Upgrading your Staycation with ResortPass

Omar Ghani
3 min readJan 2, 2023

With the New Year kicking in, many of us may want to think of more creative ways to save money while ensuring we get to play, have fun, and rest.

As Airline costs and hotel rates continue to climb, many people are using their vacation days as “staycation” days to relax, spend more time with loved ones, and unplug from work! Many people don’t wish to stay in resorts or hotels within driving distance from their homes… well why would you spend money when you are near your own home anyway, and that bed is already part of your monthly expenses?

What if we can enjoy local resorts, spas, and hotels without staying the night at a fraction of the price? That’s where I learned about ResortPass.

ResortPass is a daycation/vacation service that partners with the best Hotels, Resorts, and Spas and let you use their amenity services without spending the costly rate of the overnight stay. You can save up to 80% compared to an overnight stay! Imagine spending the afternoon at a world-class pool, incredible nature or city skyline views, and access to the best gyms, spas picturesque lounges to let you relax and truly upgrade your day for a low and practical rate. Now that is something I think all of us may want to do this year in a rising inflation market…a little extra pampering for ourselves and loved ones :)

Check out their website or app to see if your home city has a ResortPass partner near you! Below are some examples of Hotels and Resorts that you can leverage with ResortPass if you live nearby the following cities:

*I used February 18, 2023, as a reference point and did my search on January 1, 2023, so rates can fluctuate. Please see my examples below as a guide*

Austin — Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Resort: Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Per Night Stay: $400 -$500+

ResortPass Day Use: $75 per person or $150 for two people

Image from https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek

Chicago — Hyatt Lodge and Spa at Oak Brook Reserve

Resort: Hyatt Lodge and Spa at Oak Brook Reserve

Per Night Stay: $165 — $200

ResortPass Day Use: $30 per person or $70 for up to 4 people

Image from https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hyatt-lodge

Los Angeles — The Shay Destination by Hyatt

Resort: The Shay — Destination by Hyatt

Per Night Stay: $300 — $450+

ResortPass Day Use: $75 per person or $125 for two people, including a Day Bed by the pool

Image from https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/the-shay

New York — ModernHaus SoHo

Resort: ModernHaus SoHo

Per Night Stay: $500 — $750+ (Used June Date based on when the pools would open)

ResortPass Day Use: $125 per Person for Outdoor Pool Day Use OR $395 for a Couple, including a Day Room Hotel for use

Image from https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/modernhaus-soho.html

Miami — The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

Resort: The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

Per Night Stay: $1,800 — $2,500+

ResortPass Day Use: $120 per Person for a Pool and Beach Pass, $180 for a Pool and Spa Pass per person, or $600 for a Lounge Cabana (Up to 4 People with a shaded cabana for 9 hours with Day Pass Access)

Image from https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/ritz-carlton-bal-harbour

Cheers, and I wish you a Happy 2023 Year!

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Omar Ghani

My name is Omar. I’m a Procurement professional and I’m passionate about helping people save money while pursuing their dreams.