Pool day passes in Merida

Merida's hotel pool scene splits into three distinct tiers: colonial haciendas scattered through the countryside, boutique hotels tucked into centro historico courtyards, and international chains with the biggest pools in the Yucatan capital. Hacienda Santa Cruz and Hacienda Xcanatun by Angsana lead the hacienda circuit, while Hyatt Regency Merida and Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton anchor the downtown chain scene.

Day passes run from 210 MXN (about $11) at Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro Historico to 2,700 MXN for two people (about $73 per person) at Hacienda Misne. Most include pool access plus a food and beverage credit, and hacienda passes often add a guided tour of the grounds.

Hacienda day passes usually require a phone call or WhatsApp message to confirm, since most haciendas don't take online day-pass bookings. The chain hotels and a handful of boutique properties let you reserve directly on their websites. Hours typically run from mid-morning to early evening, and some properties restrict passes to adults or set blackout dates around private events.

• Hacienda Santa Cruz — 700-1,700 MXN (about $38-92), three tiers up to a private room
• Hacienda Xcanatun by Angsana — 1,459-1,650 MXN (about $79-89), three pools and a spa discount
• Hacienda Sotuta de Peon — 800-975 MXN (about $43-53), lunch and a plantation tour
• Hacienda San Antonio Hool — 1,000 MXN (about $54), hacienda tour plus bike use
• Hacienda San Antonio Millet — 700-1,500 MXN (about $38-81), two pools with a premium meal tier
• Hacienda Misne — 1,800-2,700 MXN for two (about $49-73 per person), the priciest hacienda pass
• Destino Mio — 800 MXN (about $43), pool, cenote, and restaurant access
• Casa Lecanda Boutique Hotel — 600 MXN (about $32), welcome cocktail in a centro historico courtyard
• Camino Real Merida — 500 MXN (about $27), rooftop pool with a 400 MXN F&B credit
• Cigno Hotel — 950 MXN (about $51), adults-only with a matching F&B credit
• Hotel Piedra de Agua — 450-600 MXN (about $24-32), an entree and drink included
• Hotel Meson de la Luna — 500-600 MXN (about $27-32), family pricing with a kids' rate
• Kahal Boutique Hotel — 1,000 MXN (about $54), rooftop bar access and a 500 MXN credit
• Japoneza Retreat Merida Centro — 500-625 MXN (about $27-34), adults-only pool and onsen-style spa
• Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton — about 1,200 MXN (about $65), fitness center and on-site dining
• Hyatt Regency Merida — 800-1,188 MXN (about $43-64), breakfast or lunch buffet included
• Courtyard by Marriott Merida — 800 MXN (about $43), 300 MXN credit and group room access
• Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro Historico — 210-379 MXN (about $11-20), the cheapest pass in the city

How much does a pool day pass in Merida cost?

Prices below reflect one adult unless noted. Haciendas outside the city center tend to cost more once a guided tour or F&B credit is factored in, while the international chains and Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro Historico keep it to a simple pool-only rate.

Hotel	Price	Best for
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro Historico	210-379 MXN (about $11-20)	Budget solo travelers
Camino Real Merida	500 MXN (about $27)	Rooftop pool on a budget
Casa Lecanda Boutique Hotel	600 MXN (about $32)	Boutique courtyard with a cocktail
Hotel Piedra de Agua	450-600 MXN (about $24-32)	A meal included with the pass
Hotel Meson de la Luna	500-600 MXN (about $27-32)	Families with kids
Japoneza Retreat Merida Centro	500-625 MXN (about $27-34)	Adults-only spa and onsen
Hacienda Santa Cruz	700-1,700 MXN (about $38-92)	Tiered pricing with a room upgrade
Courtyard by Marriott Merida	800 MXN (about $43)	Simple chain pool day
Hyatt Regency Merida	800-1,188 MXN (about $43-64)	Buffet plus pool
Hacienda Sotuta de Peon	800-975 MXN (about $43-53)	Plantation tour and lunch
Cigno Hotel	950 MXN (about $51)	Adults-only F&B credit
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton	about 1,200 MXN (about $65)	Hilton pool and gym access
Kahal Boutique Hotel	1,000 MXN (about $54)	Rooftop bar access
Hacienda San Antonio Hool	1,000 MXN (about $54)	Hacienda tour with bikes
Hacienda San Antonio Millet	700-1,500 MXN (about $38-81)	Two pools, premium meal tier
Destino Mio	800 MXN (about $43)	Cenote and garden access
Hacienda Xcanatun by Angsana	1,459-1,650 MXN (about $79-89)	Three pools, spa discount
Hacienda Misne	1,800-2,700 MXN for two (about $49-73 per person)	Highest-end hacienda pass

Do I need to book a Merida pool day pass in advance?

