Cost Breakdown

Vegas Pool Party Prices 2026

Every cost at every dayclub — cover charges, drink prices, cabana minimums, and the hidden expenses nobody warns you about. Budget guides from $50 to $5,000.

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Best Las Vegas Pool Parties 2026 — Ranked

Not all Las Vegas pool parties are created equal. Encore Beach Club and Marquee define the premium tier; Tao Beach and LIV Beach offer a different kind of luxury. Below is our ranked breakdown — what each venue is best for, what it costs, and who should book it.

1

Encore Beach Club

$40–$75 (free guest list)

Encore at Wynn Las VegasHighest per-person spend, justified by 60,000 sq ft of festival-grade production

EBC commands the highest per-person expenditure on the Strip — general admission all-in averages $210–$280 when admission ($40–$75), six cocktails ($90–$110), and tips ($20–$30) are summed. Guest list registration zeroes the admission layer, cutting total spend to $115–$175. The expense-per-hour ratio is defensible: 3,000-person capacity, the largest LED production structure of any American dayclub, and a headliner rotation that includes Calvin Harris, Fisher, and Marshmello. Friday daybeds start at $600; Saturday daybeds jump to $1,200–$2,500. That $600–$1,900 Friday-to-Saturday daybed gap is the widest spread of any venue on the Strip.

2

Marquee Dayclub

$25–$60 (free guest list)

The CosmopolitanBest Tier 1 production at mid-tier Friday admission — male guest list often free

Marquee sits at the intersection of Tier 1 production value and Tier 2 admission pricing. Male Friday admission via guest list is often free, or capped at $15–$25 on busy Fridays — the most cost-efficient access point among full-scale LED production venues. Saturday admission climbs to $45–$60. Friday daybeds start at $500–$700 versus Saturday's $1,000–$1,500 — a per-seat gap of roughly $400–$800. A group of eight splitting a $700 Friday daybed pays $87.50 each in minimum spend, comparable to general admission cover at EBC with zero guarantee of seating.

3

OMNIA Dayclub

$30–$65 (free guest list)

Caesars PalaceFirst-season pricing advantage — minimums 20–30% below comparable established venues

OMNIA Dayclub's 2026 debut pricing runs measurably below its production class. At 46,000 sq ft with a headliner residency calendar including Tiesto, Chris Lake, Alesso, Steve Aoki, Fisher, and Martin Garrix, comparable pricing should put Saturday daybeds at $800–$1,500. Current Saturday daybed minimums start at $500–$1,200 — a first-season discount that typically closes 12–18 months after opening. Male Saturday guest list remains available on most non-headliner weeks, which is no longer true at EBC and LIV Beach during their peak periods.

4

Tao Beach

$25–$60 (free guest list)

The VenetianBest food-cost offset — in-venue dining reduces total group spend vs. pre-party restaurant

Tao Beach changes the economics for groups who plan to eat. The menu runs yellowtail sashimi ($24–$32), specialty rolls ($18–$28), and entrees at $22–$38 — restaurant-grade food that replaces a separate Strip restaurant visit. A group of four eating at Tao Beach ($120–$160 combined) avoids the $15–$25 round-trip rideshare to a restaurant before or after, and pays $30–$45 each in food — competitive with similarly priced Strip dining. Thursday admission for men at Tao Beach runs $20–$30, the lowest male Thursday rate at any Tier 1 dayclub.

5

LIV Beach

$30–$60 (free guest list)

Fontainebleau Las VegasPremium brand pricing — daybed minimums 25–35% above Marquee and Tao Beach

LIV Beach prices at a meaningful premium over comparable production venues. Friday daybeds start at $750 versus $500 at Marquee. Saturday daybeds start at $1,500 versus $1,000–$1,200 at Marquee. The premium reflects Fontainebleau's luxury hotel positioning rather than a measurable difference in DJ caliber or venue scale. For Fontainebleau hotel guests, the in-property convenience eliminates $25–$40 in round-trip rideshare costs, partially closing the price gap versus mid-Strip venues. For non-hotel guests, the true adjusted cost is $775+ (daybed min plus transportation) versus $500 at an in-property venue like Marquee.

6

Ayu Dayclub

$25–$50 (free guest list)

Resorts World Las VegasMost consistent no-charge Friday male guest list, north-Strip location adjustment applies

Ayu Dayclub's sticker admission is 10–20% below comparable mid-Strip venues, but the Resorts World location adds $15–$25 in round-trip rideshare from central Strip hotels. Adjusted for transportation, effective per-person cost for non-Resorts World guests lands within $5–$15 of Marquee Dayclub despite the lower headline rate. Friday guest list access for men at Ayu remains free more consistently than any other full-production dayclub — the most reliably accessible no-charge Friday on the Las Vegas Strip.

