Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Bay is an upscale resort anchoring the south end of the Strip, built around an 11-acre beach with a wave pool and a lazy river. Add the Shark Reef Aquarium, top dining and a major arena, and it's a one-stop destination, from $69/night.

Is Mandalay Bay Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

Mandalay Bay brings genuine resort energy to the south end of the Strip, and its centerpiece is the 11-acre Mandalay Bay Beach — a sand-bottom complex with a wave pool, lazy river and even a small casino, the kind of pool scene you won't find at most Strip hotels. The Shark Reef Aquarium and a strong dining line-up round it out.

Rooms are upscale and spacious, and the property doubles as a major events and convention hub. The main trade-off is distance: it's at the far south end, so getting to the central Strip means the free tram or a rideshare. Rates start around $69 a night before fees.

Budget for the add-ons: the resort fee is $50 plus tax (about $57 per night), and self-parking costs $20 per day for hotel guests ($20–$25 for visitors, valet $40) with 24-hour in-out privileges across MGM garages. The location math is better than it looks — a free tram links Mandalay Bay with Luxor and Excalibur, the Deuce bus runs 24/7 along the Strip, and the airport is only a few minutes away by car, one of the shortest transfers of any Strip resort; the Bellagio fountains, though, sit about 1.4 miles north. One seasonal note: the wave pool and lazy river typically operate from roughly mid-March through October, with at least one heated pool open in winter.

Insider tipThe base Resort King and Two Queen rooms (all a roomy 550 sq ft) are assigned a Strip, beach, or mountain view by availability — so if you want the skyline guaranteed, book the specifically named 'Strip View' room type rather than a standard Resort room, or you may wake up facing the mountains.
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Rooms

Resort Two Queen

Resort Two Queen

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This 550-square-foot room has two queen beds with pillow-top mattresses, floor-to-ceiling windows (Strip, Mandalay Bay Beach or mountain views, depending on location), a flat-screen high-definition television, a minibar and a Keurig coffee machine. The bathroom has a separate glass-enclosed shower, a tub and twin vanities.

Resort King

Resort King

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This 550-square-foot room pairs one pillow-top king bed with floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto the Strip, Mandalay Bay Beach or the surrounding mountains. A flat-screen high-definition television, a minibar and a Keurig coffee machine round out the room, and the bathroom keeps the tub separate from the glass-enclosed shower, with twin vanities.

Elite King Suite

Elite King Suite

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This 683-square-foot suite comes with one pillow-top king bed, two lighted closets, an open-concept living area with seating for four, floor-to-ceiling windows, a Bluetooth alarm-clock radio, a 42-inch high-definition television and a desk. The bathroom features imported stone floors and surfaces, a large soaking tub, a separate glass-enclosed shower and twin vanities with a makeup mirror.

Resort Two Queen Strip View

Resort Two Queen Strip View

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The Strip-facing version of the two-queen room: 550 square feet with pillow-top mattresses and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. It also includes a flat-screen high-definition television, a minibar and a Keurig coffee machine, while the bathroom offers twin vanities, a tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower.

One Bedroom Penthouse Sky View Suite

One Bedroom Penthouse Sky View Suite

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The reimagined Sky View Suite is a 1,050-square-foot space that includes a large living area and an oversized master bedroom with a plush king bed. It features multiple LED televisions, an in-room safe, a wet bar, and a desk area with a full media hub. The living room seats up to ten guests. The bathroom includes a separate glass-enclosed shower, a soaking tub and an enclosed water closet, finished in neutral tones with stone surfaces.

Stay Well Resort Two Queen

Stay Well Resort Two Queen

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This 550-square-foot room has two queen beds with natural memory-foam mattresses plus the Stay Well wellness package: an air purification system, a dawn-simulator alarm clock and access to Cleveland Clinic wellness programming. The shower is fitted with a Stay Well infuser designed to reduce chlorine in the water.

Stay Well Resort King

Stay Well Resort King

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The king version of the Stay Well room offers 550 square feet with one memory-foam king bed and the same wellness-focused amenities: air purification, a dawn simulator for gentler mornings, Cleveland Clinic wellness content and a chlorine-reducing shower infuser.

Resort King Strip View

Resort King Strip View

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This 550-square-foot king room looks straight out at the Las Vegas Strip through floor-to-ceiling windows. One pillow-top king bed, a flat-screen high-definition television, a minibar and a Keurig coffee machine come standard, and the bathroom pairs twin vanities with a tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower.

Panoramic Two Bedroom Suite - King

Panoramic Two Bedroom Suite - King

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This 1,450-square-foot suite has two separate bedrooms, each with its own king bed, finished in neutral tones with green and blue accents. The dining and living area seats up to 11 guests for entertaining, while the suite itself sleeps up to four across the two king bedrooms.

Executive King

Executive King

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This 786-square-foot suite is decorated in aquatic blues with green accents and centers on one deluxe king bed. Ample work space and an extended seating area for four make it a practical pick for travelers who need room to work and spread out.

Location

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

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Frequently asked questions

How much are the resort fee and total nightly cost at Mandalay Bay?

On top of the room rate, Mandalay Bay adds a mandatory resort fee of $50 plus tax — about $57 a night — which includes in-room Wi-Fi. Because it's charged per night no matter what you use, the real minimum lands closer to $126 once you stack it on the $69 starting rate, and that's before parking.

How much does parking cost at Mandalay Bay?

