Las Vegas Hotels with the Best Family-Friendly Pools

Every year my kids can’t wait for our annual family vacation to Las Vegas. This year will be our seventh year. Many people disagree that Las Vegas is a good place for families with children, but we love it. My husband and I are not gamblers or drinkers and we really enjoy spending our free time with our two children.

Las Vegas has a lot to offer besides gambling and nightlife. Every year there are more things to see and experience.

We usually visit Las Vegas every September, right after Labor Day weekend. The weather is great and we are looking forward to lounging by the pool with cold drinks. We always pick a hotel with the best pool that’s family-friendly and we won’t look dirty taking our boys down. The top 3 options in our family are The MGM Grand, The Monte Carlo and The Mirage.

# 1 The MGM Grand
The MGM Grand has an incredible pool complex. In my opinion, one of the best in Vegas. You feel like you have entered an exotic paradise with lots of lush vegetation, beautiful flowers, fountains and a small island connected with bridges. This massive 6-acre paradise offers 5 pools, 3 hot tubs, and a lazy river. The lazy river was a hit with my family. Float under bridges, through waterfalls and into a small waterfall lagoon that is the perfect kiddie pool for babies and toddlers.

I must admit that this paradise has some drawbacks. One of the downsides is that you need to rent a tube or raft to really experience the lazy river. I think the rent is $ 15 per meter per day. MGM Grand is known to offer special promotions where you can get the cheapest, free, or 2 for 1 rental. Before reserving your room, you need to visit coupon websites for MGM (just go to Google and type coupons MGM Las Vegas on the hunt – Early Vegas is a good idea). The second downside is that the pool complex is quite far from the guest elevators. You have to walk along the boardwalk with shops and restaurants to get to the pool, but the walk is worth it.

# 2 Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo pool is much smaller compared to the pool complex at The Grand, but we enjoyed it regardless. They are kid friendly and that’s all that matters.

The Monte Carlo offers 3 swimming pools, a Jacuzzi and a children’s pool. If you visit Las Vegas with young children, you will love the enclosed children’s pool with children’s beach chairs. The wave pool with 3 foot waves was designed to simulate the ocean and is a blast for the whole family. If you want to take a bath, try the lagoon pool. It is a nice and relaxing square pool with a waterfall. My favorite was the relaxing 400 foot Easy River Ride. There is also a rental tube, but you can buy a tube inside your beach shop for around $ 12.00 and the rental store will even blow it up for you. This is a real money saver for large families or to stay longer like us. Once you’re done, why not pass the tube on to a new family?

# 3 The mirage
The Mirage pool is a series of pools connected by bridges and lagoons with waterfalls in a tropical setting. They used to have a waterslide, but much to the disappointment of my kids they closed it. They offer raft rental to float, but we never need it. You can request free life jackets for children. The pool is located near the guest elevators, on a small boardwalk with few shops, bistro cafe and ice cream parlor. If you decide to order a drink, take my advice and order a small size. If you don’t specify, they will bring you a great drink at an even higher price.

Just one tip: most pools in Las Vegas say that loungers are not allowed in the pool, but everyone does. If you don’t, you won’t get a good spot because hundreds of people previously ignored the rule. Live and learn.

Enjoy Las Vegas with kids.

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