Yes, especially for the haciendas outside the city center. Properties like Hacienda Santa Cruz, Hacienda San Antonio Millet, and Hacienda Misne don't take online day-pass bookings, so a phone call or WhatsApp message a day or two ahead confirms availability and current pricing. Chain hotels including Hyatt Regency Merida and Courtyard by Marriott Merida accept same-day requests more often, but weekends and holiday weeks fill up fast at every tier.

Can non-guests use hotel and hacienda pools in Merida?

Yes, that's exactly what a day pass covers. Non-guests pay the posted rate, sign in at the front desk or hacienda office, and get pool access for the listed hours, typically mid-morning to early evening. Some adults-only properties like Cigno Hotel and Japoneza Retreat Merida Centro restrict day passes to guests 18 and over regardless of a hotel's overnight-stay policy.

Colonial haciendas near Merida

Where to stay in Merida

Centro Historico is the most convenient base, putting you within walking distance of Plaza Grande, the cathedral, and most of the boutique day-pass hotels on this list. The Diplomat Boutique Hotel is a small, hacienda-style mansion right in the heart of downtown, with its own secluded pool if you'd rather not leave the property at all.

If you want more greenery and a quieter, upscale feel, Paseo de Montejo is a short taxi ride north, with wide tree-lined sidewalks and a Sunday street-closure that fills the boulevard with cyclists and joggers. Rosas & Xocolate is the splurge pick here, a restored colonial mansion with an in-house chocolatier and spa, and it's an easy stroll to several of the chain hotel day passes.

Merida is consistently ranked one of Mexico's safest cities, so either base works well for walking at night, and both put you close enough to the haciendas outside town for a day trip.

Hacienda Santa Cruz

Hacienda Santa Cruz sits on restored grounds a short drive outside Merida, with stone arches and gardens surrounding the main pool. It's one of the few hacienda day passes with tiered pricing spelled out on the property's own site rather than quoted only by phone.

The Silver Pass (700 MXN, about $38) covers pool and bicycle access. Gold (1,400 MXN, about $76) adds the hydrothermal pool, and Diamond (1,700 MXN, about $92) includes use of a Deluxe room from 10am to 6pm. Children ages 6 to 12 pay 350 MXN (about $19).

Reservations go through the online contact form on the hacienda's site rather than a booking widget, so expect a short back-and-forth to confirm your date and tier.

Book direct: haciendasantacruz.com — contact form on site

Hacienda Xcanatun by Angsana

Hacienda Xcanatun by Angsana occupies a 19th-century henequen estate just north of the city, now run as a boutique resort under the Angsana brand. Three separate pools spread across the property give it more water space than any other hacienda day pass in the area.

Day rates run 1,459-1,650 MXN (about $79-89) for adults and 600-650 MXN (about $32-35) for children, covering access to all three pools from 10am to 7pm. The pass includes a 600 MXN bar credit and a discount on spa treatments.

Book ahead through the resort's site, since the property manages day-use guests alongside overnight bookings and can sell out on weekends.

Book direct: angsana.com/mexico/hacienda-xcanatun — or call the resort directly to confirm dates

Hacienda Sotuta de Peon

Hacienda Sotuta de Peon is a working henequen plantation turned living-history site, roughly 45 minutes from downtown Merida. The pool sits among restored plantation buildings and gardens, with the day-use experience built around the estate's history rather than just the water.

Adult passes run 800-975 MXN (about $43-53) and include pool access, lunch, a walk through the gardens, and a 15% discount on the plantation tour. Kids under 17 are free or discounted depending on the package.

The plantation tour itself books up during peak tourist season, so reserve a day or two ahead if you want to combine the pool pass with the full estate experience.

Book direct: haciendaviva.com — or call ahead to confirm same-day availability

Hacienda San Antonio Hool

Hacienda San Antonio Hool is a smaller, quieter estate outside Merida with a single pool set among restored outbuildings and grounds. It leans into the hacienda-tour angle more than most, bundling the pool pass with a walk through the property's history.

The day pass costs 1,000 MXN (about $54) for adults and 500 MXN (about $27) for children, and includes a guided hacienda tour, a 500 MXN food and beverage credit, a welcome cocktail, and use of the property's bicycles. Hours run 9am to 5pm.

