Las Vegas Hotels with good Family Pools

Las vegas has gone through a complete transformation over the last two decades, no longer the sleazy, seedy habitat of gamblers and all night partying. Vegas is now a resort well equipped for family vacations, with plenty of amenities including adventure parks, museums and natural attractions. Many visitors spend their complete vacations in Vegas without hitting the casino’s at all ( actually most will spend at least some time gambling if only to say they have gambled in vegas!)

However many hotels still cater for mainly singles or couples looking for a hedonistic break, so which hotels are particularly family friendly, especially when it comes to the hotel pools? The top 3 hotels for families are probably the Monte Carlo, MGM Grand and The Mirage.

The MGM Grand has an incredible pool complex that will be an instant hit with the whole family. An exotic paradise spread over 6 acres with lush flowers and greenery, 5 swimming pools, 3 whirlpools, bubbling fountains, a river, a small island and a shallow Lagoon with waterfall which makes a perfect wading pool for small children. Tubes and rafts are available for hire to allow you to float down the river. The pool is located through the promenade shopping complex and is just a short walk from the elevators.

The Monte Carlo pool is smaller than the Grand (but not small by any normal standard), but still offers 3 swimming pools, a whirlpool and a dedicated kids pool. The kiddie pool is fully enclosed with kids beach chairs. TOne of the swimming pools is a wave pool that has 3ft waves and is a fun experience for the whole family. The Lagoon pool is a quiet and relaxing pool with it’s own waterfall. There is also a 400 feet river ride with tube rental available inside their beach shop.

The Mirage has a series of pools inter-connected by bridges and lagoons with a series of cascading waterfalls in a lush, tropical environmet (unfortunately the waterslide at the Mirage has been closed down). The Mirage offers raft rental at good rates and complimentary life jackets for children.

Any of these hotels will allow the kids to have fun and the family to relax and cool off – in perfect safety and in beautiful surroundings. These pool complexes enable you to have a rest day after all the hustle and bustle of thrill rides and trips to major attractions and best of all, relaxing by the pool watching the kids playing in the waterfalls and waves is completely free!