Pool day passes in Barbados

Compare pool day passes in Barbados. Book direct at Southern Palms and Savannah Beach Club, with pricing, what's included, and how to book.

Hotel pool day pass in Barbados

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Barbados has a small, direct-booking pool day pass market on the south coast. Two hotels in Christ Church, Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort and Savannah Beach Club Hotel & Spa, sell day passes on their own websites rather than through third-party resellers.

Prices run BBD $125 to US$134 per adult. Southern Palms bundles in afternoon tea, mini golf, tennis, and non-motorized watersports, plus a 50% food and beverage credit toward the pass price. Savannah keeps it simpler: pool, beach, and use of hotel facilities from 10am to 6pm.

Both passes run 10am to 6pm and book directly through the hotel, not through a third-party aggregator. Southern Palms requires online booking in advance; Savannah takes a deposit online with the balance due at check-in.

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How much does a pool day pass in Barbados cost?

A Barbados pool day pass costs between BBD $125 and US$134 per adult, both running from 10am to 6pm. Southern Palms is the better value once you factor in the 50% F&B credit toward the pass price.

HotelPriceBest for
Southern Palms Beach Club & ResortBBD $125 / about $63 adult, BBD $62.50 / about $31 child (up to 11)Families and activity-focused visitors
Savannah Beach Club Hotel & SpaUS$134 adult, US$71 teen (13-16), US$58 child (4-12)Straightforward pool and beach access

Can non-guests use hotel pools in Barbados?

Yes. Both Southern Palms and Savannah sell day passes directly through their own websites, no hotel reservation required. Book online in advance and you get access to the pool, beach, and hotel facilities for the day without staying overnight.

Many other Barbados resorts, including the Hilton Barbados Resort and Accra Beach Hotel, also allow non-guest pool access, but they sell that access through third-party resellers rather than their own booking pages, so prices and terms can vary by platform.

Are Barbados hotel day passes all-inclusive?

Not at Southern Palms or Savannah. Both charge a flat entry price for pool, beach, and facility access, with food and drink paid separately at the restaurants and bars on-site (Southern Palms credits 50% of the pass price toward F&B purchases).

Some of the island's all-inclusive resorts near Bridgetown sell all-inclusive day passes bundling food and drink into the price, but those are booked through cruise-day-pass resellers rather than the hotels' own sites, so they're not covered here.

Where to stay in Barbados

For easy access to both day passes, base yourself in Hastings or Worthing on the south coast, a walkable stretch with a boardwalk, calm swimming water, and a good mix of restaurants between the two hotels. Waves Hotel & Spa is a solid pick here, close to St. Lawrence Gap's bars and restaurants if you want some nightlife after your pool day.

If you'd rather treat the west coast as a splurge, Barbados's "Platinum Coast" around Holetown is calmer and glossier, with turquoise water and upscale dining. Cobblers Cove is a boutique colonial-style property there, a quieter alternative to the island's bigger-name resorts if you want a slower base for the rest of your trip.

Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort

Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort pool

Southern Palms sits on Dover Beach in St. Lawrence Gap, one of the busier stretches of Barbados's south coast, with two outdoor pools set among pink-and-white colonial-style buildings.

Day Pass Offer (BBD $125 / about $63 adult, BBD $62.50 / about $31 child up to 11). Includes access to hotel facilities, afternoon tea, mini golf, tennis, shuffleboard, and non-motorized watersports, plus 50% of the pass price redeemable against food and beverage purchases on-site.

The pass runs 10am to 6pm and is sold only through the hotel's own website, not through third-party booking platforms. Book at least a day ahead, especially during peak winter season (December to April) when the resort fills up.

Book direct: southernpalms.net/offers/hotel-day-pass — or call +1 246-428-7171

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Savannah Beach Club Hotel & Spa

Savannah Beach Club Hotel & Spa pool

Savannah Beach Club sits on a quieter stretch of Hastings, closer to Bridgetown than the St. Lawrence Gap hotels, with direct beach frontage and a pool set back from the road.

Day Pass (US$134 adult, US$71 teen 13-16, US$58 child 4-12). Covers pool access, beach access, and use of the hotel's facilities. Book online with a US$20 deposit, then settle the balance at check-in.

The pass runs 10am to 6pm. Confirm current pricing and availability with the hotel directly before visiting, since terms can shift seasonally.

Book direct: savannahbarbados.com/day-passes-contact-page.html — or call +1 246-434-3800

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandy Lane offer a day pass?

No. Sandy Lane, Barbados's best-known luxury resort on the west coast, does not sell pool or beach day passes to non-guests. It's a private, guests-only property, unlike Southern Palms and Savannah on the south coast.

What should I bring to a Barbados hotel day pass?

Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a form of ID for check-in. Southern Palms and Savannah both provide loungers, and towels are usually available on request, but pack your own if you'd rather not ask.

Are Barbados pool day passes available year-round?

Yes, both hotels sell passes throughout the year. December through April is peak season with more visitors on-site, so booking a day or two ahead is worth it even though the weather stays warm island-wide all year.

More pool day passes near Barbados

Barbados's south coast pool day pass scene is small but easy to book direct. If you're island-hopping through the Caribbean, Aruba and Turks and Caicos both have their own direct-booking day pass options worth comparing on price and inclusions.

For a bigger selection of hotels and pool styles, Jamaica and Punta Cana cover more ground with all-inclusive resort day passes. See the full Caribbean guide for every island covered so far.

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