Charleston pool day passes + cabana rentals
updated for 2026!
One question I’ve been getting more frequently on Instagram is about where to get day passes for pools in Charleston — a lot of girls are staying in an Airbnb, but still want to do a pool day!
Luckily for you, I’ve got four great options for ya! Check them out below + book through Resort Pass.
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Paradiso Charleston: day passes + cabana rentals
This one is my favorite, mainly because it’s all pink, but also because they’re the most accessible: they offer day passes AND cabana rentals, any day of the week. You’ll notice that Paradiso is in Park Circle, which may seem a bit off the beaten path if you’re staying downtown, but it’s a quick Uber (less than twenty minutes) and is worth it for the poolside market, cute vibes, + easy access.
After your day at Paradiso, grab dinner in Park Circle at Jack Rabbit Filly, followed by a drink at Stems + Skins.
Pricing: $50 for a day pass, $500-750 for a cabana depending on the day of the week (10 people max — be sure to note the food & bev minimum for the cabana)
Amenities: poolside service with food + drinks available for purchase, plus a market you can pop into; towel service
Paradiso Charleston circa 2021 during a photo shoot — they’ve made it even pinker since! Photo credit @styledbykellyc
Mills House Hotel cabana rentals
You might recognize one of Charleston’s iconic hotels — Mills House Hotel is all pink and it’s right downtown, which makes it convenient if you want to do a King Street bar crawl after or go out to dinner.
Mills House only offers cabana rentals + they only allow up to six people, but the cabanas are also only $300, so if you’ve got a smaller group, it’s a great option!
Pricing: $300 for a cabana (6 people max)
Amenities: shaded cabana, poolside drinks + food available for purchase; towel service; complimentary fruit plate
Book via Resort Pass for Mills House Hotel
Little Palm at the ryder hotel: day passes + cabana rentals
Last but not least, The Ryder Hotel is a boutique hotel in downtown Charleston with a cute pool next to their restaurant, Little Palm. Their cabana rentals are the most restrictive, so I can’t say it’s the best option for a bachelorette party, but if you’re looking for just a bit of pool time with your group, this could be a great option!
The Ryder does offer inexpensive day passes — but they’re only available for either morning or afternoon, so you won’t be able to stay all day. If that’s cool with you, make it happen — just note that their pool deck is the smallest of these options, so you’ll want to arrive early-ish to make sure you get a spot.
Pricing: $35 for a morning or afternoon pass; cabanas starting at $100 (6 people max)
Amenities: poolside seating area for up to 2 hours; poolside service with food and drinks available for purchase; towel service
Book via Resort Pass for Little Palm
NEW FOR 2026! starlight motor inn: day passes + day rooms
Park Circle’s new-ish hotel, The Starlight Motor Inn, has the cutest pool and is such a vibe. Their day passes are only $25, and you can also get a room just for the day if you want a spot to escape the heat. They do offer a cabana option, but it’s just for two hours in the afternoon, so a day pass might be your better bet. Food and drink is available, and towels are included in your passes.
Like Paradiso, the Starlight Motor Inn is in Park Circle, which is just north of downtown (about twenty minutes - it’s easy to get an Uber). After your day at the pool, pop up to the hotel’s vintage bar, Burgundy Lounge, cross the street to check out dive bar Reggie’s, or take another Uber to East Montague and enjoy an amazing meal at Jackrabbit Filly or our favorite, Stems + Skins.
Book via Resort Pass for the Starlight Motor Inn
That’s all for now! What pool option are you choosing? Send me a message on Instagram @kayandco and let me know how it goes!
xo, Randi