Last updated on March 26th, 2024 at 10:27 pm
Looking for the best family resorts in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is an exciting family vacation destination, offering a balance of fun things to do with kids and adults-only activities and entertainment.
If you’re planning a family vacation to Las Vegas, you’ll want to stay at one of the more kid-friendly resorts. We spend a lot of time in Las Vegas and have stayed at numerous hotels both on and off the Vegas Strip. Based on our experience, I’ve put together this list of the 12 best Las Vegas family resorts to help plan your trip!
Best Family Resorts in Las Vegas
What do we consider when choosing the best Vegas hotels for kids?
My family has traveled to Vegas more times than I can count! Based on our experience, what makes a great hotel is an awesome pool, easy access to family-friendly restaurants and activities, well-appointed rooms, and an ambience that is not so posh that kids feel out of place.
And of course, the ability to get around the resort without always having to cross a smoky casino is a big plus, too! Here are the top Las Vegas family resorts.
1. The Bellagio Hotel
With its world-famous dancing fountains on the lake out front, Chihuly glass sculpture in the lobby and ever-changing Conservatory gardens, the Bellagio is considered a jewel of the Vegas Strip.
But all this classiness doesnât make it stuffy or mean that the Bellagio isnât a kid friendly Las Vegas hotel. While it is definitely one of the more elegant resorts in town, families are always welcome.
Rooms at the Bellagio are huge and comfortable, and they include lots of amenities. Bathrooms are delightfully spacious as well, with double sinks and a separate tub and shower.
There is an amazing pool area, and – despite being very upscale – the Bellagio pool is kid friendly.
Each season, the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio transforms with a stunning new design. A 14,000-square-foot floral showcase featuring the distinctive sights and colors of spring, summer, fall and winterâalong with a special display every year for Chinese New Year. It is literally one of the most beautiful and popular spots in Las Vegas!
The Conservatory is also a wonderful spot for photos. It does get crowded though, so I recommend stopping by at non-peak hours! Plan to have brunch at Sadelleâs, as the restaurant overlooks the gardens and the food is amazing.
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The spectacular Bellagio Fountain Show runs every half hour starting at 3pm daily. If you can score a fountain view room all the better, as the music plays on your roomâs TV and you can watch the synchronized water show from your window!
The Bellagio Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (702) 693-7111
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2. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
At the other end of the Strip youâll find the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. I actually donât typically recommend this hotel; it is an older property and the rooms are dated, the location is far off the beaten path, and quite frankly – its cleanliness can be questionable.
BUT, it just might be one of the best family friendly hotels in Las Vegas.
Why?
Simply put, Circus Circus has an indoor amusement park called Adventuredome. It features 25 rides and attractions including a double-loop roller coaster. There are also numerous carnival midway games and free kid-friendly entertainment.
Outside, Circus Circus has a pool with multiple water slides and a splash zone for little ones.
One other thing Circus Circus has going for it is its incredibly low room rates. In fact, the rate is often cheaper than the hotelâs $36 resort fee. It is also the only hotel on the Strip that offers an RV Park.
Circus Circus Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (702) 734-0410
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3. Resorts World Las Vegas
Opened in June 2021, Resorts World Las Vegas is the first entirely new hotel built on the Vegas Strip in over a decade. (The last brand new hotel to open was The Cosmopolitan in 2010.)
Combining three hotels in oneâHilton Las Vegas, Conrad Las Vegas, and Crockfords Las VegasâResorts World has over 3,500 rooms. It is huge. But its size means there is lots of room to wander, and lots of great restaurants, too.
But without a doubt, the best thing about staying here is the Resorts World Las Vegas pools!
With five pool âexperiencesâ spanning across 5.5 acres, the pool deck at Resorts World is not only the largest in town, but also one of the nicest! Resorts World Las Vegas pools offer everything from a Family Pool to an adults-only Infinity Pool overlooking the Strip.
