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Golden Nugget Pool

3.7 (191 reviews)
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Good for kids

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Carol G.

The shark tank pool is cool, but they treat like a Vegas pool with drink costs and runners, yet they allow kids in. They do provide one towel per person, so that was a perk! There were little to no chairs available and the padding was old on them. They also won't let you use the pool after or before checkout without a charge, yet there was a $48 resort fee a night. They do have 1 tv by the bar but it's not ideal location. There is not a lot of shade if it's a hot Vegas day. I enjoyed my time here, but only went because I stayed at the hotel and paid for it in the resort fee.

Kimberly J.

The pool with the shark aquarium is cool if you want to be in the water with a thousand people and ALL of their screaming kids. Be early to grab a lounge chair and claim it with the hotel provided towel. People seem to be respectful that, that is your saved chair. One star rating is due to the trash, trash everywhere. I brought it to the staffs attention that the pool had cups floating in it, tops from the coors tin cans. People are totally irresponsible to throw their trash, ultimately its the hotels job to keep the pool clean. Even after mentioning to the staff about the trash of cups and piling up, nothing was done.

View from the top
Susan S.

This is where the action is!~~ We rented a cabana for a family member's birthday and had a BALL. There is a TV to watch sports, the waitress is friendly and kept bringing drinks and there are plenty of places to sit and store your stuff. The cabana's are also right off the adult pool which is very convenient. I may be biased because I'm a big fan of the Golden Nugget but, renting this cabana was a great idea. If you're looking for a great place for adults to party together, definitely score a cabana upstairs at the adult pool. You will LOVE it!

Starts getting packed in the enclosed area and all around by noon

It's only kid friendly early when opening. Paid 60$ per person to come in. The pool was clean, was able to secure two chairs. Kids loved the slide and aquarium view. Up until noon the adult crowd comes w alcohol and it gets gross. My son witness some nasty couples making out smh. This is Vegas for us. What makes it bad is when it gets busy the size of the pool is small so it's unavoidable. Best to leave by noon to avoid the adults if you have kids. I'm thinking by end of day this pool is probably super filthy w god knows what w all the alcohols and make out sessions.

Cocktails
Victoria E.

Delicious cocktails at the pool in Vegas at Golden Nugget. Waitresses made sure glasses did not go empty while catching rays at the shark pool. The sun and watching the fish swim by in the large center tank is a great way to chill while in Vegas. One of our favorite pools.

Swim with sharks - sort of...
Jack G.

Average pool bar; can be slow during busy periods. Expensive, even by Vegas standards. Getting a bucket of beers is cost effective over single beers.

My family right up close to the aquarium
Melissa H.

My daughter has been asking to come to this pool for year( her cousins have been a few times). We had a great time. The pool has a cool water slide that goes right through the shark tank! If you slow down just little you can see all the fish around you as you slide down. It wasn't too busy although it was a Monday. My kids must have went down the slide 50 times. They couldn't get enough and the wait is not that bad. There are lots lifeguards on duty and cocktail servers. The drinks were pretty good and weren't crazy expensive. You can order food from The pool cafe or they let you bring in food from one of the Golden Nuggets restaurants. While relaxing by the pool you can get a massage. My mom and I received foot massages and it was nice and kinda fun! On the second level of the pool is an adult only pool. We did not visit it but could see from the slide line. If you do not want to be bothered by any kids this might be the pool for you. You don't get the shark tank view from there. My family and I had such a great time at the pool we stayed an extra night in Las Vegas!

Sharks in the aquarium swimming next to the slide that we're not allowed to use.
Sherri M.

We came to this hotel ONLY for the amazing water slide through the shark tank. We weren't allowed into the pool area without a room key... no problem. We weren't allowed to check in until 3p.... No problem. We checked in (while watching everyone going down the water slide), went to the room to change into bathing suits, and immediately went to the pool. THEY CLOSED THE SLIDE AT 4pm!!! No slide for my kids, no exceptions. And we're leaving tomorrow before the slide reopens. So unbelievably disappointing.

Nic T.

The Shark Tank is definitely a brilliant starting point to a greater vision. The idea is very cool, and it is clearly a very popular attraction. Most kids and even adults are drawn to Shark Week on Discovery Channel. To be able to live it in first person is really cool. The first thing to note is patrons respecting rules. Common man! If you tell a Soldier, "thank you for your service" then tell the staff at ANY Las Vegas establishment thank you. As Soldiers we are expected to follow rules. Clearly staff in Las Vegas have to as well. It does not bring them pleasure to tell you to be respectful. They do it because they are told by people who make millions of dollars over them to ensure the safety of the others around them to make millions more. I forget often, but when an employee reminds me to put my mask on I say, "sorry". It's a simple courtesy. The Shark Tank is really cool. It could be so much cooler!!! Making it even bigger with an additional resort fee would be value added. I believe people would pay for that experience because it's so dope to feel like you are swimming with sea life. It's the great unknown that we as people simply don't appreciate (plastic straws). It is definitely worth the reinvestment to make it bigger and create a bigger draw. I can not recommend The Shark Tank enough. It really is cool. The only reason I did not give 5-stars is because of what I believe it could be. The is so much room for next level. Oh, we went when the crowd was down as well. During high season it could be a rough experience, I don't know.....

Pool Menu
Heather N.

Entry for non hotel guests is $25 per person Mon-Thur and $35 per person Fri-Sun. This is one of the best pools downtown but not worth $25-$35 entry. For that price I would pick a pool on the strip or better yet just get a room. You can regularly get rooms for under $100 at Golden Nugget. Sometimes even under $50. Then you can visit the pool the day you check in and the day you check out and it will probably be cheaper than a day pass. Food and drinks are pretty good and they let you bring in food and drinks from Cadillac Mexican Kitchen.

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Great hotel and you are seconds away from Fremont. Great staff. Great rooms at a great price.

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The pool was great. Loved the aquarium in the center . And loved the adult pool upstairs!

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Ask the Community - Golden Nugget Pool

Do they have music at the adult pool or offer live music?

No, no live music in the 6 times I have been there in the past 5 years at the pool.

Can you bring your own booze into the pool area, or are you stuck having to pay the big bucks at the pool bar? My Coors Lite 30-pack and I would like to know.

How much does it cost to get in?

If you are staying at the golden nugget its free. Currently its 25 Monday Thru Thursday… 

How much is it to rent a cabana during the week?

Their site has info about the different types of cabanas they offer, but they ask you to call for pricing.… 

Is it true that even hotel guest have to pay to enter the pool?

No. guest are free with room key. Locals used to be free. Now they are charging locals or those without room keys. shark slide open. hot tub open later then pool.

Can you bring outside drinks and/or food?

No.

Is any part of the pool outside and/or exposed to the sun?

The pool is outside and it is exposed to the sun.

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Review Highlights - Golden Nugget Pool

We were long time fans of the Elara, and Manadalay Bay pools but the shark tank has become our new favorite.

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