Las Vegas Pool Parties
Wet Republic
- Cabana & Daybed Price: $$$$
- Days of Operation: Thursday-Monday
- Location: MGM Grand
- Music: EDM, Top 40, House
- Clothing: Swimwear
- Hours: 11 a.m. to Close (usually around 6 p.m.)
- Line wait: Up to 3 hours
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In terms of size and energy, it's hard to beat Wet Republic at the MGM Grand. A whopping 53,000 square feet in size, Wet Republic boasts the two largest salt water pools on the Strip and is surrounded by 18 daybeds, 10 cabanas and six bungalows. Wet Republic's champagne showers and sets by the likes of Calvin Harris, Tiesto and Steve Aoki are on hold during the pandemic, but you can still enjoy the sun, sounds and bottle service from beautiful model-like servers. If you need a change of pace, take a ride on the lazy river next store at the main hotel pool complex.
Marquee
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- Cabana & Daybed Price: $$$$
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Location: Cosmopolitan
- Music: Hip-Hop, House, Top 40
- Clothing: Swimwear/No basketball shorts, sports jerseys, baseball hats, or robes
- Hours: 11 a.m. to Sunset
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Despite its name, Marquee never relied too much on famous headline DJs. The venue is all about atmosphere and scenery with a rooftop deck at the Cosmopolitan. The venue operates day and night on weekends. Lounge by the pool and enjoy pizza, sushi and other bites from the menu. Daybeds are nice and cabanas are stylish, but the most luxurious way to enjoy Marquee is by booking a three-story bungalow with a private party deck overlooking the pool. Think of it as a vacation home and cabana rolled up in one. And you can stash your own supply of booze in the fridge.
Tao Beach
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- Cabana & Daybed Price: $$$
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Location: Venetian Hotel
- Music: Hip-Hop, House, Top 40
- Clothing: Swimwear
- Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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An extension of
Tao nightclub, Tao Beach is a poolside oasis that's kept private, exclusive, and separate from the rest of the sprawling pool complex at the Venetian & Palazzo resorts. The venue closed in 2020 for renovations (planned before the pandemic) and has yet to announce an opening date for 2021. When it returns, expect Tao Beach to be better than ever with high-end luxury cabanas and an Asian theme still in place. The food menu traditionally boasts Far East-influenced flavors like sushi, edamame, and Korean-style chicken wings.
Sapphire Pool & Dayclub
- Cabana & Daybed Price: $$
- Days of Operation: Friday-Sunday
- Location: Industrial Ave
- Music: House, Top 40
- Clothing: Swimwear
- Hours: 12-6 p.m.
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As the only pool at a Las Vegas strip club, the Sapphire Pool & Dayclub has evolved from a naughty novelty to a daytime party spot that competes with many of the more high-profile offerings on the Strip. After tweaking out some of the legalities, topless sunbathing has returned - for both guests and staff. (Pasties available upon request.) The menu has seen recent improvements and social media stars are often invited to host parties. Perhaps best of all, parking is easy and free. If you haven't visited in a while, plan a return when the action picks up over summer.
Bare
Bare is more intimate than your average dayclub and best known for topless sunbathing. Surrounded by towering palm trees, the venue is a welcome retreat from the chaos of the Mirage's main pool complex with beautiful people enjoying the sun, sipping on tropical cocktails and taking a dip in one of two pools. Unfortunately, Bare has been closed throughout the pandemic, so check directly for the latest reopening information and hours.
Encore Beach
- Cabana & Daybed Price: $$$$$
- Days of Operation: Wednesday-Sunday
- Location: Wynn Encore
- Music: House, EDM
- Clothing: Swimwear/No baggy clothing, jeans, or basketball shorts
- Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 pm. (10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday)
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The 60,000-square-foot Encore Beach Club is an exciting and indulgent playground with a three-tiered pool complex and a variety of luxurious daybeds and cabanas equipped with refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. However, for the most luxurious option, book one of the eight 350-square-foot two-story bungalows with views of the Strip. Each one features hot tubs, showers, lavish furnishings and temperature-controlled cooling and heating systems. While other dayclubs have swim-up blackjack games, EBC actually has a full-on pavilion for table games. Once the pandemic is over, expect the Chainsmokers, Kygo and other residency acts to make a grand return. If you prefer to skip the sun, the pool operates after sundown as EDC At Night.
Venus
- Cabana & Daybed Price: $$
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Location: Caesars Hotel & Resort
- Music: Hip-Hop, House, Top 40, EDM
- Clothing: Swimwear/Topless
- Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday)
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Venus is a welcome alternative to the sprawling Garden of the Gods pool complex at Caesars Palace. The white décor suggests serenity and luxury while the green shrubbery secures privacy. Formerly an intimate, topless dayclub, Venus dropped its "toptional" policy in recent years and operates as an all-ages pool when the main deck is closed during the slower months. It could shift back into "adults only" mode during peak spring and summer weeks, so check directly about the latest hours and policies. Either way, you'll enjoy tropical cocktails, frozen towels and plenty of food with lounge-style beats in the background.