Overall, we loved our stay at Resorts World Las Vegas, especially our time at the pool. Whether you are traveling with kids or enjoying an adults-only getaway, this hotel is a gem. If you are looking for a fun, relaxing and somewhat indulgent pool experience on your Vegas vacation, you canât go wrong at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Resorts World Las Vegas Information & Reservations
- Brand: Hilton
- Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (833) 720-0585
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4. Hilton Grand Vacations at the Flamingo
Some people go to Vegas for the nonstop action, electrifying atmosphere and vibrant crowds. Other people love all that, but donât necessarily want to be immersed in it 24/7. Thatâs where the Hilton Grand Vacations at the Flamingo come in. Close enough to the Vegas fun, but a world away when you want to unwind, relax and enjoy some quiet time on your vacation. The Hilton Grand Suites are tucked behind the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, right on the Vegas Strip.
The main thing that sets this resort apart is the rooms. Make that âthe suites.â This property has 316 suites, each complete with a full kitchen, sitting area and over-sized whirlpool tub. Every suite also has its own washer and dryer, which is a huge plus if you are planning to visit for more than a few days.
I visited solo and had a whole one-bedroom suite to myself, actually making me wish my family was with me (that never happens in Vegas!) so we could take full advantage of the resortâs spaciousness and amenities.
If youâre planning to visit Sin City on a family vacation, the Hilton Grand Vacation is one of the best kid friendly hotels in Las Vegas.
Hilton Grand Vacations at the Flamingo Information & Reservations
- Brand: Hilton
- Address: 3575 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas
- Phone: (702) 697-2900
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5. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is another great choice when considering the best family friendly hotels in Las Vegas.
The Mandalay Bay Las Vegas pool is one of the resort’s main draws for families. More than just a pool, this 11-acre outdoor oasis is actually called Mandalay Bay Beach. It has a lazy river & wave pool for the kids, four swimming pools, and as its name implies a real beach, with over 2,000 tons of sand. You can rent tubes and float around the lazy river, or just enjoy lazing in the sun as palm trees sway all around you.
Another great feature of the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is its wide array of restaurants and family-friendly entertainment. The Mandalay Bay has 24 different restaurants and nice spots where you can even grab a drink with kids in tow.
One of our favorite places to go at the Mandalay Bay is House of Blues. Like the rest of the chain, they offer reasonably-priced food and live music from blues to Southern rock. If you go in the evening you can enjoy dinner or drinks and listen to great music, and no weird looks for bringing your kids along. Itâs the perfect spot to enjoy Vegas with kids.
Finally, the Mandalay Bay Resort is home to Shark Reef Aquarium. Shark Reef has on display more than 2,000 species of aquatic life including sharks, fish, sea turtles, piranhas, jellyfish and more. It is a beautiful aquarium and one of the really great things to do with kids in Las Vegas.
Mandalay Bay Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (702) 632-7777
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6. Vdara Hotel & Spa
The Vdara Hotel & Spa is an all-suite hotel with luxurious amenities, a killer location, and an upscale vibe for guests who love the excitement of Las Vegas but prefer to stay in a non-gaming, smoke-free environment (aka families!). If youâre headed to Vegas for a little R&R, this is a great hotel to consider!
The Vdara doesnât have a casino, but it does have a superb location in the middle of the Strip (right next to the Bellagio), making it easy to walk to neighboring casinos.
The Vdaraâs best feature is the convenience of all rooms having fully equipped kitchens. When I stayed there recently, our suite had a living room area that was separated from the bedroom by a desk and television.
The kitchen had a small dining table with two chairs, a mini-fridge, a small cook top, a sink and a microwave. So while it wasnât huge, it was ample for heating up leftovers and storing a few breakfast items to save money on eating out. And having a kitchen in your room makes it so much easier to eat healthy while traveling!
If there is one thing that the Vdara is lacking, it is dining options. The hotel has a bar and lounge with nice outside patio, a Starbucks, and the Vdara Market Cafe. But youâre never more than a short walk away from all the world-class restaurants, all-you-can-eat buffets and inexpensive food courts that neighboring hotels offer.