7

Tailgate Beach Club

$20–$40 (free guest list)

Near Allegiant StadiumLowest verified VIP minimums — Friday cabana $1,000 versus $2,000+ at Tier 1

Tailgate carries the lowest VIP minimums of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub. Friday cabanas start at $1,000 — $1,000 below Marquee's Friday floor, $1,500 below EBC's Friday floor. A Tailgate Friday cabana split among ten guests = $100 per-person minimum, roughly what a single cocktail-and-tip cycle costs at Tier 1 venues. The south-Strip location adds $18–$25 round-trip rideshare from central Strip hotels. Transportation-adjusted Friday daybed cost for eight guests: $400 daybed ÷ 8 + $25 rideshare = $75 per person — the lowest per-person reserved-seating cost of any full-production dayclub in Las Vegas.

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Four Cost Layers: How Vegas Pool Party Spending Actually Works

Before building a budget, separate the four expense categories that compound independently at Las Vegas dayclubs. Layer one — admission: zero with guest list registration, $20–$75 at the door depending on venue and day. This is the only layer you can eliminate entirely. Layer two — beverages: bar-priced individually with no mandatory per-person minimum for general admission guests. A two-drink visitor pays $30–$36; a six-drink visitor pays $90–$108. Layer three — seating: either free-range chair hunting in general admission (chairs often gone by noon on peak Saturdays) or reserved daybeds and cabanas carrying spend minimums from $300 to over $10,000. Layer four — operating costs: rideshare ($0–$40 round trip), parking ($20–$30), locker rental ($20–$30), sunscreen and incidentals ($15–$40). A guest who optimizes all four layers arrives via guest list, drinks exactly what they budget, stands for the day, and walks to a nearby hotel — all-in $48–$75. A guest who ignores all four pays door admission, eight drinks, a half-share of a daybed, and Ubers from a distant hotel — all-in $450–$600. This guide prices every layer independently so you can allocate across them deliberately.

Admission Rate Matrix: Venue Tier, Day of Week, and DJ Booking

Las Vegas dayclub admission follows a predictable three-variable formula: venue tier × day-of-week multiplier × DJ booking premium. Tier 1 venues (Encore Beach Club, LIV Beach, OMNIA Dayclub) price $15–$30 above Tier 2 on comparable days. Tier 2 (Marquee Dayclub, Tao Beach, Ayu Dayclub, Palm Tree Beach Club) prices $10–$20 above Tier 3 (Tailgate Beach Club, AZILO Ultra Pool, Kassi Beach Club, Stadium Swim). Day-of-week multiplier: Friday rates are 20–40% below Saturday rates. Thursday programming — available at Tao Beach and Marquee Dayclub — runs 30–50% below Friday. DJ booking premium: when a venue schedules a primary headliner, admission increases $10–$25 per person above the standard-day rate and daybed minimums jump 40–80%. Current 2026 admission ranges: Encore Beach Club (men $40–$75, women $30–$60), LIV Beach (men $30–$60, women $25–$50), OMNIA Dayclub (men $30–$65, women $20–$50), Marquee Dayclub (men $25–$60, women $20–$50), Tao Beach (men $25–$60, women $20–$50), Ayu Dayclub (men $25–$50, women $20–$40), Palm Tree Beach Club (men $25–$50, women $20–$40), Tailgate Beach Club (men $20–$40, women $0–$25 guest list), AZILO Ultra Pool (men $20–$50, women often free via guest list daily). Holiday weekend surcharge: every venue adds $15–$30 during Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and EDC Week regardless of tier.

Guest List Value Calculation: What Free Entry Is Actually Worth

The guest list is an admission-layer elimination tool — not a special perk, but the advertised standard for how dayclubs fill capacity. Promoters contract guaranteed headcounts with venues; in exchange, their registered guests receive zero-cover or reduced-cover admission. The savings calculation for a mixed group of four (two men, two women) across two pool party days: without guest list at EBC on Saturday, men pay $65 each ($130), women pay $50 each ($100) = $230 in admission. With guest list: $0. Over two pool party days at Tier 1 venues, guest list saves a four-person group $400–$580 in admission fees. This freed capital goes directly toward beverages and food — the categories that drive the actual experience. Three constraints apply. First, the cutoff: guest list closes between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM at most venues. Arriving at 2:15 PM eliminates the benefit regardless of prior registration. Second, holiday restriction: during Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and EDC Week, male guest list access at Tier 1 venues compresses or disappears entirely — plan for admission costs on these dates. Third, venue variation: AZILO Ultra Pool and Kassi Beach Club operate all-day open guest list policies without cutoffs, making them ideal for guests who prefer a later arrival. Book three to five days ahead on normal weekends for the highest confirmation rate.

