Nautilus Beach Club: Los Cabos

Overview

Let's call it 'splash in the city': at The Westin Brisbane, the onsite swim-up Nautilus Pool Bar lets guests take a dip and a sip right in the heart of the CBD. Each summer, it also gleans inspiration from different parts of the world, adding more holiday vibes to an already cruisy spot — and welcomes in everyone, whether you're staying the night or not, to its annual beach club.

Grab your togs, plus your mates or date, then get ready to indulge your love for swims and cocktails, because this yearly River City summer highlight is returning. The Mary Street hotel doesn't just feature 298 rooms and suites with views, its own eateries and bars, and a spa — it's also a go-to when the weather is warm, this time with a Los Cabos-influenced atmosphere.

Nautilus Beach Club: Los Cabos runs from Friday, November 8, 2024–Sunday, February 23, 2025 — and again, you don't need to be a guest at the Marriott-owned international brand's first Queensland location to go for a splash while enjoying a cocktail in the water. The Los Cabos theme comes after nodding to The Maldives in 2023–24 and to Amalfi in 2022–23.

On offer: live DJs spinning tunes on the deck, poolside cabana service and a dedicated margarita menu. You'll be sipping classic, chilli, coconut and frozen 'ritas, plus Aperol margs also made with orange and tequila. Or, there's a strawberry mint punch spritz; a grapefruit, lime, agave, Campari and tequila tipple; and a range of Brouhaha craft beers.

Those beverages can be paired with Baja cod soft shell tacos — or buttermilk chicken, crispy prawn, charred pork and barbecue beef brisket varieties. If you're looking for something sans meat, the seasoned corn ribs come with smoked paprika and aioli, or you can dip homemade tortilla chips into guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

The 2024–25 iteration of Nautilus Beach Club runs from 11am–5pm Friday–Sunday weekly, with a number of options available for Mexican-influenced lounging by the pool. The $29 ticket covers access, a towel to use while you're there and your first spritz. If you and a date or mate are feeling like treating yo'selves, there's also a cabana experience for $199 for two, which gives you your own cabana to hang out in, that spritz upon arrival, a taco platter and a margarita jug.

And the pool itself? It's heated to 28 degrees, perfect for comfortable swims during Brisbane's sultry summer.