Vdara Hotel & Spa Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 2600 W Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV
- Phone: (866) 745-7767
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7. Marriott’s Grand Chateau
Marriott’s Grand Chateau is inconspicuously tucked just off the strip, but within easy walking distance to nearby hotels, restaurants and casinos. A Marriott Vacation Club property, this hotel offers spacious villas that are perfect for larger families or if you just want to spread out! Even standard guest rooms include a kitchenette.
Choose from traditional rooms or 1, 2 or 3-bedroom villas at this family hotel. All of the villas include full kitchens, separate living areas, and a washer & dryer. I stayed in a regular room on a recent stay, and it was plenty big, with floor to ceiling windows sporting fantastic views of the Vegas Strip!
A rooftop pool and the SkyBar 38 cocktail lounge both provide amazing views. Additional perks include a second (actually larger) pool, a modern fitness center and The Marketplace, where you can grab a snack on the go. Family-friendly onsite activities are scheduled throughout the day – including pool games, magic shows and crafts – which really sets this hotel apart from other Vegas resorts!
Marriott’s Grand Chateau is the perfect hotel for families seeking the comforts of home while visiting the most exciting city in the world! If you are a Marriott Bonvoy member, you can earn or use points for your stay, and you donât need to be a Marriott Vacation Club member to book a room.
Marriott’s Grand Chateau Information & Reservations
- Brand: Marriott
- Address: 75 East Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV
- Phone: (702) 862-5600
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8. MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
When it opened in 1993, the MGM Grand was the largest hotel in the world! Still massive in size and presence, the MGM Grand is one of the best family hotels in Las Vegas.
For starters, the resort features five swimming pools with waterfalls and a lazy river spanning more than six acres. The pool needs to be large, because with 7,000 rooms in the hotel thereâs big potential for a lot of people showing up there on a hot day! And indeed it can get crowded. But if youâre lucky to visit the pool on a not-so-busy day this oasis is sheer heaven.
Because of its massive size, the MGM Grand Hotel offers more than two-dozen restaurants and eateries, including a food court for quick bites and pizza place. Many of Las Vegasâs most family-friendly shows call the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino home.
The resort is also near kid-friendly attractions on the Las Vegas Strip, including M&Ms World, the rollercoaster at New York New York Hotel & Casino, and it is the first stop on the Las Vegas Monorail line which will give you easy access to the entire Strip.
Rooms at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino are fairly standard in size and amenities. But keep in mind because of the hotelâs size (again, 7,000 rooms!) in may take a few tries until you figure out how to best navigate the hotelâs elevators and hallways.
The MGM Grand Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (877) 880-0880
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9. Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Before you even venture inside, the Excalibur calls to kids with its massive, brightly-colored castle theme and architecture. Inside, that Camelot-inspired whimsy continues; in fact, the Excalibur Hotel does one of the best jobs of maintaining its theme (even if some consider it a little cheesy!)
All this cheesiness/whimsy/castle-theming is only part of what makes the Excalibur kid-friendly. Everything about this hotel is built around fun, from the arcade (aka the âFun Dungeonâ) to the pools to the food court to the extremely family-friendly Tournament of Kings dinner show, complete with horses and jousting knights.
The Excalibur Hotel & Casino is also one of the most inexpensive hotels on the Strip, which is almost always a good thing when traveling with kids! It may not be the fanciest, but it is fun and laid back and you wonât feel like a jerk if your kids are being rambunctious in public.
Excalibur Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (702) 597-7777
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10. New York New York Hotel & Casino
Directly across from the Excalibur Hotel is the New York New York, another fun, garishly designed building with faux skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty soaring high from the corner.
Oh, and thereâs a roller coaster zipping around the building.
As if the onsite roller coaster wasnât enough to make this one of the best family friendly Vegas hotels for kids, the New York New York Hotel Casino has tons of other amenities.
With the Empire State Building rising high and an exterior designed to look like New York City, this kid friendly Las Vegas hotel is just plain fun. There is the Big Apple Arcade, a food market representing different neighborhoods of Manhattan, and the Hersheyâs Chocolate World store is a chocolate loverâs dream.
