It’s always a good idea to indulge in your Las Vegas hotel getaway’s luxurious amenities. Poolside paradises at your favorite resorts are common, with some even offering relaxing lazy rivers, the perfect cool-down under the hot Southwestern sun. A lazy river can be one of the chillest ways to soak up Las Vegas. What are you ‘wading’ for? Here are Sin City’s best lazy rivers to keep you afloat this pool season.
1. MGM Grand Lazy River (Visit Hotel)
The ever-popular lazy river at MGM Grand lets swimmers hang out in the shade as they drift through an artificial canyon and a delightful desert paradise lined with dozens of beautiful palm trees. Easy access to the central island bar and lounge area is perfect for afternoon cocktails. MGM Grand’s lazy river flows seven days a week, 9 am – 6 pm, April through September. Pool entrance for non-guests is $35, with single reserved seating starting at $40 with pool-pods, daybeds, and cabanas ranging from $250 – $1600.
2. Tahiti Village Lazy River (Visit Hotel)
How do complimentary float tubes for all resort guests sound? If that wasn’t enough, the lazy river at Tahiti Village features four waterfalls, seasonal heating and tiki torches. Cozy lounge areas alongside the river let you soak up the sun and down tasty cocktails. The Tahiti Village’s family-friendly pool and lazy river ride welcome guests daily, 9 am – 9 pm during the summer and 10 am – 6 pm other times of year. Don’t worry about crowds from the Strip clogging up the flow. Tahiti Village’s groovy lazy river and pool are reserved for registered condo owners and guests.
3. Mandalay Bay Beach Lazy River (Visit Hotel)
Mandalay Bay Beach is a luxurious getaway with private cabanas, perfect for a pre-game with your pals before drifting along the quarter-mile lazy river. On your mini river cruise, you can discover the legendary Mandalay Bay wave pool and the exclusive Toptional™ Moorea Beach Club. Get down to live pop hits and classics as you zigzag through the river’s twists and turns during the Spring Concert Series. Open from early March to mid-October, the Beach invites you to extend your summer vibes and Vegas sunshine. Mandalay Bay Beach is free for hotel guests, with day passes available for $50. Day bed rentals for up to four people start at $200, with Cabanas $400. Mandalay Bay Beach is open daily, 9 am – 6 pm.
4. Cowabunga Bay River (Visit Water Park)
Cowabunga Bay isn’t a hotel. It’s a water park near the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson. Spend your time splashing through more than 25 attractions, including water slides and a massive wave pool. The park, which celebrates a retro beach party image, also has Cowabunga River, a lazy river that drifts past giant surfboard decorations and a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle. The water is heated during spring and fall. Single-park tickets start at $29.99, while season passes are $109.99. The best deal is the Cowabunga Vegas Pass, which provides unlimited admission throughout the season to both Cowabunga Bay and sister water park Cowabunga Canyon (with the smaller Cactus Cove lazy river) near Summerlin for $129.99.
