Mandalay Bay
The Strip's biggest beach pool, an aquarium, and a destination-resort feel at the south end.
Rooms
3,209
Opened
1999
Resort Fee
$50/night
Operator
MGM Resorts
Sources: Room count and opening year from Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels. Resort fee from ResortFeeChecker.com. Parking from Las Vegas Direct — Hotel Parking Fees Guide. Re-verified 2026-04-09.
Fees & Parking
The numbers that hit your folio on top of the room rate. Always add these to the rate you see on Expedia or Booking.com when comparing hotels.
Resort Fee
Per night, mandatory
$50.00
before tax
Becomes $56.69/night after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax.
Parking
MGM Resorts policy
Self-park (weekday): $20 / 24 hours (Mon–Thu)
Self-park (weekend): $25 / 24 hours (Fri–Sun)
Valet: $40 / 24 hours
✓ Free with: MGM Rewards Pearl tier and above
MGM Rewards resort fee waiver: Waived on up to two rooms when booking direct with MGM (not through third-party sites like Expedia). Available at Bellagio, Aria, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY, Vdara, and The Cosmopolitan. Pearl members get free parking but no resort fee waiver.
Is This the Right Hotel for You?
We try to be honest about what each hotel does well — and what it doesn't. Mandalay Bay is a great fit for some trips and the wrong call for others.
Best for
- +Pool-focused trips (11 acres of beach pool, wave pool, lazy river)
- +Families (Shark Reef Aquarium on-property)
- +Conventions (Mandalay Bay Convention Center is huge)
- +Travelers who want a destination hotel they don't need to leave
Not ideal for
- −Center-Strip walkability — Mandalay Bay sits at the southern end
- −Travelers who want to be in the middle of the action
What Makes Mandalay Bay Different
The on-property highlights that distinguish this hotel from the rest of the Strip.
11-acre beach pool with sand and a 1.6 million gallon wave pool
Shark Reef Aquarium — 2,000+ animals including a shipwreck tunnel
Foundation Room atop the property with Strip views
Connected via free tram to Excalibur and Luxor
On-Property
Notable dining, nightlife, and entertainment without leaving the hotel.
Dining
- • Fleur by Hubert Keller
- • House of Blues Restaurant
- • Stripsteak by Michael Mina
- • Aureole by Charlie Palmer
Nightlife
- • Eyecandy Sound Lounge
- • Foundation Room (rooftop, panoramic Strip views)
- • Tailgate Social (formerly Daylight Beach Club) — sports-bar-meets-pool
Shows
- • Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil
- • House of Blues concerts
Practical Considerations
What to know before you book — the practical details that affect your stay.
South-end location means rideshare or tram for most center-Strip activities
Free tram links Mandalay Bay → Excalibur → Luxor
Convention center brings business travelers — book early during major shows
Pool decks operate seasonally; verify if you're visiting outside peak summer
Frequently Asked Questions
What people search when researching Mandalay Bay.
How many rooms does Mandalay Bay have?
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Mandalay Bay has 3,209 rooms. The property opened in 1999 and is operated by MGM Resorts. Source: Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels.
When did Mandalay Bay open?
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Mandalay Bay opened in 1999. Connected via free tram to Excalibur and Luxor
What is the resort fee at Mandalay Bay?
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Mandalay Bay charges a daily resort fee of $50 before tax, which becomes $56.69 after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax. The fee is mandatory and is added to your folio at check-in. Verified from ResortFeeChecker.com as of 2026-04-09.
How much is parking at Mandalay Bay?
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Mandalay Bay is operated by MGM Resorts. Self-parking weekday rate: $20 / 24 hours (Mon–Thu). Self-parking weekend rate: $25 / 24 hours (Fri–Sun). Valet: $40 / 24 hours. Free parking is available with MGM Rewards Pearl tier and above.
Is Mandalay Bay good for pool-focused trips (11 acres of beach pool, wave pool, lazy river)?
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Mandalay Bay is best for: Pool-focused trips (11 acres of beach pool, wave pool, lazy river); Families (Shark Reef Aquarium on-property); Conventions (Mandalay Bay Convention Center is huge); Travelers who want a destination hotel they don't need to leave. It is NOT ideal for: Center-Strip walkability — Mandalay Bay sits at the southern end; Travelers who want to be in the middle of the action.