Pool day passes in Polignano a Mare
Book a pool day pass in Polignano a Mare. Compare prices at Giovì Relais, Pietrablu Resort, Borgobianco, Cala Ponte, COCO Beach Club and Echi di Puglia.
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Polignano a Mare's clifftop hotels sit above some of Puglia's clearest water, and a handful open their pools to non-guests for the day. Giovì Relais runs the only clearly priced wellness pool pass in town, while CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA and Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano offer larger resort pools with day rates available on request. COCO Beach Club, just outside town in Cozze, adds a proper beach-and-pool day-use setup with published sunbed pricing.
Confirmed prices range from about €20 for a weekday sunbed package at COCO Beach Club up to €65 for the 90-minute wellness pool session at Giovì Relais. Several hotels, including Cala Ponte and Echi di Puglia, have pools but don't publish day-use rates online, so pricing there comes from a phone or WhatsApp call.
Most properties require advance booking, and outdoor pools typically run from June through mid-September only. Bring a swimsuit and expect a minimum spend or F&B credit rather than a flat entry fee at the resort-style hotels.
- Giovì Relais — €65 for a 90-minute wellness pool session, salt wall and hydromassage included
- CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA — the biggest resort in town, two pools plus a 700 sqm wellness center, call for day rates
- Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano — clifftop 5-star with a heated indoor pool, spa packages from about €30
- Cala Ponte, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — a 700 sqm lagoon-style pool at this Marriott property, call for day rates
- COCO Beach Club — beach club with a pool and solarium, sunbeds from €20 on weekdays
- Echi di Puglia — adults-only infinity pool in a Mediterranean garden, call for day rates
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How much does a pool day pass in Polignano a Mare cost?
Polignano a Mare doesn't have the crowded aggregator-driven day pass market you'll find in bigger Italian resort towns. Only two venues publish rates online; the rest quote prices by phone once you say what date you want.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Giovì Relais | €65 / person (about $70) | A quiet wellness pool session |
| CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA | Price on request | Families wanting multiple pools |
| Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano | From about €30 (about $32) | Clifftop views with spa access |
| Cala Ponte, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | Price on request | A large lagoon-style pool |
| COCO Beach Club | €20 weekday / €50 weekend (about $22 / $54) | Beach plus pool in one stop |
| Echi di Puglia | Price on request | Adults-only quiet |
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Polignano a Mare?
Yes, but it's not a walk-up scene. Most hotels here treat pool access as a call-ahead arrangement rather than an online checkout flow. Giovì Relais is the exception, with its wellness pass bookable online or by WhatsApp.
At resort properties like CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA and Cala Ponte, non-guests need to phone reception, confirm a date, and often pay on arrival. COCO Beach Club operates more like a typical Italian beach club, with sunbeds available on a first-come basis in season.
Do I need to book in advance?
Book at least a few days ahead, especially in July and August. Giovì Relais requires advance booking for its 90-minute wellness slots since space is limited.
Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano and CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA can sometimes accommodate same-day requests in shoulder season, but pools fill with hotel guests first during peak summer weekends. COCO Beach Club takes walk-ins when it has capacity, though weekend sunbeds go fast.
Where to stay in Polignano a Mare
Staying inside the centro storico is worth the extra walk with your bags: parking is scarce in the old town, and a room there puts you steps from Lama Monachile beach and the clifftop lanes at sunset. Casa Dorsi is a small, eight-room B&B right in the old town with sea views from its terraces, and Quintessenza Luxury Domus has suites and a rooftop terrace a five-minute walk from Grotta Palazzese if you want more space and polish.
If you'd rather keep a car nearby, Covo dei Saraceni sits just outside the walls on its own clifftop above a pebble beach, giving you sea-facing rooms and an easier drop-off than the old town's pedestrian lanes.
Giovì Relais
Giovì Relais sits a short drive from Polignano's old town, built around a wellness center rather than a resort-style pool. The centerpiece is a hydromassage pool paired with a salt wall, steam bath, and emotional showers designed for relaxation rather than lounging in the sun.
The Wellness Program costs €65 per person (about $70) for a 90-minute session, with a minimum of two people. It includes full access to the hydromassage pool, salt wall, steam bath, and relaxation zone. Bring a swimsuit, it's required for entry.
Sessions run year-round given the indoor setting, unlike the outdoor hotel pools elsewhere in town. Book online, by phone, or via WhatsApp, and reserve in advance since slots are limited.
Book direct: giovirelais.com/en/spa-polignano-a-mare — or call +39 080 425 15 10
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CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA is the largest resort near Polignano a Mare, with two outdoor pools, a jacuzzi, and a 700 sqm wellness center that includes a biosauna and Turkish bath. It's set up for families and groups rather than a quiet couples' escape.
