Pool day passes in Manila

Manila's hotel pool scene spreads across Metro Manila — rooftop pools in Quezon City, a quiet terrace in Makati, and an infinity edge in Parañaque facing the bay. The pools are mostly city-style rather than resort-style: compact, well-maintained, and built for a few solid hours of sun rather than an all-day beach club.

Day pass prices run from PHP 499 at ibis Styles Araneta City to PHP 2,800 at Edsa Shangri-La. Most passes include towels and changing rooms. Quest Hotel's PHP 1,000 pass includes PHP 500 in dining credit; Edsa Shangri-La's Urban Oasis adds PHP 1,500 in F&B credit at the top price point.

Book directly with the hotel — walk-ins are accepted at some properties midweek, but weekends fill fast at Quest Hotel and Shangri-La. If you're also headed to the islands, Boracay and Cebu both have confirmed day pass options.

• ibis Styles Manila Araneta City — PHP 499 / about $9. Most affordable pass in Metro Manila; rooftop pool above Araneta City with direct MRT access.
• Quest Hotel Manila — PHP 1,000 / about $18. Includes PHP 500 dining credit; the strongest value for a half-day.
• Dusit Thani Manila — PHP 750 per person / about $13. Welcome drink, dry sauna, and spa discount included.
• Edsa Shangri-La, Manila — PHP 2,200–2,800 / about $39–50. Urban Oasis adds PHP 1,500 F&B credit for a full resort day.
• Okada Manila — price on request. Infinity-edge pool facing Manila Bay; call to confirm day rates.

How much does a pool day pass in Manila cost?

Day passes in Metro Manila run from PHP 499 to PHP 2,800 per person. At the budget end, ibis Styles Araneta City offers five hours of pool time for PHP 499.

Quest Hotel Manila sits at PHP 1,000 with PHP 500 dining credit offsetting half the cost. Dusit Thani works out to PHP 750 per person with towels, a sauna, and a welcome drink included.

Edsa Shangri-La is the most expensive at PHP 2,200 to PHP 2,800, though the PHP 2,800 Urban Oasis pass includes PHP 1,500 in F&B credit.

What's included in a Manila pool day pass?

Most passes cover pool access, towels, and changing facilities. Quest Hotel adds PHP 500 in dining credits.

Dusit Thani goes further with a welcome drink, dry sauna, and a 15% spa discount for PHP 750 per person. Edsa Shangri-La's Urban Oasis includes PHP 1,500 in food and beverage credit and gym access on top of the pool.

Gym access is included at ibis Styles and Edsa Shangri-La. For dining credit, Quest Hotel and Edsa Shangri-La Urban Oasis are the two confirmed options.

How to book a pool day pass in Manila?

Call the hotel directly or use the reservation form on their website. Walk-ins are accepted at Quest Hotel on weekdays and at Edsa Shangri-La in theory, but weekend capacity fills quickly at both.

Dusit Thani recommends calling ahead to secure lounger availability. In Metro Manila, phone bookings are common and hotels can usually confirm same-day slots via a quick call.

Avoid booking through aggregator platforms; the hotel's own channels give you the best price and a direct line if anything changes.

Can you use a hotel pool in Manila without staying?

Yes, all five properties here offer pool access to non-residents through a purchased day pass. Some accept walk-ins during off-peak hours; others prefer advance notice for capacity management.

Not every hotel in Metro Manila makes this available. The Manila Hotel restricts pool access to guests and members of its health club.

Okada Manila's Coral Wing Pool pricing for day visitors is not published online, so a call ahead is essential before making the trip.

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City

The rooftop pool at ibis Styles sits above the Araneta City complex in Quezon City, with open views across Metro Manila and a setup that works well for a few hours of sun without the full resort commitment. The Sweat & Splash Pool Day Pass (PHP 499 / about $9) gives you five hours of access between 7 AM and 8 PM, with the shower room and lockers included. It's the most affordable day pass confirmed in Metro Manila, and the Araneta City location connects directly to the MRT and LRT network.

