Mandalay Bay pool policy
 

Hi - I will be staying at Mandalay Bay the first weekend of May. I have other friends staying at Treasure Island during the same weekend. The folks at MB have told me that non-guests cannot use the pool, even for a fee. Does anyone know, as a practical matter, whether there is any way to get non-guests into the pool area at MB? How strict is the policy? Thanks for the info.

Hi,<BR><BR>At the Mandalay Bay ,it is quite strict with each guest ( even children) requiring to have their room key. The attendant then puts each key into a reader ( like the door lock) to dertermine if it is a valid key ( ie the guest is staying at the MB ) so an old room key would not work.<BR><BR>I'm not sure if MB sells pool passes with a Spa day pass ( $30 i think)<BR><BR>Regards<BR>TBS

Thanks for the info. Do you think there is any way to use the same room key twice, i.e. &quot;pass&quot; the key somehow through a fence or something? I know this sounds shady, but if my friends can't get in, then I'll probably just book a room w/ them at Treasure Island so we can all hang out together.

Yes,I would just pass the key through the fence. They will prob never catch on to that.

Requiring kids to have a room key? I'm sorry, I have a hard enough time trying to keep track of MY key, now I have to make sure my 6 and 7 year old active boys have theirs?! I can't believe that - and hope it's not true, we have reservations at MB for part of Spring Break in April.

It's true. I forgot my room key and had to go all the way back to my room, get my key then wait in the long line again. My wife had her key and they still wouldn't let me in! It's prob a good policy or the pool would be over crowded with non guest.

I guess I'll be staying at Treasure Island then, unless I can convince my friends to put up the extra bucks to stay at MB. The pool is very important to us...how's the pool at TI? I know it's not as good as MB, but is it decent?

jeeze. tell your friends to cancel TI and stay at MB. Gimme a break. You're on vacation and you've got to pass room keys through fences? Please.

I hear ya. Unfortunately my friends aren't in a position to spend as much as I am on the hotel, so I have to respect that. I was just hoping they could pay a fee to come over and enjoy the MB pool because I've heard good things about it. But I'd probably be happy at TI too...it's not like TI is a dump or anything, right?

Yes Alice, it's very true. And of course you know they charge extra for more than 2 persons in a room - alot extra! - no matter their age.

That I know. We get 2 adjoining rooms, but still have to pay extra for one because it's for the 2 kids + nanny! I still can't believe that about the keys for kids - there must be some age limit!

TI is not a dump, but the pool is not the greatest. It's a small pool, and a small pool area. Since you're saving on the room (if you move to TI) I'd suggest renting a cabana at the pool, that way you and your friends will have your own area, and won't have to fight to fight chairs together. <BR><BR>Don't try to sneak your friends in the MB pool. They really do police the key thing and you're likely to get caught.

I agree with Tansy.They WILL catch you.Its a huge deal to MB.

Thanks for the advice...I will definitely heed it! Who knows, maybe my friends will be able to find a good deal at MB between now and the time we go, so we can all stay there and use the pool as guests! Thanks again for all the info. I really appreciate it.

I have a feeling prices are going to go way down in a couple of weeks.

Hadencat, most hotels that do sell pool passes charge big bucks for them. Cabanas are usually over $100 a day.

MB is very strict on their pool entry - there is a tall fence with bushes that surrounds the pool - you can't even see in. They don't even allow people just to walk in and take a quick peek at the pool - I try every time I go there, and they don't let you in without a key.

No comparison between the two pools. Mandalays pools are considered the best of Vegas and their popularity warrants the strict adherence. As important as this sounds to you hopefully your friends can swing the difference. ALL of you will appreciate it and will eliminate the hassle, not to mention the distance between the two hotels.

So concerned with getting something for nothing. Pay attention to the rules.

maybe there is a reason my idea hasnt came up, but what about &quot;losing&quot; your key? I wouldn't be surprised if MB charges for extra keys but maybe its not that much where they can pay for them. You also said you have two adjoining rooms so you can do it twice. Just an idea...

