Las Vegas hotels with water slides are fewer than older lists suggest. The Mirage is gone, Golden Nugget’s shark-tank slide is closed, and the slides that remain run on short seasons.
Quick answer
Circus Circus has the most slides on the Strip: five, including a 50-foot tower. Flamingo (one slide, 48-inch minimum, Fridays to Sundays) and Excalibur (a slide pool that went weekends-only in October) are the other Strip options, and the Cancun timeshare resort south of the Strip has slides too. Golden Nugget’s Tank slide and the Westin Lake Las Vegas slide are closed. For small kids, pick Circus Circus’s splash pad; for teens, its 48-inch tower slides.
How we checked (Nov. 8, 2026): we read each hotel’s own pool page, FAQ or operator listing on Nov. 8, 2026, and used local news only for openings and closures. MGM Resorts and Caesars sites block automated reads, so the Excalibur and Flamingo details come from our October 2026 reads of their official pages. Golden Nugget’s site blocks them too, so its status comes from the hotel’s pool-season notice as it appeared in search listings on Nov. 8. Our hotel review method explains the rest.
What changed in 2026
- May 2026: Golden Nugget closed The Tank’s waterslide and shark aquarium for the rest of the 2026 pool season and moved some sharks to Mandalay Bay.
- Oct. 9, 2026: Excalibur’s Slide Pool switched to weekends only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 26, 2026: Cowabunga Vegas said its Henderson water park, Cowabunga Bay, won’t reopen for the 2027 season (Fox5).
- Nov. 8, 2026: Marriott still listed the Westin Lake Las Vegas waterslide as closed, and Golden Nugget said its slide should return during the 2027 pool season.
Las Vegas hotels with water slides: the full list (November 2026)
Six hotels in the Las Vegas area advertise a slide for guests. Four show no closure notice; two list the slide as closed. “Status” means what the hotel published on the date shown, not a promise for your dates.
| Hotel | Slide(s) | Height or age rule | Season and status | Guests only? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Circus (north Strip) | Splash Zone: five slides, a 50-foot tower, a splash pad and two pools | 42 in. for the Mat Racer; 48 in. for the Aqua Tube and Speed Slide | No hours or season posted on Nov. 8 | Normally, yes | Hotel site, Nov. 2026 |
| Flamingo (center Strip) | Family Pool waterslide | 48 in. minimum | Fridays to Sundays only at our Oct. 5 check | Yes | Flamingo FAQ, Oct. 2026 |
| Excalibur (south Strip) | Slide Pool with one water slide | Not published | Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Oct. 9 | Guests, plus a locals’ pass in summer 2026 | MGM pool page, Oct. 2026 |
| Cancun Las Vegas (south of the Strip) | Waterslides off a pyramid waterfall | Not published | Pools “seasonal”; no dates posted | Not stated | Hilton Grand Vacations, Nov. 2026 |
| Golden Nugget (downtown) | The Tank slide through the shark aquarium | Not applicable | Closed; expected back during the 2027 pool season | Not applicable | Golden Nugget, Nov. 2026 |
| Westin Lake Las Vegas (Henderson) | Waterslide at the lower Nuala Pool | Not published | Listed “CLOSED” on Nov. 8 | Yes | Marriott, Nov. 2026 |
Lists that name MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay or Tahiti Village are counting a lazy river or wave pool; none has a slide (details below).
Compare the slide hotels: area, pools and resort fees
The fee column is the nightly resort fee before tax, from our October 2026 registry check. Circus Circus also advertises free parking and a “No Resort Fee Room Special,” so read the rate terms; our Las Vegas resort fees guide shows what the tax adds.
| Hotel | Area | Best for | Pool | Resort fee | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park | North Strip | Families with kids, budget travelers | Splash Zone (Carnival Cove): two pools, five slides including a 50-foot tower, and a splash pad | $45 + tax per night | Check prices |
| Flamingo Las Vegas | Center Strip | Budget travelers, families | 15-acre pool complex: all-ages Family Pool and 21+ GO Pool | $49.95 + tax per night | Check prices |
| Excalibur Hotel & Casino | South Strip | Families, budget travelers, stadium-goers | Four pools, a water slide and 19 cabanas | $45 + tax per night | Check prices |
| Golden Nugget Las Vegas | Downtown | Families, first-timers Downtown | The Tank pool complex (shark aquarium and waterslide closed; slide expected back in the 2027 pool season) | $46 + tax per night | Check prices |
| The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa | Lake Las Vegas, Henderson | Lakeside resort stays, families, Henderson breaks | Upper Nuala Pool; lower Nuala Pool and beach seasonal; waterslide currently listed closed | Check current resort fee in the final booking total | Check prices |
1. Circus Circus: Most Slides on the Strip
Most Slides on the Strip
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
- Adventuredome theme park
- Free circus acts
- Free parking
- Carnival Cove splash zone
Splash Zone, which the hotel also calls Carnival Cove, covers more than an acre with two pools, five slides, a 50-foot slide tower and a splash pad, plus whirlpools, cabanas and a snack stand. Parking is free, according to the hotel.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
The tower holds the three big rides: the Mat Racer, the Aqua Tube and the Speed Slide. The hotel’s earlier Splash Zone page set the minimum at 42 inches for the Mat Racer and 48 inches for the other two, and billed the splash pad as an all-ages water playground with waterfalls and splash buckets. The redesigned site doesn’t repeat those rules, so check the signs at the tower. A KTNV report on a locals’ spring-break promotion described Splash Zone as normally exclusive to Circus Circus guests.