Beverage Pricing and Per-Drink Strategy at Las Vegas Dayclubs

Las Vegas dayclub drink pricing segments into six purchase categories with distinct price bands. Frozen specialty drinks — the visual centerpiece of dayclub social content — run $18–$26 depending on the preparation and cup format. Standard well cocktails (vodka soda, rum and coke, gin and tonic) cost $14–$17 at Tier 3 venues and $16–$20 at Tier 1. Call cocktails specifying name-brand spirits (Grey Goose, Patron Silver, Tito's Handmade) run $18–$24. Craft cocktails with multiple ingredients run $22–$28. Domestic draft beer: $11–$14. Craft and import beer: $14–$18. Non-alcoholic beverages represent a non-trivial line item: bottled water ($7–$12), soda ($8–$10), energy drinks ($12–$16). At 110°F desert temperatures, hydrating between cocktails is not optional — factor two to three water purchases into your beverage budget. Gratuity applies: 18–20% auto-gratuity on all table service, 15–18% on bar purchases. A $18 cocktail with 18% gratuity costs $21.24 effective. Order six drinks and the actual outlay before cash tips is $127.44. Ordering doubles optimizes this: a double vodka soda at $22–$26 delivers two servings at roughly 1.4× single-drink cost. Reduces bar trip frequency and improves per-ounce cost. Drinks at EBC and LIV Beach sit at the top of the range; Tailgate and Stadium Swim at the bottom, with everything else clustering around $16–$18 per cocktail.

Food Service Pricing and the Eat-at-Venue Cost Calculation

Seven of the twelve major Las Vegas dayclubs running through the 2026 season offer food service, and the decision to eat at the venue substantially changes the day's economics. Tao Beach at The Venetian operates the most comprehensive dayclub food program: miso black cod ($38–$44), yellowtail sashimi ($24–$32), specialty rolls ($18–$28), and market-priced small plates averaging $16–$24 — restaurant-caliber cooking at poolside. Marquee Dayclub offers a bar-format menu: brick-oven pizza ($20–$26 per pie), three-taco plates ($16–$22), sliders ($18–$24 for four), and chopped salads ($16–$22). Encore Beach Club's menu concentrates on premium snacks: truffle fries ($20–$26), hummus and pita ($18–$22), chicken tenders ($20–$28). LIV Beach runs a seasonal small-plates program averaging $18–$30. OMNIA Dayclub, Ayu Dayclub, and Palm Tree Beach Club offer limited snack menus. The cost-benefit threshold: if a group's pre-venue restaurant dinner costs $35+ per person plus $15–$25 round-trip transportation, in-venue food at $30–$45 per person is cost-neutral or better. For Tao Beach specifically, The Venetian's adjacent restaurant row places sit-down dining within five minutes — making the in-venue versus restaurant comparison genuinely competitive rather than automatically favoring in-venue.

VIP Seating Architecture: Daybeds, Cabanas, and Premium Configurations

Las Vegas dayclub VIP seating operates across three structural tiers, each carrying distinct pricing and group-size implications. Tier one — daybeds: a reserved section accommodating four to six guests, including padded loungers, towels, a privacy partition at most venues, and a dedicated server. Daybeds do not include shade — a critical factor when ambient temperatures exceed 108°F in July and August. Friday daybed minimums: Tailgate $300–$400, Tier 2 venues $500–$800, Tier 1 venues $600–$1,000. Saturday: Tailgate $500–$800, Tier 2 $800–$1,500, EBC and LIV Beach $1,200–$2,500. Tier two — cabanas: private shaded structures with furniture, misting system, television, dedicated cooling, and reserved server. Saturday cabana minimums: Tailgate $1,000–$1,500, Tier 2 $1,500–$2,500, EBC $2,500–$5,000. Tier three — premium configurations: EBC Bungalows with private plunge pool ($3,000–$12,000 Saturday minimum), EBC Lily Pad floating pool daybed ($1,000–$3,000), Soleia Bungalows at Vanderpump Hotel — nine units ($2,500–$6,000), OMNIA Skybar rooftop cabanas ($2,000–$4,000). True cost calculation: service charges (15–20% of minimum) apply before gratuity. A $2,000 minimum becomes $2,300–$2,400 with service charge, then $2,760–$2,880 after 20% gratuity. Clark County 8.375% tax applies additionally. Budget 1.45–1.55× the stated minimum as your all-in reservation cost before extra orders.

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Under $80 Per Person: The Complete Cost-Optimization Playbook

A full Las Vegas pool party day under $80 per person requires five sequential decisions. Decision one: use a guest list service to register before your date — this zeroes the admission layer, which is worth $25–$75 per person at most venues. Decision two: arrive before 1:00 PM on days when the guest list has a cutoff. Arriving at 1:45 PM versus 2:15 PM is a $40–$75 per-person cost difference. Decision three: limit beverage count to three drinks — the minimum engagement level that avoids friction with pool staff checking seating area activity. Three cocktails at $17 each with 18% auto-gratuity = $60.18. Decision four: eat beforehand. A hotel breakfast at $20–$30 eliminates $20–$38 in poolside food markups. Decision five: control transportation cost. Surge rideshare during 11:00 AM–2:00 PM pool party rush adds $15–$22 each way from mid-Strip hotels. Departing before the rush or walking to nearby venues cuts this to $0–$8. Final tally: $0 admission + $60 beverages + $8 cash tips + $0–$15 transportation = $68–$83. Achievable at any Tier 1 or Tier 2 dayclub on any non-holiday Friday or Sunday.

