Beat the heat with a Las Vegas pool!
Sin City is an indulgent playground, but notorious for its overbearing desert heat. Casino air conditioning can only do so much. Enjoy your time in Vegas to the fullest with a dip in a hotel pool. The top resorts (on and off the Strip) do their best, trying to out-do each other with perks, amenities, cocktails, food and entertainment. Reservations are highly recommended, especially if you want to score a daybed or cabana on a weekend. Our comprehensive guide includes detailed descriptions, including daybed/cabana rates (when available) and if non-hotel guests are allowed. We do our best to stay up to date with the latest information. Just know prices can change at any given time without notice.
Aria
Photo: Al Powers
Hotel Pool: Cabanas and daybed are available to non-hotel guests, starting at $150
The pool complex is sleek and contemporary, matching the modern image of the resort. Liquid is back in operation, but for now, the dayclub is more of an adults-only lounge than a pool party. Capacity is limited and reservations on daybeds, gazebos and cabanas are required. The Sky Pool is exclusive to those staying in the high-end Sky Suites.
Bellagio
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Daybeds (starting at $100) and cabanas (starting at $200) are available to non-hotel guests
This Tuscan-inspired pool complex matches the easy and luxurious image of the Bellagio. Five different pools are surrounded by greenery and courtyards with some of the better food and drinks you’ll find by the water in Vegas.
Caesars Palace
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Garden of the Gods (daybeds begin at $50, cabanas begin at $100 but may require a bottle minimum)
The Garden of the Gods is sprawling outdoor pool deck with seven different pools, waterfalls, swim-up blackjack table and Roman-inspired architecture. The secluded Venus pool is no longer topless and now hosts adults-only Nightswim events throughout the main pool deck throughout the summer. Caesars Palace’s opulent villas have private entrances to the pool deck.
Circa
Hotel Pool: Stadium Swim (daybeds begin at $400, cabanas begin at $1000)
Stadium Swim is a rooftop hotel pool deck that often takes on the spirit of a dayclub. The entire space includes six individual pools that face a massive 14-million-pixel video wall with a DJ booth underneath.
The Cosmopolitan
Dayclub: Marquee (daybeds start at $200, grand cabanas and bungalows start at $1,000)
Hotel Pool: Boulevard Pool and Chelsea Pool (daybeds start at $75, cabanas start at $200)
Boulevard Pool has some of the best scenery in Vegas with spectacular rooftop views of the Strip. It’s also home to special events, including seasonal outdoor movies. The Chelsea pool is more quiet and secluded. Marquee Dayclub is the main party spot with wild weekend events. The most lavish option is to book a bungalow, which is a three-level townhouse-style suite overlooking the Marquee pool.
The Cromwell
Dayclub: Drai’s Beachclub (daybeds start at $600, cabanas start at $2,000)
No hotel pool, but hotel guests have access to pools at Flamingo and Caesars Palace
It’s hard to find a pool with more wow factor. Located on the roof of the Cromwell, Drai’s features 11-story high views of the Vegas Strip. Drais’ Beach Club hosts a variety of rap and R&B acts throughout the season. The food is surprisingly good.
Delano
No dayclub
Hotel pool is located in Mandalay Bay pool complex (cabanas are available to non-hotel guests starting at $125)
This relatively intimate pool is exclusive to Delano hotel guests but part of the Mandalay Bay pool complex. Enjoy lounge-style music by a DJ while getting a poolside massage or playing a game of giant chess in the water. Take a moment to step out and explore Mandalay Bay Beach or the tops-optional Moorea Beach Club next door.
Downtown Grand
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Citrus Grand Pool Deck
This rooftop pool has incredible downtown views and a colorful, chill vibe. The 35,000-square-foot deck is rectangular, making everything feel in one place. Special events include “Old School by the Pool” retro Fridays.
Durango
No dayclub
Hotel pool: Day pass begins at $30.
