Day Trip: Orlando Resorts and Hotels Offering Day Passes

Day trips and staycations are a great option for adventurous souls. Lucky for us, the “Theme Park Capital of the World” is our next-door neighbor. If you're craving a little novelty, hit the road (aka I-4) and travel to Orlando for a day trip. A handful of Orlando resorts offer day passes through ResortPass, a website that allows you to purchase day passes to local hotels. These passes allow you to hang out and soak up the resort-style amenities for the full day without having to stay overnight. You can also enjoy day use of resort pools at select Orlando resorts and hotels when you book a qualifying spa appointment. 

If a relaxing day trip sounds like exactly what you need right now, check out these Orlando resorts and hotels offering day passes.

Pro tip: Almost all of these Orlando resorts are located 15-30 minutes from the popular Disney and Universal theme parks. If you're planning a visit to the parks, maximize your day trip by combining a morning at the parks with an afternoon of relaxation at one of these resorts afterward.

Orlando Resorts offering Day Passes

Omni Orlando Resort

1500 Masters Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896 Day pass: Starting at $25 Spa pass: Starting at $40 Cabana rental: Starting at $275 Self-parking included Soak up the tranquil vibes as you float down the lazy river in a tube or laze by the refreshing pools (they're heated!) at Omni Orlando Resort. Spend the day exploring the numerous pools at this Orlando resort, like the unique wave pool, an adults-only pool and a family pool complete with waterslide. Complimentary self-parking is included with all day pass options. Cabana rentals include options for families and adults, and each include a private cabana with day passes for up to four people.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836 Day pass: Starting at $40 Day room: Starting at $109 Cabana rental: Starting at $350 Self-parking included

Relax in the lap of luxury by visiting Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for poolside fun. This resort is one of our favorites for an overnight stay, but you can easily enjoy it all for just the day. Set on 1,500 acres, there are loads of activities and luxurious amenities to enjoy from sunning yourself on the lakeside beach to renting bikes or exploring the pool's grotto.

The resort's half-acre resort pool includes a swim-through rock grotto (pictured in feature image), waterfalls, a waterslide tower, and suspension bridge. Other amenities include two whirlpools, a white sand beach along Lake Windsong, water sports, boat and bike rentals and even a 9-hole putting course. You might even feel like you're in the Caribbean.

Your day pass includes access to all of the above, plus poolside service from On The Rocks Poolside Lounge. Day passes range in price, depending on the day of the week.

Upgrading to a cabana rental includes day passes for up to 6 people, your own dedicated cabana host, plus additional lounge and wicker chair seating.

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821 Day pass: Starting at $45 Cabana rental: Starting at $175 Discounted parking for $25

Pretend you're in a far away resort at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Day pass perks include access to the resort-style pool (it's heated), lazy river, water slide and hot tubs. You'll also enjoy poolside service from the resort's Beech Bar & Grille. Upgrade to a private cabana for all the day pass perks plus your own shady spot for up to 4 adults and 2 kiddos. Bottled water, a basket of snacks, personal TV, outlets, a locked drawer for your valuables and a ceiling fan to keep you cool are also included. These luxury cabanas add another level to your escape for the day.

Hyatt Regency Orlando

9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 Day pass: Starting at $25 Cabana rental: Starting at $75 Self-parking included For an all-inclusive day pass option, visit the sprawling Hyatt Regency Orlando. Your day pass includes access to the hotel's two outdoor pools, whirlpools and waterslide. Additional perks include poolside service from Coconuts Poolside Bar & Grill and free self-parking. The hotel is conveniently located along International Drive, close to Pointe Orlando and ICON Park. Grab some dinner to go from a nearby I-Drive eatery before heading home. Private cabanas are available as an upgraded option and include day passes for up to 6, bottled water and more.

