Honeymoon at Mandalay Bay: what to expect
Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino on the south Las Vegas Strip is a large 4.5-star resort with 3,209 renovated rooms, an 11-acre beach-style pool complex, a 135,000-square-foot casino, and family-friendly attractions like Shark Reef Aquarium. Expect a 21+ policy for casino and certain venues, plenty of restaurants and pool options (including an adults-only Moorea Beach Club), and standard check-in at 3:00 PM with check-out before 11:00 AM.
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At a glance
Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino sits at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort has 3,209 rooms across 43 floors and includes a large casino, convention center space, and multiple entertainment venues.
This is an all-ages resort in many public areas, but the property operates as a 21+ gaming resort. The reservation holder must be at least 21 with matching ID and credit card to check in.
- Address: 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Rooms: 3,209 (renovated)
- Casino: 135,000 sq ft (21+)
- Pool complex: 11 acres with wave pool, lazy river and lagoons
- Shark Reef Aquarium on-site
| Resort Phone (BookResorts agents) | Check-in / Check-out |
|---|---|
| +1 (888) 605-1350 | Check-in 3:00 PM (window to midnight); check-out before 11:00 AM |
Rooms and suites (what to pick for a honeymoon)
Room choices range from standard Resort Room types up through multi-room suites and specialty suites. If privacy and space matter, consider one of the suites rather than a standard room.
All room types listed by the resort are available after renovation; the reservation holder policy still applies at check-in.
- Resort Room (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) — standard guest room option
- Resort Strip View Room (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) — Strip views
- Executive Room (1 King Bed) — slightly upgraded amenities
- Elite Suite (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed) — suite living space
- W Premier Suite (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) and One Bedroom Penthouse Sky View Suite (1 King Bed) — larger suites
- Panoramic Two Bedroom Suite (2 King Beds), Reef Suite (1 King Bed) — for more space
| Room name | Bed(s) |
|---|---|
| Resort Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Elite Suite | 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed |
| Panoramic Two Bedroom Suite | 2 King Beds |
| One Bedroom Penthouse Sky View Suite | 1 King Bed |
Pools, beach complex and adults-only options
Mandalay Bay’s Mandalay Bay Beach is an 11-acre pool complex with real sand, a wave pool, a lazy river and multiple lagoons. The main complex operates seasonally; listed wave-pool and lazy-river hours are commonly 9:00 AM–6:00 PM but can change with season and events.
If you want adults-only pool time, Moorea Beach Club is the dedicated 21+ area. Moorea is topless-optional, has a swim-up bar, heated water and daybeds/cabanas; it typically operates Thursday–Monday from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM and stays open year-round when other pools may be seasonal.
- Main beach complex: wave pool (48-inch minimum height), lazy river (about 3 mph current), lagoons and sand
- Pool seating: complimentary lounge chairs for hotel guests on a first-come, first-served basis; cabanas/daybeds typically carry a surcharge
- Moorea Beach Club: adults-only (21+), heated pool and swim-up bar; ID required for entry
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wave pool | 48-inch minimum height; typical hours 9:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Lazy River | Steady current; seasonal operation |
| Moorea Beach Club | Adults-only (21+), swim-up bar, heated year-round |
Dining and evening plans
Mandalay Bay lists many on-site dining options spanning fine dining, casual restaurants and fast-casual counters. There are 18 full restaurants plus multiple bars and quick-service outlets across the property.
For a honeymoon dinner you can choose from Mediterranean and steakhouse options to poolside cafes and casual pizza or burger spots. Reservation requirements and hours vary by venue.
- Fine dining examples: Orla (Mediterranean; hours 4:30 PM–9:30 PM), STRIPSTEAK (steakhouse)
- Casual and family-friendly: Border Grill (Mexican; weekend brunch 10:00 AM–3:00 PM), Seabreeze Café
- Quick bites and counters: Bonanno's New York Pizzeria, Pan Asian Express, BBQ Mexicana
- Bars and lounges: Foundation Room (listed as temporarily closed in some sources), PRESS, Daylight Beach Club and Moorea for poolside cocktails
| Restaurant | Type / Typical service |
|---|---|
| Orla | Mediterranean / Dinner (4:30 PM–9:30 PM) |
| Border Grill | Mexican / Lunch, Dinner & Weekend Brunch |
| STRIPSTEAK | Steakhouse / Dinner |
Spa, fitness and extra pampering
Spa Mandalay is the on-site full-service spa (about 30,000 sq ft) with over 20 treatment rooms, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, whirlpools and men’s and women’s lounges. Spa access requires guests to be 18 or older.
Hotel guests can buy spa treatments (spa treatment purchase grants access) and Spa Mandalay lists day-pass pricing for hotel guests on weekdays and weekends; cancellation rules apply for treatments.
- Spa hours commonly listed as 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (hours may vary seasonally); salon hours typically 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Spa treatments: Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, facials, reflexology and more
- Fitness center: open daily 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; minimum age 18; access included with the mandatory resort fee for eligible guests
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa Mandalay access | Guests must be 18+; non-hotel guests need a treatment to use facilities |
| Fitness center | Open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; 18+ |
| Spa pass pricing | Day pass for hotel guests commonly listed (weekday vs weekend pricing varies) |
Practical tips: arrival, costs and mobility
Expect a mandatory daily resort fee that covers in-room wireless internet, unlimited local/domestic calls, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME access, airline boarding-pass printing, and digital newspapers/magazines. A refundable deposit (typically collected at check-in) is commonly required.
Parking options include self-parking and valet for a fee, with Nevada residents sometimes receiving limited complimentary parking; there is no complimentary hotel airport shuttle so plan taxi, rideshare or public transit from Harry Reid International Airport.
- Resort fee: mandatory (amount varies by date; included amenities listed above)
- Deposit: refundable deposit often collected at arrival (amount varies by stay)
- Parking: self-parking and valet available for a fee; same-day in-and-out privileges across MGM properties
- Transport: free tram connects Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur; tram runs roughly 10:00 AM–midnight (hours vary)
- Airport: Harry Reid International Airport is about 1.5 miles (roughly a 7–10 minute drive) — no complimentary hotel shuttle
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Mandatory; includes in-room Wi‑Fi and select digital services |
| Deposit | Refundable deposit charged at arrival (amount varies) |
| Check-in age | Reservation holder must be 21+ with matching ID and credit card |
Weddings and honeymoon options on-site
Mandalay Bay offers multiple ceremony spaces that work for small weddings or vow renewals, including The Wedding Chapel (Silver/Gold/Platinum options), Valley of the Falls, Seascape (inside the Shark Reef Aquarium), Mandalay Beach, and private options inside the aquarium.
Capacities vary by venue: some spaces seat about 50 guests, Seascape and Shark Reef options are intimate (Seascape seats up to 50; Shark Reef venue is extremely small). Beach and Border Grill spaces can host larger receptions.
- The Wedding Chapel at Mandalay Bay (Silver/Gold): capacity around 50
- The Wedding Chapel (Platinum): capacity around 100
- Seascape (Shark Reef Aquarium): up to 50 guests with aquarium windows
- Mandalay Beach venue: private sand beach and lagoon setting (capacity approx. 50)
- Contact Weddings By Mandalay Bay via weddings@mandalaybay.com or phone listed on the resort site for package details
| Venue | Typical capacity |
|---|---|
| The Wedding Chapel (Silver/Gold) | 50 Guests |
| The Wedding Chapel (Platinum) | 100 Guests |
| Shark Reef Venue | 10 Guests (very intimate) |