The $150–$250 Range: Where Cost and Experience Converge

Between $150 and $250 per person is where Las Vegas dayclubs deliver their most favorable cost-to-experience ratio. At $175 all-in, a guest covers guest list admission ($0), five to six cocktails at $17–$19 each ($85–$110 with gratuity), one food item ($18–$28), tips ($15–$22), and incidentals like locker rental ($20–$30). The VIP calculation enters at this tier: a Friday daybed at a Tier 2 venue at $600 split among five people = $120 minimum contribution per person. Each person's drink orders apply toward the minimum — four drinks at $17 each = $68 contributed — leaving $52 in additional bottle purchase needed from a five-person share. Total per-person spend: $120 minimum + $68 drinks (applied to minimum) + $20 cash tips = $208. That buys reserved seating, shade access if the daybed is in a covered section, a dedicated server, and a bottle service experience without the full cabana commitment. Temperature materially changes this calculation: on a 95°F Friday, general admission is comfortable. On a 113°F Saturday in August, a daybed converts from preference to physical necessity — desert sun without shade at that temperature requires departure by 1:30 PM or dedicated shade access.

VIP Spend at $300–$600: Cabana Math and Bottle Service Economics

At $300–$600 per person, the day shifts from pool-party attendance to private-party logistics. Take a Saturday cabana at Encore Beach Club at $3,500 minimum for ten guests. Service charge (18%): $630. Gratuity (20% of post-service total of $4,130): $826. Clark County tax (8.375% on $4,130): $346. Total before additional orders: $5,302 — 51% above the stated minimum. The $3,500 minimum at EBC typically purchases two bottles of Tito's Handmade Vodka ($500 each), one bottle of Patron Silver ($550), and a comprehensive mixer package ($150). The retail replacement cost of these spirits is approximately $95 combined. The 36× spirit markup funds the cabana structure, misting system, shaded seating, sparkler ceremony, dedicated server for six to eight hours, and reserved premium pool positioning. Comparing cabana versus general admission at the same total spend: $350 in GA buys approximately 20 individual drinks for one person with no seating. $350 as a cabana share for ten guests buys all of the above plus guaranteed shade and social infrastructure for a group milestone. The cabana is economically irrational for solo travelers and couples; it becomes economically competitive for groups of eight or more on milestone occasions where the social format matters.

The True All-In Formula: Service Charge, Gratuity, and Tax Compounding

Three expense categories apply to every Las Vegas dayclub reservation beyond the stated minimum, and their compounding effect consistently surprises first-time visitors. First — service charge: 15–22% of the minimum spend at different venues, contractual and non-negotiable. A $2,000 EBC minimum carries a 20% service charge ($400), converting to $2,400 before any other additions. Second — gratuity: standard 20% of the post-service-charge total. Applied to $2,400: an additional $480. Third — Nevada sales tax: Clark County charges 8.375% on all food and beverage purchases. Applied to $2,400: $201. Running total on a $2,000 minimum: $3,081 — a 54% premium over the stated figure. This compounds further with additional orders: a group that starts with a $2,000 minimum and orders one additional bottle at $600 mid-afternoon pays service charge on the extra bottle ($108), gratuity on the cumulative total, and tax on everything. Practical budgeting rule: for minimums under $2,000, budget 1.40–1.45× the stated minimum. For minimums between $2,000 and $4,000, budget 1.50–1.55×. For minimums above $4,000, budget 1.55–1.60×. The compounding of percentage-based fees accelerates at higher minimums because each fee base includes all prior fees.

Month-by-Month Pricing Calendar: The Optimal Visit Windows

Pool party admission and VIP pricing follow a predictable annual curve that creates identifiable low-cost windows for cost-conscious visitors. March: the seasonal pricing floor. EBC March Saturday cover charges run $35–$50 for men — 20–30% below peak summer. Marquee Dayclub Friday daybeds start at $400 in March versus $700 by July. Temperature averages 68–75°F, which is comfortable for extended outdoor time without shade being critical. March is the optimal month for first visits on any budget. April: transitional pricing, 10–15% above March levels. Occasional isolated price spikes around local events. Standard pricing with better DJ bookings than March. May: bifurcated. EDC Week (typically May 13–19 in 2026) triggers the year's highest admission across all venues — EBC charges $75–$100 for men during EDC Weekend, and male guest list access is heavily restricted. Non-EDC May weekends price 10–15% above April. June through August: peak season. Saturday ceiling pricing at every venue. Tier 1 venues restrict or eliminate male Saturday guest list access. VIP reservations typically sell out by Wednesday for that weekend — book four to six weeks ahead. September: pricing declines from August peak, 10–20% lower across most categories. Midweek VIP availability returns. October: second shoulder-pricing window, comparable to late April. Most venues close by Halloween weekend, so target early October. For maximum cost efficiency: March or October. For peak DJ lineup: July through August. For cost-plus-lineup balance: September.

