Las Vegas pools getting back in business for party season
Prepare for face-mask tan lines, social distancing and lighter crowds during pool season on the Las Vegas Strip. But even under pandemic directives and restrictions, several of the city’s famous pool-party spaces are back in business beginning in March and running through the summer.
The clubs are either requiring or strongly encouraging reservations for access. They are also operating at a restricted capacity, under state-mandated COVID safety protocols. That means proper social distancing is required, masks are to be worn at all times unless guests are actively eating or drinking, and strict sanitation protocols are enforced.
The clubs are allowed to operate at 35-percent capacity beginning Monday, then shift to 50 -percent capacity on March 15. A look at the venues again ready to dive into the pool:
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Pool District
Boulevard Pool: Currently open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Sundays. Beginning March 22, the pool is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. All ages.
Dive-In Movies: Cosmopolitan offers the film series at its Boulevard Pool on the resort’s 65-foot digital marquee. The movie lineup and dates will be announced soon.
Chelsea Pool: Beginning March 12, open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Beginning March 22, hours expand to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. All ages.
The Pool Marquee: The dayclub space reopens March 5, from 11 a.m.-sunset Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations required for daybeds, cabanas and tables. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702-333-9000, or cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
Wynn Las Vegas
Encore Beach Club: Beginning March 5, EBC opens 11 a.m.-sunset Fridays through Sundays. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702-770-7300, or encorebeachclub.com.
MGM Grand
Wet Republic Ultra Pool: Beginning March 5, open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m.-Sunset. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702-891-5363, or wetrepublic.com.
MGM Grand Pool Complex: Beginning March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. All Ages.
Information: Cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Signature at MGM Grand Pool: Tower 1 & Tower 2 Pool, open March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 8 am.-6 p.m. beginning April 2. tower 3 pool opens April 2.
Information: Cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Aria
Liquid Pool Lounge: Beginning March 12, open 11 a.m.-sunset Fridays through Sundays. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702-590-9979, or liquidpoollv.com.
Aria Pool Complex: Beginning March 1-March 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; March 15 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Information: Cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Mandalay Bay
Daylight Beach: Beginning March 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702.632.4700, daylightvegas.com.
Moorea Beach Club: Beginning March 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages 21-over.
Information: Cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Bellagio
Cypress Pool: Beginning March 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ages 18-0ver.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Delano
Delano Beach Club: Beginning March 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Must be 14 years of age, or accompanied by a parent or guardian of at least 18 years.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Mirage
Bare Pool Lounge: Beginning March 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 21-over.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Mirage Pool:
Beginning March 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com.
Park MGM
Park MGM Pool: Beginning March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. All ages.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com
New York-New York
New York-New York Pool: Beginning March 1-March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Beginning April 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com
Luxor
Oasis Pool: Beginning March 5-March 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Beginning March 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com
Excalibur
Excalibur Pool: Beginning March 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Information: cabanas.mgmresorts.com
Circa
Stadium Swim: Currently open, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702-247-2258, or stadiumswiminfo@circalasvegas.com.
Golden Nugget
The Tank: Currently 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All Ages.
Information: 702.500.1606.
The Hideout: Currently 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ages 21-over.
Information: 702.600.1606 (text for hours and updates); 702.386.8339 (cabana rentals)
The Strat
Wet24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, beginning March 6. All ages. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Information: 702.247.2258; TheSTRAT.com.
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