New York New York also has quite a few restaurants, including some inexpensive spots to grab a hot dog or slice of pizza.
New York New York Information & Reservations
- Brand: MGM Resorts
- Address: 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (866) 815-4365
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11. Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa
If youâre looking for a beautiful resort for your Las Vegas family vacation but want to steer clear of the Las Vegas Strip, look no further than Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa. Located in the neighboring town of Henderson, this sprawling resort is one of the most kid friendly hotels in Las Vegas.
The resort is adjacent to The District at Green Valley Ranch, an outdoor shopping and entertainment center, there are more than 50 different restaurants and shops just steps away. Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa also has a movie theater and Kids Quest. Featuring a huge climbing maze and tons of arcade games, parents can drop kids off (for a fee) and enjoy the casino or a parents-only date night.
Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa has a fantastic pool with sandy area, and as the name suggests a full spa. They offer yoga by the pool in the morning.
The last thing to note about this property is their spacious, beautifully decorated rooms. There is more than enough room for a family to spread out even in a standard room, and the décor is tasteful and luxurious.
Green Valley Ranch Resort Information & Reservations
- Brand: Station Casinos
- Address: 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson
- Phone: (702) 617-7777
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12. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Just a pinch off the beaten path is the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, one of the most beautiful, modern and family-friendly hotels in Las Vegas.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is located about ten miles north of the Strip and just two miles away from the breathtaking Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area, one of the most beautiful spots in the Western United States. People flock to Red Rock Canyon for hiking, rock climbing and just to takes photos of this stunning landscape. The park also has a fantastic Visitors Center.
But enough about the Red Rock Canyon! Letâs talk about the hotel.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is a sprawling resort with lots of family-friendly amenities, including more than three acres of outdoor space dedicated to pools and relaxation. The resort has a 16 screen movie theater and bowling alley, Cyber Quest arcade, and lots of family-friendly restaurants and eateries. And thanks to its suburban location, there are also lots of inexpensive and moderately-priced restaurants nearby, too.
Rooms at the Red Rock Resort are large and luxurious, decorated to reflect the natural beauty of Redrock Canyon. There is a wide variety of room sizes to choose, so you can pick what works best for your familyâs size and budget. Options include traditional rooms with a king or two queen beds, signature suites, and villas with a private pool and patio.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Information & Reservations
- Brand: Brand: Station Casinos
- Address: 1011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas
- Phone: (702) 797-7777
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Final Thoughts: Best Las Vegas Family Resorts
The old days of Las Vegas being just for grown-ups are long gone! Las Vegas may be known as a mecca for adult-oriented entertainment, but there are plenty of things that make it the perfect place for a family vacation, too.
It is home to must see Las Vegas museums, family-friendly activities and dining options, phenomenal pools, and serves as a great place to call home base for day trips to destinations like Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam. Plus, there are tons of fun and free things to do in Las Vegas with kids.
A stay at one of these kid friendly Las Vegas hotels and your whole family will have a good time!
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madhu sharma says
Last time we passed through Vegas ,I never stayed there as my kid was there with me ,thanks for sharing this..next time I will visit for sure
katherine says
How sad, I haven’t stayed at any of these hotels, but I’ve visited a few of the casinos. While Vegas can be a little glitzy for my taste, but it can also be gorgeous!
Michael says
I found you through Pinterest and decided to pin your site BECAUSE you were completely honest about Circus Circus. The place is a dump… but has been made better. It makes every list for families because of the AdventureDome. I think people forget that people bring their kids, but they really come for themselves. Kids attractions are mostly an afterthought. Vegas in the Early 2000’s took a shot at becoming more family oriented but that marketing push did not last long. The other problem is the location is actually pretty bad with relation to the rest of the Strip Hotels. Not quite as bad as the “STRAT” which seems like a silly name because everyone still calls it the Stratosphere. What I find interesting is how the Downtown Freemont area Hotels are usually completely ignored. But they are not really a great family destination so I can see the reasoning.