The catch is the calendar: on Nov. 8, the Circus Circus attractions page listed no Splash Zone hours or season dates. The backup is indoors. The five-acre Adventuredome, which the hotel calls Las Vegas’ only indoor amusement park, opens at noon daily and closes at 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday. Our Circus Circus review covers the room towers.
Watch out for: a reported resort fee of $45 plus tax (as of October 2026) and dated, worn areas, a common theme in guest reviews.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
2. Flamingo: Best Center-Strip Slide
Best Center-Strip Slide
Flamingo Las Vegas
- Free Wildlife Habitat
- All-ages Family Pool
- 21+ GO Pool
- Center-Strip location
The 15-acre pool complex and wildlife habitat splits in two: the 21+ GO Pool and an all-ages Family Pool with waterfalls and a waterslide. Flamingo’s FAQ said both pools were heated to 80 degrees in October 2026.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Flamingo’s FAQ said in October that the slide runs Friday through Sunday only, that riders must be at least 48 inches tall and that the Family Pool is for hotel guests. That makes it a fit for older kids on a weekend, not a preschooler on a Tuesday; smaller children still get the pool and waterfalls.
Caesars’ Feb. 27, 2026, pool-season announcement listed both Flamingo pools as “now open” and named the Family Pool’s waterslide. Caesars says its pool season typically runs March to October, and Flamingo hadn’t posted a winter 2026–27 schedule we could read. The GO Pool next door is strictly 21 and over, so teens stay in the Family Pool. More in our Flamingo review.
Watch out for: a resort fee of $49.95 plus tax (as of October 2026). Skip it if your trip falls Monday to Thursday and the slide is the point.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
3. Excalibur: Best Budget Slide Pool
Best Budget Slide Pool
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
- Pools with water slide
- Fun Dungeon arcade
- Tournament of Kings
- Free tram to Luxor & Mandalay Bay
Four heated pools, a water slide, 19 cabanas and a 30,000-square-foot deck with Drenched Bar & Grill. The Fun Dungeon arcade, with more than 200 games, is the indoor backup.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
On Oct. 9, 2026, MGM’s pool page listed the complex open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the Slide Pool on Saturdays and Sundays only, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and warned that “pool hours and operations are subject to change without notice.” MGM doesn’t publish a height rule for the slide. Marriott, which sells Excalibur as part of the MGM Collection, lists the pools as being for hotel guests, though MGM’s pool page also advertised a locals’ pass in summer 2026. We couldn’t re-read MGM’s page in November, so ask the front desk before promising the slide.
Excalibur guests also have access to the MGM network: in October, MGM said guests of any MGM Resorts property can use the Grand Pool Complex at MGM Grand, whose lazy river our lazy river comparison covers. On a cold day, the Fun Dungeon opens from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Thursday and until midnight Friday to Sunday (October 2026 hours). Our Excalibur review covers the Resort Tower rooms.
Watch out for: a $45-plus-tax resort fee and $20-a-day self-parking (as of October 2026), and a slide that may not run on a weekday.
4. Cancun Las Vegas: Pyramid Slides South of the Strip
Cancun Las Vegas, a Hilton Vacation Club, is a Mayan-themed timeshare resort at 8335 South Las Vegas Boulevard, south of the Strip. Hilton Grand Vacations’ resort page describes “two seasonal heated outdoor pools featuring a pyramid waterfall and waterslides.”
It doesn’t say how many slides there are (older roundups say four), and it lists no height rules, hours or season dates. Call the resort with your dates before you pay, and check the total, including any daily charge, in the booking screen; it isn’t in our hotel registry, so we don’t list its fees.