What Your Admission Fee Purchases — and the Specific Exclusions

The admission fee at a Las Vegas dayclub covers a narrowly defined set of inclusions, and understanding the exclusion list prevents friction on arrival. Included in all admissions — both cover-paid and guest list — at every venue: physical entry to the main deck and pool area, access to the general admission bar, use of the main pool and any open public pool sections, and pool towels at Encore Beach Club, Marquee Dayclub, Tao Beach, LIV Beach, OMNIA Dayclub, Ayu Dayclub, and Palm Tree Beach Club without deposit. Stadium Swim charges a $10 refundable towel deposit. Tailgate Beach Club provides towels without deposit. Venue-specific inclusions: communal sunscreen dispensers at Marquee Dayclub and Tao Beach (deck-mounted stations available to all guests), coin-operated phone storage lockers at EBC. Not included in any admission at any venue: a reserved lounge chair. On peak Saturdays at EBC and Marquee Dayclub, all general admission chairs are claimed by noon — guests arriving at 2:00 PM stand for the duration. Not included: shade. Not included: dedicated server access. Not included: proximity to the DJ stage or primary production area — VIP positioning is a seating tier purchase, not an admission tier inclusion. The free limo pickup that NoCoverVegas provides applies exclusively to reservations placed through our network — it is a promoter-network benefit for confirmed bookings, not a venue amenity included with admission.

International Price Benchmarking: Las Vegas vs. Ibiza, Mykonos, and Miami

Las Vegas dayclub pricing sits in the second tier of global premium pool party markets when measured by total cost of attendance. Highest-cost tier — Mykonos, Greece: Cavo Paradiso, Scorpios, and Alemagou charge €50–€120 admission with no guest list equivalent. Premium section minimums begin at €2,000 and reach €20,000+ at peak July and August bookings. Two-guest all-in cost at a premium Mykonos venue for one day regularly exceeds €500–€800 combined. Second tier, where Las Vegas competes — Ibiza, Spain: Ushuaia and DC10 charge €50–€100 admission per person with no structured free-entry program. Table minimums start at €1,500. The primary structural advantage Las Vegas holds over Ibiza: the promoter guest-list network eliminates admission for a substantial fraction of attendees, a mechanism with no Ibiza equivalent. At current exchange rates, a Las Vegas dayclubber who uses guest list access in March or October pays admission costs 85–100% below the equivalent Ibiza or Mykonos experience. Third tier — Miami, USA: South Beach pool parties charge $30–$80 admission with stricter ratio enforcement and more limited free-entry access, particularly for male-heavy groups. Miami's Fontainebleau Pool charges $50–$100 on premium event days. Comparative cost conclusion: a Las Vegas dayclub day in March with guest list registration, at total all-in of $80–$130, is estimated at 55–70% below the equivalent Ibiza experience and 65–80% below the Mykonos equivalent in June through August.

2026 Opening Dates and First-Week Pricing Windows by Venue

Each Las Vegas dayclub opens for the 2026 season at a specific date, and the first two to four operating weeks typically carry below-season pricing before weekly booking demand normalizes. Encore Beach Club: late March opening. March Saturday male admission runs $35–$50 versus the $55–$75 ceiling by July — a 25–30% seasonal discount. March Friday daybeds start at $400 versus $700 by peak summer. Marquee Dayclub: March opening. Thursday programming at Marquee in March carries the cheapest admission of any full-production dayclub on the Strip — men pay $20–$30 and daybeds start at $300–$400. Tao Beach: March through October, Thursdays through Sundays. Thursday admission for men runs $20–$25 throughout the season — the most cost-stable low-admission day at any Tier 1 venue. OMNIA Dayclub: opened May 15, 2026, as the newest major dayclub on the Strip. Launch-phase pricing ($30–$65 admission, $500–$1,200 Saturday daybed) is expected to normalize upward within the 2026–2027 offseason as Saturday waitlists develop. Soleia at Vanderpump Hotel: soft-launched spring 2026 with general admission at $20–$35 — 25–35% below projected long-term pricing. Nine bungalows at $2,500–$3,500 Saturday minimum versus the $4,000–$6,000 range that a 65,000 sq ft footprint with bungalow configurations typically commands at established Strip venues. Tailgate Beach Club and Stadium Swim: year-round operation, no seasonal ramp pricing. Off-season visits November through February access the same venues at the same rates without peak-season admission increases.

