After an afternoon of hopping the Strip and before a night out for dining and entertainment, you may want to consider a cool dip in the pool. Many resorts of Las Vegas are known for having luxurious pool areas, often evoking the same general theme on which the resorts are based. Most of the best pool areas are found on the Strip, with a handful in more far flung locations around the area.
The south Strip resort features a lazy river, wave pool, beach and plenty of regular swimming pool options. The open-air casino allows patrons to hop out of the pool and onto a gaming table.
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 632-7000
www.mandalaybay.com
This festive pool area features a number of fountains and water slides, with a number of amorphously shaped pools.
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 627-6667
www.mirage.com
Evoking the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, the Bellagio swimming area features six pools in a neoclassical Italian setting.
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 987-6667
www.bellagio.com
Away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip, Green Valley Ranch has several pools, a beach and plenty of decorative foliage.
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway
Henderson, NV 89102
(866) 782-9487
www.greenvalleyranchresort.com
Located Downtown, this pool called The Tank circles an actual shark tank, and you can even ride a water slide through the middle of it.
123 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(800) 634-3403
www.goldennugget.com
This mid-Strip resort includes a pool area with a tropical setting, with plenty of slides, waterfalls and--yes--flamingos.
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 732-2111
www.flamingolasvegas.com
The pool area here includes a sandy beach, two sand volleyball courts, three whirlpool spas and cabanas for rental.
3700 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(888) 752-9746
www.riolasvegas.com
The three large pools here have 22,000 square feet of space, with each adorned with sea horses and griffins similar to the Roman Baths of Caracalla.
3570 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 427-7243
www.caesarspalace.com
Four oval pools are connected in a pool area that includes a private European-style (i.e. topless) sunbathing option. The pool area also includes a number of gaming tables.
3131 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 320-9966
www.wynnlasvegas.com
The sandy pool area is also a hopping party spot on the right nights, with the usual amenities of hot tubs and cabanas.
4321 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(866) 942-7777
www.palms.com
