17 Best Pools in Las Vegas to Beat the Desert Heat

Sin City may be in the middle of a desert, but watering holes are everywhere.Durango Resort & CasinoThe best pools in Vegas are still the social heart of the Strip (and near-Strip) hotels; the places everyone drifts toward when the mercury hits triple digits. This guide focuses on resort pool decks rather than dedicated day clubs built solely for partying (though plenty of resort pools can feel like parties in and of themselves). These days, resort pools are also where you’re starting to see wellness layered in: sunrise Pilates and stretching sessions along the water, floating sound baths on mats in hotel lagoons, menus that lean harder on fresh juices and low- or no-alcohol options, and spa renovations that count the pool as part of a larger recovery circuit. Depending on where you go, though, you can of course spend your day doing all the classic pool-deck things: lolling in a lounger under palm trees, watching sports on a giant screen from the water, ordering tiki drinks from a swim-up bar, or disappearing into a cabana village that now comes with upgraded menus, chilled towel service, and phone-charging stations tucked discreetly beside the chaise. On busy weekends, some of these decks add a DJ booth, bottle service, or adults-only zones and tilt toward high energy—think Caesars Palace’s Garden of the Gods with swim-up blackjack and “European” bottle service, or rooftop pools like Boulevard that buzz without tipping into full day-club rules.Most of these are seasonal offerings folded into regular resort-pool programming—distinct from the day clubs with cover charges and headliner DJs. And they point to a subtle shift: Vegas hotels are experimenting with ways to balance the city’s party reputation with guests’ growing appetite for feeling just as good when they leave as when they arrived. If you’re not in the mood for any programming, you can still find beautiful, quiet decks where the main wellness feature is a comfortable chair and the option to be left alone with a book and some SPF. In other words, even if you skip the official pool parties, Las Vegas has a resort pool for pretty much every way people actually spend a day in the sun—and these are the best of them.Read our complete Las Vegas travel guide here, which includes:The Best Things to Do in Las VegasThe Best Restaurants in Las VegasThe Best Hotels in Las VegasHow we choose the best pools in Las VegasEvery pool on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. Our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.Oasis Pool Deck at Fontainebleau Las VegasOne of the newest large-scale pool expanses on the Strip, the Oasis Pool Deck at Fontainebleau sets a high bar for what a contemporary Vegas resort pool can offer without tipping into full dayclub territory. Spread over six acres, it offers seven distinct pools, multiple bars, two restaurants, and a strip of poolside gaming, so you can graze your way through the day without ever straying far from the water. The design nods to Miami Beach in the 1950s, and the French Riviera—cerulean-and-white furniture, copious palm trees, and a white Art Deco-style pavilion bar, Bleau Isle, that serves Mediterranean dishes from La Côte alongside an expansive rosé list. LIV Beach, the resort’s adults-only dayclub spin-off of the Miami hotspot, sits just off the main deck for guests who want a full pool-party experience, but the everyday story here is Oasis itself: a resort pool complex that can read as serene or lively depending on where you plant your towel and flip-flops.Read Full ReviewWaldorf-Astoria Pool DeckOnly a handful of resort pools in Las Vegas feel as private as the eighth-floor Waldorf-Astoria Pool Deck, and often you must negotiate an entire casino or even a whole district of other pools full of bachelor parties and thumping bass to reach them. This pool is intimate, with a handful of cabanas and a truly serene deck. In fact, the whole experience here is transportive, since the hotel is non-gaming, non-smoking, and nearly half comprising residences of some of the city’s elite. You’ll feel all those wellness vibes all the way from the newly renovated lobby in Calacatta Gold marble and gold Art Deco-inspired lines to the eighth floor, dedicated to the spa, relaxation lounge, fitness center, and pool deck. One of the best ways to access this pool deck (normally open only to guests and residents) is to book a spa treatment, and from there you can drift right out to the nearby pool.Read Full ReviewPool at Red Rock Casino Resort and SpaNot quite into the relentless crowds of The Strip? The Red Rock Las Vegas pools offer a respite from the wild scene, but with all the amenities and comforts you’d want to have poolside. The main pool is simple in layout but still has 19 private cabanas and poolside gaming, along with specialty cocktails and all-day food from the Sandbar Grille (there’s even a Dole Whip on