Las Vegas Pools: Your Essential Guide for 2025

_{From luxury retreats to wild party scenes, Las Vegas pools, like Mandala Bay Beach (pictured) offer something for every traveler in 2025. (Image: Courtesy of Mandalay Bay Beach)}

There’s so much more to Las Vegas than casinos and gambling. Luxury hotels, quality restaurants, trendy bars, headline entertainment, and stunning attractions mean there are plenty of reasons to visit Sin City.

However, what many people don’t know is that Las Vegas is home to some of the best pool complexes you will find anywhere in the world. But, in Vegas, you can have just about any pool experience you want; you just need to know where to go. With that in mind, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Las Vegas pools.

Which Las Vegas Casino Resorts Have a Pool?

Let’s save time here—all Las Vegas Strip resorts have a pool and most of them have multiple pools. From high-end resorts such as Caesars Palace and Bellagio to more value hotels such as Circus Circus and Oyo, there’s still a pool. However, the pool experience will be vastly different depending on which resort you choose.

Downtown Las Vegas is a little different, and that leads to a conversation about what exactly a casino resort is. If there is no pool, it isn’t really a casino resort, more a casino hotel, and there are five of them Downtown. However, most of them do have sister resorts that allow guests to use their pool facilities freely.

Guests of Main Street Station and Fremont Street can use the pool at Hotel California; Four Queens guests should use the pool at Binions; and those staying at Golden Gate can use the pool at The D or Circa. 

El Cortez is the only resort that doesn’t have a pool or a sister property, but it may be possible for you to buy day passes at other local resort pools. Most large off-Strip casino resorts also have pools, but smaller ones might not, so it’s always worth checking before you book.

Las Vegas Pool Season and Opening Times

Las Vegas has a pool season that runs from March to October. That means that the majority of pools are closed between November and February due to the colder climate.

That doesn’t mean that all pools are closed; there are a handful that are still open. So, if you are traveling during the closed season and really want to swim, you have to do your research. Or read on, as we’ve done that for you.

Although there isn’t a specific date in March that all pools reopen, it's generally anytime between 1–10 March and usually on a weekend. This year, for example, The Cosmopolitan declared Friday, 7 March, as the official pool open day!

Generally during pool season, pool decks are open 9-5 p.m. and stay open later in the height of summer, but double-check at reception.

Are Las Vegas Pools Open to Anyone?

Many pools in Las Vegas casinos are only open to guests of that specific resort, and admission is free. You just need to produce your room key card as proof when you enter the pool deck. However, there are a few exceptions depending on the resort.

Some resorts allow non-hotel guests in various circumstances, such as when buying a day pass, hiring a cabana, residing in a sister property or during certain days and hours. 

For example, Stadium Swim at Circa is free to guests (and those from sister resorts Golden Gate and The D) and also open to the public for a daily fee. Meanwhile, Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis can be used by guests at other Caesars properties with a reservation and a fee.

For resorts that have poolside gambling, it is possible to gain free pool entry if you intend to play at the tables. There are too many nuances to mention here, but the takeaway is: don’t ever assume you can just go walk into a Las Vegas pool because you fancy it. Refer to the individual rules for the particular resort first. 

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The one Vegas pool you can definitely access without a reservation is at Palms Casino Resort. Locals and non-hotel guests are welcome to enjoy its pool oasis for free all day every day. And if you’re a local, there’s even better news: Palms offers an exclusive Free Cabana Program Monday through Thursday.

Caesars have also recently announced that anyone over the age of 21, hotel guests and non-hotel guests, can gain complimentary access to their newly renovated GO Pool at Flamingo on a first-come, first-served basis.

What Are the Best Las Vegas Pools?

Well, ‘the best’ is quite subjective, so I’m not going to please everyone here. If you’re looking for a spectacular pool experience with the wow factor, you can’t go wrong with these.

Las Vegas Strip

Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Bay Beach is an incredible 11-acre aquatic playground with a wave pool, a lazy river and 2,700 tons of real sand. It is ideal for families, but there’s also an adult-only pool too. It is a tropical paradise so well put together that you almost forget you’re in Las Vegas at all.

Caesars Palace

The Garden of the Gods is a stunning oasis made up of seven pool experiences surrounded by Roman architecture, statues and lush gardens. Whether you want a lively pool or a relaxing haven, there’s a pool for everyone here, including one with swim-up blackjack.

