Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Bay features one of the best pool complexes in Vegas, including a wave pool and real sand beach. The Shark Reef aquarium and Michael Jackson ONE show add to its family appeal.

Typical publicly listed rate band: $120–$350/night. Confirm the all-in nightly total (room + resort fee + parking) on the booking page.

Who it’s for

Families, pool lovers, convention attendees, MJ ONE fans

Current property details

Sources checked September 4, 2026 on the live ThingsVegas hotel brief.

• Mandalay Bay Beach is an 11-acre aquatic complex with a wave pool, real sand, lazy river, and the adult-oriented Moorea Beach Club.
• The resort houses Michael Jackson ONE, Shark Reef Aquarium, and the 12,000-seat Michelob ULTRA Arena.
• The main tower has 3,209 remodeled rooms and suites, while Four Seasons occupies upper floors of the same complex.
• The W Las Vegas tower provides a separate suite-focused lodging option within the resort campus.
• Orla by Michael Mina, StripSteak, and Border Grill are current dining references for the property.
• A complimentary tram links the resort to Luxor and Excalibur.

The pool complex changes the economics of a Mandalay Bay stay: guests who will use the beach, wave pool, lazy river, Shark Reef, or arena receive a clearer on-property return than visitors who will spend every day north on the Strip. For a more suite-led lodging experience, compare the W Las Vegas tower; for a quieter luxury experience within the same campus, compare Four Seasons. The booked tower should match the planned itinerary.

Official references:

• https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en.html
• https://wlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en.html

Pros

• Massive wave pool and beach
• Shark Reef aquarium
• Home of MJ ONE
• Convention center
• Multiple restaurants

Cons

• South Strip location
• Far from center Strip
• Resort fees

Official site

Mandalay Bay