Last Updated on 03/16/2024 by Mike Waldron
Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck vs. Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Luxor, Excalibur, New York New York and the Park MGM. See how Fontainebleau stacks up against these 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. |
| MGM Grand | Access is complimentary for guests staying at any MGM hotel. Non MGM hotel guests can gain access with the purchase of a Day Pass. |
| Mandalay Bay | Access is complimentary for Mandalay Bay, Delano, Four Seasons and the Excalibur hotel guests. Access is complimentary for non-guests with purchased reserved seating. Other non-guests may gain access by purchasing a Day Pass. |
| Luxor | Access is complimentary for Luxor hotel guests. Access is complimentary for non-guests with purchased reserved seating. Other non-guests may gain access by purchasing a Day Pass. |
| New York New York. | Pool access is strictly for New York New York guests. Not even my MGM Platinum status can get me by security. |
| The Park MGM | Complimentary access for guests of the Park MGM and the NoMad hotel. |
| Excalibur | Access is complimentary for Excalibur guests and non-guests who have purchased reserved seating. |
Pool Season
| Fontainebleau | The Fontainebleau 2024 pool season will start on March 4, 2024. |
| Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Park MGM | At least one heated pool operates year-round. There is a reduction in hours and services during the cooler months. Additional pools will be opened on the following dates: – Park MGM, all pool are now open. – Mandalay Bay Beach, opens on March 11. – MGM Grand Pool District, begins full operations on March 22. |
| Luxor, Excalibur, New York New York | Open seasonally. Typically Mid-March through to the middle of October. 2024 pool season is scheduled to start on March 8. |
Mandalay Bay Pool Map
Pool Hours
| Fontainebleau | Oasis Pool Deck hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm daily |
| Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Park MGM | Winter hours are 8:00am until 4:00pm. Spring and Summer hours have not been released. This post will be updated as soon as these hours have been announced. |
| Luxor, Excalibur, New York New York. | Spring and Summer hours have not been released. This post will be updated as soon as these hours have been announced. |
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 | Some non-specific evening events on the Gigi’s Pool Deck have been announced. |
| MGM Grand, Luxor, Excalibur, New York New York, Park MGM | No evening events scheduled. |
| Mandalay Bay | Daylight Beach Club at Night |
Daylight Beach Club at Night
Luxor 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.
| Fontainebleau pool deck | 6 acres. |
| Mandalay Bay Beach | 11 acres. |
| MGM Grand Pool District | 6.5 acres. |
| Luxor Pool Deck | 2.88 acres |
| New York New York Pool Deck | 1+ acres. |
| Park MGM Pool Deck | Exact size undisclosed. |
| Excalibur Pool Deck | 30,000 square feet |
Number of Pools
| Fontainebleau | 6 pools plus LIV Beach |
| Mandalay Bay Beach | 4 pools, 1 Lazy River, 2 Day Clubs. |
| MGM Grand Pool District | 4 pools, a Lazy River and 1 Day Club. |
| Luxor Pool Deck | 4 pools. |
| New York New York Pool Deck | 1 pool. |
| Park MGM Pool Deck | 3 pools plus private NoMad Pool. |
| Excalibur | 4 pools |
Excalibur Pool Deck Map
Family Friendly Features
| Fontainebleau | Bleautopia- Yard games area with activities including croquet. Not necessarily family specific. |
| Mandalay Bay Beach | Sandy entrance Wave Pool and a Lazy River. |
| MGM Grand | Lazy River. |
| Luxor, New York New York, Park MGM | No specific family friendly features. |
| Excalibur | Children’s Slide Pool |
Family Pool Pics
Adult Only Pool Areas
| Fontainebleau | LIV Beach Day Club |
| Mandalay Bay Beach | No adult only pools within the regular pool deck. Adult only pools are located within Moorea Beach and Daylight Beach Day Club. |
| MGM Grand | Private Reserve Pool, adult only 18+. Wet Republic Day Club adult only 21+. |
| Luxor | North Pool turns into adult only 21+ pool during Temptation Sundays. |
| Park MGM | East Pool, adult only 18+. |
| Excalibur | Royal Pool is an adult only 18+ pool. |
| New York New York | No adult only pool. |
If you would like a Fontainebleau vs Off-Strip pool deck comparisons, 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. |
| MGM Grand | Wet Republic Ultra Pool– Theme: Non-Specific |
| Mandalay Bay | Moorea Beach Club -Theme: Non-Specific, topless optional Daylight Beach Club– Theme: Non Specific Daylight Beach Club at Night– Theme Non-Specific |
| Luxor | Temptation Sundays – Theme: LGBTQ Oriented Pool Party. |
| Excalibur, New York New York, Park MGM | No on-property Day Club. |
Lounger, Cabana and Daybed Rentals
| Fontainebleau | Daybeds and cabanas are available to rent. All prices are a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend. |
| MGM Grand | Reserved loungers are available. Fee is 100% rental fee with no minimum spend requirement. Pods, daybed and cabanas are available. Fees are 50% rental fee and 50% food and beverage minimum spend. |
| Mandalay Bay | Loungers, daybeds, gazebos and cabanas are available to rent. All prices are a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend. |
| New York New York | Loungers and Cabanas are available to rent. Fees are a 100% rental fee with no food and beverage minimum spend. |
| Luxor, Excalibur | Loungers, daybeds and cabanas are available to rent. Fees are a 100% rental fee with no food and beverage minimum spend. |
| Park MGM | Loungers, pods, daybeds, cabanas and bungalows are available to rent. Fees are a 100% rental fee with no food and beverage minimum spend. |
Poolside Food and Beverage Options
| Fontainebleau | Bleau Isle Bar, La Côte, FB Slim’s- Miami’s La Côte Menu. |
| Mandalay Bay | Beach Bar and Grill, menu link, Bikini Bar, and two additional Pool Bars. |
| MGM Grand | Cabana Grill along with 5 pool bars. Link to Cabana Grill menu. |
| Luxor | Poolside Bar and Grill. |
| New York New York | New York New York Poolside Bites Menu |
Park MGM | Pool Bar and Cafe menu. East Pool Bar. |
| Excalibur | Drenched Bar and Grill plus 2 pool bars. |
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. |
| MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Excalibur | 3 hot tubs each. |
| Luxor, Park MGM | 1 hot tub each. |
MGM Grand Pool District Map
Poolside Gaming
| Fontainebleau | Poolside gaming is available across from the main Oasis Pool. |
| MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay. The Park MGM, Luxor, Excalibur, New York NewYork | No poolside gaming available. |
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. |
| Park MGM | A DJ cranks up the energy by the East Pool on Saturdays. |
| Luxor | Temptation Sundays at the North Pool. |
| Excalibur | Pool deck DJ on weekends. |
| Mandalay Bay | Summer entertainment calendar has not yet been released. |
| MGM Grand, New York New York | No Poolside entertainment scheduled. |
Reward credits for Pool Deck Spend
| Fontainebleau | Fontainebleau Rewards Tier Credits and Bleau Points are earned for eligible pool deck spend. |
| Mgm Grand, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur,New York New York, Park MGM | MGM Rewards Tier Credits/Points are earned on eligible pool spend. |
Poolside Massages
| Fontainebleau | Cabana massages available in the Legacy Pool Massage Cabana. |
| MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Excalibur | Poolside massages are available. |
| Luxor, New York New York. | 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 South-Strip pool enthusiasts. Much is still unknown about this new player in town but their PR team is doing their best to win over guests even before the pool deck is open.
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)
- 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
