How many "friends" are staying in the room(s)...and how many are in your group? That would be the first things to ask...as your only allowed 4-5 wristbands per room. Your able to "visit" the hotel and look around without getting a room...your just not able to use the pools, slides, beaches...and well the off-limit areas...other than that your able to stroll around the hotel and casino...and you can pay admission to the Dig. But to know for sure you should call Atlantis or have your friends call and ask. JMO.