Bellagio

Offering a truly picturesque and serene escape, the Bellagio pool deck has five different pools, four whirlpools and two lap pools. The complex is themed as an Italian courtyard and is surrounded by pretty walkways, topiary sculptures, and water fountains.

Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau’s Oasis Pool Deck covers six acres of land and offers six different pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants and a poolside table games area too. 

As the newest pool complex in Las Vegas, it is absolutely pristine with a stunning mix of white and ice blue colors surrounded by palm trees.

Palazzo

The ultimate in luxury and relaxation, the Palazzo pool complex has seven distinct pools, all of which are heated. Much more peaceful than most Vegas pools, the Palazzo exudes sophistication and elegance. Set in a lush landscape with palm trees and Italian architecture, it offers a true escape amidst the hustle and bustle of the Strip.

Downtown Las Vegas

Circa

Stadium Swim at Circa is like nothing else in Las Vegas, or perhaps, even the world.  The pool deck has six heated pools on three different levels, all overlooking a 40-foot-tall screen showing every sporting event you could want. There’s a non-stop party vibe and it really has to be seen to be believed.

Golden Nugget

The pool complex at Golden Nugget is a $30 million three-story spectacle with hidden grottos, swim-up bars, gaming tables and jacuzzis. But that’s not all. The Tank Pool features a 200,000-gallon shark tank aquarium with a see-through water slide that runs straight through it.

Which Las Vegas Pools Are Open All Year Round?

There are a handful of pools that are open all year round in Las Vegas; these tend to be at the higher-end resorts. Although the pools are heated, you should expect a reduced service in terms of opening hours and poolside amenities like food and drink. In some of the bigger resorts that have multiple pools, they will just keep one pool open for guests during the winter.

It’s also worth pointing out that even if the pool is officially open, they can still close if the weather is exceptionally poor. I once saw Stadium Swim at Circa attempt to stay open during high winds and the sun loungers were flying across the pool deck, hitting guests along the way, so they eventually gave in.

Pools open all year-round can be found at:

Las Vegas Strip

• Aria
• Bellagio
• Encore
• Mandalay Bay
• Park MGM
• Resorts World
• Vdara
• Venetian
• Wynn

Downtown Las Vegas

• Circa
• Golden Nugget
• Plaza

Off-Strip Casino Resorts

• Green Valley Ranch
• Gold Coast
• Sam’s Town

Las Vegas Pools with Casino Games

For many Vegas visitors, pool days are a way of taking a breather from the casino floor. You can recharge your batteries, take a swim and just forget about your profit and loss for a while.

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Thankfully, for those who don’t want casino fun to stop, there are a few casinos where you can combine pool time with gambling time.

At Caesars Palace you don’t even have to get out of the water to gamble, as it offers five swim-up blackjack tables at the Fortuna Pool. But, in most cases, gaming is offered not in the pool but at poolside instead. Here’s a rundown of Las Vegas pools with gaming options.

Las Vegas Strip

• Caesars Palace - Swim-Up Blackjack
• Fontainebleau - Poolside Bar Top games and Blackjack
• Wynn - Poolside Blackjack and Craps

Downtown Las Vegas

• Circa - Poolside Blackjack
• Golden Nugget - Poolside Blackjack and Craps

Off-Strip Casino Resorts

• Red Rock - Poolside Blackjack

For more information on poolside gambling, check out our full guide.

Family Friendly Las Vegas Pools

I know from experience that children generally don’t care about the pool décor. Give them some water to jump in, and they’re happy; give them multiple pools of water to jump in, and they’re even happier. Children are allowed in all pools in Las Vegas (except adult-only ones, of course), but there are some that will keep them entertained for longer and, thus, give you a more relaxing day.

Features such as lazy rivers, water slides, splash zones, waterfalls, and wave pools are ideal for amusing not only children but the whole family. Also, poolside food and drink is absolutely essential so you don’t have to trudge in and out of the pool complex. 

Taking all of that into consideration, these are my top tips for family-friendly Las Vegas pools.

On the Strip

Circus Circus

The Circus Circus Splash Zone and Pool is basically the resort's own waterpark covering more than an acre of land. It features two pools, whirlpools, three big water-slides and a family-friendly splash pad with water cannons, rain trees, splash buckets and interactive water games. It is a huge hit with families and it’s easy to see why.

Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Beach is like being on a beachside holiday but right on the Las Vegas Strip. The huge wave pool is a big family attraction; add to that the lazy river and the real sand beach and you see why the pool complex is awash with families in the summer.

Excalibur

The medieval castle-themed resort has a fun pool area that is popular with families for a few reasons. Firstly, the main pool is big, so there’s plenty of space for children to jump and play without bumping into others. There’s also a cool waterslide, waterfalls to stand under, and a smaller shallow pool for younger children.

Flamingo

There are two pools at Flamingo, the Family Pool and the GO Pool. The GO Pool is adults only, but the family pool is geared up for little ones. There’s a lagoon, waterfalls and a water slide, plus the iconic pink flamingo statues all around. It’s quite a lively pool with poolside music so it suits families who prefer an energetic environment.

MGM Grand

The second Las Vegas casino resort with a lazy river, the MGM Grand pool complex is ideal for family groups. The lazy river is over a quarter mile long and takes you through cascading waterfalls and whirlpools, and better still, it’s heated as well. There are four pools to choose from, six bars, and a poolside restaurant.

Resorts World

The Resorts World Family Pool is a great area for very small children as the water is shallow and there are overhead sprinklers for maximum fun. The snack bar is right next to it, too. It’s not really suitable for older children but there are several other pools and a recreation area with lawn games too.

Planet Hollywood 

There are two pools on the Planet Hollywood Scene Pool Deck. One is adult-only, and the other is family-friendly. Although the pool deck is spacious and has lawn games, the main reason it’s on this list is FlowRider - the Strip’s only free-standing wave machine. Children absolutely love surfing the man-made wave machine and it’s great fun to watch too.

Downtown Vegas

Golden Nugget

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How cool are you going to look when you take the kids swimming with sharks? I mean, you may traumatize them too, but the Tank Pool is ultra cool and definitely worth it. You get to swim alongside fully grown sharks and take the waterslide through the tank too if you dare.

Downtown Grand

Although Downtown Grand doesn’t have the largest pool, the Citrus Grand Pool Deck is a 35,000 square feet area that is ideal for families to enjoy. Besides the pool, there are also plenty of shaded areas and a large lawn with family games.

Adult-Only Las Vegas Pools

We all know that Las Vegas is predominantly an adult’s playground. That’s not to say that children aren’t welcome, it’s just a city built on gambling and other gambling-age activities.  After all, it’s not called Sin City for nothing.

So, it’s no surprise that many Vegas visitors prefer to avoid pools that have many children and families and all the noise and splashing that inevitably comes with it.

Adult-only pools are, therefore, fairly common in Las Vegas. However, there is a huge difference in types of adult-only pools, depending on whether you want it peaceful and quiet, lively and buzzing, or downright wild.

Some adult-only pools are open seven days a week, while others are only open on specific days or weekends. The age difference can differ too—either 18 or 21 plus, depending on the resort. 

To confuse matters even more, many adult-only pools turn into dayclubs or nightclubs on certain days. So, while I’ve tried to give a varied list of Las Vegas adult-only pools below, it very much depends on what type of experience you specifically want.

The last thing you want is to rock up for a day of relaxation and tranquility and find the pool packed with drunken 20-somethings doing cannonballs and shots all around you. It, therefore, definitely pays to double-check before you get your trunks on!

Las Vegas Strip

• Aria – Liquid Pool Lounge
• Bellagio – The Cypress Pool
• Caesars Palace – The Venus Pool & Lounge
• Cosmopolitan - Marquee Day Club
• Cromwell – Drai’s Day Club
• Encore – Euro Pool
• Flamingo – The GO Pool
• Fontainebleau – The Legacy Pool and LIV Beach Club
• Mandalay Bay – Moorea Beach Club and Daylight Beach Club
• MGM Grand – Private Reserve Pool and Palm Tree Beach Club (opening May 2025) to replace Wet Republic
• Park MGM – The East Pool
• Planet Hollywood – The Scene Pool Deck
• Resorts World – Athena Infinity Ultra Pool and Ayu Day Club
• The LINQ –  The Influence Pool
• Venetian – Tao Beach Day Club
• Wynn – Euro Pool and Encore Beach Club

