When the Las Vegas summer kicks into high gear, few things are more appealing than putting on a swimsuit, ordering an icy drink (or two) and spending the day submerged in the pool. Luckily for visitors to Sin City, there are several pools from which to choose.
But not all pools are created equal. If you’d prefer your poolside suntan served up with the hottest music mixed by on-site DJs, gorgeous people from around the world, celebrities and an area meant more for socializing than swimming, then you need to seek out a pool club (sometimes known as a party pool). Some pool clubs are known for the music, some are known for celebrity sightings and some are actually known for their pools. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect at the most popular pool clubs in Las Vegas.
Though some people don’t actually consider Azure to be a pool club, it is a 21+ venue at Palazzo with three pools meant to pamper visitors. Butlers, complimentary frozen grapes, sunscreen application and chilled towels … that pretty much sums up the rejuvenating feel of this French-inspired pool area. Dine poolside from a menu designed by Wolfgang Puck. A Sunday brunch is also available.
Open Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cover is $20.00 per person.
Bare, located at The Mirage, is contemporary and classy. Women are welcome to take a dip in a European-style swimming area, which is secluded from the other pools. A DJ spins music poolside. VIP visitors are invited to enjoy an infinity pool and relaxation area that overlooks the dolphin habitat at the resort. Order a specialty cocktail, sit back and relax.
Open daily 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. No cover charge for women. $20 for men Monday through Thursday, $40 for men Friday through Sunday.
If the name alone doesn’t lure you to Daydream, maybe this clean, simple pool at M Resort will. Though it’s not as known for the music, celebrities or party scene, this pool has extended hours, making it possible to party long after the sun goes down. Fun, customized alcoholic drinks are made poolside by a team of mixologists.
Open Friday through Monday 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. Cover on Friday and Monday is complimentary for locals and hotel guests. Male hotel guests pay $10.00 after noon. On Saturday and Sunday, women are complimentary before noon and must pay $10.00 after; men must pay $10.00 before noon and $20.00 after.
European-inspired Encore Beach Club is the latest to join the Las Vegas pool club scene. Oversized lily pads, 40-foot palm trees and three tiered pools are the highlights, but if you stick around past dusk, you’ll see the area transformed into Encore’s new nightclub, Surrender.
Open Friday through Saturday 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from noon-7:00 p.m. Cover charge varies.
Go ahead … forget about those tan lines when you sink into the water at Go Pool, the pool at Flamingo Las Vegas. A classic topless pool, the ambience here is relaxing and chill. House DJs spin during Relapse Mondays, and there are also drink specials.
Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Cover charge varies.
Luxurious, modern and tropical. These are the words that come to mind when you visit Liquid, one of the newest pool clubs on the Strip. Located at Aria, this is a pool party in all aspects of the term. A DJ plays music from a world-class sound system, and there is a lot of space to chill out and chat with other party goers. In addition to a 1,200-square foot main pool, there are two additional pools located in the VIP areas. There is also a 50-person restaurant on site, which serves up fresh salad and seafood.
Open daily 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cover charge varies.
Just like the resort itself, Palms Pool & Bungalows are sophisticated, luxurious and tastefully outfitted for your sunning pleasure. The 64,000 square foot pool plays host to live concerts and DJs. There are three bars, which serve up an array of cocktails and signature drinks. The pool’s most popular parties are the weekly Ditch Fridays and Sundance Sundays.
Open daily at 9:00 a.m. Closing time depends on special events. No cover charge for women. $25 for men during Ditch Fridays and $20 for men during Sundance Sundays.
Rehab at Hard Rock Hotel is more of a pool party than an actual pool club, but it would be a crime to leave it off this list. Often topping the lists for the hottest parties in the city, Rehab not only has DJs playing music almost constantly, but it also offers the opportunity to enjoy swim-up blackjack. This pool is nearly always packed.
Open every Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-sunset. Cover charges are $20 for women and $40 for men with different prices during holidays and special events.
Balinese-inspired Tao Beach is an open invitation for visitors to chill. Guest DJs are a given here, and they whip up a frenzy of electronica, house and dance music. Light fare, including veggie spring rolls and lemon and ginger edamame, completes the poolside scene. On Saturday nights, the club is transformed into a nightclub. Located at The Venetian.
Open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-sunset and on Sundays 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Cover charge varies.
Escape the rowdy party scene with a dip in Venus Pool at Caesars Palace. Located in the Garden of the Gods pool area, Venus Pool offers sophisticated relaxation with topless bathing, suntan lotion application services, frozen grapes, spritzers and iced towels. Poolside dining options include paninis and salads.
Open Monday and Tuesday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cover charge is $20.00 for women and $30.00 for men.
Cascading waterfalls, a sandy beach, five pools and several whirlpool spas are part of the allure of Voodoo Beach, a tropically themed pool area located at the Rio. Live DJs provide entertainment through the weekend and monthly poolside concerts draw locals as well as visitors to Las Vegas. The bartenders are known for their talent.
Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Cover charge varies.
If you’re looking for music, consider getting wet at Wet Republic. This pool, located at MGM Grand, has eight speakers in the the pool itself, so the tunes are never out of reach. Wet Republic is known for hosting the world’s hottest DJs (especially on Sundays), and it’s also a hot spot for celebrities. This 53,000 square foot ultra pool consists of two large saltwater pools and six jetted spas. It’s considered the ultimate in “daylife”—that is, a nightlife vibe in the middle of the day. Kick back with a custom cocktail or any number of chilled desserts to keep it cool.
Open daily 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cover charge varies.
>>Keep the party vibe alive after dark at a Las Vegas nightclub. If you prefer to make it an adult-only evening, consider checking out a risque Las Vegas revue instead.
Photo credits: Feature (YoTuT), Bare (MGM Mirage), Beach Club 25 (Stratosphere Hotel & Casino), Bikini (Stratosphere Hotel & Casino), Wet Republic (MGM Mirage)
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Only place to stay cool in the summer in Vegas and be outside! I hear it’s really hot down there right now! We are on our way there soon – and will hang at the MGM Grand pool and lazy river – it’s one of our favs!