Group Booking Per-Person Calculations at Every Party Size

Group dynamics fundamentally change the per-person economics at Las Vegas dayclubs. The daybed and cabana math shifts at each party size threshold. Couples (2 guests): VIP reservations are almost never cost-justified. A two-person share of a Friday daybed at $500 = $250 each in minimum, plus drinks toward the minimum. Two individuals in general admission with guest list entry typically spend $120–$160 each all-in. VIP saves nothing and adds $80–$130 per person. Groups of four: Friday daybed math starts approaching parity. A $500 daybed split four ways = $125 each minimum. Drink contributions toward the minimum mean per-person all-in lands at $180–$220 — comparable to general admission spend at Tier 1 venues with the addition of reserved seating. Groups of six to eight: per-person economics favor VIP clearly. A $700 Friday Marquee daybed split eight ways = $87.50 minimum. Drinks applied toward minimum: four cocktails per person at $68 contributed. Total per-person all-in with reserved seating: $155–$175. This is below Tier 1 general admission all-in spend for many Saturday visitors. Groups of ten to fourteen: a single daybed (max capacity 8) becomes insufficient. Options are two daybeds at $1,200–$1,600 combined ($120–$160 per person for 10) or a single cabana at $1,500–$2,000 ($107–$143 per person for 14). At 12+ guests, cabana per-person cost often falls below two-daybed per-person cost.

2026 First-Season Pricing: OMNIA Dayclub and Soleia Value Windows

Two of the largest dayclub openings in Las Vegas history debuted in 2026, and both are operating under first-season pricing structures that represent measurable discounts versus their long-term rate trajectories. OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace: Tao Group's 46,000 sq ft complex encompasses two pools (the main dayclub and the Skybar rooftop) connected via sky bridge to OMNIA Nightclub. The 2026 residency calendar — Tiesto, Chris Lake, Alesso, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Fisher, Martin Garrix, Elderbrook — is collectively the strongest debut-year lineup of any dayclub in Las Vegas history. Current 2026 Saturday daybed minimums ($500–$1,200) undercut comparable Tao Group venue pricing at equivalent establishment stages by an estimated 30–40%. Tao Beach Saturday daybeds have run $800–$1,400 during comparable early periods; OMNIA Dayclub is accessible at meaningful savings versus this benchmark. Guest list access for men remains flexible in 2026 on most non-headliner Saturdays, which is atypical for venues at this production tier. First-season pricing at major Tao Group venues has historically normalized within 12–18 months of opening. Soleia at the Vanderpump Hotel: the 65,000 sq ft rooftop complex on Flamingo at Las Vegas Boulevard — formerly Drai's Beachclub at The Cromwell — features three pools and nine bungalows. Lisa Vanderpump's brand attracts a distinct demographic from the EDM-festival crowd that fills EBC and Marquee, reducing competitive demand pressure during the 2026 opening season. Bungalow minimums at $2,500–$3,500 Saturday run 25–45% below what comparable configurations at EBC command. Both venues are in a pricing phase that industry precedent suggests will not extend past 2027.

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Bottle Service Minimums by Venue

Bottle service minimums vary by table type, day, and event. These are the starting prices for each seating tier at every major dayclub — Saturday headliner weekends run 50 to 100 percent higher. All minimums are spend requirements, not flat fees — you order bottles and drinks that total at least this amount.

VenueDaybedCabanaPremiumBest For
Encore Beach Club$600+$2,000+$3,000+ (bungalow w/ plunge pool)Premier DJs, biggest production
LIV Beach$600+$2,000+$3,000+ (VIP bungalow)Miami energy, Fontainebleau guests
Marquee Dayclub$500+$1,500+$2,500+ (bungalow)Strip views, tech-house music
Tao Beach$500+$1,500+$2,500+ (grand cabana)Upscale crowd, Venetian guests
Ayu Dayclub$500+$1,500+$2,500+ (VIP bungalow)Newest dayclub, Resorts World
Palm Tree Beach Club$500+$1,500+$2,000+ (grand cabana)MGM Grand, Tao Group quality
Tailgate Beach Club$400+$1,000+$1,500+ (grand cabana)Most affordable VIP, sports-themed
Stadium Swim$500+$1,200+$2,000+ (grand cabana)Year-round, sports viewing
OMNIA Dayclub$500+$1,500+$3,000+ (bungalow)New 2026 — Tiesto, Fisher, Chris Lake
Soleia$400+$1,200+$2,500+ (bungalow)New 2026 — Lisa Vanderpump rooftop

Planning around a summer holiday? Our July 4th Las Vegas guide covers pool party lineups, VIP availability, and what sells out first during Independence Day weekend. For a complete breakdown of nightclub bottle service pricing alongside dayclub VIP options, see our Las Vegas bottle service guide. Combining the trip with a strip club night? Our no cover strip clubs guide covers free entry at every venue.

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Every Las Vegas Dayclub: Full Pricing Breakdown

Eleven additional dayclubs operate alongside the top-tier production venues, each with its own pricing structure, atmosphere, and value proposition. Here is the complete per-venue breakdown covering every operational dayclub through the 2026 season — from off-Strip neighborhood pools to boutique mid-Strip venues with no headliner markup.