5. Golden Nugget: The Tank Slide, Closed Until the 2027 Season
Tank Slide Closed Until 2027
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
- On Fremont Street
- Free guest self-parking
- The Tank pool
- Steakhouses
The Tank’s slide runs through the shark aquarium, which is why Golden Nugget shows up on so many slide lists. Right now the slide and the aquarium are closed.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Golden Nugget’s pool-season notice in November said the waterslide “is currently closed and is expected to reopen during the 2027 pool season.” Golden Nugget’s notices differ on the rest of the pool: the version in search listings on Nov. 8 said The Tank Pool itself was closed for the season until early 2027, while an earlier version said the other pools and bars stayed open, so ask the hotel whether the main pool is open on your dates. The notices agree that some sharks were relocated to Mandalay Bay during the aquarium’s maintenance.
The trouble started in spring. In May 2026, Golden Nugget senior vice president Cindy O’Keefe told Casinos.com that a routine inspection had found “a slight gap in the structural seams, not a crack.” Casinos.com reported that the aquarium would stay closed until summer 2027, later than the hotel’s own wording, so don’t plan a spring 2027 trip around the slide until the hotel posts a date. Our Golden Nugget review covers the room towers.
6. Westin Lake Las Vegas: Slide Listed Closed
Slide Listed Closed
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
- Lake Las Vegas shoreline
- Nuala pools
- On-site EV charging
- Smoke-free property
A lakeside resort in Henderson with an upper Nuala Pool, a seasonal lower Nuala Pool and a seasonal beach. The lower pool’s waterslide is listed as closed.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Marriott’s page for the resort read “Lower Nuala Pool (Seasonal) Waterslide – CLOSED” on Nov. 8, 2026, as it did at our October check, with no reopening date or height rule. Book it for the lake, not the slide; our Westin Lake Las Vegas review covers rooms and fees.
How to choose: small kids, teens and weekday trips
- Under 42 inches: Circus Circus’s splash pad is the pick. Flamingo’s slide and the Circus Circus tower slides are off-limits, and Excalibur doesn’t publish a rule.
- 42 to 47 inches: the Mat Racer at Circus Circus is the one slide on this list with a published rule that fits.
- 48 inches and up: every Circus Circus tower slide, plus Flamingo’s slide on weekends. Mandalay Bay’s wave pool, which also has a 48-inch minimum, is the non-slide thrill.
- Teens who want big slides: Cowabunga Canyon, a full water park, when it reopens in summer 2027.
- Weekday trips: don’t count on Flamingo (Fridays to Sundays) or Excalibur (weekends at the October check).
- Downtown stays: no downtown hotel we track has a working slide until Golden Nugget’s returns.
For the rest of the family decision, from rooms that sleep five to casino rules for minors, see our family hotels in Las Vegas guide.
Winter: what’s open from November to March
Average highs at Harry Reid International drop to 67.1°F in November, 56.9°F in December and 58.5°F in January before climbing to 62.9°F in February and 71.1°F in March, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals. On Nov. 8, no hotel on this list had posted a winter schedule for its slide.
| Hotel or park | Winter 2026–27 slide status |
|---|---|
| Circus Circus | No Splash Zone hours or season posted |
| Flamingo | Fridays to Sundays at the Oct. 5 check; no winter schedule posted |
| Excalibur | Weekends only at the Oct. 9 check; MGM says hours change without notice |
| Cancun Las Vegas | Pools listed as “seasonal”; no dates posted |
| Golden Nugget | Slide closed until the 2027 season; notices differ on whether the main pool is open this winter |
| Westin Lake Las Vegas | Slide listed closed |
| Cowabunga Canyon | Closed until summer 2027; dates not announced |
For a winter trip, plan around the Adventuredome at Circus Circus and the Fun Dungeon at Excalibur. A heated pool is still outdoors; our guide to indoor pools in Las Vegas explains the difference, and our Las Vegas hotel pools ranking lists the pools that stay open all winter.
Former slides and closed attractions
| Attraction | What happened | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirage | Hotel closed; the site is being rebuilt as Hard Rock | July 17, 2024 | Deseret News |
| Golden Nugget, The Tank slide | Closed with the aquarium for repairs | 2026 season; due back in the 2027 season | Golden Nugget |
| Westin Lake Las Vegas slide | Listed closed | October and Nov. 8, 2026 checks | Marriott |
| Cowabunga Bay, Henderson | Won’t reopen; 2027 passes honored at Cowabunga Canyon | Announced Oct. 26, 2026 | Fox5 |
| Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas | Renamed Cowabunga Canyon | 2022 | Fox5 |
If a list sends you to Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas, the park on South Fort Apache Road now operates as Cowabunga Canyon.
