Pool day passes in St Kitts
Compare pool day passes in St Kitts. Book direct at St. Kitts Marriott, Park Hyatt, Belle Mont Sanctuary, Sunset Reef, and more, with pricing and how to book.
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St Kitts splits its pool day pass market between two big beach resorts and a handful of smaller properties around Basseterre and Frigate Bay. St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino and Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour anchor the top end with full pool, beach, and spa access, while Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort and Sunset Reef St. Kitts sell smaller, wellness-focused passes at their boutique properties.
Prices run from $20 at Palms Court Gardens up to $150 at Sunset Reef. Most passes include pool access, a lounge chair, and an umbrella, and several add a food and beverage credit or a full lunch on top.
Most hotels here don't publish day pass pricing on their own websites, so call ahead or book through the resort's own reservations line to confirm rates and availability before you go.
- St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino (US$69 adult). Three pools, a swim-up bar, and Frigate Bay beach access.
- Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour (from US$50 adult). Adults-only Rampart Pool plus Banana Bay beach access.
- Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort (US$100 adult). An infinity pool at 1,000 feet elevation on the island's northwest slope.
- Sunset Reef St. Kitts (US$150 adult). Infinity pool, mineral hot tub, and cold plunge above the Caribbean Sea.
- Ocean Terrace Inn (from US$45 adult). Freshwater lagoon pool with a swim-up bar near Basseterre.
- Timothy Beach Resort (price on request). Beachfront pool on Frigate Bay, low season only.
- Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant (US$20 adult). The island's cheapest pass, with an infinity pool and jacuzzi in Basseterre.
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How much does a pool day pass in St Kitts cost?
A St Kitts pool day pass costs between US$20 and US$150 per adult. Palms Court Gardens is the cheapest option in Basseterre, while Sunset Reef's wellness-focused pass at the top end bundles in a mineral hot tub and cold plunge.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino | US$69 adult, children under 12 free | Families wanting three pools and a beach |
| Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour | From US$50 adult | Adults-only pool and a quiet beach club |
| Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort | US$100 adult | Hillside infinity pool and spa add-ons |
| Sunset Reef St. Kitts | US$150 adult | Wellness circuit with a hot tub and cold plunge |
| Ocean Terrace Inn | From US$45 adult | Sunday lunch and pool combo near Basseterre |
| Timothy Beach Resort | Price on request | Frigate Bay beach access in low season |
| Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant | US$20 adult | Budget-friendly infinity pool in Basseterre |
Can cruise ship passengers use hotel pools in St Kitts?
Yes. Basseterre is a regular cruise port, and several hotels here cater to ship passengers looking for a few hours by the pool between excursions. Ocean Terrace Inn and Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant are both a short taxi ride from the cruise pier and welcome day guests without an overnight stay, and St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino runs shore excursion day passes through cruise line partners as well as its own booking page.
Just confirm your pass covers the hours your ship is in port. Most passes here run from around 9am or 10am to 5pm or 6pm, so a late-afternoon departure can cut a day pass short.
Do St Kitts pool day passes include food and drinks?
It varies by hotel. St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Park Hyatt St. Kitts charge a flat entry price and add food and drink separately, though Marriott gives a 10% discount at select restaurants. Ocean Terrace Inn's Sunday pass is built around a $45 buffet lunch that includes pool access, and Timothy Beach Resort's low-season day pass bundles lunch into the price.
Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort and Sunset Reef keep their base day pass focused on the pool and facilities, with spa treatments, yoga, and dining sold as add-ons rather than included.
Where to stay in St Kitts
Frigate Bay is the easiest base if you want a straightforward beach holiday, with resorts, restaurants, and the island's small casino strip all within walking distance. Timothy Beach Resort sits right on the sand here and suits travellers who want a simple, good-value stay near the beach rather than a full resort package.
If you'd rather trade the beach strip for something quieter and more distinctive, head up into the northern hillsides. Ottley's Plantation Inn is a restored 300-year-old sugar plantation on a 35-acre rainforest estate, and it's a good match for anyone who wants St Kitts' colonial and volcanic character over another beach resort.
For a more polished, all-in resort experience, the Christophe Harbour area on the southeast peninsula is worth the 30 to 40 minute drive from Basseterre. It's quieter than Frigate Bay and geared toward travellers who want privacy and slower mornings over nightlife.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino sits on Frigate Bay, the island's main resort strip about 15 minutes from Basseterre. The property has three swimming pools, whirlpools, and a swim-up bar, plus direct access to a stretch of white sand beach.
Pool & Spa Day Pass (US$69 adult, children under 12 free with a paying adult). Booking requires a $20 deposit online, with the $49 balance due at check-in. The pass includes all three pools, beach loungers, and a 10% food and non-alcoholic beverage discount at select restaurants, plus 15% off Emerald Mist Spa services.
