Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck vs. Venetian, Palazzo, Resorts World, Wynn and Encore pool decks. See how Fontainebleau stacks up against its most likely competitors.
Pool Access
Fontainebleau
Access will be complimentary for registered Fontainebleau guests and for non-guest with a paid reserved seating reservation. Other non-guests will be able to gain access by purchasing a pool Day Pass, if space permits.
Wynn/Encore
Access is complimentary for Wynn and Encore registered guests. Non-guests can gain access with the purchase of a reserved seating options, subject to availability and at a higher cost than registered guests.
Resorts World, Venetian, Palazzo
Access is restricted to registered hotel guests only. Daybed and cabana rentals are also restricted to hotel guests only.
Pool Season
Fontainebleau
The Oasis Pool Deck is now open for the 2024 pool season.
Resorts World,
Resorts World has 2 pools in operation until March 14. On March 15 all pools are scheduled to be in operation.
Encore/Wynn
Usually the Encore pool deck is closed during the cooler months. Encore guests are asked to access the Wynn’s Tower Pool. These hotels are scheduled to slowly increase the number of available pools, with full operation expected by mid-April.
Venetian/Palazzo
Pool season at the Venetian/Palazzo has begun. Currently the Venezia pool is still closed.
Encore Beach Club Pool Map
Pool Hours
Fontainebleau
Oasis Pool Deck hours are 9:00am 5:00pm
Resorts World
Hours vary by season and range from 9:00am – 4:00 pm during the Winter and 8:00am – 8:00pm during peak Summer season.
Wynn/Encore
Hours vary by season. Winter hours at the Wynn are 10:00am – 4:00pm while peak Summer hours at the Wynn and Encore are 9:00am – 6:00pm.
Venetian/Palazzo
Hours vary by season, but range from 10:00am – 4:00pm during December through February to 8:00am – 8:00pm during May through September.
hours subject to change without notice
Resorts World Pool Deck Map
Pool Deck Size
Each highlighted link below will take you to a dedicated post I have recently written with detailed information on each specific pool deck.
Outside food and drinks are prohibited all 6 pool decks.
Ayu Day Club Pool Deck Map
Lounger, Cabana and Daybed Rentals
Fontainebleau
Daybeds and cabanas are available to rent. All options come with a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached.
Resorts World
Chairs, loungers, daybeds, cabanas and bungalows are available. All options have a rental fee and a food and beverage minimum spend attached.
Venetian
Loungers, daybeds and cabanas are available. Loungers have a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached. Daybeds have no rental fee but a 100% food and beverage minimum spend. Cabanas have both a rental fee and a minimum spend attached.
Palazzo
Loungers, cabanas and premium cabanas are available. Loungers have a 100% rental fee with no food and beverage minimum attached. Cabanas and premium cabanas are priced with both a rental fee and minimum spend attached.
Wynn
Loungers, lily pads, and various cabanas are available. All options come with a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached.
Encore
Loungers and cabanas are available to rent. All options come with a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached.
Tao Beach Reserved Seating
Heated Pools
All resorts have heated pools.
Hot Tubs
Fontainebleau
There are 3 hot tubs located on the pool deck.
Resorts World
1 located by the Bimini Bar.
Venetian
1 located by the main pool.
Palazzo
4 hot tubs located throughout the pool deck.
Wynn
2 hot tubs located on the pool deck.
Encore
4 hot tubs located around the pool deck.
Pool Deck Age/ Date of last Major Renovations
Fontainebleau
Opening Spring 2024.
Resorts World
Opened Summer 2021.
Wynn
Opened in 2005. Annually maintained but no major refurbishments.
Encore
Opened in 2008. Annually maintained but no major refurbishments.
Venetian/Palazzo
Pool deck completed major refurbishment in 2021. Tao Beach completed refurbishment in 2023.
Poolside Gaming
Fontainebleau
Gaming area is located across from the main Oasis Pool.
Wynn
Blackjack is available at the Sunset Pool.
Encore, Palazzo, Venetian, Resorts World
No poolside gaming.
Poolside Entertainment
Fontainebleau
Bleau Isle, located in the center of the Main Pool, will be pulsing with alluring all-day beats. Promoted as a major party spot while local DJ’s supply all the pop and house hits.
Resorts World, Wynn,Encore, Palazzo, Venetian
No live music or DJ’s on the pool deck.
Reward credits for pool deck spend
Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau Rewards Tier Credits and Bleau Points are earned for eligible pool deck spend.
Resorts World
Genting Rewards Credits/Points are earned for pool deck spend.
Wynn/Encore
Wynn Rewards Tier Credits/Points are not earned for pool deck spend.
Venetian/Palazzo
Grazie Tier Points are earned for eligible pool deck spend.
Poolside Massages
Fontainebleau
Cabana massages available in the Legacy Pool Massage Cabana.
Resorts World
Pool deck massages are available.
Wynn/Encore
Pool deck massages are available.
Palazzo/Venetian
Poolside massage service have been discontinued.
Conclusion
It will take time to see how much market share the new Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck will take from these existing prestigious hotels located closest to it. As new information becomes available this post will be updated so check back regularly for new details.
Fontainebleau Pros
Brand new venue
Pool deck entertainment (a pro for some pool goers)
Resort passes available for non-guests. (a positive if you are a non-guest wanting to check it out)
Fontainebleau Cons
May not be the most family friendly pool for those with young children
Pool Day Pass access will increase the number of pool guests
Mike has been visiting Las Vegas since 1969, and was married in Vegas in 2013. His decades of first hand experiences in the city help him to create original articles. The goal of his articles is to provide accurate information with actionable tips.