The Vegas All-Inclusive Cheat Sheet

Fast track

• On a budget? Go for the Plaza Hotel’s $104/person deal with unlimited drinks at select bars.
• Want a built-in party? Look at Circa’s Stadium-Swim-centric package or Resorts World’s Conrad Complete, both loaded with nightlife and beverage perks.
• Traveling with kids or a crew that loves shows? MGM’s Luxor and Excalibur bundles wrap in three meals a day and show tickets.

Hate surprise add-ons? Caesars’ pilot packages at Harrah’s LINQ, and Flamingo bake resort fees into the rate and include two meals a day.

The Big Picture: Vegas, But Make It All-Inclusive

One of the enticements of Las Vegas has always been the idea that when you come here, your regular day-to-day rules don't apply. Now, with inclusive packages, you can pre-pay a big chunk of your dining, drinking, and entertainment—and get a little of that freewheeling feeling back.

The current landscape falls into five main contenders:

• Plaza Hotel at the top of Fremont Street for value hunters
• MGM’s Luxor and Excalibur for families and show lovers
• Circa Resort for (adults only, 21+) pool-partiers and sports fans
• Caesars’ Harrah’s/LINQ/Flamingo packages for Strip convenience with fewer fees
• Resorts World’s Conrad for luxury seeking, nightclub-ready travelers

Vegas All-Inclusive-Style Packages at a Glance

Plaza Hotel: The Downtown Value Hero

If your ideal Vegas trip is low-stress, high-fun, and solidly under budget, the Plaza Hotel’s $104/person package is your power move.

Standout perk: No resort fee, which is increasingly rare and truly satisfying when you check out.

Who it’s for:

• Budget-first travelers
• Folks who prefer Fremont Street’s vintage neon energy and want a front-row seat to some of Downtown’s free block parties this summer
• Groups who like to bar-hop without pulling out a card

What to watch for: You’ll be Downtown, not on the Strip, so factor rideshares or transit times into your plans if you want to bounce between areas.

What not to miss: Slip out the front door onto Fremont Street after dark, and make a day of trips to the Mob Museum and Neon Museum for a hit of old-Vegas drama and glowing vintage signs.

MGM (Luxor/Excalibur): The Family-Friendly Package

MGM’s Luxor and Excalibur packages lean into value plus entertainment, making them strong options for families, first-timers, and friend groups who want shows, rides, and predictable food costs.

Standout perk: Show tickets plus a coaster experience—think built-in entertainment that saves you from decision fatigue.

Who it’s for:

• Families needing structure and planned meals
• First-time Vegas visitors who want the hits—shows, attractions, and the Strip
• Travelers who like having most meals already handled

What to watch for: You’ll be on the south end of the Strip, so if your heart is set on visiting Wynn/Encore/Resorts World, and other parts of the north end, expect a bit of transit time.

What not to miss: Take the free tram between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay, duck into Shark Reef Aquarium or the Titanic/King Tut exhibits at Luxor, and ride the Big Apple Coaster next door at New York-New York.

Circa Resort: Stadium Swim and Sports-Forward Partying

At Circa, the All-In Summer Package is a love letter to people who want their hotel to double as the day’s main event.

Standout perk: A Stadium Swim daybed, which gives you a home base at one of Vegas’s most extra pool complexes—massive screens, tiered pools, and a sports-watching scene that feels like a stadium and a beach club combined.

Who it’s for:

• Party-first travelers who want a high-energy pool day built into their stay
• Sports fans who like to watch the game in a next-level environment
• Couples or groups who want a mix of Downtown’s edge and shiny newness

What to watch for: The credits are generous, but you can still spend beyond the package, so think of it as a down payment on fun.

What not to miss: Check out the tiny secret bar hidden behind a wall of Marilyn Monroe’s eyes near the high-limit gaming area and check out the views from the Legacy Club on the 60^th floor. Our favorite thing? The live ticker showing the current value of a pile of 500 gold bars stamped with the Circa logo, sitting right in the lounge. 

Caesars (Harrah’s/LINQ/Flamingo): Strip Convenience, Fewer Surprises

Caesars is piloting bundled packages at Harrah’s, the LINQ, and Flamingo, aiming straight at travelers who want Strip location plus simplified billing.

Standout perk: Resort fees are already included, meaning the rate you see is close to, if not the same as, what you’ll actually pay at the end if you stick to the bundle.

Who it’s for:

• Travelers who want a center Strip location, in the middle of all the action
• People who hate math
• Couples and friends who want steady value without going full budget

What to watch for: These packages are evolving, so confirm current inclusions (which bars, what dining venues, any blackout dates) so you get the most out of your trip.

What not to miss: Stroll the LINQ Promenade for people-watching, sweets, and patio drinks, then ride the High Roller observation wheel at sunset for huge Strip views without leaving your home base neighborhood.

Resorts World (Conrad): Elevated, Nightlife-Ready, Still Structured

If your Vegas fantasy involves sleek rooms, ambitious dining, and late-night dancing, Resorts World’s Conrad Complete hits a sweet spot between splurge and structure.

Standout perk: Access to Zouk Nightclub, which saves you both the decision-making and some of the cost associated with a major nightlife outing.

Who it’s for:

• Party-first travelers who love luxury touches and design-forward spaces
• Couples celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, or (ahem) surviving another quarter with each other
• Groups who want to eat well and dance late without DIYing all the details

What to watch for: You’re on the north end of the Strip, so plan your transit if you want to roam farther south.

What not to miss:

• Find the Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den speakeasy in the trinket-style storefront along the back of Famous Foods Street Eats
• Most people know Resorts World has great views, but fewer know you can just go up to Alle Lounge on 66 in the Crockfords tower and get a nearly residency-level vantage point

Quick Decision Tree: Which All-Inclusive Package Is Right for You?

Follow this simple path, no spreadsheet required.

What’s your top priority?

• Saving money / keeping it simple → Budget-first branch
• Partying and nightlife → Party-first branch
• Family-friendliness & shows → You’re MGM (Luxor/Excalibur)

Budget-first branch:

• You want the lowest per-person rate and don’t care about being downtown → Plaza Hotel
• You still want the Strip and can pay more for the location, but still want resort fees baked in → Caesars (Harrah’s/LINQ/Flamingo)

Party-first branch:

• You’re picturing epic pool days and maybe watching games on a giant screen → Circa Resort
• You dream of multi-course dinners plus a major nightclub moment → Resorts World (Conrad)

How to Work These Packages to Your Advantage

• Know your drink style. If you’re more into lingering with one really good cocktail, credits and cocktail hours (Circa, Resorts World) work beautifully; if you’re a social sipper all day, Plaza’s unlimited drinks at select bars may be your best friend.
• Plan around what’s truly included. “Two meals per day” doesn’t always mean “anything, anywhere, anytime”—check whether you’re looking at buffets, select venues, or set menus.
• Think about geography. Downtown vs. Strip, north vs. south—your package perks are most useful if you actually spend time in and around your hotel.