Which Mississippi Coast casino pools are open to the public? Here’s our summer guide.
It’s going to be a hot summer and some of the best places to beat the heat are at the Mississippi Casino resort swimming pools.
The casino pools are among the nicest in South Mississippi, with lounge chairs in the water, frozen drinks, pool parties and their own poolside cafes.
Some of the pools are for hotel guests only while at others the public is invited to join the fun.
Casino pools open to the public
Harrah’s Gulf Coast: The Biloxi pool deck overlooks Deer Island and the Mississippi Sound and is open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Non-hotel guests (including children) can enjoy the pool for $19.99 Monday through Thursday. On Friday through Sunday and holidays the cost is $24.99 a day. Adult swim for ages 21 and up begins at 8 p.m. nightly. Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar opens to the pool and food is available to enjoy poolside.
Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi has more than 100 chaise lounge chairs around the tropical H20 Pool + Bar, along with private cabanas and daybeds to rent. Sip a frozen cocktail and enjoy the hot tub and two fire pits in the evening. Open 8 a.m.-dusk. The cost for those not staying at the hotel is $20 Monday through Friday and $30 on Sunday excluding holidays. It’s also $30 on Saturday, based on availability, which is limited. Admission is payable at the entrance to the pool. Those under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi: Non-hotel guests age 21 or older can enjoy the pool seasonally through early fall for $20 per person Monday through Thursday and $25 Friday through Sunday. Tequila Sunday pool parties start at noon and cost $25 per person. Order a frozen drink from Tequila’s on the Gulf or swim up to the Soundbar. Cabanas come with televisions, refrigerators, fresh fruit and a personal cabana host and rent for $150 midweek and $300 Friday through Sunday. The pool is open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Casino pools for guests or cabana purchases only
Hollywood Gulf Coast: The 350-foot long lazy river and pool complete with sun deck, hot tub and swim-up bar are open to hotel and RV guests only or to those who rent a cabana, starting at $100, and with reservations required. Pool is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday thru Sunday. Adult only swim for ages 21 and older every night from 6 p.m. to close.
Scarlet Pearl Casino has the same policy. Garden Oasis Pool is open to outside customers only if they rent a cabana. Full day prices from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. are $150 on Saturday and Sunday. Half day rentals from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-8 p.m. are $75 on Saturday and Sunday. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Most of the other casinos are open for hotel guests only, but have fun poolside restaurants that are open to the public.
Wahoo’s Poolside Bar & Grill at Palace Casino Resort is also accessible by boat and has a menu of coastal favorites, seafood, sandwiches and drink specials liked their popular Bushwacker. It’s open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.
The Pool Bar & Cafe at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino serves frozen cocktails, smoothies, sandwiches and appetizers and is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
For those who prefer adult only resorts, Island View Casino, Treasure Bay Casino and Silver Slipper Casino pools, casinos and amenities are limited to those age 21 and over.