The new Durango resort is unveiling the Bel-Aire Backyard in time for summer. The lush outdoor space surrounds an intimate pool deck with cabanas, lounge chairs and wet decks with a fountain at the center. Two outdoor bars are ready to serve cocktails and other drinks. You can simply enjoy a view of the pool from the neighboring Bel-Aire Lounge cocktail bar. A lawn can be reserved for weddings and other private events.
Excalibur
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Daybeds (starting at $80) and cabanas (starting at $125) are available to non-hotel guests
The pool is very family and children-oriented, which is inline with the image of the resort. One of the four pools is reserved for adults-only, but it’s more of an escape from the chaos of noisy kids than a rowdy party vibe. The water slide is a nice touch.
Flamingo
Dayclub: Go Pool (daybeds start at $50, cabanas start at $100)
Hotel: Beach Club is the family pool (daybeds are limited, cabanas begin at $150)
Go Pool made its name as the only dayclub in Vegas open seven days a week. It’s now limiting capacity, toning down the pool party image and encouraging social distancing. Its regular summer concerts are also out of the question for now. However, Go Pool remains 21 and over.
Fontainebleau
Dayclub: LIV Beach (General admission begins at $20)
Hotel Pool: Prices (Day pass $54, cabana $435, daybed $217)
After a splashy opening in late 2023, the brand-new Fontainebleau is ready to unleash a six-acre rooftop pool deck on the Vegas Strip. Enjoy the sun at one of seven pools, including LIV Beach (for dayclub-style partying), La Mer (inspired by vintage Hollywood glamour), Legacy (VIP with cabana massages) and Gigi’s (a Moroccan vibe with tea service), featuring five bars, two restaurants and extensive gambling space to win some cash while still in your bathing suit.
Green Valley Ranch
No dayclub
Resort pool (daybeds start at $75 food-and-beverage minimum, cabanas start at $75)
The Pond is a pool for those 21 and over. Daybeds start with $100 food-and-beverage minimum, cabanas start with $200 food-and-beverage minimum.
One of the best pools in Vegas, especially off-Strip. The expansive “Backyard” pool complex includes lush landscaping, stylish cabanas and a sandy beach that merges into one of the pools. The Pond is a much-needed kid-free zone, but too intimate to be much of a party.
Harrah's
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Daybeds begin at $50, cabanas begin at $100 but may require a bottle minimum
Flying under the radar a bit, the pool at Harrah’s has a “like new” feel after being completely renovated in 2015. The travertine tile deck is stylish and the cabanas have plenty of room. For hotel guests only.
Horseshoe
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Blu Pool (daybeds begin at $50, cabanas begin at $100 but may require a bottle minimum
The Blue Pool is a great option for those who want a high-energy vibe, but don’t want to blow too much money at busier dayclubs. The main pool is one of the few in Vegas to have a deep end. You’ve also got DJs, palm trees, cabanas and day beds
JW Marriott
No dayclub
Resort pool is free for hotel guests. (Admission is $10 for non-guests 16 and over, $5 for children 6-15 and free for children 5 and under.) Cabanas rentals start at a very affordable $125.
A tropical oasis in the Summerlin area. The pool at the JW Marriott is surrounded by palm trees, green grass and picturesque waterfalls. Family-friendly and a great choice for locals looking to lounge by the water.
The Linq
Dayclub: Influence (daybeds start at $50, cabanas start at $100)
Hotel Pool: daybeds start at $50, cabanas start at $100
Influence is one of the more underrated and affordable dayclubs on the Strip. The eye candy isn’t as strong as other pool parties, but that’s what you get with lower-than-average prices. Cabanas are colorful, modern and comfortable.
Luxor
Hotel Pool: Cabanas start at $50
While most hotel pools are relatively secluded between hotel towers, the Luxor’s pool deck is the first thing you see when walking in from the parking garage. It’s expansive, scenic and quiet during the week. The pool is home to Temptation Sundays, a party marketed toward the LGBTQ community in the summer.
