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Family Resort · Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay

Families with elementary-age kids, tweens, and teenagers seeking extensive water park features and entertainment.

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Mandalay Bay offers an extensive aquatic playground, a major aquarium, and numerous family dining and entertainment options, making it a primary destination for families.
Mandalay Bay provides a lively family experience with its massive 11-acre beach/pool complex featuring a lazy river and wave pool. Families can also explore the captivating shark aquarium, offering an engaging activity beyond the water attractions.
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Mandalay Bay is a high-end casino hotel on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, offering an atmosphere that balances adult entertainment with family-friendly attractions. Its main feature for families is the expansive 11-acre beach/pool complex, complete with a lazy river and a wave pool, providing extensive opportunities for water play. Beyond the pools, the hotel houses a shark aquarium, an engaging diversion for children and adults. There are also live shows and destination dining options suitable for various age groups. Located between The Four Seasons and Luxor, it offers good access to other south Strip attractions. This hotel suits families seeking a resort experience with considerable water features and entertainment in Las Vegas.

At a Glance

Family Snapshot

✓ Adult Pool✓ Spa
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Things Families Love

  • ✓Massive 11-acre Mandalay Bay Beach features a wave pool
  • ✓lazy river
  • ✓and real sand
  • ✓Shark Reef Aquarium offers immersive underwater experiences with over 2
  • ✓000 animals
  • ✓Numerous casual and themed restaurants cater to all tastes
  • ✓many with dedicated kids' menus
  • ✓Spacious rooms and suites
  • ✓with connecting options and large bathrooms ideal for families
  • ✓Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil is a family-friendly show for ages five and up

Things to Know

  • !The resort's sheer size means lots of walking
  • !especially to and from the Strip's core
  • !While family-friendly
  • !it's still a Las Vegas resort
  • !so expect a casino environment
  • !The pool area can get very crowded
  • !particularly during peak seasons
  • !A daily resort fee applies
  • !covering amenities like beach access and Wi-Fi
  • !Babysitting services are available
  • !often through the adjoining Four Seasons
  • !but cost extra
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Logistics

Quick Facts

Price$$$$ · Luxury
Price NoteFrom $550/night in peak season, excluding resort fees and taxes, for a room suitable for a family of 4.
Star Rating5 stars
Best ForFamilies with elementary-age kids, tweens, and teenagers seeking extensive water park features and entertainment.
Address3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States
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Around the Resort

Nearby Highlights

→ Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign15-minute walk
→ Hoover Dam45-minute drive
→ High Roller Observation Wheel5-minute drive / 8-minute monorail ride
→ Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens4-minute drive / 17-minute bus ride
→ DISCOVERY Children's Museum15-minute drive
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