Las Vegas pool party essentials: Details on admission, security and drink prices at Encore, Drai’s and 8 more
Interested in checking out a Las Vegas pool party? You've got plenty of options.
Dayclubs can be found across the Las Vegas Strip and even downtown on Fremont Street. While each offers its own unique spin on things, you'll find plenty of familiar sights across each.
There are the $40-plus drinks. The DJ pumping electronic dance music. The waitresses in wedges and the pool's bikini color of choice. A lack of shade unless you pay up for a plush cabana or daybed.
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USA TODAY reporters spent a weekend anonymously visiting 10 dayclubs in early April, taking note of the wait times, drink pricing, admission rates, security checks and more. The two reporters entered with general assignment tickets or through guest lists and paid for their own food and drink to paint an accurate portrayal of what visitors can expect at Las Vegas pool parties.
Here are some basic details you can expect to find at each pool.
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Encore Beach Club: What to know
Admission: Men $150, women $100
Line: Guest list line took about 20 minutes at 12:30 p.m. Saturday
Security: Metal detector and bag check to enter
Seltzer: $15
Lockers: $75
Self-parking: Complimentary
Did you know: The pool does run out of room. A USA TODAY reporter spotted a "sold out" sign near the entrance around 4:15 on April 2.
Drai's Beachclub: What to know
Admission: Men $50, women $30
Line: 30 people deep before 11 a.m. opening
Security: Metal detector and bag check
Hard seltzer: $15
Lockers: $25
Self-parking: $15 one to three hours, $18 three to 24 hours.
Did you know: There's a spot in a corner of the pool to catch the Bellagio fountains show.
Wet Republic Ultra Pool: What to know
Admission: Men $50, women $30
Line: No line at 1:30 p.m. Friday
Security: Quick bag check
Hard seltzer: $13
Lockers: $50
Self-parking: $12 for one to four hours, $15 for four to 24 hours
Did you know: There's plenty of big talent at the pool. There was a surprise appearance from TV personality Brody Jenner in the DJ booth on April 3.
Tao Beach Dayclub: What to know
Admission: Men $50, women $30
Line: The line took about five minutes to get through. An employee mentioned that it had been moving fast the entire day despite the large crowds.
Security: Bag check and metal detector
Hard seltzer: $13
Lockers: $30
Self-parking: Complimentary
Did you know: Don't be surprised if you find one-dollar bills scattered across the club from guests "making it rain" and throwing money in the air.
Marquee Dayclub: What to know
Admission: Men $40, women $25
Line: No line at 12:30 p.m. Sunday
Security: Quick bag check.
Hard seltzer: $14
Lockers: $30
Self-parking: $15 for one to four hours, $18 for four to 24 hours
Did you know: You need to come early if you want a spot. The day club offers little room to sit on the edge of the pool.
Daylight Beach Club: What to know
Admission: Men $30, women $20
Line: No line at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 1
Security: Quick bag check at the door, but the dayclub has a one-towel-per-person rule that security enforces.
Seltzer: $12
Lockers: $40
Self-parking: Parking nearby at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. It's $12 for one to four hours of self-park, $15 for four to 24 hours at Mandalay Bay.
Did you know: The pool does serve food, but customers can only eat while standing at the bar.
Liquid Pool Lounge: What to know
Admission: Men $30, women $20
Line: No line at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Security: Quick bag check. Security allowed us in without a guest pass or ticket.
Seltzer: $13
Lockers: $30
Self-parking: $15 for one to four hours, $18 for four to 24 hours
Did you know: The pool offers plenty of inflatable beach balls and rubber ducks to toss around.
Ayu Dayclub: What to know
Admission: Men $75, women $50
Line: No line at 11 a.m. Saturday
Security: Quick bag check. Women in the guestlist line were given two free drink tickets.
Seltzer: $14
Lockers: $45
Self-parking: Complimentary
Did you know: The pool was inspired by Southeast Asia’s islands.
Elia Beach Club: What to know
Admission: $40
Line: 60 minutes on a Saturday
Security: Bag check
Seltzer: $13-$15
Lockers: $40-$80
Self-parking: Complimentary
Did you know: The hotel's predecessor, Hard Rock Las Vegas, was home to Las Vegas' first pool party, Rehab.
Stadium Swim: What to know
Hotel: Circa (located on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas)
Admission: $40 on weekends
Line: No line on a Monday evening during Final Four
Security: Bag check and metal detector
Hard seltzer: $13
Lockers: Price varies. Was $20 during March Madness
Self-parking: $4 an hour with a max of $25 per night
Did you know: The six heated pools allow Stadium Swim to operate year-round. The pool area also allows guests to watch live sports on its 135-by-41-foot LED screen.
*Admission rates and lines vary by date and are the posted prices. Many visitors obtain free guest passes. Numbers shown here are general admission rates for Saturday, April 16.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Vegas pool parties: What to know from admission to booze prices