the menu.) . You can play swim-up table games on weekends, drift to a quieter edge with the kids, or wander over to the adults-only pocket tied to Rouge Room—the resort’s Parisian-inspired lounge—which runs its own cabanas, cocktails, and live-DJ programming without turning the whole deck into a day club. Day passes make the pool accessible even if you’re not staying at the hotel, and prices step up on weekends and holidays, which keeps weekdays relatively mellow. For a resort pool, it’s a rare mix: Summerlin families, staycationing locals, and out-of-towners all using the same space in slightly different ways—and all with those magnificent views.Read Full ReviewBel-Aire Backyard at DurangoThe new Durango Casino and Resort is in one of the hottest and fastest-growing areas of Las Vegas, just 15 minutes southwest of the Strip, and its pool scene, this year in its second year, is where you’ll find fashionable locals taking a day off, in-the-know Vegas travelers who love the chilled-out atmosphere and backyard-but-better feeling among towering palms and pretty landscaping. The pool sits adjacent to Bel-Aire Lounge, the Desert Modern lounge that opens out to a patio. In a giant Strip resort, it’s tough to feel as though you’re truly at home, but at Bel-Aire Backyard, a lush “yard” encloses a 7,200-square-foot pool, 13 cabanas, 46 daybeds, and 60 chaise lounges. Think along the lines of hanging out in a fabulous desert compound, only larger. And the Backyard Grill opens for the season with a great menu of everything from flatbreads to crab and avocado salad—even a sushi yacht full of maki and nigiri.Read Full ReviewMandalay Bay BeachOnly in Las Vegas could someone dream up an 11-acre tropical oasis, complete with eight pools, a three-story casino, a “toptional” adult pool, lazy river, and a white sand beach (with 2,700 tons of real sand). Guests of Mandalay Bay, W Hotel Las Vegas, and Four Seasons all share access, so you get a wide mix of guests. You can’t miss the actual beach part of Mandalay Bay Beach, where a 1.6-million-gallon wave pool creates small swells. Kids (or adults) can build sandcastles on the (imported) sandy beach. Don't think it's without Vegas-style amenities: A beachside bungalow can fit up to 10 people and has a flat-screen TV, stocked refrigerator, and ceiling fan for extra cooling off. On weekends, Mandalay Bay’s former Daylight (now called the Tailgate Beach club)—with its 1,400-square-foot stage fronting the pool—transforms into wild, themed beach parties “Soaked Saturdays” and “Lit Sundays.” Think high-energy DJs, water guns, bikini-clad servers spraying Champagne. In other words, Vegas at its summery wildest.Read Full ReviewGarden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars PalaceAs the name suggests, the Garden of the Gods pool deck at Caesars Palace leans hard into Roman spectacle: five acres of colonnades, statues, and tiered pools tucked into the center of the resort. Seven main pools (plus the invite-only Bacchus tiers) let you choose your mood, from the big social sweep of Neptune to quieter corners like Jupiter and sun-drenched Apollo. Daybeds and cabanas come with stocked fridges, fruit, and dedicated servers, and Snackus Maximus still does the essential fries-and-frozen-drinks work along the deck. Qua Baths & Spa runs poolside massages from a shaded cabana, a genuinely useful escape when the mister system can’t keep up with the afternoon heat. Venus Pool remains adults-only and now stretches into the evening with night-swim hours and specialty cocktails, while swim-up blackjack at Fortuna and “European” bottle service bring some day club-adjacent energy without tipping the whole complex into full party mode.Read Full ReviewBoulevard Pool, CosmopolitanCosmopolitan has three pool areas, and Boulevard Pool is the largest, with unobstructed fourth-story views of the Las Vegas Strip. The pool itself is multilevel, with cabanas, daybeds, bars, and poolside noshes. You need to be a guest of the hotel to use the pool, but non-guests can gain access buy buying cabanas or daybeds. This isn't just any pool—it's a programmed-to-the-hilt public space offering fun brunches, evening film screenings, and even concerts that transform the pool deck into a sweaty, 3,000-person venue. There's an experience here for everyone. In the winter, the pool is transformed into a massive ice rink, where you can roast marshmallows over an open fire and order adult hot chocolate (kid-friendly hot chocolate too). In the summer, the bars in one fun, hot, sweaty dance party and those who book cabanas or special seating can get bottle service and a great view of the stage.Read Full ReviewPark MGM Pools & CabanasMuch like the rest of the Park MGM Hotel—which is a boutique-inspired concept in what was formerly the Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino—the pool scene is intimate and lowkey, with greater emphasis on sophisticated sunning than