I paid $50 for a day pass to a 5-star resort in Hawaii, and I would've gone back if the price hadn't increased

Ashley ProbstApr 16, 2023, 21:05 IST

I used ResortPass to spend a day swimming and lounging at a five-star resort.Ashley Probst

I recently booked a hotel pool pass for the Fairmont Kea Lani, a 5-star resort on Maui, for $50.
The pass included 4 hours of access to 3 pools and hot tubs, a waterslide, poolside dining, & more.

I live in Hawaii and I recently tried taking a daycation at a nearby resort.

Fairmont Kea Lani is a five-star hotel.Ashley Probst

I chose to visit the Fairmont Kea Lani because it had the cheapest pool pass I could find.

I booked my ResortPass a few weeks before my visit.Ashley Probst/Resort Pass

Bad weather forced me to reschedule my visit, but ResortPass made it easy to change my reservation.

The ResortPass staff was helpful.Ashley Probst

When I finally made it to the resort, the afternoon pass granted me half-day access to its pools and surrounding property.

The Fairmont Kea Lani property was gorgeous.Ashley Probst

An abundance of other amenities came with the pool pass.

My pass for the Fairmont Kea Lani property also got me Wi-Fi access.Ashley Probst

Upon arrival at the resort, I took advantage of self-parking and found a spot in the covered garage.

I was able to park my own car at Fairmont Kea Lani.Ashley Probst

The lobby was worthy of exploration prior to hitting the pool.

The architecture was beautiful, too.Ashley Probst

After checking in at the pool pavilion, an attendant set me up with a lounge chair, umbrella, and towels.

The attendant helped get me set up.Ashley Probst

My original lounge chair was near the swim-up bar, but I ended up moving to the adults-only pool.

The area near the waterslide was a bit too busy for my liking.Ashley Probst

The adults-only pool felt more peaceful, even if it was a bit crowded.

I had to get a chair on the lawn.Ashley Probst

Complimentary water, sunscreen, and aloe vera were available at the poolside kiosks.

I brought my own sunscreen, but I appreciated the freebies.Ashley Probst

In my opinion, the poolside dining was OK and certainly not worth the high prices.

The poolside menu prices were high, in my opinion.Ashley Probst

I sat at the swim-up bar but didn't order a drink to save money.

The drink prices seemed high to me, so I just enjoyed the views.Ashley Probst

A trip (or, admittedly, two) down the waterslide was obligatory.

The waterslide seemed popular.Ashley Probst

The hot tub was one of my favorite parts of the experience.

There were a few hot tubs on the property.Ashley Probst

I didn't spend much time at the lower lagoon-style pool, but it looked like it was ideal for families.

Kids had a lot of features to interact with.Ashley Probst

After seeing the cabanas, I was grateful I didn't splurge on one.

The basic amenities are nice, so I'm not sure how necessary a cabana is.Ashley Probst

I made a point to take a walk down to the beach.

The beach wasn't far from the resort.Ashley Probst

I stayed at the pool until my pass ran out at 5 p.m., then changed clothes and went to Nick's Fishmarket for dinner.

Nick's Fishmarket is an upscale seafood eatery.Ashley Probst

The food was impressive.

I had an impressive dessert at Nick's Fishmarket.Ashley Probst

The experience was originally worth the price for me, but my opinion changed when prices increased during the busy season.

ResortPass prices can change, so keep an eye out when you book.Ashley Probst

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