AZILO Ultra Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas operates on an all-day open guest list policy with no arrival cutoff — the only major Las Vegas dayclub that admits registered guests at any time from opening through close. Cover charge via guest list: $0 for women, $0 for men on most operating days. Door admission without guest list: men $20–$50, women $0–$20. Friday daybed minimums start at $300; Saturday daybeds run $500–$800. Cabana minimums: $800–$1,500. Cocktails: $15–$19. The no-cutoff guest list policy eliminates the arrival-time pressure that defines cost optimization at other dayclubs — a guest who arrives at 3:00 PM saves the same admission cost as one who arrives at noon.

Wet Republic Ultra Pool at MGM Grand is the longest continuously operating dayclub on the Las Vegas Strip, running Thursday through Sunday April through October. Men's general admission via guest list is often free on Fridays; Saturday men pay $35–$55. Women's admission: typically $0 via guest list. Saturday daybed minimums: $600–$1,200. Saturday cabana minimums: $1,500–$3,000. Cocktails: $16–$21. Wet Republic operates two adjacent pools — the main club pool with DJ programming and a quieter secondary pool for guests who prefer lower sound levels. Saturday daybeds in the primary pool section carry $800–$1,200 minimums; secondary pool daybeds start at $600. This two-pool architecture creates a pricing tier unavailable at single-pool venues.

Kassi Beach Club at Resorts World Las Vegas runs Friday and Saturday programming on the Zouk campus, operating in the outdoor pool area adjacent to Ayu Dayclub. Kassi carries lower admission and VIP minimums than Ayu: men's Friday cover $20–$35 (often free with guest list), Saturday $30–$45. Women's admission typically $0 via guest list. Friday daybed minimums: $400–$600. Saturday daybeds: $700–$1,000. Cabana minimums: $1,000–$1,800. Cocktails: $15–$18. Kassi functions as the value tier of the Resorts World dayclub campus — guests seeking the Resorts World hotel convenience with lower per-person spend than Ayu Dayclub have a viable option at Kassi without leaving the property.

Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay is Las Vegas's only topless-optional pool — European format, with both topless and covered swimwear permitted on the full deck. Friday admission: men $25–$40 (guest list reduces to $0–$15), women $15–$30. Saturday: men $35–$55, women $20–$40. Moorea does not operate with a DJ production lighting rig — music runs through the pool sound system at lower volumes than production dayclubs. Friday daybed minimums: $400–$600. Saturday daybeds: $600–$1,000. Cabana minimums: $1,000–$1,800. Cocktails: $16–$20. The topless policy attracts couples and European visitors at higher proportions than production-focused venues, creating a distinct demographic and atmosphere unavailable at any other Las Vegas dayclub.

Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace operates as a women-focused pool adjacent to OMNIA Dayclub, at substantially lower price points. Women's admission via guest list: typically free. Men accompanying registered female guests: door admission $25–$45 depending on date. Venus Pool daybeds start at $250–$400 (Friday) and $400–$700 (Saturday) — the lowest daybed minimums of any Caesars Palace pool venue, running 40–60% below OMNIA Dayclub's Saturday minimums. Cabana minimums: $700–$1,200. Cocktails: $16–$20. For women-only or female-majority groups visiting Caesars Palace, Venus Pool delivers the property's resort pool access at a VIP cost structure 40–60% below OMNIA Dayclub on the same dates.

Liquid Pool Lounge at ARIA runs an intimate boutique pool experience without the production DJ headliner format. Admission: men $25–$45, women $0–$20 (guest list often free). DJs spin at conversational volumes appropriate for the lounge-style environment. Friday daybed minimums: $400–$600. Saturday daybeds: $600–$900. Cabana minimums: $900–$1,800. Cocktails: $17–$22 — ARIA's premium positioning places Liquid Pool pricing at the higher end of secondary-tier dayclubs despite the quieter format. Liquid Pool Lounge is the correct choice for guests who want ARIA's resort-level service and grounds without the production venue decibel levels of Encore Beach Club or Marquee Dayclub.

Palms Pool & Dayclub runs Friday and Saturday programming at Palms Casino Resort on West Flamingo Road — approximately 1.5 miles west of the main Strip corridor. Off-Strip pricing: men $20–$35 Friday (guest list often free), $25–$45 Saturday. Women's admission: $0–$20. The transportation adjustment adds $15–$25 round-trip rideshare from mid-Strip hotels. Net of transportation, Palms Pool costs $30–$50 per person less than a comparable on-Strip venue per visit. Saturday daybed minimums: $400–$700. Cabana minimums: $800–$1,500. Cocktails: $15–$18. For guests staying at the Palms, the all-in transportation cost is zero and the per-person budget advantage is the most favorable of any full-service Las Vegas dayclub.