Book online in advance since the resort caps daily day-pass numbers. Hours run roughly 10am to 6pm, and the pass is popular with cruise passengers docking in Basseterre.
Book direct: marriott.com
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Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour occupies Banana Bay on the island's quieter southeast peninsula, a 30 to 40 minute drive from Basseterre. The resort has two pools, including the adults-only Rampart Pool set above the beach, plus direct access to Banana Bay's calm water.
Pool & Spa Day Pass (from US$50 adult). The base pass covers pool access, a lounge chair, umbrella, and wifi. Beach club packages with lunch run higher, from US$150 to US$250 per person depending on whether transfers from Basseterre are included.
Access runs from around 10am to 6pm. Contact the resort's concierge to confirm same-day availability, since pool space is limited on peak days.
Book direct: hyatt.com — or call +1 (869) 467-4849
Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort
Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort sits on the slopes of Mount Liamuiga at around 1,000 feet elevation, a working plantation setting in Kittitian Hill on the island's northwest side. The infinity pool looks out over the Caribbean Sea and the resort's own farm terraces.
Day Pass (US$100 adult). The base price covers the pool, sun loungers, and the pool bar and terrace. Spa treatments and yoga classes are bookable as add-ons on top of the day pass.
The elevation means cooler, breezier conditions than the beach resorts, and the drive up from the coast takes about 20 minutes.
Book direct: bellemontsanctuaryresort.com — or call +1 869 465 7388
Sunset Reef St. Kitts
Sunset Reef St. Kitts is a boutique wellness property set on a bluff above the sea, with an infinity pool that appears to merge into the horizon. The pool deck includes a mineral hot tub and a cold plunge pool alongside sun loungers.
Day Pass (US$150 adult). The price covers the infinity pool, hot tub, cold plunge, and beach access, plus use of kayaks. Massage, facials, and other spa treatments are available to add on separately.
This is the priciest pass on the island and geared toward a quieter, adults-focused day rather than a family beach outing.
Book direct: sunsetreefstkitts.com
Ocean Terrace Inn
Ocean Terrace Inn sits on a hillside above Basseterre harbor, a few minutes from the cruise pier, with a freshwater lagoon-style pool and the Fantasy Pool Bar built into it.
Sunday Pool & Lunch Pass (US$45 adult, inclusive of taxes). The Sunday buffet lunch at the Verandah restaurant, served 12:30pm to 2pm, includes free pool access along with entertainment. Day guests can also arrive as early as 9am and stay until 5pm.
Confirm current pricing and any non-Sunday day pass options directly with the hotel, since rates outside the Sunday lunch package aren't published online.
Book direct: oceanterraceinn.com — or call +1 869 465 2754
Timothy Beach Resort
Timothy Beach Resort is the only hotel directly on Frigate Bay's Caribbean Sea side, with a rectangular outdoor pool surrounded by deck chairs a short walk from the beach.
Day Pass (price on request). Offered only in low season, from mid-July through early November, the pass includes lunch, use of lounge chairs, and pool access. It isn't sold outside that window.
Call or email ahead to confirm dates and current pricing, since the resort doesn't publish rates for the program on its own site.
Book direct: timothybeach.com — or call +1 869 465 8597
Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant
Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant is a small property in Basseterre built around an infinity pool and jacuzzi, with a restaurant, bar, and gift boutique on site.
Day Pass (US$20 adult). The price covers the infinity pool, jacuzzi, a deck chair, an umbrella, and free wifi across the property. Food and drink at the restaurant and bar are paid separately.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Reservations are recommended for preferred seating, since pool deck space is limited.
Book direct: palmscourtgardens.com — or call +1 869 465 6060
Frequently asked questions
Do children get free entry to St Kitts hotel day passes?
At St. Kitts Marriott, children under 12 get free access with a paying adult. Most other properties charge a reduced child rate or don't publish one at all, so confirm children's pricing directly with the hotel before booking, especially at Belle Mont, Sunset Reef, and Park Hyatt.
What should I bring to a St Kitts hotel day pass?
Sunscreen, a swimsuit, and a valid photo ID are the essentials, since some resorts check ID at the gate to match your booking. Cash or a card for incidentals helps too, as F&B credits often don't cover the full cost of drinks and meals at the higher-end properties.
Is Ocean Terrace Inn's day pass only available on Sundays?
The confirmed pricing applies to the Sunday buffet lunch package, which includes free pool access. The hotel doesn't publish a standalone day pass rate for other days of the week, so call ahead if you want pool access outside the Sunday lunch window.
More pool day passes near St Kitts
St Kitts pairs well with a wider Caribbean island-hopping trip. Antigua and Saint Lucia both have larger, more established day pass markets with all-inclusive options, while Anguilla offers a similarly small, boutique-resort scene just a short flight or ferry away.
For a broader look at day passes across the region, see the full Caribbean guide.