Las Vegas Pools That Stay Open in Winter
Most big Las Vegas resorts keep one heated pool open through winter, but nearly all of them are for hotel guests. Which pools stay open, and the two you can walk into.
The short answerMost big Strip resorts keep at least one heated pool open all winter, but almost all of them are for hotel guests only. If you want a winter pool you can walk into without staying at the hotel, the options are Marquee Dayclub’s heated dome at weekends and Stadium Swim at Circa, which runs every day.
| Resort | What stays open | Who can use it | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellagio | Pool complex | Hotel guests | Individual pools are taken out of service for maintenance from time to time |
| Aria | Main pool deck, heated | Hotel guests, and Vdara guests | |
| MGM Grand | Main pool | Hotel guests | The lazy river usually shuts in November |
| Mandalay Bay | At least one heated pool | Hotel guests | The wave pool and lazy river close |
| Park MGM | North Pool | Hotel guests | Subject to change |
| Venetian and Palazzo | The connected rooftop pool decks | Hotel guests | |
| Wynn and Encore | At least one pool complex | Hotel guests | |
| Cosmopolitan | Chelsea Pool, heated | Hotel guests | On the south side of the resort |
| Fontainebleau | At least one heated pool | Hotel guests | An ice rink is built on the pool deck each winter |
| Resorts World | Pool deck | Hotel guests | Some pools close in the off-season |
| Waldorf Astoria | Eighth-floor pools, heated | Hotel guests | Cabanas and the pool café are seasonal |
| Trump International | Main pool, heated to 82°F | Hotel guests | |
| Circa (downtown) | Stadium Swim, six heated pools | Anyone 21 and over | Open every day; non-guests pay a cover |
| Marquee Dayclub | The deck, under a heated dome | Anyone 21 and over | Friday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm |
Why most winter pools are guests only
Resorts heat one pool through winter for the people staying there, and close the rest of the complex. The lazy rivers, wave pools and party decks shut, the day passes stop, and the pool that stays open is usually the smallest and quietest one. Expect a swim and a lounger, not a scene.
Heated water also does not mean warm air. Winter days in Las Vegas can be pleasant in the sun and cold once it drops, and pools close around sunset.
The two winter pool parties
Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan covers its whole deck with a dome of about 23,000 square feet for the colder months. Heaters hold the air near 85°F and the water near 90°F, and it runs Friday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm. It is the only dayclub-style pool party on the Strip in winter.
Stadium Swim at Circa is open 365 days a year. Six heated pools are tiered in front of a huge screen showing sport, which makes it the default for winter sports weekends.
Strip resorts that keep a heated pool
Bellagio, Aria, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, the Venetian and Palazzo, Wynn and Encore, The Cosmopolitan, Fontainebleau and Resorts World all keep at least one pool open through winter for their guests. Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand close their wave pool and lazy river, and Resorts World closes some of its pools, so the winter experience is much smaller than the summer one.
The Waldorf Astoria on the eighth floor heats its pools all year, and Trump International heats its main pool to 82°F.
Downtown and off the Strip
- Circa: Stadium Swim, open every day, heated.
- Plaza: a rooftop pool for guests, which can close for maintenance.
- Downtown Grand: the Citrus Grand pool deck stays open, without food or bar service.
- Red Rock: guests only, usually one or two dipping pools rather than the full complex.
- Green Valley Ranch: guests only, and only when the air is above 65°F.
- South Point: the main pool stays open but usually stops being heated in October.
Before you pack a swimsuit in December
- Call the hotel for the week you are staying. Winter pools close for maintenance and weather without much notice.
- Plan for daylight hours. Pools close around sunset, which comes early in winter.
- Bring a warm layer for getting in and out of the water.
- If you are not staying at a resort with a winter pool, budget for Stadium Swim’s cover or Marquee’s dome at weekends.
Questions people ask
Are any Las Vegas pools open in winter?
Yes. Most large Strip resorts keep at least one heated pool open through winter, including Bellagio, Aria, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, the Venetian and Palazzo, Wynn and Encore, and The Cosmopolitan.
Can non-guests swim in Las Vegas in winter?
Rarely at hotel pools, which are almost always guests only in winter. Stadium Swim at Circa takes non-guests for a cover charge every day, and Marquee Dayclub’s heated dome is open to anyone 21 and over at weekends.
Is there a pool party in Las Vegas in winter?
Marquee Dayclub runs under a heated dome from Friday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm, through the colder months. Stadium Swim at Circa runs every day.
Are Las Vegas winter pools heated?
The pools that stay open in winter are generally heated. South Point is an exception: its pool usually stops being heated in October.
What time do Las Vegas pools close in winter?
Most resort pools close around sunset, which in winter means late afternoon. Hours vary by resort, so check before you go.
Sources
- Las Vegas Then & Now: pools open year-round (updated 9 September 2026)
- Tao Group: the Marquee Dayclub Dome
- Vegas Food & Fun: when pools close in Vegas
- Midlife Miles: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas pool cabanas
Checked 13 September 2026. Prices, hours and policies change, so confirm with the venue before you book.
