Pools, spa and fitness: using the hotel wellness facilities
Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods guests can use an indoor pool year-round and a seasonal outdoor pool (open late May–early September), plus the on-site Norwich Spa and a hotel fitness center. Pool and fitness access are included with your room key; the spa and many treatments require reservations or paid passes.
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Pools: what’s available and when
The hotel provides an indoor pool that is open daily and a seasonal outdoor pool that runs during the warmer months. The seasonal outdoor pool typically operates from May 26 to September 1.
Daily pool hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are split into Family Swim (8:00 AM–1:00 PM) and Adult Swim (18+) (1:00 PM–6:00 PM). Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult while using the pools.
- Indoor pool: open daily, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (photo 9).
- Outdoor seasonal pool: usually open May 26–Sept 1, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (photo 10).
- Family Swim: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM; Adult Swim (18+): 1:00 PM–6:00 PM.
- Children under 16 require adult supervision.
| Pool | Typical Season / Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor pool | Daily, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Family/Adult split; included with room |
| Outdoor pool (seasonal) | May 26–Sept 1, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Subject to seasonal changes; confirm before arrival |
| Pool rules | Family/Adult hours apply | Children under 16 need supervision |
The Norwich Spa: services, passes and rules
The on-site spa is called The Norwich Spa at Foxwoods; it has private men's and women's locker rooms that lead to a whirlpool, steam room, sauna and lounge area, and multiple treatment rooms for massages and body therapies.
The Norwich Spa is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Wednesdays. Many treatments and some add-ons require a reservation.
- Spa day pass: available to guests 18 and older during spa hours; includes locker, robe, spa sandals, and access to whirlpool, steam and sauna. (Day passes are not available on Wednesdays.)
- Hydro Massage add-on: offered for $30 when added to a 50- or 80-minute treatment.
- Guests under 16 are not allowed in the spa; confirm age rules for specific services.
| Item | What’s included / note |
|---|---|
| Spa day pass | Access to spa facilities, locker, robe and sandals; 18+ only; not available Wednesdays |
| Hydro Massage add-on | $30 when paired with qualifying treatments |
| Hours | Sun–Tue, Thu–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed Wed |
Fitness center: hours, access and age limits
The fitness center at Grand Pequot Tower is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entry is granted to hotel guests who present a photo ID and their hotel key card.
Guests must be 21 or older to use the fitness center. The center is available to guests of The Fox Tower, Grand Pequot Tower, and Great Cedar Hotel.
- Hours: daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.
- Access requirement: photo ID + hotel key card.
- Minimum age: 21 to use the fitness center.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can use | Hotel guests (The Fox Tower, Grand Pequot Tower, Great Cedar Hotel) |
| ID required | Photo ID and room key |
| Age limit | 21+ only |
Using the facilities with your room
Access to the pools and fitness center is included for Grand Pequot Tower room guests and is activated with your hotel key. Complimentary pool and fitness access applies to guests of the Grand Pequot Tower and Great Cedar Hotel.
The hotel charges a mandatory resort fee; that fee covers in-room bottled water, in-room coffee, and phone calls — it does not replace spa fees, spa day passes, or treatment prices.
- Pool and fitness: included with room key.
- Spa treatments and some add-ons (for example Hydro Massage) incur additional charges and may need reservations.
- Resort fee is mandatory and covers in-room amenities only, not spa services.
| Amenity | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Yes (activated with room key) |
| Fitness center | Yes (photo ID + room key; 21+ age rule applies) |
| Spa treatments / day pass | No (paid; day pass available for 18+) |
Reservations, planning and what to bring
Book massages, spa treatments and any spa day passes in advance — reservations are typically required for spa services. You should also reserve golf tee times and other activities separately if you plan to use them.
Bring a photo ID and your hotel key for fitness center entry. For the spa day pass you will receive a locker and robe; if you prefer, bring your own swimsuit and flip-flops for pool and locker-room use.
- Reserve spa treatments and day passes ahead of arrival.
- Bring photo ID and room key for fitness center access.
- Pack a swimsuit, flip-flops and a cover-up for pool use; the spa provides robe and sandals with day passes.
| Item to bring | Why |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Required for fitness center entry |
| Room key | Activates pool/fitness access |
| Swimsuit / flip-flops | Pool use and locker-room comfort |
Rules, age limits and supervision
Pool hours are split into Family Swim and Adult Swim. Family Swim runs 8:00 AM–1:00 PM and Adult Swim is 1:00 PM–6:00 PM (Adult Swim is limited to ages 18 and older). Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when using the pool.
The fitness center requires users to be 21 or older; the spa restricts access to guests age 16 and up for services and 18+ for day passes. If you’re traveling with children, plan activities accordingly.
- Family Swim: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (all ages welcome with supervision).
- Adult Swim: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM (18+ only).
- Spa access: guests under 16 are not permitted; day passes are for 18+.
| Facility | Minimum age / supervision |
|---|---|
| Outdoor & indoor pools | Children under 16 require adult supervision; Adult Swim 18+ |
| Fitness center | 21+ only |
| Norwich Spa (day pass) | 18+ (spa closed to younger guests for day-pass access) |
