
New offerings in Las Vegas’ adults-only pool scene
Yes, Las Vegas summers are downright scorching. But the city’s adults-only pool scene lets you beat the heat while soaking up some sun.
Offering an array of
environments for guests ages 21 and older, there’s a pool club for every
type of traveler. In fact, the Strip welcomed its first LGBTQ beach
party in March — Xposed! at the New Tropicana Las Vegas, which runs
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the picturesque Tropicana Beach
Club, a venue typically used for private parties.
Here,
guests can cool off in one of two distinct pools — a party pool by the
deejay or a more “chill” pool by the beach volleyball area — or 18
cabanas. The view includes breathtaking waterfalls, palm trees and
sun-kissed go-go dancers.
Want
to see and be seen? Head to Drai’s Beach Club. The newly opened rooftop
retreat at the Strip’s first stand-alone boutique hotel, the Cromwell,
boasts unobstructed views of Las Vegas Boulevard from its perch 11
stories in the air. Split into two levels, the club features two
lower-level main pools, a central wet deck, ten 35-foot palm trees for
shade and an elevated deejay booth. Open Friday through Sunday from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m., Drai’s Beach Club transforms into Drai’s Nightclub
Thursday through Sunday at 10 p.m., ensuring that the fun never has to
end.
The
55,000-square-foot Encore Beach Club at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas — named
Dayclub of the Year in the 2014 Nightclub & Bar Awards — keeps the
party going long after the sun sets with its new Thursday night pool
bash, Encore Beach Club at Night. Previously only open Friday through
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the upscale beach club is now also open
on Thursday beginning at 10:30 p.m. Known for its world-class deejays,
Encore Beach Club will continue to raise the bar for music lovers
throughout the season with a diverse roster of talent that includes
four-time Grammy Awardwinners Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, who will
perform a full production show on July 4.
Wet
Republic at MGM Grand is enhancing its already memorable experience,
thanks to several recent additions. The second phase of a two-year
remodel, the popular dayclub (open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m.) recently unveiled an additional 1,500 square feet, including
newly installed restroom and shower facilities, an extended shaded area
and six VIP bungalows accompanied by three private plunge pools. These
changes build on last year’s ultra pool upgrades, which include new
furniture and an even more awesome LED display.
While
many adults-only pools are known for being boisterous, Azure Luxury
Pool at the Palazzo offers guests a more sophisticated daytime
experience. Tucked away on the Venetian and Palazzo’s expansive pool
complex, this hidden gem features two secluded pools, a spacious hot
tub, 11 stylish cabanas with top-of-the-line amenities such as gaming
consoles and iPads, and a mouthwatering menu from Wolfgang Puck. Open
Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., guests can even unwind
with a poolside massage from Canyon Ranch SpaClub. Talk about living in
the lap of luxury!