Element Midtown rooftop pool
The only pool on our Tampa list that sells day passes
No. 1 of 10 on our Tampa rooftop pools list, in Westshore.
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- Who can swim
- Non-guests can swim
- Day pass
- Sold, price varies
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Non-guests have one clear way in on our Tampa list: a ResortPass day pass for this rooftop pool. The price isn't shown, and the pool is small with no shade.
The pool
Element's rooftop pool in Westshore has skyline views. The hotel doesn't publish a floor. It is small and has no shade, so midday sun is the catch.
Our take
Element is our pick for anyone who isn't staying. Every other pool on our list is either guests only or doesn't publish its rules, and this one sells a ResortPass day pass that includes the rooftop pool plus cocktails and snacks at the rooftop restaurant and bar.
The downside is the setup. Element is dual-branded with Aloft, so the pool and bar may be shared. Expect a small deck with no shade. The pass price shows only at booking, so open the ResortPass listing first.
Good to know
- Day passes sold on ResortPass for non-guests
- Skyline views from the rooftop pool
- Pass includes cocktails and snacks at the rooftop bar
The catches
- Day pass price isn't shown on ResortPass
- Small pool with no shade
- Floor and heating aren't published
Best forVisitors without a room who'd spend an afternoon at a rooftop pool with a drink.
Skip it ifYou want shade, a published floor or a confirmed heated pool.
Getting in
Staying guests can swim, and so can anyone who buys a day pass on resortpass.com. The price isn't shown on the listing, so you see it only when you book.
The pass covers the rooftop pool plus cocktails and snacks at the rooftop restaurant and bar. The hotel doesn't publish age rules.
Day pass. Passes are sold on resortpass.com; check the price for your date there. See passes.
Tips
- Book a morning or late-afternoon slot on ResortPass, since the pool has no shade.
- Element has kitchenettes and complimentary breakfast, which suits a longer stay.
Before you go. Check the day pass price and the slot times on ResortPass before you set the day around it. The hotel doesn't publish them.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop pool, shared with the Sal Y Mar rooftop bar area Unconfirmed: from midtowntampa.com, not the hotel |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Salt water pool, per a 2021 Tampa Bay Times article Unconfirmed: from tampabay.com, not the hotel |
| Size | Small pool with no shade, per a ResortPass reviewer Source: the pass seller's page |
| Who can swim | Guests, plus non-guests with a day pass Source: the pass seller's page |
| Day pass includes | Rooftop pool plus cocktails and snacks at rooftop restaurant and bar Source: the pass seller's page |
| The view | Skyline views from the rooftop pool Source: the pass seller's page |
| Rooftop bar | Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar at the dual-branded Aloft & Element hotel Unconfirmed: from midtowntampa.com, not the hotel |
| Bar open to non-guests | Public ticketed rooftop pool party on May 23, 2026 (Eventbrite) Unconfirmed: from midtowntampa.com, not the hotel |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 3650 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33607Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Westshore |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.1 from 501 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1813-353-0600 |
| Website | marriott.com |
Element Midtown pool: questions people ask
Does Element Midtown sell day passes to visitors?
Yes. A day pass is sold on resortpass.com to anyone not staying. The price isn't shown on the listing.
What does the Element day pass include?
It includes the rooftop pool plus cocktails and snacks at the rooftop restaurant and bar.
Is the Element rooftop pool heated?
Heating isn't published by the hotel. Tampa's best swimming months are March to May, so those are the safest bet.
Is there shade at the pool?
No. The pool is small and has no shade, so plan for sun cream and a morning or late-afternoon visit.