SAHARA Las Vegas
The reborn Sahara — historic Vegas (1952) reopened in 2014 as a north-Strip mid-range with Latin/Spanish design influences.
Rooms
1,616
Opened
1952
Resort Fee
$50/night
Operator
Meruelo Group
Sources: Room count and opening year from Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels. Resort fee from ResortFeeChecker.com. 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 $56.63/night after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax.
Is This the Right Hotel for You?
We try to be honest about what each hotel does well — and what it doesn't. SAHARA Las Vegas is a great fit for some trips and the wrong call for others.
Best for
- +Travelers who want north-Strip value
- +Vegas history fans
- +Monorail riders (Sahara is the north terminus station)
Not ideal for
- −Travelers wanting center-Strip walkability
- −Anyone who wants a flashy modern resort
What Makes SAHARA Las Vegas Different
The on-property highlights that distinguish this hotel from the rest of the Strip.
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés — one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Vegas
Original Sahara opened in 1952 — closed 2011, reopened 2014 as SLS, rebranded SAHARA in 2018
Las Vegas Monorail north terminus station is on-property
Magic Mike Live runs here
On-Property
Notable dining, nightlife, and entertainment without leaving the hotel.
Dining
- • Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
- • Casbar Lounge
Nightlife
- • Casbar Lounge
Shows
- • Magic Mike Live
Practical Considerations
What to know before you book — the practical details that affect your stay.
North-Strip location — far from center-Strip walkability
Monorail station makes east-Strip access easier than other north-Strip properties
Property has gone through multiple ownership and branding changes
Frequently Asked Questions
What people search when researching SAHARA Las Vegas.
How many rooms does SAHARA Las Vegas have?
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SAHARA Las Vegas has 1,616 rooms. The property opened in 1952 and is operated by Meruelo Group. Source: Wikipedia — List of Las Vegas Strip hotels.
When did SAHARA Las Vegas open?
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SAHARA Las Vegas opened in 1952. Magic Mike Live runs here
What is the resort fee at SAHARA Las Vegas?
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SAHARA Las Vegas charges a daily resort fee of $50 before tax, which becomes $56.63 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.
Is SAHARA Las Vegas good for travelers who want north-strip value?
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SAHARA Las Vegas is best for: Travelers who want north-Strip value; Vegas history fans; Monorail riders (Sahara is the north terminus station). It is NOT ideal for: Travelers wanting center-Strip walkability; Anyone who wants a flashy modern resort.