There's no online booking widget, so calling ahead is the only way to confirm a date, especially since the estate also hosts private events that can close the pool to day guests.

Book direct: sanantoniohool.com — call ahead to confirm

Hacienda San Antonio Millet

Hacienda San Antonio Millet pairs two separate pools with a guided tour of the estate's restored buildings and gardens, giving it more pool space than most haciendas in the area.

The base day pass runs 700 MXN (about $38) for adults and 400 MXN (about $22) for children, covering both pools, the tour, and towels. A premium tier up to 1,500 MXN (about $81) adds a three-course sit-down meal.

Reserve by phone or through the hacienda's site, and confirm which tier you're booking since the pricing spread is wide between the basic and premium options.

Book direct: haciendasanantoniomillet.com — call ahead to confirm your tier

Hacienda Misne

Hacienda Misne is the priciest hacienda pass in Merida, set on grounds built around a restored colonial main house with formal gardens surrounding the pool.

Passes for two adults run 1,800-2,700 MXN (about $49-73 per person), with the higher tier adding meals and drinks rather than just pool access. Children pay a flat 500 MXN (about $27).

Book by phone, since the property doesn't list an online reservation system for day-use guests and pricing depends on which package you request.

Book direct: haciendamisne.com.mx — call ahead to book

Destino Mio

Destino Mio combines a pool, a cenote, and gardens on one property just outside Merida, making it one of the more varied day-use options in the area beyond a straightforward hotel pool.

The pool pass costs 800 MXN (about $43) for adults and 400 MXN (about $22) for children ages 4 to 12, and includes access to the cenote, the on-site restaurant, and a garden tour. A separate spa pass runs 2,300 MXN (about $124) for those who want treatments layered on top.

The property is open 9am to 8pm, longer hours than most haciendas in the area, which makes it a workable option for an afternoon-into-evening visit.

Book direct: destinomio.mx — call ahead to reserve

Downtown boutique hotels

Casa Lecanda Boutique Hotel

Casa Lecanda Boutique Hotel is a small property in Merida's centro historico, built around a courtyard pool that feels closer to a private residence than a hotel amenity.

The Classic pass costs 600 MXN (about $32) per person and includes a welcome cocktail and a 300 MXN food credit. A Plus package for couples runs 3,800 MXN (about $205) with a bigger F&B allowance.

Given the hotel's small footprint, day-pass slots are limited, so calling ahead is worth it during peak season.

Book direct: casalecanda.com — call ahead to confirm space

Camino Real Merida

Camino Real Merida sits centrally with a rooftop pool that gives day guests skyline views over the city, a rare feature among Merida's mostly ground-level hotel pools.

The day pass costs 500 MXN (about $27) per person and includes a 400 MXN food and beverage credit, which covers most of a meal at the rooftop bar. Pool hours run 11am to 6pm daily.

The rooftop draws a crowd on weekends, so arriving earlier in the window gets better loungers.

Book direct: grupocaminoreal.com/en/camino-real-merida — call the front desk to reserve

Cigno Hotel

Cigno Hotel is an adults-only property near Merida's Ermita and Mejorada neighborhoods, with a compact pool set into a restored colonial building.

The day pass runs 950 MXN (about $51) per person, matched by a 950 MXN food and beverage credit, so the pass effectively pays for itself in drinks and food. It also includes a towel and bathrobe for the day.

Since the hotel doesn't list day-pass details on its homepage, call ahead to confirm current pricing and availability before showing up.

Book direct: cignohotel.com — call 999 644 9351 to confirm

Hotel Piedra de Agua

Hotel Piedra de Agua is a small boutique property in centro historico with a courtyard pool surrounded by stone walls, giving it a quieter feel than the bigger chain pools nearby.

The day pass costs 450-600 MXN (about $24-32) per person and includes pool access, towels, and one entree plus a beverage from the restaurant.

The hotel's site doesn't list day-pass details directly, so call or message ahead to confirm pricing and reserve a spot.

Book direct: piedradeagua.com — call or WhatsApp 999 924 2300

Hotel Meson de la Luna

Hotel Meson de la Luna sits in Merida's centro historico with a modest courtyard pool that's set up as one of the more family-friendly day passes in the downtown tier.

Adults pay 500-600 MXN (about $27-32) and children pay 300-400 MXN (about $16-22), with the pass including pool access, towels, and a food credit toward the restaurant menu.

Because pricing comes from local editorial sources rather than a published rate card, confirm the current price by phone before booking.

