Sam's Town

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated October 2026

Sam's Town is a friendly locals' resort on Boulder Highway, pairing affordable rooms with a free indoor Mystic Falls atrium park (and its light-and-water show), a 56-lane bowling alley, an 18-screen cinema and free parking. Better for nature lovers than Strip-walkers, from $58/night.

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Sam's Town
Sam's Town
Sam's Town

Is Sam's Town Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

Set on the 'Boulder Strip' about 15 minutes from the main action, Sam's Town is a long-running locals' favorite with a warm, down-to-earth feel. Its centerpiece is Mystic Falls Park, a lush indoor atrium with a free animatronic light-and-water show that runs several times a day - a genuinely fun, no-cost draw.

Add a 56-lane bowling center, an 18-screen cinema and a sprawling casino, and there's plenty under one roof. It sits closer to the Clark County Wetlands Park than to the Strip, so it suits outdoorsy travellers with a car rather than those wanting to stroll the Boulevard. Free self-parking, with rates from around $56 a night.

The resort fee is about $34 a night including tax - low by Vegas standards - and both self-parking and valet are free, with two RV parks on top. Just plan around the location: Boulder Highway is a 15–20 minute drive from the Strip, so this is a with-a-car pick.

Insider tipAsk for an atrium-facing room when you book: the tower wraps around the glass-roofed Mystic Falls park, so some rooms look down on the free light-and-water show, while others face outward over the parking lots.
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Sam's Town Event Schedule

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Attractions at Sam's Town

Sunset Stampede Sunset Stampede Attraction

Rooms

Classic 2 Queens Non-Smoking

Classic 2 Queens Non-Smoking

4

This 375-square-foot room comes with two queen beds, a sitting area and a writing desk. The bathroom has a single sink, marble-top vanity and a combined tub and shower.

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Classic King Non-Smoking

Classic King Non-Smoking

2

This 375-square-foot room comes with one king bed, a sitting area and a writing desk. The bathroom has a single sink and a marble-top vanity with a combined tub and shower.

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Deluxe King Non-Smoking

Deluxe King Non-Smoking

2

This 375-square-foot room comes with one king bed, a sitting area, a writing desk, a refrigerator and a coffeemaker - plus a view over the resort's indoor Mystic Falls Park. The bathroom has a single sink, marble-top vanity and a combined tub and shower.

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Spa Suite 1 King

Spa Suite 1 King

2

This suite pairs a king bed with a Jacuzzi tub and a wet bar, with windows overlooking the indoor Mystic Falls Park.

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Deluxe 2 Queens Non-Smoking

Deluxe 2 Queens Non-Smoking

4

This 375-square-foot room comes with two queen beds, a sitting area, a writing desk, a refrigerator and a coffeemaker - plus a view over the resort's indoor Mystic Falls Park. The bathroom has a single sink, marble-top vanity and a combined tub and shower.

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Location

5111 Boulder Hwy.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Sam's Town from the Las Vegas Strip?

About six miles east on Boulder Highway, a 15–20 minute drive. There's no Strip or airport shuttle, so a rental car or rideshare is essential - the upside is you're only minutes from the Clark County Wetlands Park.

Is there a resort fee at Sam's Town?

Yes, roughly $34 a night including tax - one of the lowest resort fees in Las Vegas. It covers in-room Wi-Fi and pool access, and unlike most Strip hotels both self-parking and valet are free on top of it.

What is the free Sunset Stampede show at Sam's Town?

A free animatronic light, laser and dancing-fountains show staged several times a day under the glass roof of the indoor Mystic Falls Park. Because it's climate-controlled, it doubles as a cool midday break from the summer heat.

Does Sam's Town have a pool and a gym?

There's one outdoor pool with a Jacuzzi, plus a small fitness area for hotel guests (5 a.m. to 9 p.m.), but no room service - it's a value locals' casino hotel rather than a full-service resort, which is why rooms start around $56.

Is Sam's Town good for families with kids?

It's built for it: a 56-lane bowling center, the 18-screen Century 18 cinema and a video arcade under one roof, plus the free light show. Children 14 and under stay free with an adult (four guests max per room), though there's no on-site child care.
Rating

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Number of rooms646.
CasinoYes, the casino is spread across three levels. Games include double-deck blackjack, craps with 10x odds, roulette, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Megabucks, Super Megabucks, slots and video poker. There is a keno lounge and a bingo room; the poker room closed in 2020.
Race & Sports BookYes, a 13,000-square-foot race and sports book.
RestaurantsThe Angry Butcher - Steakhouse Calamity Jane's Ice Cream Parlor - Dessert Sports Deli - American Food Court Bowling alley snack bar
EntertainmentHeadliners and special events are featured in Sam's Town Live. Roxy's Lounge showcases live local bands.
NightlifeRoxy's Lounge
AttractionsSam's Town is home to Mystic Falls Park, which includes the free "Sunset Stampede" light, laser and dancing-fountains show several times a day. There is also a 56-lane bowling center, the Century 18 Sam's Town cinema and a video game arcade.
PoolYes, one outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
Health club or fitness equipmentYes - a small fitness area for hotel guests, open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SpaGatsby's Salon offers hair, nails, skin and massage services.
ShopsYes. There's a gift shop.
Wedding servicesYes. Ceremony and reception services are available in the observation deck, ballrooms and convention facilities.
Business centerYes.
Convention roomsYes. There are 30,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities, with rooms ranging in size from 720 square feet to 10,000 square feet.
Child-care facilitiesNo.
Room serviceNo.
In-room Internet accessYes, it's included in the resort fee.
Hotel amenitiesCurrency exchange, laundry services, luggage and maid service, wake-up calls.
Parking garageYes, three parking garages. Self-parking and valet are free.
RV parkYes, there are two: one is open seasonally, the second is open year-round. Rates vary according to the season.
Shuttle service to the airportNo.
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.
PoliciesChildren 14 and under stay free with an adult. The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.
Incidental chargesThe hotel requires a credit card at check-in for incidental charges.
Prices From$58
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