Pool day passes in Cartagena
Cartagena pool day passes from 90,000 COP at 8 hotels and beach clubs across Bocagrande, the Old Town, and Tierra Bomba Island. Prices, inclusions, direct booking.
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Cartagena's pool day pass market splits into two distinct experiences. In the city, hotels like Hyatt Regency Cartagena, Hilton Cartagena Hotel, and Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias sell straightforward pool access with a food credit attached. Out on Tierra Bomba Island, beach clubs like Club Kabanna and Vista Mare bundle round-trip boat transport with beach loungers and a set lunch.
City hotel passes run about $20 to $54 USD and typically include a welcome drink, towels, and a lunch or F&B credit against the total. Island beach club passes run 90,000 COP to $50 USD and always include the boat transfer from the mainland, since none of these clubs are reachable by road.
Most city hotels take walk-ins on quieter days but recommend booking ahead on weekends and during the December to April high season. Beach clubs require advance booking because they need to confirm your seat on the boat. Bring your passport. Colombian immigration requires foreign visitors to carry ID, and some properties ask to see it at check-in.
- Hyatt Regency Cartagena — about $54 USD, three pools and a full lunch in Bocagrande
- Hilton Cartagena Hotel — about $20 to $40 USD, four pools plus a water slide
- Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias — 150,000 COP (about $46 USD), rooftop infinity pool over the Old Town
- Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand — about $35 USD, Olympic-size pool and colonial gardens
- Hotel Las Américas Cartagena — call to confirm, seven pools and a full beach club setup
- Club Kabanna — about $50 USD, boat transfer and beach club on Tierra Bomba Island
- Vista Mare — 90,000 COP (about $28 USD), F&B credit and beach access on Tierra Bomba
- Playa Palmeras — call to confirm, private beach club north of the city
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How much does a pool day pass in Cartagena cost?
City hotel passes cluster between $20 and $54 USD, with most of that covering a lunch or F&B credit rather than just pool access. Beach club passes on Tierra Bomba run 90,000 COP to $50 USD and always include the round-trip boat.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Cartagena | About $54 USD | Families wanting the most pool space |
| Hilton Cartagena Hotel | About $20 to $40 USD | Budget-conscious groups with kids |
| Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias | 150,000 COP (about $46 USD) | Rooftop views over the Old Town |
| Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand | About $35 USD | Classic colonial-hotel pool day |
| Hotel Las Américas Cartagena | Call to confirm | Biggest pool count in the city |
| Club Kabanna | About $50 USD | Full beach club escape on Tierra Bomba |
| Vista Mare | 90,000 COP (about $28 USD) | Cheapest island beach club option |
| Playa Palmeras | Call to confirm | North-zone beach club, fewer crowds |
Do I need to book a Cartagena pool day pass in advance?
Book city hotel pool passes a few days ahead during the December to April high season and around major holidays, when Bocagrande hotels fill up. On quieter weekdays, several properties take walk-ins at the front desk, but calling ahead avoids a wasted trip. Beach club passes on Tierra Bomba Island need at least 24 to 48 hours notice, since Club Kabanna and Vista Mare have to reserve your seat on the boat and confirm your lunch order in advance.
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Cartagena?
Yes. Every hotel and beach club listed here sells day access to its pool without requiring an overnight stay. City hotels typically run the pass from mid-morning to early evening, with the price bundling in a lunch or F&B credit. Beach clubs on Tierra Bomba run on a similar schedule but tie your entry time to the boat departure from the mainland pier, so non-guests need to show up at the dock rather than the hotel itself.
Where to stay in Cartagena
The walled Centro Histórico is the obvious base if you want colonial Cartagena at your doorstep: cobblestone plazas, pastel balconies, and restaurants within a short walk of your hotel. Casa San Agustín sits inside three joined 17th-century mansions here, with its own plunge pool and the kind of quiet luxury that suits couples and anyone wanting to feel immersed in the Old Town rather than just passing through it.
Getsemaní, just outside the walls, is livelier and more affordable, with street art, salsa bars, and a younger crowd that keeps going after the plazas empty out. Hotel Capellán de Getsemaní is a good mid-range pick right in the middle of that scene, blending colonial bones with a more contemporary interior.
If you'd rather be near the beach and away from the Old Town's crowds, Bocagrande's high-rises put you closer to the pool day pass hotels on this list, though it trades colonial charm for resort-style convenience.
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hyatt Regency Cartagena sits on the Bocagrande waterfront, a few minutes' walk from the peninsula's main strip of restaurants and shops. Three pools spread across the property: an adults-only pool, a kids' pool, and a family pool facing the Caribbean.
The Day Pass costs about $54 USD and includes a welcome drink, pool towels, and lunch, with kids under 13 free. The rate covers access from late morning to early evening, giving enough time to rotate between the three pools and grab a poolside ceviche or ocado from the restaurant menu.
Day passes sell out on weekends and holidays, so book at least two to three days ahead through the hotel directly or a resort day-pass platform. Availability is more open midweek.
Book direct: hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/ctgrc-hyatt-regency-cartagena
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Hilton Cartagena Hotel occupies a stretch of Laguito at the tip of the Bocagrande peninsula, with direct beach access alongside its pool deck. Four pools sit across the grounds, including one with a water slide that draws families with younger kids.
The day pass runs about $20 to $40 USD depending on the season and includes access to all four pools plus a 10 percent discount on food and drink and 15 percent off spa treatments. Breakfast buffet access is sometimes bundled in on weekday passes, worth confirming when booking.
