The pool scene in Las Vegas is among the most awe-inspiring in the world, with many complexes boasting amenities like waterfalls, wave pools, lazy rivers, real sand beaches, and unmatched luxury.
While Vegas is home to numerous pools built to impress, others leave guests wanting… more.
It got me thinking – Are you able to use a resort’s pool even if you aren’t staying at the resort?
It depends.
Below, I’ll break down which pools you can access (for free or for a fee) even if you aren’t staying at the property.
Pool policies are fluid and can change – I recommend calling the pool to confirm their current policy before making the trip!
Pools Anyone Can Use – For Free:
Topgolf’s Hideaway Pool: It may not be a resort, but Topgolf’s 2-level pool is open to the public, provided you’re 21+. No purchase is necessary – Just show up and jump in!

Sahara: The Pool (formerly known as the Azilo Ultra Pool) is best described as a “mini Stadium Swim” and offers free entry daily to anyone 21+ (select days will have a cover charge).
The Moroccan-themed space has a 240-foot TV screen and is more of a party destination, often featuring live DJs.

Free Pools for Locals
Horseshoe: Not only is Horseshoe’s pool one of the only deep options in Vegas (reaching depths of 12′), but they’re also one of the only options on the Strip that allow free entry to locals.

Pools Anyone Can Use – For a Fee:
Mandalay Bay: Access to Mandalay Bay’s Beach pool complex can be purchased for $25 on their website. The pool is impressive, featuring a real sand beach, a wave pool, and a lazy river.

MGM Grand: MGM Grand also allows non-guest pool access for $25. The 6.5-acre complex includes 4 pools, 3 hot tubs, a lazy river, and even waterfalls.

MGM Resorts Properties: Aside from MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay, no other MGM Resorts pool offers inexpensive day passes, however, they’re still accessible to those willing to spend up for a cabana or daybed.
Browse cabana rates by resort, here.
MGM properties included Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY, Park MGM, Aria, and Bellagio.

Caesars Properties: Renting a cabana or daybed at your desired pool will guarantee you the ability to enter, even if you aren’t staying at the resort.
Cabanas and daybeds can be booked in advance online with your desired property.
Resorts under the Caesars umbrella include Caesars Palace, Paris, Planet Hollywood, LINQ, Harrah’s, Cromwell, Horseshoe, and Flamingo.

Downtown Grand: Non-resort guests can access Downtown Grand’s rooftop Citrus pool deck with a cabana or table reservation.

Cosmopolitan: A cabana or daybed purchase will unlock access to Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard and Chelsea pools. The fee you pay is a food & beverage minimum that can be spent at the pool.

Golden Nugget: The Tank pool deck is again accessible to non-hotel guests for a fee payable at the entrance that varies by day ($30-$40 range).

Circa: Easily qualifying as one of the best pools in Vegas, Stadium Swim is open to the public, provided you pay a cover charge that starts at $20 (but can be more).

Red Rock: Anyone can access Red Rock’s stunning Sandbar pool deck for a variable cover charge of:
- $30 Monday – Friday ($20 for kids)
- $40 Saturday & Sunday ($30 for kids).

Green Valley Ranch: Like Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch offers a beautiful pool complex away from the Strip complete with a real sand beach for a cover of:
- $20 Daily ($10 for kids)
- $50 on Holidays ($30 for kids)

Durango: Non-guests can get into Durango’s Bel-Aire Backyard pool for:
- $30 Monday-Friday
- $40 Saturday & Sunday
- $50 on Holidays

M Resort: Non-hotel guests can access M Resort’s pool for a cover charge of:
- $15 Monday – Thursday
- $25 Friday – Sunday
- $35 Holiday weekends
- $15 for kids daily

Rio: A day pass to Rio’s Ipanema Beach Club pool can be purchased for $25 via the website.

General Pool Access Tips
Rent a Cabana or Daybed
You can get into almost any pool by reserving a cabana or daybed, which requires a food & beverage minimum spend or a flat fee to be paid upfront
Read the fine print when booking or call the property to confirm their non-guest policy.
More on the ins and outs of Las Vegas pool cabanas here.

Gamble Poolside to Gain Access
There are pools both on the Strip and Downtown that offer poolside gaming – As long as you indicate that you’re there to play, the staff has to let you in.
I recently showed up at Golden Nugget’s Tank, was asked for a room key, let them know I was going to be playing the tables, and in I went. Easy peasy.
Now, I’d recommend *actually* heading to the tables to play for a bit before melting into the pool scene, but I doubt they’ll be keeping tabs on you for long.
Pool season in Las Vegas comes to life in early March and is made better by the fact that there are breathtaking pool complexes that allow for non-guest access or Nevada locals access for free or for a small fee.
See Also: Las Vegas hotels offering poolside hotel rooms, and Vegas suites with a private pool.

I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
Roshell Gist
Thursday 6th of March 2025
Clarification? Im hearing that pool access for Mandalay Bay does NOT include Lazy River, that non guests cannot access lazy river. Are there two different lazy rivers at Mandalay Bay, one for guests and one for non guests?
Jake Hoffman
Thursday 6th of March 2025
@Roshell Gist, I believe you’re able to use the entire pool complex, although I’m not sure the entire complex is open for the season at this exact moment.
Amber Word
Sunday 6th of August 2023
Hey Jake, At ‘Aria Lounge’, you wrote that the entry for women is $120, and $30 for men. I’m assuming this is an error so I wanted to let you know. :) (If it’s not an error, WHAT THE HECK DOES ARIA HAVE AGAINST WOMEN?! Lol)
Thank you for taking the time to make this list. It’s very helpful!
Jake Hoffman
Tuesday 8th of August 2023
Great Catch, Amber! Usually it's the other way around :)
Annie
Saturday 5th of August 2023
Aug 5th 2023: Golden nugget is $50 per non guests on Saturdays. Not worth it.
Jake Hoffman
Tuesday 8th of August 2023
It is if you're staying at a resort without a pool :)
RadMom
Sunday 9th of April 2023
Yay summer fun!
Danielle Walker
Friday 6th of May 2022
Is this information accurate as of May 2022?
Jake
Wednesday 11th of May 2022
@Danielle Walker, I believe so! As always, I recommend double checking to be sure.