For a luxurious pool experience, head to the Barton Creek resort, where day passes gives you access to a variety of water experiences, such as the infinity pool, the hot tub (both of which are for adults only), and the family-friendly heated pools. There are a la carte food and drink services from the on-site Tex-Mex restaurant Nopales. Day passes are $75 for adults and children, and free for babies. There are also bookable cabanas with a free fruit tray, a mini-fridge with non-boozy drinks, and more for $300 or $400 for adults only. Book everything online. Pool hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

This historic hotel adjacent to the University of Texas at Austin campus has quite a modern setup at the pool. The $35 day pass — available Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — includes pool access from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., valet parking (until 6 p.m.), a reserved table/seat, and the a la carte food and drink menu from noon to 5 p.m. The latter comes from the on-site restaurant Goodall’s Kitchen. Passes can be booked online.

Campus-area hotel the Otis’s pool and lounge features a great city view as well as a la carte food and drinks. Day passes are $45 and four-people cabanas are $200 with your own server. Book everything online. Pool hours are from noon to 5 p.m. daily.

The trendy, sleek Wet Deck at the downtown W Hotel definitely attracts a crowd during the summer. There are several swim pass options, including the day and night passes starting at $25, and the zodiac-themed night swims starting at $25 and come with a free frozen cocktail. Passes can be booked online. People can also rent cabanas and bungalows for pool access, ranging from $200 to $250, which come with food and drink purchasing minimums on site. Pool access is available Sunday through Friday.

The East Side hotel has a ’60s retro vibe with a pool bar called Pool Bar right next to the — you’ve guessed it — pool, with plenty of drinks and frozen cocktails. Day passes are $25 ($15 for children) and $30 during the Sunday party. There are two timed day pass options, the noon and then the 4 p.m. one, both available for $40 each.

Yes, another downtown hotel, and this one has access to on-site tiki bar Zanzibar for a la carte drinks and foods. The $40 day pass comes with a server who will bring your food/drinks wherever you are. And then there are cabanas that come with bottled water and mixers for bottled spirits for $25 or the VIP for $1,000. Keep in mind that the pool is for people 21 years or older. Book everything online. Pool hours are from noon to 8 p.m. daily.

One of the biggest benefits of pooling at this downtown hotel is access to one of the city’s best taco spots Veracruz All Natural, which operates a walk-up window right at the pool. Also the views of the lake and Congress Avenue bridge are fun. There are also a carte drinks available. Day passes are $30 for adults, $25 for children, and free for babies from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. And then there are half-day versions available from 2 to 10 p.m. for $40. Both come with free valet parking. Book everything online.

The Zilker hotel’s pool includes access to its pool bar and food menus, including sandwiches, cashew dips, and many cocktails, beers, and wines. The $40 day passes are available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Think a hotel pool is too bougie? No need for a swimsuit — head to the east side bar for ’70s nostalgia and a shallow wading pool. The bar does provide towels in case you want to get your feet wet, otherwise, sun yourself on the huge patio and sip on classic cocktails like a frozen dreamsicle.

The fancier downtown hotel’s day pass comes with a free frozen drink, hourly specials including sorbets, access to the a la carte menu from the pool bar/restaurant, and more, available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The $75 pass can be made by calling (512) 685-8160. The pool pass drops to $40 if booking a spa service.

The pool at the top of the downtown hotel features rooftop views from Rainey and drinks and snacks from on-site restaurant Geraldine’s. Day passes are $34 for adults and $25 for children (babies are free) with valet parking available for $14, and then there are various day beds and cabana options ranging from $100 to $400. Book everything online. Pool hours are from 11 a.m. to sunset daily.

The poolside bar at the ultra-modern South Congress Hotel in Travis Heights is stocked with a la carte foods and sips from its popular restaurant Café No Sé. Admire the views of South Congress and the downtown skyline with a glass of rosé. Pool passes include parking; weekday ones are $40 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; weekend passes are $75 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday; and then there are special summer Sunday ones available for $20 from 1 to 7 p.m. There are also cabanas for up to four people with a bottle of champagne or bucket of beer for $300 on weekdays or $400 on weekends. Book everything online.