Book direct: ibisstyles-manilaaranetacity.com — or call +63 2 8248 8444. [NEEDS VERIFICATION: offer page was unavailable at time of writing; call to confirm pass is still active and current price]

Quest Hotel Manila

The Deck pool at Quest Hotel Manila is a rooftop pool in the EDSA corridor of Quezon City, accessible to walk-ins on weekdays and by reservation on weekends when capacity fills fast. The Daycation at the Deck (PHP 1,000 / about $18) includes PHP 500 in dining credits redeemable the same day, plus complimentary life vests and inflatables subject to availability. At PHP 1,000 net, with half the pass cost offset by dining credit, it's the strongest confirmed value pass in Metro Manila for a half-day or full-day visit.

Book direct: questhotelsandresorts.com — or call (02) 8863-2222.

Dusit Thani Manila

The pool at Dusit Thani occupies a quiet terrace in the Makati business district, a short walk from Ayala Avenue, with a more composed atmosphere than the resort complexes near the bay. The Endless Summer Pass (PHP 1,500 for 2 persons / PHP 2,800 for up to 4) covers full-day pool access from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a welcome drink, pool towels, first-come loungers, access to the dry sauna, and a 15% discount on spa treatments. Per person, it works out to PHP 700 to PHP 750, with more inclusions than any other pass at that price point in Manila.

Book direct: dusit.com

Edsa Shangri-La, Manila

The Shangri-La's pool complex in Mandaluyong sits within landscaped grounds along the EDSA corridor, with a large outdoor pool and a full gym facility available to day pass holders. Two passes are on offer: the Day Pass (PHP 2,200 / about $39) covers whole-day pool and gym access from 6 AM to 8 PM, with complimentary parking for the first three hours; the Urban Oasis Pass (PHP 2,800 / about $50) adds PHP 1,500 in food and beverage credit, making it genuinely all-inclusive when the dining allowance is used in full. The Urban Oasis is the more practical choice for a full day out. It suits travellers who want a structured hotel-quality experience rather than a casual dip.

Book direct: shangri-la.com

Okada Manila

The Coral Wing Pool at Okada Manila is an infinity-edge pool facing Manila Bay, within the Entertainment City complex in Parañaque, with 70 sunloungers, private casitas available for hire, and a pool bar. Day pass pricing for the Coral Wing Pool is not published on the hotel website; calling ahead on +632 8555 5775 is the best way to confirm current day rates and availability for non-resident guests. Okada's Cove Manila venue runs separate daycation packages that include a meal and access to the glass-dome waterpark, from PHP 1,388, but that is a different facility to the hotel pool.

Book direct: okadamanila.com — or call +632 8555 5775. [NEEDS PRICE VERIFICATION: contact hotel directly for current Coral Wing Pool day pass rates]

Frequently asked questions

Is Okada Manila's pool open to day visitors?

The Coral Wing Pool at Okada Manila does not publish day pass pricing on its website. Call +632 8555 5775 to confirm current rates and walk-in availability for non-resident guests before making the trip.

Do Manila pool day passes include food?

Quest Hotel includes PHP 500 in dining credits with the PHP 1,000 Daycation pass. Edsa Shangri-La's Urban Oasis (PHP 2,800) adds PHP 1,500 in F&B credit. Dusit Thani includes a welcome drink. ibis Styles and Okada do not include dining as standard.

What is the cheapest hotel pool day pass in Manila?

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City offers the Sweat & Splash pass at PHP 499 (about $9), covering five hours of pool access from 7 AM to 8 PM with shower and locker access included.

More pool day passes near Manila

Boracay has the widest range of beach resort day passes in the Philippines, with options along White Beach at varying price points. Cebu covers both city hotels and island resort properties across the island.

Bohol is the quieter alternative, with pool day access at several resort properties. The Philippines country page lists every city covered on this site.