Aargh!!! Lose the keys? Virtaully all better hotels have cards, not keys. If lost, the key is invalidated immediately upon being reported--it will no longer function in any door or equipment they have to check them. Photo ID and call back to front desk to verify registration would be necessary before you would be admitted to any keyed facility.<BR><BR>Bite the bullet and pay for what you want. <BR>

Screw the friends! MB is the best freaking hotel on the strip, especially if the pool is important to you! Hell, you can meet at the Luxor pool next door. They don't check your keys and it's a decent area with hot chicks all over the place.

You guys are hilarious. Again, thanks for the advice. I'm honestly not trying to get &quot;something for nothing,&quot; I just have never been to Vegas and don't know how the pools there operate. We're a bunch of girls getting together for a weekend, we're not so much into the gambling thing, and I've been told hanging out at the pools is what everyone does during the day!! Again, thanks for all the advice on this thread. I found it very helpful. Hopefully we'll all end up at MB!

No comparison to the two pools....TI and MB...You will have a much better time at MB. Don't miss the free pirate show at TI and watch your purse..it is a hot spot for thieves during the show.

Let me tell you about a little story of non-guests at MB pool....<BR><BR>...we visited LV for first time end of January. High on our list of priorities was visiting the different hotels. MB is beautiful, no doubt about it. Having read so much about their 'beach' pool, we asked the gate attendant if we could see it. We were honest and told him we weren't MB guests and weren't going to use their pool or 'beach'. He told us there was an observation deck and gave us directions to it. We walked and walked (like every place in LV) and walked some more and not sure that we actually found the observation deck but did see the 'beach'. HA!!! It was drained and under construction...grrrrrrrrrr. Other pools were open, just not the beach.<BR><BR>The jerk could have told us it was closed. Big I got even...when we returned inside the hotel, I put $2 in their giant slot machine won $30 on my first pull and walked away. No need to leave them any more $.

The answer is on the hotel website. it says: &quot;Beach access limited to hotel guests only. Each guest, regardless of age, must have a key to enter the beach.&quot;

I know, but in many cases, doesn't hurt to ask, especially where we simply wanted to see the beach, not use it.

haydencat, get your friends to MB and be sure to do a spa day! Their spa is great.

you could try turning up in lifeguard gear to pretend to work if you're that desperate or chat up the lifeguards on duty

Our family will be staying at MB in mid April. Check their website. Since I booked in November the prices have changed several times and all you need to do is call and you can keep getting the lower rate. Yes you have to pay $35 extra per person over 2 people in the room (that's a rip-off) But we are still paying for this because of the great things we hear about the pool. Geez I hope the construction is over by then! Also we learned that you pay for any &quot;extras&quot; at the hotel. My husband likes to workout and he'll have to pay to use their gym! That's just not nice!! We're guests!!! and I've heard that you have to rent a tube for the day if you want to use the lazy river. That'll probably be an extra $80/day for our family of 4. I sure hope this pool is worth the extra $ we'll be spending. Hope I can hit it big to help defray these costs. YIKES! <BR><BR>Does anyone know if I can have access to some shade at this pool. I have a history of melanoma and as much as I like the sun I do need to be careful. Are there cabanas available here? Does a palm tree offer any shade? We're from upstate NY and don't know much about a palm tree!! Thanks and good day

Here's a solution, I think:<BR><BR>Get two keys.<BR><BR>Go in with a friend.<BR><BR>Leave with both keys, while friend remains.<BR><BR>Find another friend, who then uses the key and reenter.<BR><BR>Repeat till everyone is inside.<BR><BR>I used this technique in High School to sneak friends down from the rafters to front row at concerts. <BR><BR>MB has high security...their computer might recognize a strange pattern and bust you. You'd think they have better ways to spend their time.<BR><BR>CoachBoy

When was it that the beach was closed? We're going in April also and have booked the MB for the pool. Also, anyone know how warm it is in April? Does the monorail system run through Mandalay Bay?

Do you really have to pay $20 per tube to ride on the lazy river?

Hi parkcitygal,<BR><BR>The tubes are around $20 per day to hire but you do not need them to go into the lazy river, just enter at the steps and go with the flow ( the lifguards may have something to say if you are going constantly against the current and it is busy)<BR><BR>Regards<BR>TBS<BR><BR>Regards<BR>

parkcitygal and Scoot: We were at MB on Feb 1. From another post I read it is now open.<BR><BR>Tram goes from Excalibur passes the Luxor and onto MB. If you start at MB it stops at both Luxor and Excalibur