The water slide and family pool make this the pick for groups traveling with children. Book a day or two ahead in high season.
Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/ctghihh-hilton-cartagena-hotel
Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias
Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias anchors the edge of the walled Old Town, and its rooftop infinity pool is the reason it shows up on nearly every Cartagena pool list. The sky bar wraps around the pool deck with views over the colonial rooftops and the bay.
The day pass costs 150,000 COP (about $46 USD), with roughly half of that applied as a food and drink credit at the rooftop bar. Access covers the infinity pool, loungers, and the sky bar menu of ceviches, ocados, and cocktails.
This is a compact rooftop, not a resort-scale pool, so it suits couples and smaller groups more than families with kids. Call ahead to confirm availability, since space is limited.
Book direct: movichhotels.com/en/cartagena — or call +57 (601) 482-4466
Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand
Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand occupies gardens on the Bocagrande waterfront, one of Cartagena's oldest resort properties with colonial-style architecture and mature palm trees framing the pool deck. The Olympic-size pool is regularly cited as one of the best in the city.
The day pass costs about $35 USD and includes lunch alongside full pool access. The garden setting and larger pool footprint give it a quieter, more spread-out feel than the newer high-rise hotels along the same stretch.
Passes are available most days but fill up on weekends. Call ahead or book online to lock in a spot.
Book direct: en.hotelcaribe.com
Hotel Las Américas Cartagena
Hotel Las Américas Cartagena sits on its own stretch of beach past Bocagrande, run as a resort complex with seven pools plus its Casa de Playa beach club section. It's the largest day-pass operation by pool count in the city.
The day pass includes a buffet lunch at Casa de Playa, two soft drinks, two national beers, a fruit platter, and use of the beach club facilities alongside pool access. Pricing isn't published online, and the pass isn't offered during peak season (December 25 to January 12) or Holy Week, so calling ahead is necessary either way.
Because pricing changes seasonally and isn't listed on the hotel's own site, treat this one as a phone-first booking. Ask specifically for the "pasadía" rate.
Book direct: hotellasamericas.com.co/en
Club Kabanna
Club Kabanna sits on Tierra Bomba Island, a 20-minute boat ride across the bay from the historic center. It's a beach club built around a pool and stretch of private beach, reachable only by water.
The Basic Day Pass costs $50 USD and includes round-trip boat transport, a welcome cocktail, a meal credit up to $20 USD, and full access to the pool, beach, and loungers. Because the transfer is baked into the price, this is one of the more complete day-out packages in Cartagena.
Book online in advance to secure a boat seat, especially on weekends when the island gets busy. Departures leave from a pier in the city, confirmed at booking.
Book direct: clubkabanna.com/en/basic-day-pass
Vista Mare
Vista Mare is another Tierra Bomba Island beach club, reached by boat transfer from Las Gaviotas Pier on the mainland. It's a smaller, more low-key setup than Kabanna, with a private beach frontage and pool loungers.
The Pasadía pass costs 90,000 COP (about $28 USD), with a 50 percent deposit required at booking. It includes a welcome cocktail, an F&B credit toward the on-site menu, private beach access, and loungers, alongside the round-trip boat transfer.
This is the cheapest island beach club option in Cartagena. Book via WhatsApp at least a day ahead to confirm the boat schedule.
Book direct: vistamarecartagena.com/en/pasadia — or call +57 313 550 8457
Playa Palmeras
Playa Palmeras sits at Bahía del Sol in Cartagena's north zone, about 25 minutes from the city center by road rather than boat, which makes it the most accessible beach club on this list. It runs from 9am to 5pm with separate adult and kids' pools alongside its private beach.
The pasadía includes lunch, a welcome cocktail, a towel, and access to both pools plus the beach. Current pricing isn't posted on the club's own site, so call ahead to confirm the rate before making the trip out.
Because it's reachable by car, this is the easiest fallback for travelers who want a beach club day without booking a boat transfer days in advance.
Book direct: playapalmerascartagena.com/es/pasadia-playa-palmeras — or call +57 324 604 6540
Frequently asked questions
Does Sofitel Legend Santa Clara offer pool day passes in Cartagena?
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, set inside a former 17th-century convent in the San Diego neighborhood of the Old Town, has the largest pool in the walled city at 260 square meters. Day pass availability depends on hotel occupancy and isn't sold on a fixed schedule, so it's not a reliable option to plan around. Call the hotel directly if you want to check same-week availability.
Do kids get a discount on Cartagena pool day passes?
Most city hotels discount or waive the fee for young children. Hyatt Regency Cartagena lets kids under 13 in free, and several other city hotels quote a separate, lower child rate when you call to book. Beach clubs on Tierra Bomba Island typically charge full price per person regardless of age, since the boat transfer and lunch are per-head costs.
What should I bring to a Cartagena hotel day pass?
Bring your passport, since Colombian properties may ask non-guests for ID at check-in. Sunscreen and a hat are essential given the equatorial sun, and cash in pesos helps for tipping or extras not covered by the pass. For Tierra Bomba beach clubs, pack a change of clothes and keep valuables to a minimum, since you'll be arriving and leaving by open boat.
More pool day passes near Cartagena
Cartagena's mix of city hotel pools and boat-access beach clubs makes it one of the more varied day-pass markets in the region. For other Caribbean coastlines with a similar all-inclusive, beach-first culture, look at Punta Cana and Jamaica, both known for resort pools bundled with unlimited food and drink. For a Latin American beach town with a comparable hotel-zone layout, Cancun runs a similar range of day pass prices and inclusions.