Day access isn't listed with a fixed rate online, so pricing is quoted by phone based on the date and season. Expect to confirm pool access, sunbed availability, and whether the wellness center is included in whatever rate reception quotes.
The resort's scale means it has more day-use capacity than smaller boutique properties in town, which makes it worth calling even during peak summer weekends when other pools fill up first.
Book direct: cdshotels.it/en/pietrablu-resort-spa — or call +39 083 235 1321
Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano
Borgobianco Resort & Spa Polignano, part of MGallery, sits on a clifftop surrounded by olive groves and vineyards with sea views over the Adriatic. The property runs a roughly 1,000 sqm wellness center called Unica, with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room, plus a separate outdoor pool open from June through mid-September.
Spa access packages have started from about €30 (about $32) through seasonal promotions, though the hotel's own published rates for treatments run €145 to €510. Day-use pricing depends on the season and which pool areas are included, so confirm the current rate before booking.
Given the resort's popularity as a wedding and event venue, outdoor pool access can be limited on weekends in high season. Weekday visits are the more reliable bet for guaranteed access.
Book direct: borgobianco.it/en/unica-spa — or call the hotel via its official website
Cala Ponte, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Cala Ponte, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is Marriott's 5-star property in Polignano a Mare, built around a 700 sqm lagoon-style pool plus a quieter upper pool for guests who want fewer crowds. The layout gives it more pool space than most hotels in town.
No day-use rate is published on the hotel's own site, so pricing and availability come from calling reception directly. Ask specifically about non-guest pool access, since the property's marketing focuses on overnight stays and wellness packages rather than day passes.
As a Marriott-affiliated hotel, service standards and pool upkeep tend to be consistent, which makes it a reasonable option to call even without published day rates.
Book direct: hotelcalaponte.com/en/services-hotel-polignano-a-mare — or call the hotel via its official website
COCO Beach Club
COCO Beach Club sits in Cozze, about 5 km from Polignano's old town, and runs more like a classic Italian beach club than a hotel pool. Sunbeds are set across wooden terraces, low cliffs, and gravel areas, and the club also has its own outdoor swimming pool and solarium for guests who'd rather skip the sea.
Weekday sunbed packages, including a lounger, beach towel, and bottled water, run about €20 per person (about $22). Weekend rates jump to about €50 per person (about $54), with weekend packages adding fruit and sparkling wine.
A premium king bed for two costs more, with add-on pricing for extra guests. Confirm current-season rates by phone before visiting, since published price lists change year to year.
The club runs seasonally, open daily from 9am with full service Wednesday through Sunday. It closes for winter, so this is strictly a summer option.
Book direct: ilcoco.it/beachclub/en — or call +39 331 842 9862
Echi di Puglia
Echi di Puglia is an adults-only boutique hotel with a large infinity pool set in a Mediterranean garden, complete with a small waterfall feature. It's the quietest option on this list, aimed at couples rather than families or groups.
No day-use rate is published, so pricing comes from contacting the hotel directly. Given the adults-only policy and boutique scale, expect limited day-use capacity, especially in peak summer when overnight guests take priority.
The garden setting and infinity-edge design make it a distinct alternative to the larger resort pools at Pietrablu or Cala Ponte, worth calling ahead for if a quieter setting matters more than pool size.
Book direct: echidipuglia.it/en — or call the hotel via its official website
Frequently asked questions
Does Grotta Palazzese offer a pool day pass?
No. The famous clifftop restaurant and hotel, known for its cave-set dining room, has a private beach at €200 per day but no swimming pool. It's a beach access option, not a pool day pass, so it doesn't appear on this list.
What should I bring to a pool day pass in Polignano a Mare?
Bring a swimsuit, since several venues, including Giovì Relais, require one for entry. A towel is often included at spa-style venues, but beach clubs like COCO usually rent theirs as part of the sunbed package. Cash or a card for on-arrival payment is worth having, since several hotels don't process day-use payments online.
Are pool day passes available year-round in Polignano a Mare?
Outdoor pools generally run from June through mid-September, matching the local swimming season. Indoor options like the wellness pool at Giovì Relais and the heated pool at Borgobianco's Unica Spa operate outside these months, making them the more reliable year-round choice.
More pool day passes near Polignano a Mare
Puglia's clifftop pools pair well with a wider Italian coastal trip. Rome works as a starting point before heading south, while Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast offer a denser cluster of resort pools with published day rates if Polignano's phone-first booking style isn't for you.
For a similar clifftop, island-hopping feel outside Italy, Mykonos delivers the same white-and-blue coastal aesthetic with a more built-out day pass market.