the Pérgula restaurant, an iPad loaded with magazines, and natural juice shots. A gazebo upgrade is also available at R$850 plus 10% for two people or R$1,500 plus 10% for four, running 9am to 7pm.
Book at least 48 hours ahead, especially for weekend dates, since the pool deck also hosts private events.
Book direct: belmond.com/hotels/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/belmond-copacabana-palace — or call +55 21 2548 7070
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Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana sits toward the Leme end of Copacabana beach, with a pool deck that looks out over the sand and the fort at the point.
The Day Use pass costs R$1,039 for two people, available Monday through Thursday. It includes pool access, fitness center use, spa services, beach service with sunbeds and towels, and a support room for changing.
This one requires advance booking and isn't available on weekends, so plan a weekday visit.
Book direct: fairmont.com/rio-de-janeiro
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is a block back from the beach, a straightforward business hotel with a rooftop pool and gym rather than a resort-style layout.
The Day Use fee is R$250 to R$265 for two people, non-refundable, with common area and pool access running 10am to 8pm and a support room available from 3pm to 8pm. Breakfast can be added for R$65 per person. A 20% discount on spa and dining applies to day-use guests.
Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/riocchh-hilton-rio-de-janeiro-copacabana
Pestana Rio Atlântica
Pestana Rio Atlântica sits mid-beach on Copacabana, and its rooftop pool is the draw, a small deck with a wraparound view that takes in both Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf Mountain.
The Day Use pass costs R$300 to R$340 for a standard room, or R$590 for an ocean-view suite, running from 9am or 10am to 5pm or 7pm depending on the tier. It includes rooftop pool access, breakfast, and WiFi.
Call ahead to confirm same-day availability, since the rooftop pool deck is compact and fills up on clear days.
Book direct: pestana.com/br/hotel/pestana-rio
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro sits in Barra da Tijuca, Rio's newer beachfront district, and has the largest day-use pool on this list, part of a resort-style deck with direct beach service.
The Day Use Piscina pass costs R$150 to R$220 per person on weekdays between 11am and 7pm, rising to R$308 per person on weekends and holidays. It includes pool access, sauna, fitness center, beach service, and a 20% discount at hotel restaurants.
Weekday visits are the better value here. Weekend pricing more than doubles the weekday rate.
Book direct: hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/riogh-grand-hyatt-rio-de-janeiro — or call +55 21 3797 9566
Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro is set back from the beach overlooking Jacarepaguá Lagoon, with a rooftop pool and jacuzzi next to the gym rather than a ground-floor deck.
The Day Use pass costs R$265 plus taxes for two people, from 10am to 5pm. It includes pool and jacuzzi access, rooftop gym use, and a 20% discount on dining. Breakfast can be added for R$69 per person.
Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/riobahi-hilton-barra-rio-de-janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is a straightforward Barra da Tijuca business hotel, and its day-use pricing is the most affordable pool-only option on this page.
The Day Use pass costs R$180 plus 10%, daily from 10am to 6pm. It includes pool access and a towel, plus 50% off parking and 20% off food and drink. Children aged 4 to 12 pay half price, and kids under 3 go free.
Book at least 48 hours ahead by email or phone.
Book direct: vilagale.com/en/hotels/rio-de-janeiro/vila-gale-rio-de-janeiro — or call +55 21 2460 4500
CDesign Hotel
CDesign Hotel sits in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, further west along Rio's coast than Barra proper, with an infinity pool that's one of the more distinctive settings on this list.
The Day Use com Hospedagem pass costs R$550 plus 5% ISS for a city-view room or R$750 plus 5% ISS for an ocean-view room, both for two people, Monday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm. The ocean-view tier includes a R$200 consumption credit toward food and drink, along with infinity pool, spa, fitness center, and lounge access.
Book through the hotel's own reservation engine or by phone or email.
Book direct: cdesignhotel.com.br/en/day-use — or call +55 21 3613 9700
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ sits on a hillside above the city center, surrounded by the neighborhood's cobblestone streets and tram line, a different setting entirely from the beachfront hotels.
The Day Use pass costs R$690 Wednesday and Thursday or R$790 Friday through Sunday, for two people, from 9am to 7pm. It includes pool access, sauna, a support room, and common areas.
Book direct: santateresahotelrio.com — or call +55 21 3380 0200
Vila Santa Teresa
Vila Santa Teresa is a small hillside hotel in the same neighborhood as its MGallery neighbor, with a quieter, more residential feel.
The Day Use pass costs R$850 for two people, from 11am to 6pm. It includes pool access, social areas, a support room, and lunch at the Pérgula or Restaurant Beatriz.
Book direct: vilasantateresa.com/en — or call +55 21 2051 1905
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort sits in Vidigal, between Leblon and São Conrado, and is the cheapest day pass on this page by a wide margin.
The Day Pass costs R$145 plus 10% per adult, from 9am to 6pm. It includes pool access, private access to Vidigal beach, use of the kids' club, and a 20% discount on the lunch buffet, spa, and tennis courts.
Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/riosi-sheraton-grand-rio-hotel-and-resort/overview
Yoo2 Rio
Yoo2 Rio, part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, sits in Botafogo, a design-forward property with Trussardi-branded interiors rather than a beach location.
The Day Use pass costs R$300 to R$350 plus 15% for the standard room tier, or R$500 to R$550 plus 15% for the Sugar Suite, both for two people. It includes common area access and a support room; the Sugar Suite tier adds Sugarloaf Mountain views.
Book direct: yoo2.com/pt — or call +55 21 3445 2000
JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro
JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro sits on Copacabana beach's Flamengo-facing end, with day-use pricing structured in tiers depending on how much of the hotel you want access to.
The Day Use pass starts at R$165 for pool and sauna access, R$220 adds the gym, and R$300 adds an optional spa massage.
Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rionb-jw-marriott-hotel-rio-de-janeiro/overview
Frequently asked questions
Do Ipanema or Leblon hotels sell pool day passes?
Not directly. Most of Rio's day-use market clusters in Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, and Santa Teresa, with Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort in neighboring Vidigal the closest option to Leblon on this list. Ipanema's boutique hotels tend to skip day-use sales entirely, likely because their pools are small and their rooms sell out at premium rates without needing the extra revenue.
What should you bring to a Rio day pass?
Sunscreen, since the sun is strong year-round and Rio's UV index runs high even in winter. Bring your own towel as a backup even at hotels that provide one, and cash or a card for extras like drinks and spa treatments that aren't included in the base price. A copy of your booking confirmation helps at hotels that book by phone, since front desk staff don't always have day-use reservations pulled up automatically.
Are Rio pool day passes worth it during Carnival or peak summer?
They're more crowded but still worth booking, especially at hotels like Belmond Copacabana Palace and Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana where the pool deck also hosts private events during Carnival season, from February into early March. Book further ahead than usual during this period, since some hotels suspend day-use sales entirely during their busiest Carnival weekends.
More pool day passes near Rio de Janeiro
Rio's day-use scene splits cleanly by neighborhood: Copacabana for beachfront classics like Belmond Copacabana Palace, Barra da Tijuca for better-value business hotels like Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Teresa for a quieter, hillside alternative. For a different take on Latin American and Caribbean pool access, see Barbados, where all-inclusive resorts sell day passes with food and drink built into the price.