Mandalay Bay has the Strip’s best-known pool: a sand beach with a wave pool and lazy river. Shark Reef aquarium, a big convention centre and an arena are also here.
Two other hotels share the complex: the Four Seasons and W Las Vegas.
The story
Mandalay Bay opened in 1999 at the south end of the Strip with a huge beach-style pool complex and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Its convention centre is one of the largest in the city.
A few hours at Mandalay Bay
- Visit Shark Reef Aquarium, a good choice with children.
- In summer, spend a day at Mandalay Bay Beach with its wave pool and lazy river.
Stay here if
You want a big resort pool and are fine with the south end.
Skip it if
You want to walk to the centre Strip often.
Free here
- Free tram to Luxor and Excalibur
Worth paying for
- Mandalay Bay Beach (wave pool, lazy river; seasonal)
- Shark Reef Aquarium
- Michelob Ultra Arena
Pool: Mandalay Bay Beach: real sand, a wave pool and a lazy river.
Getting around: Free tram north; far from the centre Strip, so allow time.
Things to do here
Paid · Mandalay Bay
Shark Reef Aquarium
Sharks, rays, sea turtles and a walk-through tunnel at Mandalay Bay.
Aquarium
Check rates for Mandalay Bay
Compare prices and dates on the big booking sites. Remember that most Las Vegas resorts add a nightly resort fee, so compare the total price. Resort fees explained.
These links go to booking sites, which may pay us a commission at no cost to you. We are not paid by any resort for coverage.
Good to know
- The complex includes the Four Seasons (no casino) and W Las Vegas (the former Delano, renamed in December 2024).
Walking from here
Door-to-door estimates at an easy pace. Walk calculator →
Opened 1999Operator MGM Resorts International
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Mandalay Bay?
Free tram to Luxor and Excalibur.
How do I get around from Mandalay Bay?
Free tram north; far from the centre Strip, so allow time.
Does Mandalay Bay have a pool?
Mandalay Bay Beach: real sand, a wave pool and a lazy river.
Have you stayed at or visited Mandalay Bay?
Tips from travellers
Know Mandalay Bay? Share one tip for the next visitor. The first good one goes right here.
Share a tip
Questions from readers
Question about Mandalay Bay? Ask it here and we’ll answer the useful ones on this page.