What to Pack for a Las Vegas Pool Trip
Proper swimwear, a cover-up, flat sandals and your ID get you in. Glass, outside drinks and a heavy bag get you stopped. The packing list for a Las Vegas pool day.
The short answerPack proper swimwear, a cover-up for walking through the casino, flat sandals, sunscreen, a hat and a government photo ID. Leave glass, outside food and drink, and anything bulky in your room: resort pools and dayclubs search bags, and every dayclub checks ID for 21 and over.
| Bring | Why |
|---|---|
| Government photo ID | Every dayclub is 21 and over with no exceptions, and ID is checked at the door. |
| Your room key | Hotel pools check it at the entrance. |
| Real swimwear | Dayclub dress codes are enforced. Gym clothes, denim cutoffs and cargo-pocket shorts get turned away. |
| A cover-up | You walk through the resort to reach the pool, and swimwear alone is not welcome in the casino. |
| Flat sandals or wedges | Many pool parties do not allow hard-soled shoes such as heels. |
| Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses | Desert sun is strong and shade is limited unless you rent it. |
| A portable charger | A long day of photos, messages and ride bookings drains a phone. |
| Some cash | For tipping servers and attendants. |
The pool bag
- Government photo ID, and your room key if you are staying at the resort
- Swimwear, plus a spare if you plan to go from the pool to dinner
- A light cover-up you can pull off easily
- Flat sandals or flip-flops
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A portable charger and a waterproof phone pouch
- Cash for tips
- A small bag you would not mind having searched
Towels are provided at resort pools and dayclubs, so there is no need to pack one.
What gets you turned away at a dayclub
Dayclub dress codes are simpler than nightclub ones and still strictly enforced. You need actual swimwear: swim trunks for men and a swimsuit for women. Gym clothes, denim cutoffs and board shorts with cargo pockets are the usual reasons people get stopped at the door.
Most pool parties have a dress-to-impress culture, so expect coordinated swimwear and people dressed up despite the water. Hotel pools are far more relaxed.
Getting from your room to the pool
The walk to the pool often goes through the hotel and casino, and walking the resort in swimwear alone is not the done thing. A dress or shirt you can slip off at the entrance solves it. Shoes matter too: many dayclubs refuse hard-soled shoes like heels, so flat sandals or wedges are the safe choice.
What security will take off you
Expect a bag search at the entrance to resort pools and dayclubs. Glass and outside food and drink are not allowed at most pools. Security also looks for outside liquids, vitamins and professional cameras, so travel light and leave valuables you do not need in your room safe, since lockers cost extra.
Some resort pools let you bring a reusable, non-glass water bottle to refill. Dayclubs generally do not allow any outside drinks. Check the rules for the specific pool if it matters to you.
Heat is the thing people underestimate
Las Vegas is in the Mojave Desert, and the dry heat catches people out even outside summer. Low humidity and air-conditioned casinos make dehydration easy to miss. Drink water through the day, take breaks in the shade, and treat a cabana or daybed as shade rather than status on the hottest weekends.
Questions people ask
Do I need to bring a towel to a Las Vegas pool?
No. Resort pools and dayclubs provide towels to guests at entry.
Can I bring my own drinks to a Vegas pool?
Outside food and drink are not allowed at most resort pools and dayclubs, and glass is banned. Some resort pools allow a reusable, non-glass water bottle, but dayclubs generally do not.
What ID do I need for a Las Vegas dayclub?
A valid government photo ID. Every Las Vegas dayclub is 21 and over with no exceptions, and hotel pools will also check your room key.
Can I wear heels to a Vegas pool party?
Many pool parties do not allow hard-soled shoes such as heels. Flat sandals, flip-flops or wedges are the safe choice.
What should men wear to a Las Vegas pool party?
Proper swim trunks. Gym shorts, denim and board shorts with cargo pockets are commonly refused at dayclubs.
Sources
Checked 13 September 2026. Prices, hours and policies change, so confirm with the venue before you book.
