It is well known that Las Vegas, Nevada, is the place to go if you want to have the biggest party of your life. Everything from the huge casinos and the extravagant lights of the hotels to the bustling nightclubs and midnight shows make Las Vegas a worldwide destination. What isn't as commonly known is that Las Vegas is also a good place to relax and get away from your daily routine. If you aren't looking for the intense experience the Vegas Strip has to offer, there are plenty of relaxing resorts off the Strip where you and your family can unwind in peace.
Situated away from the Las Vegas Strip, but close enough to access it for the day, the Summer Bay Resort is a relaxing resort hotel in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Sin City. With its modest Spanish architecture, this resort features five pools, five Jacuzzis, and barbecue facilities throughout the resort. It's the perfect place to take the family that wants to see Vegas without being part of the scene. Not only is the Strip less than a mile away, but there are lakes for boating and water-skiing as well as mountains for snow skiing less than 40 miles away.
Summer Bay Resort, Las Vegas
100 Winnick Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 851-1703
summerbayresort.com
Located 15 miles east of the Strip, this Moorish-style resort offers a relaxing getaway for the entire family. It features 493 guest rooms and 46 casita-style suites. Besides the resort's two pools, its location along Lake Las Vegas allows for other water activities including boating and water-skiing. It also features a 9,000 square foot spa and the Reflection Bay championship golf course. Overall, a great all-inclusive resort located within driving distance from the heart of Las Vegas.
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
101 Montelago Blvd.
Henderson, NV 89011-3203
(702) 567-6000
loewshotels.com
This resort, located 8 miles west of the Strip in the town of Summerlin, is another luxury hotel that is relatively low-key compared to the hotels on Las Vegas Boulevard. Set up against the red-rock cliffs and canyons that are an essential part of the Vegas landscape, this hotel features Tuscan architecture, a 11,000-square-foot pool with a waterfall, the 40,000-square-foot Aquae Sulis Spa and extensive palm-lined gardens. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is nearby which offers hiking and mountain biking. If you and your family are looking for a relaxing Las Vegas experience, this is the place to stay.
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort Spa & Golf
221 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 869-7777
jwlasvegasresort.com