Downtown Las Vegas

• Circa – Stadium Swim
• Golden Nugget - Hideout Pool

Off Strip Resorts

• Green Valley Ranch – The Pond (TBC)
• Red Rock Hotel and Casino – Rouge Room Pool
• Rio – Lagoon Pool (TBC)
• Virgin Hotel – Kassi Beach Club

Best Las Vegas Pool Parties

Pool parties and Las Vegas go together like Penn and Teller. It all started back in 2004 when Hard Rock Las Vegas, now Virgin but soon to be formerly Mirage (everyone following?), kicked off the Rehab Pool Party every Sunday with big-name music acts. So outlandish and popular, it actually spawned a reality TV series, and it wasn’t long before other resorts followed suit.

These days there are so many Las Vegas pool parties and day clubs to choose from. So, to narrow it down, I’ve picked my top four. All of these pools are restricted to guests aged 21 or older, and, as a general rule, women pay a lower entry fee than men. Sorry, fellas.

Las Vegas Pools FAQ

Are Las Vegas Pools Free?

Usually free access is given to guests staying at that resort, but if you want, you can hire cabanas and daybeds, which come with additional fees. Also, in some cases, day passes can be purchased to visit other resort pools.

Do Las Vegas Pools Provide Free Sun Loungers?

Yes, but sometimes they are limited and are often positioned a little further away from the poolside. Ultimately, Las Vegas resorts want you to pay for the premium pool experiences. They want you to hire a cabana or a daybed or purchase an umbrella, but the important thing to remember is that it is not essential, and you can still enjoy Las Vegas pools without paying a dime.

Are Outside Food and Drinks Allowed in Las Vegas Pools?

In most cases, no. Outside food and drink is not allowed, nor are coolers. Some resorts are more strict with this than others and will allow a personal water bottle. However, some pools will make you empty that bottle on entry.

Can You Buy Food and Drink at a Las Vegas Pool?

Absolutely. In fact, they are really hoping you do. Most Las Vegas resorts have several food and drink options around the pool. This can be snack bars, cafes, restaurants, or all three. Plus, cocktail waitresses will come around the sun loungers asking if you want to order food and drink so you don’t even have to leave your comfy spot.

Are Las Vegas Pools Heated?

Yes, many of them are heated but not all. Even though Vegas can get extremely hot, many pools are still heated to make sure guests are comfortable regardless of the weather. For example, Circa’s Stadium Swim is heated to 80-94 F year-round, and the jacuzzis are set to a toasty warm 104 F.

Do Las Vegas Pools Have Lifeguards?

Yes, safety is supreme, particularly when alcoholic drinks are readily available on the pool deck. So, your pool should always have a lifeguard on duty.

What Should I Take To a Las Vegas Pool?

Towels are usually provided on the pool deck so don’t bring them down from the room. You also need to remember your room key to access the pool and some form of ID if you intend to buy cocktails. 

Most pools will let you charge food and drink costs to your room so you don’t have to bring money with you. However, if you’re ordering drinks from the waitresses, you’ll need tip money. The other essentials are sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses. And if you’re anything like me, then you’ll want your phone and a good book too!

How Much Is It to Hire a Daybed or Cabana in Las Vegas?

The price of hiring daybeds and cabanas varies hugely between Las Vegas pools depending on the popularity and prestige of the resort. There can also be a vast difference between weekday and weekend fees in the same resort.

I looked at one of the busiest Las Vegas pools, MGM Grand, to give an overview of pricing but each day offered not only a different range of poolside options but also large variations in fees. Clearly, the pricing is dynamic.

As a general idea, reserved poolside seating is available from $30 up to around $100, with poolside pods, daybeds and cabanas ranging from $100 up to $1,000.

Are Cabanas and Daybeds Worth the Extra Money?

Cabanas are great if you want guaranteed shade, a private area to relax, poolside convenience and a touch of VIP treatment. Often cabanas come with air conditioning, a fully stocked refrigerator, and even a TV, so you can really enjoy a luxury experience.  

Just be aware that some cabanas also come with a minimum food and drink spend, which can be on top of the cabana fee. 

That doesn’t mean you can’t find deals, though. During weekdays and quieter periods, resorts often promote cabana deals with inclusive food and drink. Keep a lookout for promotions or call resorts directly, as often they can be a little more flexible in person, whereas website prices are rigid.