Book direct: mesondelaluna.com.mx — call ahead to confirm pricing

Kahal Boutique Hotel

Kahal Boutique Hotel is a small property built around common areas that read more like a private club than a typical hotel, including a library bar and a rooftop that day-pass guests can access alongside the pool.

The pass costs 1,000 MXN (about $54) and includes a 500 MXN restaurant credit, plus access to the library bar and rooftop from 8am to 6pm.

The hotel's homepage doesn't mention day passes directly, so call ahead to confirm the current rate and availability.

Book direct: kahalhotel.com — call ahead to confirm

Japoneza Retreat Merida Centro

Japoneza Retreat Merida Centro is an adults-only property built around a Japanese-influenced spa concept, pairing its pool with an onsen-style soaking area rather than a standard poolside setup.

Day passes start from 500-625 MXN (about $27-34) and include pool and onsen access. It's one of the few Merida day passes centered on a spa experience rather than food and beverage credit.

Because the pass is adults-only and the spa area has limited capacity, book ahead rather than walking in.

Book direct: japonezaretreat.com/hotel-japoneza-retreat-merida-centro — call ahead to reserve

International chain hotels

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton occupies a restored mansion in centro historico, with a courtyard pool that pairs Hilton-standard amenities with the building's colonial architecture.

Day passes run about 1,200 MXN (about $65) and include pool access, use of the fitness center, and on-site dining options. Booking runs through HotelsByDay rather than the hotel's own reservation system, though the property page itself lives on Hilton's site.

Confirm current pricing through HotelsByDay before your visit, since the rate is editorially sourced rather than posted directly by the hotel.

Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/midvmqq-villa-mercedes-merida — or call 999 942 9000

Hyatt Regency Merida

Hyatt Regency Merida sits in the modern business district with one of the larger hotel pools in the city, backed by full Hyatt buffet service for day-pass guests.

Passes run 800-1,188 MXN (about $43-64) and include a breakfast or lunch buffet along with pool access, from 10am to 6pm.

The buffet-plus-pool combination makes this one of the better value options for a full day out, especially for families who'd otherwise pay separately for a restaurant meal.

Book direct: hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/merid-hyatt-regency-merida — call the hotel to reserve

Courtyard by Marriott Merida

Courtyard by Marriott Merida offers a straightforward chain pool experience, without the added tour or spa angle that comes with the haciendas and boutique hotels.

The day pass costs 800 MXN (about $43) and includes a 300 MXN food credit plus access to a group room from 10am to 6pm, useful for families who want a home base beyond just a pool deck.

It's a dependable, no-surprises option for travelers who want predictable Marriott-standard service over a distinctive setting.

Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/midcy-courtyard-merida — call the hotel to reserve

Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro Historico

Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro Historico has the cheapest pool day pass in the city, in a location right in the historic center rather than out toward the business district.

Passes run 210-379 MXN (about $11-20), with the lower rate covering pool-only access and the higher tier adding breakfast buffet.

Reservations need to be made 24 hours in advance, so this isn't a same-day walk-in option even though it's the most affordable pass on this list.

Book direct: ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/merida/middt/hoteldetail — call the hotel to reserve 24 hours ahead

Frequently asked questions

How is a Merida day pass different from one in Cancun or Tulum?

Merida is inland, so there's no beach club angle here, unlike Tulum or Cancun where day passes usually pair a pool with ocean access. Instead, Merida's strongest passes come from colonial haciendas outside the city, where the draw is gardens, plantation history, and a guided tour alongside the pool.

Do Merida hotels offer discounted day passes for kids?

Most do. Haciendas like Hacienda Santa Cruz and Hacienda San Antonio Millet charge roughly half the adult rate for children, and Destino Mio sets a flat child rate for ages 4 to 12. A few properties, including some of the smaller boutique hotels, don't publish a child rate at all, so ask when you call to confirm.

What should I bring to a hacienda day pass in Merida?

Bring cash in pesos, since several haciendas outside the city don't take cards for day-use fees, plus sunscreen and bug repellent for the gardens. A change of clothes helps too, since many haciendas don't offer changing rooms as full as a resort would, and confirm ahead whether towels are included or if you need to bring your own.

More pool day passes near Merida

Merida's hacienda-heavy scene contrasts with the beach-club style passes in Tulum, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen, all a few hours east on the Yucatan Peninsula. Travelers splitting a Yucatan trip between inland colonial towns and coastal resorts often pair a Merida hacienda pass with a beach day pass in one of those cities. For more Mexico coverage, see the full Mexico guide.