Hotels we checked that don’t have a water slide
These resorts came up in slide searches or family lists, but none of their official pool pages lists a slide.
| Hotel | What the pool area has | Status we found |
|---|---|---|
| MGM Grand | Four pools, waterfalls and a lazy river | October 2026 check |
| Mandalay Bay | Wave pool (48-inch minimum), lazy river, sand beach | October 2026 check |
| Tahiti Village | Sand-entry pool and a 1/8-mile lazy river | Main pool closed Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 for repairs; river closes for winter Dec. 1 |
| Green Valley Ranch | Sand-bottom, beach-entry pool; hotel guests only | Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 |
| Red Rock | Resort pool with 19 cabanas; non-guests pay entry | Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 |
| JW Marriott Las Vegas | Waterfall Pool (booking sites list a slide; Marriott doesn’t) | Closed Nov. 1 to March 31 |
| South Point | Free-form pool, wading pool and hot tub; hotel guests only | Closed for the season |
| Durango | Bel-Aire Backyard pool | Closed for the season; jacuzzi 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Palace Station and Sunset Station | Resort pools with cabanas and daybeds | Closed for the season |
Silverton, The Orleans and Hilton Lake Las Vegas list no slide either. Our October 2026 registry shows none at Westgate, M Resort, Elara or Hilton Grand Vacations’ other Las Vegas towers.
Water park alternative: Cowabunga Canyon
With Cowabunga Bay in Henderson closing for good, Cowabunga Canyon is the operator’s one remaining Las Vegas park. It sits at 7055 S. Fort Apache Road in the southwest valley, off the Strip, so plan on driving or a rideshare. Its operator told Fox5 the park “will open as usual for summer 2027” and that 2027 Cowabunga Vegas season passes already purchased will be honored there.
No 2027 opening date had been announced by Nov. 8 (both parks opened on April 11 in 2026); check Cowabunga Vegas for the calendar. For a hotel shortlist beyond slides, start with our best hotels in Las Vegas ranking.
FAQ
Which Las Vegas hotels have water slides?
Circus Circus has five slides, Flamingo has a Family Pool waterslide and Excalibur has a Slide Pool. Cancun Las Vegas, a timeshare resort south of the Strip, also advertises waterslides. Golden Nugget’s Tank slide is closed until the 2027 pool season, and Marriott lists the Westin Lake Las Vegas slide as closed. In winter, check hours first: none of these hotels had posted a winter slide schedule on Nov. 8, 2026.
Is the Golden Nugget shark tank slide open?
No. Golden Nugget’s November 2026 notice said the waterslide is closed and expected to reopen during the 2027 pool season; one version also listed The Tank Pool as closed for the season until early 2027. The aquarium is under repair and some sharks were moved to Mandalay Bay. Casinos.com reported the aquarium could stay closed until summer 2027, so wait for the hotel to post a date.
What is the best Las Vegas pool for kids with slides?
Circus Circus, for range: a splash pad for little ones, a Mat Racer from 42 inches and two tower slides from 48 inches, per the hotel’s earlier Splash Zone page. Flamingo is the center-Strip alternative, but its slide needs 48 inches and ran only Fridays to Sundays at our October check. Mandalay Bay has no slide, but its wave pool suits kids 48 inches and up.
Are Las Vegas hotel water slides open in winter?
Rarely on a set schedule. In October 2026, Flamingo’s slide ran Fridays to Sundays and Excalibur’s Slide Pool only on weekends, and Caesars says its pool season typically ends in October. Golden Nugget’s slide is closed until the 2027 season, the Westin slide is listed closed, and Cowabunga Canyon reopens in summer 2027. Call your hotel before a November-to-March trip.
Can non-guests use Las Vegas hotel water slides?
Generally no. Flamingo’s FAQ reserves the Family Pool for hotel guests, Marriott lists the Westin’s pools for hotel guests, and Splash Zone is normally reserved for Circus Circus guests. The exceptions are for Nevada residents: Excalibur sold a locals’ pass in summer 2026, and Circus Circus has run a locals’ promotion. Otherwise, Cowabunga Canyon reopens for summer 2027.
Does The Mirage still have its pool and slides?
No. The Mirage closed on July 17, 2024, and the site is being rebuilt as Hard Rock Las Vegas, so nothing there is open. Lists that still include it are out of date. For a center-Strip slide today, the closest equivalent is Flamingo’s Family Pool, which ran Fridays to Sundays with a 48-inch minimum at our October 2026 check.
Slide hours change with the weather and the season, so confirm them with the hotel for your exact dates before you book.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
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- Photo: Property gallery on Booking.com.
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