Registered hotel guests self-park for $20 a day; day visitors pay $20 Monday–Thursday but $25 Friday–Sunday, so a weekday visit is cheaper. Valet runs $40. Whatever you pay buys 24-hour in-out privileges you can reuse across every MGM Resorts garage on the Strip, and it can be billed straight to your room.

How do you get from Mandalay Bay to the middle of the Strip?

It sits at the far south end — the Bellagio fountains are about 1.4 miles north, roughly a half-hour walk through the heat and casino floors, so most guests skip walking. A free tram links Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur, and the 24/7 Deuce bus runs the full length of the Strip.

Is the Mandalay Bay wave pool open year-round?

No — Mandalay Bay Beach is seasonal. The wave pool and lazy river typically run from mid-March through October, and only one heated pool stays open in winter. If the beach is your main reason for booking, avoid November through February.

Does Mandalay Bay have an airport shuttle?

There's no free hotel shuttle to the airport, though a paid shuttle from an outside operator is available. You rarely need one — Mandalay Bay sits at the south end closest to the airport, one of the shortest transfers of any Strip resort, so a taxi or rideshare gets there in just a few minutes.

Are dogs allowed at Mandalay Bay?

Yes, dogs only — up to two per room. The fee is $100 per dog per night, so budget $200 a night for a pair, and their combined weight can't top 100 pounds, which rules out two large dogs. There's a designated relief area on property, and the concierge can line up pet-sitting or dog-walking.
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Number of rooms3,209.
CasinoYes. Casino games include Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat and Megabucks. The casino has a poker room.
Race & Sports BookYes, a race and sports book, equipped with televisions and big screens.
RestaurantsRí Rá Irish Pub - Irish Starbucks - Cafe Orla - Mediterranean Citizens Kitchen & Bar - American House of Blues - American B Side at House of Blues - American Veranda at Four Seasons - American Press at Four Seasons - American Hussong's Cantina - Mexican Slice of Vegas - Italian Hazel Coffee & Cocktails - Cafe Stripsteak - Steakhouse Border Grill - Mexican Libertine Social - American KUMI - Japanese BBQ Mexicana - Mexican Noodle Shop - Chinese Seabreeze Cafe - Cafe Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar - American Beach Bar & Grill - American Beach Coffee & Ice Cream - Cafe Food Court
NightlifeRhythm & Riffs Lounge, Hazel Coffee & Cocktails, and — in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place — 1923 Prohibition Bar (formerly 1923 Bourbon Bar) and Minus5 Ice Bar. The 63rd-floor Foundation Room closed in September 2025; its replacement, Vinyl Room, is slated to open in August 2026.
AttractionsShark Reef Aquarium Swingers Crazy Golf - a 40,000-square-foot adults-only (21+) mini golf club with four courses, cocktails and DJs (opened November 2024)
PoolMandalay Bay Beach - 11-acre complex with a wave pool, lazy river and lagoon pools; the wave pool and lazy river run seasonally, roughly mid-March through October, with at least one heated pool open in winter Moorea Beach Club - adults-only (21+), topless-optional Tailgate Beach Club (formerly DAYLIGHT Beach Club) - dayclub
Health club or fitness equipmentYes, a fitness center.
SpaSpa Mandalay offers the following treatment options: Massages - athletic, prenatal, signature, customized Facials - age defying, brightening, signature Salon services, hair, nails, waxing
ShopsYes. There are also shops and restaurants located in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, an upscale boutique mall that connects Mandalay Bay to the Luxor.
Business centerYes.
Convention roomsYes. The Mandalay Bay Convention Center offers 2.1 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space — about 1 million square feet of it exhibit halls — refreshed in a $100 million remodel completed in 2024.
Child-care facilitiesNo.
Room serviceAvailable during select hours.
Maid serviceDaily.
Pets allowedYes, there is a $100 daily fee per canine (limit two canines with a weight limit of no more than 100 pounds combined). A designated outdoor area is available for dog(s). The concierge can also provide information about pet sitting and pet walking services.
In-room Internet accessYes. Wi-Fi is included in the daily resort fee.
Hotel amenitiesAvis Rental Car on-site, beauty salon, concierge, currency exchange, luggage service, safety deposit box, and wake-up call.
Parking garageYes. Self-parking for registered hotel guests: $20 per day. Self-parking for visitors: $20 per day Monday–Thursday, $25 per day Friday–Sunday. Valet: $40 per day. The 24-hour parking fee includes in-out privileges within the same parking type (self or valet) across all MGM Resorts Las Vegas destinations within the same 24-hour period, subject to availability. Parking may be charged to the room bill; prices may be higher during special events.
RV parkNo.
Shuttle service to the airportNo. Shuttle service to and from the airport is available for a fee from an outside company.
Shuttle service to the stripNo.
Wheelchair accessible roomsYes.
Check-in time3 p.m.
Check-out time11 a.m.
Minimum age to reserve a room21 years.
PoliciesThe maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four. Firearms are not permitted on the premises of Mandalay Bay, including inside hotel rooms; safekeeping of properly registered firearms can be arranged on request.
Incidental chargesThe hotel places an authorization on the guest's credit or debit card at check-in to cover room, tax and resort fees, plus a $100-per-night incidental hold for room-charging privileges. Unused debit-card funds are released at check-out and can take 3–7 business days (up to 30 days for international banks) to become available.
Prices From$69
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