Hilton Orlando

6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819 Day pass: Starting at $25 Cabana rental: Starting at $300 Self-Parking: $25 Soak up the sun while floating down the 892-foot long lazy river before retiring to your lounge chair around the zero-entry resort pool. Complete the experience with a frozen adult beverage and food from Tropics Pool Bar & Grill. Couples will also love the adults-only pool area which offers a more relaxing experience for ages 18+, a whirlpool, private cabana rentals, and a 2,500 square-foot pool deck. Day passes include full access to the resort’s pools, discounted parking for $25, and poolside service on the weekends (Friday – Sunday). Cabana rentals include day passes for up to 6 people.

Meliá Orlando Celebration

225 Celebration Pl, Kissimmee, FL 34747 Day pass: Starting at $20 Family of four: $45 – $60 Cabana rental: Starting at $50 Self-parking included Meliá Orlando Celebration is located at the entrance of Celebration, Florida, which puts it a smige closer to Tampa than some of the other options. This 289-room offers an exclusive Day Pass for locals, featuring a 360-degree, zero-entry outdoor heated pool, hot tub, pool towels, food, beverage and cocktail service for purchase from The Wilson on-property restaurant, complimentary WiFi, and complimentary self-parking for just $60 for a family of four. Individual resort passes are also available for $20 adult and $10 child on weekdays, and $25 adult and $15 child on weekend. Children ages 3 and under free.

Orlando Resorts offering Day Passes with Spa Appointments

Margaritaville Resort Orlando

8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee The 300-acre Margaritaville Resort Orlando has been a perfect addition to Orlando with its sprawling resort complex including the 184-room Margaritaville Hotel, vacation cottages, multiple Orlando resort pools and restaurants, Sunset Walk dining and entertainment complex, and the Island H2O Live! Water Park. Book any spa treatment at the hotel’s island-inspired St. Somewhere Spa and you’ll be granted access to the resort’s amenities like Fins Up Beach Club. Sink your toes into soft white sand, float in the crystal-clear water or sway with the breeze in a hammock. Any of the spa offerings can be upgraded with a private poolside cabana experience. To book a spa treatment, call 407-479-0990.

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando Retreat to Blue Harmony Spa at Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek before diving into an oasis-like pool to wash away stress. Locals are welcome to use the pool facilities when purchasing a spa treatment. Delight in a body treatment, facial, massage or book one of the half day spa packages. After the spa, enjoy water therapy in one of five pools or two lazy rivers on property. Locals with a booked spa treatment can also indulge in one of the restaurants while visiting. What better way to spend the day than being pampered and primed?! And don't worry about a hefty parking fee here, if you have a treatment booked at the spa valet parking is complimentary. Call (407) 390-2442 to make a spa appointment.

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach – WORTH THE DRIVE

918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Craving a day at the Atlantic beaches? The Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach is located just over 2 hours from Tampa but will feel like a world away. Florida residents can take advantage of monthly spa memberships, which include day passes for pool and beach access. Memberships are $99 – $149 per person, per month. All memberships include a monthly massage or facial at the Rock Spa, up to 2 hours of complimentary childcare, a hotel day pass, and exclusive discounts. Don't want to spring for a monthly membership? The hotel also offers individual day passes for the pool on a seasonal basis for $40 per person, or $200 for a cabana for up to four people.

Orlando Hotels with Poolside Passes

Orlando World Center Marriott

8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 Whether you're looking for a relaxing float down the lazy river or are feeling adventurous, Orlando World Center Marriott has got you covered. Voted one of the “World's Coolest Hotel Pools” by Forbes, the zero-entry Falls pool features sun shelves for a relaxing experience. The Falls River Water Park features a kids splash zone, a 575-foot lazy river, and 3 multi-tiered water slides. Just wanna hang out for the day? Guests can rent daily poolside or waterpark cabanas. Cabanas (up to 8 people) start at $250 and include bottled water, a fresh fruit platter, towel service, personal safe, refrigerator, bluetooth speaker, and TV.

Looking for day passes to Tampa Bay hotels? Read our post on Day Passes to Tampa Bay Hotels with ResortPass for local options. Feature image credit: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress