Looking for a sunny escape where you can float, recharge, and (legally) enjoy cannabis? Options are still limited in the U.S., but a few standouts pair inviting pools with clear, cannabis-friendly policies. Always follow local laws and each property’s house rules—most allow consumption only in designated rooms or outdoor spaces, never in public/common areas.
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Lexi (Adults-Only Boutique with a Notorious Pool)
Just off the Strip, The Lexi—a reimagining of the old Artisan—leans into a grown-up vibe with a topless, European-style pool that’s for hotel guests only. The property is 21+ and known for lively day vibes and cabanas. What makes it interesting to cannabis travelers: The Lexi publicly launched with a “designated cannabis-friendly floor,” allowing consumption only in specific guestrooms equipped with enhanced filtration; public areas remain smoke-free, and Nevada law still prohibits public consumption outside licensed lounges. If you partake, keep it to the approved rooms.
Travel tip: Combine pool time at your hotel with a visit to a licensed consumption lounge in the city; casinos and most hotels otherwise prohibit marijuana use on premises.
Desert Hot Springs, California — Desert Hot Springs Inn (Mineral Pools & Relaxed Outdoor Rules)
Greater Palm Springs’ “Spa City” is famous for geothermal waters, and Desert Hot Springs Inn delivers with a naturally heated mineral pool (around 85°F) and a 102°F spa—perfect after a desert hike. The boutique, six-room inn openly welcomes responsible cannabis guests and notes its cannabis-friendly stance—typically outdoors and away from non-consenting guests—aligned with California’s private-property consumption rules.
Local media also recognize the inn as one of the few California hotels to explicitly welcome cannabis use on property.
Travel tip: Check the Visit Greater Palm Springs guidance page for what’s allowed and where (e.g., not in public places), then confirm house rules at check-in.
Desert Hot Springs, California — The O Spa + Resort (Laid-Back, Cannabis-Friendly Pool Scene)
Another mineral-water favorite, The O Spa + Resort offers multiple pools, a Turkish shower, and a casual, art-forward courtyard—plus it’s listed locally as cannabis-friendly. As always, plan for discrete, designated-area consumption and expect smoke-free common spaces unless posted otherwise.
Travel tip: DHS is actively developing a cannabis-hospitality framework, so policies and offerings can evolve—verify details before booking.
Denver, Colorado — Watchlist for Hotel Lounges (Pair With Pool-Days Nearby)
While not a pool resort, Denver is worth flagging because it’s on track to normalize hotel-based cannabis lounges under Colorado’s hospitality licenses. The Patterson Inn’s “The 420 Hotels” project has worked through approvals to open a legally licensed on-site consumption lounge—useful for travelers who want a compliant place to partake before heading to a day-club pool or hot-spring elsewhere in the state. (Confirm status and hours before planning.)
How to Book Smart (and Stay Compliant)
- Verify house rules in writing. Even cannabis-forward hotels keep consumption to designated rooms or outdoor areas—never at the pool itself unless explicitly allowed.
- Respect state and local law. Public consumption is widely prohibited (e.g., Nevada), and violations can mean fines or removal. Use licensed lounges when available.
- Mind other guests. Choose wind-safe, low-odor options (like edibles or vapes where permitted) and keep glass and smoke away from pool decks per property policy.
Bottom line: For a true pool-plus-cannabis getaway in the U.S., your best bets right now are The Lexi in Las Vegas and the mineral-pool boutiques in Desert Hot Springs—both pairing sunny swims with clearer, guest-friendly cannabis guidance than most hotels provide. Confirm details when you book, and you’ll have a compliant, blissed-out pool day.