You don’t have to book a room to experience LA’s best hotel pools — and the ones worth visiting are extraordinary.
Los Angeles has some of the best hotel pools in the world. From rooftop pools with downtown skyline views to resort-style sprawling pool complexes in the hills, the city’s hotels treat their pools as destination experiences in their own right — not just amenities. And the best part? Many of LA’s best hotel pools are accessible as a day guest through ResortPass — no overnight stay required.
This guide covers the best hotel pools in Los Angeles and the greater LA area — including Westlake Village, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood — with notes on how to access them as a day guest.
1. Four Seasons Westlake Village — Best Pool Complex in the LA Area
The Four Seasons Westlake Village has one of the most impressive pool setups of any hotel in Southern California. The property features two completely distinct pool experiences:
- The Serenity Pool — An adults-only pool set in the gardens of the spa area. Private rental cabanas with flat-screen TVs, outdoor beds, cooling fans, and private bars. Poolside dining and cocktail service. One of the most genuinely tranquil pool environments in LA.
- The Indoor Family Pool — A 50-foot indoor pool with full-length skylight, perfect for families regardless of weather.
The Serenity Pool is particularly exceptional — the cabana experience here rivals what you’d find in Vegas or Scottsdale, with incredible service and a genuinely resort-quality atmosphere just 35 miles from downtown LA.
Day pass access: Available through ResortPass. Includes access to pool facilities, towels, and lounge chairs. Cabanas available for additional rental.
2. The Beverly Hills Hotel — Most Iconic Pool in LA
The Beverly Hills Hotel pool is arguably the most famous hotel pool in America — a Hollywood institution where film stars, moguls, and celebrities have gathered for decades. The pink and green striped cabanas are iconic, the service is impeccable, and the poolside scene on a sunny Tuesday afternoon is unlike anything else in the city.
- Legendary poolside cabanas — the most coveted pool real estate in Beverly Hills
- Full poolside dining and bar service
- Heated pool year-round
- People-watching unlike anywhere in the city
- A genuinely historic LA experience
Day pass access: Available through ResortPass — one of the best value ways to access this iconic pool without booking a room at Beverly Hills Hotel room rates.
3. Hotel Bel-Air — Best Pool for Serenity & Privacy
The Hotel Bel-Air pool is tucked into the wooded canyon property and surrounded by lush gardens — one of the most private and serene pool environments in LA. Swan Lake, the gardens, and the stone bridge create an atmosphere that feels more like a European country house than a Los Angeles hotel. A Dorchester Collection property, the service is exceptional throughout.
- Secluded, garden-surrounded pool — exceptional privacy
- Heated year-round
- Full poolside service
- One of the most beautiful hotel grounds in LA
- Wolf Puck’s on-site restaurant for post-swim dining
4. SLS Hotel Beverly Hills — Best Rooftop Pool
The SLS Beverly Hills rooftop pool delivers the LA experience — city views, a stylish crowd, and full poolside service in a rooftop setting that makes the city feel like your backyard. The pool deck is beautifully designed and the vibe skews younger and more social than the classic Beverly Hills hotel pool scene.
- Rooftop setting with Beverly Hills and city views
- Stylish, design-forward pool deck
- Full bar and poolside dining service
- Available on ResortPass as a day pass
5. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach — Best Pool for Families
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach has one of the best family pool complexes of any hotel in the greater LA area — a resort-style setup with multiple pools, a lazy river, waterslides, and direct beach access. Located directly on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, it combines the full resort pool experience with actual ocean access, which is rare.
- Multi-pool resort complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Direct beach access — rare for a resort-style hotel in Southern California
- Full poolside dining and service
- World of Hyatt property — Globalist members receive complimentary upgrades
- Available via ResortPass for day guests
How to Access These Pools as a Day Guest — ResortPass
ResortPass is a platform that allows you to book day passes to hotel pools, spas, and amenities without staying overnight. For many of the properties on this list, a ResortPass day pass costs $50-150 per person — a fraction of the nightly room rate — and includes access to the pool, towels, and lounge chairs.
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in LA for experiencing world-class hotel pools on a flexible schedule. Go to resortpass.com and search by location to see available day pass options at hotels near you.
Best Hotel Pools LA — Quick Comparison
| Hotel | Best For | ResortPass | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Westlake Village | Serenity, cabanas, families | Yes | Westlake Village |
| The Beverly Hills Hotel | Iconic experience, people-watching | Yes | Beverly Hills |
| Hotel Bel-Air | Privacy, gardens, couples | Check availability | Bel Air |
| SLS Beverly Hills | Rooftop views, social scene | Yes | Beverly Hills |
| Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach | Families, beach access | Yes | Huntington Beach |
Related Guides
- Four Seasons Westlake Village — Full Suite Review
- Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach — Full Review
- Best Hotels in Westlake Village
- How to Get Upgraded to a Suite Every Time
- World of Hyatt Complete Guide — For Hyatt property day passes and stays