debaucherous partying. Three different pools each strike a different vibe. The largest one, the North pool, is best for socializing, thanks to the poolside DJ, in-water lounge chairs, and eight private cabanas. The East pool is more exclusive, with a VIP section and dedicated lounge bar, while the South pool is the place to go for sophisticated pool fare like açai bowls, spicy tuna poke, Impossible Burgers and of course, cocktails. The decor has a decidedly South of France tone: Palm trees, trellis thresholds, and potted plants mix with glazed tile work and subdued hues. It's hard not to feel relaxed in such a chic setting.Read Full ReviewBellagio PoolThe dark and seductive casino floor of The Bellagio feels like a different universe compared to the luxury resort’s sprawling sun-kissed pool deck. Each of the five pools resemble Mediterranean-style courtyards with towering topiaries and grandiose water fountains. It’s not Lake Como, but it is an elegant space by Vegas standards. There’s plenty of seating around the pools and an abundance of private cabanas for small groups or those seeking more space. The Pool Café also serves a full breakfast menu starting at 8 a.m., ensuring that you can start your day poolside. If you want to spread out but don’t want to splurge on a cabana, head to the Cypress Reserved Seating area, a sort of in-between pool seating area. These premium loungers—unlike the regular pool chairs—are available only by reservation and come with an umbrella, a side table, cold towels, and a Cypress host through whom you can order food and drinks.Read Full ReviewFour Seasons Las Vegas Pool DeckTucked inside Mandalay Bay, the Four Seasons Las Vegas is often the perfect hotel choice for low-key Vegas visitors. After all, it’s a non-gaming property and has its own entrance, away from the crowds. There’s just one pool and only eight cabanas, yet each pool-goer gets complimentary hourly amenities like frozen-fruit skewers, chilled towels, and spritzes of Evian water. If guests feel like they want a teeny bit more action, their key card works over at Mandalay Bay Beach, too. With such an intimate pool space, every seat is a good one, but the cabanas do offer some next-level pampering as well as privacy. A few cabanas are located on the pool’s upper deck close to the pool bar and which are a great choice for little get-togethers. Yet Cabana One at the far-end of the pool can fit up to eight guests with a L-shaped sectional and four lounge chairs.Read Full ReviewVirgin Hotel Las Vegas PoolWhen Virgin Hotels took over the Hard Rock Las Vegas, it wiped away a piece of dubious Vegas history—the Rehab pool area, which ran from 2004-2018 and can be considered the original Vegas pool party, even spawning its own reality TV show. In Rehab’s place is now a beautiful, serene pool deck, outfitted with oversized white daybeds and loungers and cabanas that complement the resort’s redone Desert Modern style. The Virgin is very New Vegas in terms of its style and offerings. It's also much more laid-back compared to the established resorts on The Strip. But Virgin’s Desert Modern aesthetic is not just refreshing to experience, but soothing as well. Lounging at the pool here is simply very chill, even if the weather is scorching hot.Read Full ReviewResorts World Las Vegas PoolAnother new Vegas pool scene to lose yourself in can be found at the Resorts World Las Vegas, the first entirely new hotel to be built on the Strip in over a decade. The pool deck is the largest in town, spanning 5.5 acres with seven different pools including the only infinity-edged pool on the Strip. Fittingly for a property that has so much going on, the pool scene is a kaleidoscope of colors from red cabanas to yellow pool loungers and white Baja chairs that sit in a few inches of water. Mesmerizing water features and oversized sculptures adorn the pools and a handful of bars show that there is something for everyone here, whatever their wading style may be. Make it to the infinity-edged pool—Athena Infinity Ultra Pool—at the back of the pool deck. The views overlooking Las Vegas are like no other in town.Read Full ReviewStadium Swim at Circa Las VegasAt Circa, the resort pool is Stadium Swim—a multi-tier rooftop amphitheater of six heated pools, wrapped around a 143-foot HD screen that treats sports like headline entertainment. It operates 365 days a year, with different pools set to different temperatures, two swim-up bars, and hundreds of loungers, daybeds, cabanas, and super cabanas arrayed like seats in a stadium. Hotel guests use it as their default resort pool, but non-guests can buy in via general admission, reserved chairs, or cabana/table packages, which is where it feels closest to a dayclub. The vibe shifts with the calendar: some mornings read like a high-end hotel pool with a giant screen, while major game days and weekends look and sound like a full pool party, complete with pumping music, cocktail