Last Updated on 09/28/2024 by Ammar Zafar
Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck vs. its only real Downtown Vegas contenders, Circa Las Vegas and the Golden Nugget. See how the Fontainebleau stacks up.
Pool Access
| Fontainebleau | Complimentary access for guests of Circa, The D, and Golden Gate hotels. Non-guests can gain access by purchasing reserved seating of paying for a pool Day Pass. |
| Circa | Complimentary access for guests of Circa, The D, and Golden Gate hotels. Non-guests can gain access by purchasing reserved seating or paying for a pool Day Pass. |
| Golden Nugget | Complimentary access for guests of the Golden Nugget. Non-guests can gain pool access with the purchase of reserved seating. |
Pool Season
| Fontainebleau | The Fontainebleau pool opens on March 4,2024. No details have been released regarding future winter operations. |
| Circa | At least one heated pool operates year-round. There is a reduction in hours and services during the cooler months. |
| Golden Nugget | The Golden Nugget 2024 pool season starts on Thursday, February 8 with the opening of the Tank and Hideaway pools. A reduction in pool hours will begin on September 9. |
Stadium Swim Pool Map
Pool Hours
| Fontainebleau | Peak Summer hours are 8:00 am – 7:00 pm. |
| Circa | Peak season hours are 8:00 am-11:00 pm daily. Off-season hours are 9:00 am-7:00pm during the week and 9:00 am-9:00 pm on weekends. |
| Golden Nugget | Hours vary throughout the pool season. The 2024 pool schedule starts with the hours being 10:00 am-5:00 pm, with the slide closing at 4:00 pm. Current pool hours until September 8 are from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. |
To see how Fontainebleau’s pool deck compares to Caesars’ The Cromwell, Planet Hollywood, Flamingo, The Linq, Paris, Harrah’s, and the Horseshoe pool decks, click the link above.
Evening Pool Events
| Fontainebleau | No evening events are scheduled. |
| Circa | – Upcoming UFC Fight Night calendar of events. – Circa Winter Swim calendar of events. |
| Golden Nugget | No evening events scheduled. |
Golden Nugget Pool Deck Maps
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.
| Fontainebleau Pool Deck | 6 acres. |
| Circa Pool Deck | 15,000 square feet |
| Golden Nugget Pool Deck | 1+ acres |
Number of Pools
| Fontainebleau | 6 pools plus LIV Beach |
| Circa | 6 Pools |
| Golden Nugget | 2 Pools |
Family Friendly Features
| Fontainebleau | A waterslide that passes through a 200,000-gallon shark tank. The waterfall feature around the shark tank is also very popular with kids of all ages. |
| Circa | No family-friendly features. This is a 100% adult-only venue. All guests must be 21 years of age or older and present a government-issued ID. |
| Golden Nugget | No family-friendly features. This is a 100% adult-only venue. All guest must be 21 years of age or older and present a government-issued ID. |
Shark Tank Slide
Adult-Only Pool Areas
| Fontainebleau | LIV Beach Day Club |
| Circa | Stadium Swim is exclusively for adults 21+. Check out poolside events such as Mania Under The Sun at Stadium Swim March 20-24, 28-31, April 6 & 8, in an adult-only pool environment. |
| Golden Nugget | Hideout Pool is an adult 21+ pool deck located on an upper deck. |
If you would like a Fontainebleau vs Off-Strip pool deck comparison, then check out my Fontainebleau vs Virgin Las Vegas, M Resort, Durango Station, Green Valley Ranch, and Red Rock pool decks.
On Property Day Clubs
| Fontainebleau | LIV Beach Day Club– Theme: French Riviera. |
| Circa | A DJ performs on the adult-only Hideout Pool deck on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Golden Nugget | A DJ performs on the adult only Hideout Pool deck on Saturdays and Sundays. |
Lounger, Cabana, and Daybed Rentals
| Fontainebleau | Daybeds and cabanas are available to rent. The price is a 100% rental fee. There is no food and beverage minimum attached. |
| Circa | Daybeds and cabanas are available to rent. The fee is a 100% food and beverage minimum spend with no rental fee attached. |
| Golden Nugget | Loungers are available to rent “in pairs” at the Hideout Pool. Theses have a rental fee only with no minimum food and beverage spend attached. Daybeds and Cabanas are available to rent on both pool decks. These prices will include a combination of a rental fee and a minimum spend requirement. |
Poolside Food and Beverage Options
| Fontainebleau | Bleau Isle Bar, La Côte, FB Slim’s- Miami’s La Côte Menu. |
| Circa | There are 2 swim up bars located at one end of two pools. Servers are also available poolside in addition to a walk-up bar and grill. Here is the complete Stadium Swim pool menu. |
| Golden Nugget | Poolside food and beverage service is available. Walk-up service is available at the H2O Bar located by the Tank Pool as well as a bar located by the Hideout Pool. Check out the Golden Nugget’s Pool Menu. |
Outside Food and Beverages
Outside food and drinks are prohibited at all pool decks.
Heated Pools
All resorts have heated pools.
Hot Tubs
| Fontainebleau | There are 3 hot tubs on the pool deck. |
| Circa | There are two hot tubs located on the pool deck. |
| Golden Nugget | There is one hot tub on the pool deck. |
Poolside Gaming
| Fontainebleau | Gaming is available across from the main Oasis Pool. |
| Circa, Golden Nugget | Poolside blackjack is available at both the Circa and Golden Nugget pool decks. |
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. |
| Circa | A wide variety of poolside entertainment including: – Fight Night Downtown (see link above). – Big Game Viewing Party. – Fantasy Football Draft Party. |
| Golden Nugget | DJ’s performs on weekends at the Hideout Pool deck. |
Reward credits for Pool Deck Spend
| Fontainebleau | Fontainebleau Rewards Tier Credits and Bleau Points are earned for eligible pool deck spend. |
| Circa | Club One Rewards Tier Credits/Rewards are not earned at Stadium Swim spend. |
| Golden Nugget | 24 K Tier Credits/Points are not earned for pool spend. |
Poolside Massages
| Fontainebleau | Cabana Massages available in the Legacy Pool Massage Cabana. |
| Golden Nugget | Poolside Chair Massages and Cabana Massages are available. 1-702-509-4498. |
| Circa | Poolside Massages are not available. |
Conclusion
It will take some time to see how successful the new Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck is at capturing the interests of the existing Downtown pool enthusiasts.
This post will be updated as new details become available and after my first visit in the Spring.
Fontainebleau Pros
- Brand New Venue
- Day Passes available (A pro if you are a non-guest just wanting to check it out)
- Evening poolside events planned (No specifics at this time)
- Oasis Ceinema on Sunday evenings
- This may not be the most family-friendly pool (A pro for some)
Fontainebleau Cons
- May not be the most tranquil of pool decks (a con for some)
- Day Passes will make the pool deck busier
- Still many unknown factors
- The only adult pool is LIV Beach