The M Resort
Hotel pool: Contact for latest rates
Sleek, modern and spacious. The M Pool at the M Resort is an attractive alternative to the crowds on the Strip. There’s plenty of room to keep comfortable, whether in a cabana, lounger or soaking in the water. The locals-friendly Daydream pool party is next door.
Mandalay Bay
Dayclub: Daylight (daybeds start at $150, cabanas start $500)
Topless Pool: Moorea Beach Club (call for latest rates)
A true spectacle. Mandalay Bay Beach features a sandy beach, large wave pool and winding lazy river. Concerts by national acts are usually held at night during the summer. Neighboring Moorea Beach Club is a bit more sophisticated than other topless pools. The Daylight party spot is separate from the main pool complex and has its own parking.
MGM Grand
Dayclub: Wet Republic (daybeds start at $150, cabanas start at $750)
Hotel Pool: Daybeds (starting at $50) and cabanas (starting at $100) are available to non-hotel guests
The main pool deck is a sprawling magnet for families with kids, but the lazy river is a welcome escape. Wet Republic is right next store with long TSA-style security checks just to get in the door. Wet Republic underwent a massive renovation for the 2020 season with new bungalow-style cabanas.
The Mirage
The Mirage closes for renovations and a rebrand on July 17.
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Reserved lounge chairs (starting at $35) and cabanas (starting at $300) are available to non-hotel guests
Despite being a large family-oriented attraction, the pool at the Mirage has plenty of tropical scenery, including waterfalls and palm trees. Bare is no longer a topless pool, but remains adults-only.
New York-New York
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Reserved lounge chairs (starting at $50) and cabanas (starting at $275) are available to non-hotel guests
Rather routine as far as hotel pools go. However, being immersed among the New York-inspired architecture is a nice change of pace.
NoMad
Dayclub: NoMad Pool (starting $20, free for locals before noon)
No hotel pool, but guests have access to the pool at Park MGM
The Nomad rooftop pool deck offers great views and a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic inspired by Morocco. The food, drinks and cabana service are among the best in Vegas right now.
Palms
Dayclub: Sammy’s Island
The Palms Pool is now known as Sammy’s Island with food, drinks and entertainment curated by rockstar Sammy Hagar. A DJ plays rock, pop and country while a centralized stage hosts local and national bands. Most of the cabanas have private infinity pools.
Admission is free. Non-hotel guests must be 21 and over. Cabanas are free for locals Monday-Thursday.
Paris
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Soleil (Daybeds begin at $50, cabanas begin at $100 but may require a bottle minimum)
The Soleil pool deck is expansive, but has a dignified image in the shadow of the Eiffle Tower replica. Despite its size, Soleil goes for simplicity with a garden feel.
Park MGM
No dayclub.
Hotel Pool: Daybeds (starting at $75) and cabanas (starting at $200) are available to non-hotel guests
Park MGM has an engaging lounge-style pool where the music isn’t too loud and the crowds aren’t too intense. The deck includes three medium-sized pools with plenty of lounge chairs.
Planet Hollywood
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: The Scene Pool Deck (30-minute sessions at FlowRider surf pool begin at $25, cabanas start at $149)
Planet Hollywood reopens on October 8. It’s a solid overall choice with two rooftop pool decks, contemporary cabanas and local DJs — although no dayclub. The FlowRider allows users to surf or bodyboard in a small confined area.
Plaza
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Rooftop pool (cabanas start at $50 plus $100 food-and-beverage minimum)
Recent renovations have made this rooftop pool one of the best under-the-radar pool options in Vegas. Lounge by the water or play a game of pickleball — a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton.
