Splashing into a spectacular time is easy to do in Las Vegas. With more than 300 annual days of sunshine, there are ample opportunities to get that sun-kissed tan in the destination. While each resort boasts its own oasis with picturesque resort pools, many double down on the fun in the sun with thrilling dayclubs and special experiences.
No matter what experience you’re looking to have, Vegas pools are aplenty, and there’s one here for you. See this helpful guide to some of the best pools in Las Vegas to make your next trip both momentous and memorable.
Pools with “Only Vegas” Flair
Las Vegas always exceeds expectations, offering visitors experiences that they’ll never forget — this is the Entertainment Capital of the World, after all. Poolside time is no different, as there are several Instagram-worthy options that will wow you (and your followers).
Dig your toes into the 2,700 tons of sand at Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, or ride the waves if that’s your thing! When you need a dip in the pool, do your very best Baywatch run into the resort’s 1.6-million-gallon wave pool. Looking for another beachy experience?
The Scene Pool Deck at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino offers visitors a chance to hang ten on its FlowRider® attraction, which simulates surfing with awe-inspiring waveform technology.
How does swimming with sharks sound? Do just that — well, in theory — at The Tank at Golden Nugget. The Vegas pool’s centerpiece is a 200,000-gallon shark tank aquarium, which also features an exhilarating three-story waterslide running right through it!
Dive-in movies returns in May at the rooftop Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas! See a show while you swim and relax under the sun, featuring classic films to current hits. Plus, the views of the Strip are unbeatable.
Elevate Your Experience at These Luxury Pools
The Sandbar Pool at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa is a beautifully landscaped space, just a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, and complete with sparkling pools and fabulous amenities.
You also can stay in the middle of all the Strip’s excitement at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, as the resort’s ultra-posh eighth-floor pool deck boasts sparkling waters and spectacular views of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Down the Strip, you can explore the crystalline waters of The Palazzo Pool Deck at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, which features cabanas stacked with luxurious amenities and elevated coastal cuisine from CAPRI Pool Restaurant & Bar.
Make a Splash at These Vegas Pool Parties
The destination’s dayclubs keep the party going, with venues offering fantastic poolside amenities and stellar soundtracks — often supplied by world-class DJs. Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas is a tiered, three-pool oasis that regularly features superstar artists like The Chainsmokers and Kygo.
And you can’t forget about TAO Beach Dayclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. A true scenic oasis with Asian influence boasts an elaborate poolside menu, premium sound and lighting systems, and A-list talent heading up the booth with the likes of Alesso, Illenium and SOFI TUKKER.
Over at Flamingo Las Vegas, check out GO POOL for a tropical environment and party atmosphere. With a rotating list of top DJs and special events, you’re sure to have a great time!
At SAHARA Las Vegas, its desert oasis at AZILO Ultra Pool will set the tone for an incredible day, partying it up under the sun and sipping on cocktails while listening to pumping beats from top DJs.
Sports fans and splash fanatics alike score at Stadium Swim, the massive pool amphitheater at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. The adult-only complex features a giant, 40-foot-tall HD screen featuring the day’s best games, in addition to swim-up bars and fantastic views of Fremont Street.
For the longest running LGBTQ+ pool party, make your way over to Luxor Hotel and Casino for Temptation Sundays, highlighting a weekly roaster of A-list DJs in true Only Vegas fashion. More from the team at VEGAS ON below.
Meanwhile, LIQUID Pool Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino routinely puts on party-hearty celebrations just screaming for some splish-splash action. Don’t forget that beach ball!
Life-sized games, including beer pong, are just the start of a good time at Influence, the Pool at The LINQ at The LINQ Hotel + Experience.
Family-Friendly Fun at These All-Ages Vegas Pools
If you’re planning a family vacation in Vegas with kids, the destination has more than enough poolside fun to keep everyone entertained. Splash Zone & Pool at Circus Circus Las Vegas features a 50-foot-tall slide tower — complete with three waterslides — in addition to the all-ages Splash Pad water playground and two refreshing pools with whirlpools.
The Strip’s newest property, Resorts World Las Vegas – Hilton, Conrad & Crockfords, features a Family Pool among its most fabulous offerings. With fun water features and proximity to Bites, the pool deck’s snack bar, this is a perfect place to lounge with the fam.
With so many Vegas pools to choose from, there’s probably going to be time in your itinerary for more than just one! Some of the resort pools allow non-resort guests to enjoy their outdoor oases by booking cabanas or daybeds — so make the most out of your trip to the destination by trying out a few while you’re here! And once you’ve worked up an appetite splashing around under the sun, be sure to enjoy the delicious dining that Vegas has to offer!