What’s included with a room and what costs extra
Your nightly room rate at Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino covers the sleeping room (for the booked room type) and standard in-room amenities; a mandatory daily resort fee is charged separately and covers in-room Wi‑Fi, unlimited local/domestic long-distance calls, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME access, boarding-pass printing and digital newspapers/magazines. Many on-site services are extra — parking, spa treatments and access, pool cabanas/daybeds, most food and drinks, and pets incur fees.
In this guide
- What the room rate and basic room amenities include
- Mandatory resort fee — what it covers (and that it’s charged separately)
- Parking, deposit and payment holds
- Pools, beach complex and pool extras
- Spa, fitness center and wellness services
- Dining, bars and in‑room food & drinks
- Pets, accessibility and other guest services
What the room rate and basic room amenities include
The rate you pay for a room covers the accommodation itself (for the exact room type you booked, such as Resort Room, Executive Room, Elite Suite, W Premier Suite, etc.) and standard in-room features. Typical in-room items included under the mandatory resort fee are wireless internet in the room and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME access.
Rooms have standard hotel furnishings and bathroom facilities; exact layouts and beds vary by room type (for example, Resort Room offers 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds while Elite Suite lists 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed). If you need accessible features or specific bedding, request them when booking.
- In-room wireless internet (included via the mandatory daily resort fee)
- Television access to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (included via resort fee)
- Standard room furnishings, toiletries and housekeeping (as part of the room stay)
| Common Room Types | Bed Options |
|---|---|
| Resort Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Executive Room | 1 King Bed |
| Elite Suite | 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed |
Mandatory resort fee — what it covers (and that it’s charged separately)
Mandalay Bay charges a mandatory daily resort fee that is collected in addition to the nightly rate. The fee includes in-room wireless internet, unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME access, airline boarding pass printing, and digital newspaper and magazine access.
The dossier lists the resort fee as approximately $50–$56.69 per room per night plus tax; the exact amount can vary and is shown at booking or charged at check-in/check-out. Expect the resort fee to be mandatory for all room bookings.
- In-room wireless internet
- Unlimited local & domestic long-distance calls
- Paramount+ with SHOWTIME access
- Airline boarding pass printing; digital newspapers/magazines
| Item | Included via resort fee? |
|---|---|
| In-room Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Fitness center access (18+) | Yes (included with resort fee) |
| Spa treatments | No (extra) |
Parking, deposit and payment holds
Parking (self-park and valet) and a refundable deposit are not included in the base room rate or the resort fee. Self-parking and valet both carry daily charges and a refundable deposit is commonly required at arrival.
The dossier lists self-parking starting around $20/day (higher on weekends) and valet starting at about $40/day; Nevada residents may receive limited complimentary parking under certain conditions. The refundable deposit is generally around $100 per room per day.
- Self-parking: fee starts around $20/day (can be higher on weekends)
- Valet parking: fee starts around $40/day
- Refundable deposit: generally about $100 per room per day (cash or credit)
| Charge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | Fee starts around $20/day; same-day in/out privileges within MGM properties |
| Valet parking | Starts around $40/day |
| Deposit | Refundable, commonly ≈ $100 per room per day |
Pools, beach complex and pool extras
Mandalay Bay Beach is an 11-acre pool and beach complex; access to the main pool areas and complimentary lounge chairs is available to hotel guests, typically on a first-come, first-served basis. The complex includes a wave pool, lazy river and multiple lagoons; some attractions have height or seasonal rules.
Extras at the pool complex cost extra: cabanas, daybeds and reserved seating carry separate surcharges, and Moorea Beach Club is an adults-only, 21+ area with its own entry priority and fees. The wave pool and certain lagoons are seasonal and the wave pool has a 48-inch minimum height requirement.
- Main pool/beach access and lounge chairs: available to hotel guests (first-come, first-served)
- Wave pool: 48-inch minimum height; hours and seasonality apply
- Cabanas/daybeds/cabana service: additional surcharge
- Moorea Beach Club: adults-only (21+), topless-optional, daybeds/cabanas and swim-up bar; priority for hotel guests
| Pool Feature | Included or Extra |
|---|---|
| Access to main pools & beach | Included for hotel guests |
| Cabanas / daybeds | Extra (surcharge) |
| Moorea Beach Club entry/privileges | Extra / priority for hotel guests; 21+ only |
Spa, fitness center and wellness services
Spa Mandalay is a full-service spa at the resort; the fitness center (for guests 18+) is included via the resort fee. Spa treatments and salon services are charged separately and require reservations.
Spa access for hotel guests can be added via a day pass when booking a treatment — the dossier lists spa day-pass pricing around $75 on weekdays and $100 on weekends. Non-hotel guests must purchase a spa treatment to access the facilities.
- Fitness center access (18+): included with resort fee
- Spa treatments (massages, facials, etc.): extra, require booking
- Spa day pass for hotel guests with treatment: listed as $75 weekdays / $100 weekends
| Service | Included or Extra |
|---|---|
| Fitness center (7:00 AM–6:00 PM) | Included via resort fee (guests 18+) |
| Spa treatment | Extra; appointments required |
| Spa day pass (hotel guests) | $75 weekday / $100 weekend (per dossier) |
Dining, bars and in‑room food & drinks
Mandalay Bay has many on-site dining options (the dossier lists 18 restaurants and multiple quick-service outlets). Meals, room service and alcoholic drinks are not included in a standard room rate or the resort fee and are billed separately.
Some venues are family-friendly while others are 21+ or have specific age policies (for example, Moorea Beach Club is 21+). If you plan to dine at a specific restaurant such as STRIPSTEAK, Orla or Border Grill, reservations are recommended for dinner and weekend times.
- Meals and alcoholic drinks: charged separately (not included in room rate or resort fee)
- On-site options include fine dining, casual restaurants, fast-casual counters and bars
- Reservations recommended for popular restaurants (e.g., STRIPSTEAK, Orla, Border Grill)
| Example Venue | Type / Service |
|---|---|
| STRIPSTEAK | Steakhouse (dinner; reservations advised) |
| Border Grill | Mexican; lunch, dinner, weekend brunch (hours posted) |
| Seabreeze Café | Casual breakfast & lunch by the pool |
Pets, accessibility and other guest services
Mandalay Bay is dog-friendly only; up to two dogs per room are allowed with a combined weight limit of 100 lbs and a non-refundable pet fee collected at arrival. Service animals are welcome without a fee. Notify the hotel in advance if traveling with a dog.
Accessible rooms and accessible parking are available. Other guest services such as 24-hour front desk support, concierge, porter assistance, laundry and dry cleaning are available but many of these services (laundry, dry cleaning, in-room dining, special requests) will have separate charges.
- Pet policy: dogs only, up to 2 dogs per room, combined 100 lb limit; non-refundable pet fee charged at arrival
- Service animals: permitted without fee
- Accessible rooms and accessible parking: available; request when booking
- Other services (laundry, dry cleaning, in-room dining): extra fees apply
| Service | Included or Extra / Notes |
|---|---|
| Dog fee | Non-refundable; charged at arrival (amount listed in dossier) |
| Service animals | No fee; allowed |
| Laundry / dry cleaning | Extra; available on request |