menus that go beyond frozen daiquiris, and live odds tickers for the sportsbook crowd.Read Full ReviewSoleia at The Vanderpump HotelSoleia is The Vanderpump Hotel’s rooftop pool: a 21-and-over deck 11 stories above the Strip, with two slim pools, six hot tubs, and a view that makes half of Las Vegas look like your backyard. It sits at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, so Caesars Palace, Flamingo’s neon, Bellagio, Paris, and even Sphere all feel close enough to touch. The mood is deliberately boutique—Lisa Vanderpump’s “industrial romantic” aesthetic translated into palms, banquettes, cabanas, and bungalows that feel more like a private club than a public pool (although the pool and cabana design itself hasn’t been altered yet since The Cromwell transformed into Vanderpump. It’s more of the vibe it’s giving now). The vibe is mellow house music that stays in the background, the menu leans light (think sushi rolls, beet salads, bowls, and an acai situation that makes sense at noon), and bottle service is structured around sensible food-and-beverage minimums rather than dayclub-style cover charges. Hotel guests get complimentary access; non-guests can reserve daybeds, booths, or cabanas online, with pricing that slides by date and seat type. The main thing here is that this is a smaller pool scene with one of the best views on the Strip of any type of venue.Read Full ReviewThe Palazzo at The Venetian ResortThe Venetian’s pool story is really three decks tied together: the main Venetian Pool Deck, the more relaxed Palazzo pools, and the tucked-away Venezia pool garden, all inspired by Italian gardens rather than Vegas spectacle. The main Venetian deck on the fourth floor is the busiest, with four large pools (including three infinity edges), hot tubs, splash pad, and cabanas with AC, private restrooms, and stocked fridges—plus Tao Beach dayclub sharing the rooftop for people who want a separate party scene. Palazzo’s third-floor deck adds seven more pools and a slightly calmer atmosphere: more landscaping, more shade pockets, and amenity-heavy cabanas where the soundtrack feels like background rather than the main event. Then there’s Venezia on the 10th-floor bridge—a smaller, intimate pool garden with some of the best shade on property, partially covered seating, and one of the shortest walks to Bouchon, which sometimes runs poolside service in summer. Together, they form one of the Strip’s most versatile resort-pool ecosystems: you can chase sun on Venetian, drift to quieter waters at Palazzo, and end the day in Venezia’s shadows with a book and a cocktail.Read Full ReviewWynn and Encore Resort PoolsWynn and Encore share some of the most refined pool decks on the Strip: pale-blue pools tucked into manicured gardens, framed by sculpted hedges and curved architecture instead of giant screens. Wynn’s resort pools feel softer and more garden-like—bronze and cream façades, lots of greenery, and curved colonnades—while Encore’s decks are crisper and more graphic, with bright whites, bold mosaics, and modern lines that show off the tower glass. The main Wynn resort pools are broad and gracious, with long sightlines, stacked rows of loungers, and cabanas that feel more like small living rooms—TVs, fruit platters, stocked fridges, and shaded seating. Encore’s resort pools echo that look in a slightly more intimate footprint, plus a European pool (21+, topless optional) that adds adults-only sunbathing without the full dayclub chaos next door at Encore Beach Club. Wynn Tower Suites guests get an extra layer: two private pools on a separate deck, with their own cabanas and daybeds, designed to feel quieter and more residential than the main resort decks.Read Full ReviewTao Beach ClubTao Beach Club is a Las Vegas day club, so expect a world-class pool party. But unlike typical day clubs, Tao’s 47,000-square-foot space at The Venetian is a lush, Asian-inspired retreat with luxurious cabanas—many with private plunge pools—surrounded by striking art installations and vibrant tropical greenery. Thanks to a state-of-the-art sound system, giant LED screens and a rotating roster of top-tier DJs like Steve Aoki, Zedd, and Martin Garrix, the atmosphere seamlessly shifts from serene daytime lounging to high-energy parties. When Tao Group—whose restaurant has been open a stunning 20 years—opened Tao Beach, it also elevated pool food to a whole new level. Think huge, jewel-like sushi boats, Chilean sea bass tacos, Wagyu beef yakitori, and giant shareable fortune cookies.Read Full ReviewThis gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.Andrea Bennett is the former editor-in-chief of Vegas magazine and group editor-in-chief of several city and custom magazines for Modern Luxury. A former longtime contributing editor for Travel + Leisure, her writing has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Departures, T:The New York Times Style Magazine, ... Read More