Fontainebleau Miami Beach pool: access and cabanas
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach pool deck includes the Bowtie and Oasis pools, with cabanas, loungers and drinks from Glow Bar. The published deck rules require a room key and wristband: ordinary chairs are first come, first served, while cabanas have a separate reservation.
Source checked 11 October 2026: Fontaine Pool
The choice, in short
Why choose Fontainebleau Miami Beach
A pool day with a cabana, lunch and cocktails close by.
Pool-day essentialsWhen to look elsewhere
Ordinary chairs cannot be reserved; belongings left unattended for more than 45 minutes are removed.
Other Miami poolsBowtie, Oasis and a place in the shade
Decide whether you want an ordinary lounger or a reserved cabana before planning the day.
The pool deck opens daily from 6.30am to sunset. Glow Bar serves the Bowtie and Oasis pools, while Fresh delivers snacks, salads, sandwiches and sweets poolside. A cabana gives you a reserved base; the hotel takes reservations online or through 305 538 2000.
For ordinary chairs, the rules are specific: one per guest, allocated first come, first served, with no reservations. Leave belongings unattended for more than 45 minutes and staff may remove them to lost property. Bring your room key and wristband for access to the deck.
Families with infants or toddlers need swim nappies in the water; complimentary ones are available at the towel hut. Outside food and drink are not permitted on the deck, and pets are not allowed. For a visit without a room, the separate Fontainebleau booking site lists Arkadia Day Club. Check the access included in that particular reservation before paying.
The hotel currently gives sunset as its closing time; ask which pools will be open on your dates if swimming is the reason for your stay.
For a full day outdoors, decide how you want to handle lunch before choosing your seat. Fresh delivers salads, sandwiches, snacks and sweets poolside, so you can eat on the deck without bringing food from elsewhere. If you prefer to leave for a restaurant meal, take your belongings with you: the ordinary chair policy gives staff permission to remove items after more than 45 minutes unattended. A towel left behind does not reserve the chair. On returning, choose from the chairs then available rather than planning the afternoon around a seat you occupied earlier.
A cabana is the option to enquire about when a reserved base matters to your group. Give the hotel your date and number of people, then ask for the rate and what the particular reservation provides before paying. Ask how many people the cabana accommodates, which hours it covers and whether the price includes food credit or drinks. For someone visiting without a hotel room, the separate Arkadia booking needs a different confirmation: which pool and amenities that day-visitor offer admits you to. The guest-deck rule asks for a room key and wristband, so a cabana enquiry alone should not stand in for confirmed access for an outside visitor.
5 details before you put down a towel
- Bring your key and wristband
Both are required under the published pool-deck rules.
- Choose an available chair
There is one chair per guest, first come, first served; chairs may not be reserved.
- Reserve your base
Use the cabana reservation link or dial 3450 from your room.
- Order poolside
Fresh delivers snacks, salads, sandwiches and sweets; outside food and drink are excluded.
- Take your things when leaving
Nobody can reserve an ordinary chair, and anything left unattended for more than 45 minutes is removed.
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What to arrange before arriving
What it includes
- Room key and wristband for pool-deck access
- A separately reserved cabana, if you want one
- Fresh food delivery and Glow Bar drinks
- Complimentary swim nappies at the towel hut
Access and pool rules
| Opening | Daily from 6.30am to sunset. |
|---|---|
| Deck access | Room key and wristband required. |
| Loungers | One per guest, first come; no reservations. |
| Unattended items | Moved to lost property after more than 45 minutes. |
| Young children | Infants and toddlers must wear swim nappies; complimentary ones at the towel hut. |
| Food and pets | No outside food or drink; no pets on the deck. |
Choose your room as well as your cabana
The hotel guide covers the towers, room categories and guest reviews. A room key is part of the published pool-deck access requirement.
The hotel, rooms and guest reviews3 other ways to spend a pool day
For a day visit, compare the admission offer as carefully as the pool photograph.
Eden Roc explicitly offers access without an overnight stay through ResortPass. The Setai and Faena offer different settings for a hotel pool day.
| Hotel | Pool setting | A useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Fontainebleau Miami Beach | Bowtie and Oasis pools | Room key and wristband; separate cabana reservation |
| The Setai Miami Beach | 3 infinity pools | 75°F lap pool, 85°F centre pool, 90°F family pool |
| Faena Miami Beach | Palm-fringed pool and striped umbrellas | Poolside butlers and cabanas |
| Eden Roc Miami Beach | 3 pools, including ocean-view Palladium | Day visitors can purchase a ResortPass |
- Guest experiences at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
An October 2026 guest described difficulty finding towels and construction on part of the pool grounds. Another October 2026 guest liked the pools but reported a closing time of 18:00.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach pool: your questions
What time does the Fontainebleau pool open?
The published hours are daily from 6.30am to sunset.
Do I need a room key?
The pool-deck rules require both a guest-room key and a wristband. For a day visit, confirm the access included in your specific Arkadia booking.
Can I reserve a pool chair?
No. Ordinary pool chairs are first come, first served, one per guest. Cabanas are reserved separately.
What happens if I leave my towel on a chair?
Belongings left unattended for more than 45 minutes are removed to lost property.
Can I bring food to the pool?
No outside food or drink is permitted. Fresh delivers poolside food, and Glow Bar serves the Bowtie and Oasis pools.
Are swim nappies required?
Yes. Infants and toddlers must wear them in the pool; complimentary ones are available at the towel hut.
Confirm your pool access and reserve a cabana if you want one
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