Red Rock Resort
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: daybeds start at $50, cabanas start at $200
The pool area sits in the center of the property, surrounded by the circular design of the hotel tower. There’s an eye-catching fountain and a large stage for weekend concerts by national acts (although those are on hold during the pandemic). Red Rock doesn’t bother with a dayclub, but has a private adults-only pool outside the new Rouge Room cocktail lounge. This is for tourists and locals looking to avoid the Strip.
Resorts World
Dayclub: AYU Dayclub has plenty of distance from the main pool deck. It’s a companion piece to neighboring Zouk Nightclub and the vibe dining of Fuhu while boasting some of the best DJs in Vegas. The layout is designed to resemble the islands of Southeast Asia with surprise water cannons and elevated cabanas that overlook the main stage.
Hotel Pool: Daybed reservations begin at $300, cabanas begin at $500.
The main pool deck has a rooftop perch that includes the only adults-only infinity pool on the Strip (with spectacular views of Las Vegas Boulevard). Choose between the main Resort Pool, the secluded Cabana Pool (surrounded by 13 cabanas), the game-filled Bimini Pool, VIP Pool and Family Pool. In a nice perk, guests can order food from any restaurant on property and have it delivered.
Rio
Dayclub: VooDoo Beach ($100 bottomless drink package, $50 locals bottle special)
Hotel Pool: Daybeds begin at $50, cabanas begin at $100 but may require a bottle minimum
The Rio has four pools, but the highlight is Voodoo Beach with white sand and grotto-style waterfalls. Ask about the $100 bottomless drink package.
The Signature at MGM Grand
No dayclub, although Wet Republic at MGM Grand is next door
Hotel Pool: Daybeds (starting at $30) and cabanas (starting at $125) are available to non-hotel guests
Each of the three towers of the Signature condo resort (with units available for rent) have their own private pools. They’re typically comfortable and quiet, although pounding dance music filters in when neighboring Wet Republic is open at the MGM Grand.
The Strat
Dayclub: Radius (lounge feel, daybeds start at $150, cabanas start at 200)
Hotel Pool: Swim & Social Pool (cabanas start at $150)
The 8th floor Swim & Social pool has a basic no-frills image, but sits just underneath the impressive Stratosphere tower. Radius on the 25th floor is much more scenic with better views, louder music, an adults-only vibe and occasional topless sunbathing.
Vdara
No dayclub
Hotel Pool: Daybeds (starting at $75) and cabanas (starting at $175) are available to non-hotel guests
The second-floor rooftop pool matches the low-key yet luxurious mood of the casino-free Vdara resort. The pool is heated and open year-round. Most cabana have their own dipping pools.
Venetian/Palazzo
Dayclub: Tao Beach. The signature pool party at the Venetian has a whole new look after an extensive renovation with Asian-inspired decor (including a tall statue of a goddess), upgraded cabanas and excellent pool food. The sushi rolls are especially good.
The Venetian and Palazzo sister resorts each have their own expansive pool decks, which are connected by wraparound walkways. Altogether, there are 10 pools, including the lounge-vibe of the adults-only Aquatic Club. The Palazzo side was given a recent makeover and now includes luxe air-conditioned cabanas and the Spritz cocktail lounge.
Virgin Hotels
Dayclub: Kassi Beach Club. This party spot takes over the iconic Rehab space (from back when the property was the Hard Rock), but with a renovated layout that includes sand, new cabanas, easy-to-view stage and a large built-in shaded lounge.
The main pool deck is meant to be more peaceful than the dayclub, but you’ll still hear the music carry over. The pool intersects with a promenade that passes by outdoor patios for some of the resort’s best restaurants, including Kassi Beach House and Casa Calavera.
Wynn/Wynn Encore
Dayclub: Encore Beach Club (daybeds start at $1,000, cabanas start at $3,000)
Encore Beach Club is one of the hottest dayclubs on the Strip with a large pool deck and headliners like the Chainsmokers, David Guetta, and Marshmello. The after-dark EBC At Night events are especially fun.
Both Wynn and Encore have additional pools on property that are more quiet and secluded.
