Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Best next move

Build the day around the beach

Treat the pool complex as the reason to stay here: arrive when the wave pool opens, claim shade or a cabana early, and save the casino, arena, and chef dinners for after the heat breaks.

Visitor fit

Best as a resort basecamp

Built for pool-focused travelers, convention attendees, and groups who want a contained resort with dining and an arena on site; less suited to visitors who want to walk to neighboring casinos and Strip attractions without a tram or rideshare.

Locals' angle

Use the free south-Strip tram

The free tram links Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur, so locals park once and move between three properties without re-driving the Strip. Self-parking here runs easier than at mid-Strip resorts, and Nevada residents get aquarium and dining discounts worth asking about.