The Tank at Golden Nugget is Las Vegas's most distinctive pool concept: a 200,000-gallon aquarium housing sharks and fish, with a three-story water slide running through the center of the tank. Located downtown at the Fremont Street end of Las Vegas Boulevard. Non-hotel admission: $30–$50. No production DJ headliner programming — The Tank operates as an attraction pool rather than a ticketed dayclub. VIP poolside seating reservations start at $200–$400 with no cabana-format minimums. Cocktails: $14–$18. The Tank serves guests seeking pool novelty and a downtown Las Vegas experience over EDM production and Strip pricing. Day passes to The Tank function as attraction tickets rather than dayclub admission, with fundamentally different cost economics and atmosphere.

Influence, The Pool at The LINQ Hotel, runs Friday and Saturday programming on the center of the Las Vegas Strip — directly adjacent to the High Roller observation wheel and the LINQ Promenade. Admission: men $20–$40 (guest list often reduces to $0–$15 Friday), women $0–$25. Friday daybed minimums: $300–$500. Saturday daybeds: $500–$800. Cabana minimums: $700–$1,300. Cocktails: $15–$18. The LINQ's central Strip position places Influence within walking distance of Bally's, Paris, Harrah's, The Vanderpump Hotel, and Flamingo — a catchment area of 15,000+ hotel rooms where guests arrive at zero transportation cost. For groups in central Strip hotels who want to minimize all-in per-person spending without compromising on location, Influence offers the most favorable geographic positioning of any mid-tier Las Vegas dayclub.

Go Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas runs weekend programming on the Flamingo hotel's upper pool deck at mid-Strip. Admission: men $20–$40 (guest list often free Friday), women $10–$25. Friday daybeds: $300–$500. Saturday daybeds: $500–$800. Cabana minimums: $800–$1,500. Cocktails: $15–$19. Go Pool's mid-Strip location is its primary cost advantage — guests staying at Paris Las Vegas, Bally's, or Flamingo itself walk to Go Pool in under ten minutes, eliminating the $15–$25 round-trip transportation expense that compounds the effective cost of venues at the north Strip (Wynn Encore, Resorts World) or south Strip (Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay).

Budget Benchmark

What $200 Buys at Every Major Dayclub

$200 per person is a meaningful Las Vegas dayclub benchmark. Here is a precise breakdown of what that budget delivers at each major venue on a standard non-holiday Saturday — assuming guest list registration eliminates the admission layer.

Encore Beach Club

Guest list entry ($0 saved from $65 door). 5 cocktails at $19 each with 18% gratuity ($112). Frozen specialty drink ($24). Locker rental ($22). Water × 2 ($20). Bar tips ($18). Total: $196. The $200 does not reach a daybed minimum — Saturday daybeds start at $1,200, requiring a group of six contributing $200 each as the minimum share before additional drink orders.

Marquee Dayclub

Guest list entry ($0 saved from $50 door). 7 well cocktails at $16 each with 18% gratuity ($132). Brick-oven pizza ($24). Bar tips ($20). Total: $176. The remaining $24 covers one additional drink and tip. Alternatively: a Friday daybed at $500 split eight ways equals $62.50 minimum contribution — each guest ordering 4 cocktails at $16 each ($75) covers their share with $12.50 to spare.

Tao Beach Dayclub

Guest list entry ($0 saved from $50 door). Yellowtail sashimi plate ($28). Two specialty rolls at $24 each ($48). Three cocktails at $17 each with gratuity ($60). Water ($10). Tips ($22). Total: $168. Tao Beach is the only Tier 1 dayclub where $200 covers a restaurant-grade food experience plus adequate beverage service — a combined lunch-and-pool-party at a single all-in cost.

LIV Beach

Guest list entry ($0 saved from $55 door). 5 cocktails at $20 each with gratuity ($118). Snack plate ($22). Water ($10). Tips ($20). Total: $170. LIV Beach at Fontainebleau prices 8–12% above Marquee Dayclub for comparable cocktail categories. A Fontainebleau hotel guest eliminating $25 round-trip rideshare recaptures $25 in effective budget versus arriving from a mid-Strip property.

OMNIA Dayclub

Guest list entry ($0 on most non-headliner Saturdays). 5 cocktails at $18 each with gratuity ($106). Snack item ($22). Water × 2 ($20). Locker ($22). Tips ($18). Total: $188. First-season 2026 pricing at OMNIA Dayclub runs 15–20% below the EBC and LIV Beach range for comparable cocktail tiers, making the $200 budget go meaningfully further per drink count.

Ayu Dayclub

Guest list entry ($0 most Fridays). 6 cocktails at $17 each with gratuity ($121). Food item ($20). Water ($10). Tips ($18). Rideshare from mid-Strip ($20). Total: $189. The Resorts World location adds a $15–$25 transportation line item that erases much of the headline admission savings relative to Marquee Dayclub. For Resorts World hotel guests, transportation cost is zero and the $200 goes to 7–8 drink orders.

Tailgate Beach Club

Guest list entry ($0 women, $0–$20 men). 7 cocktails at $15 each with gratuity ($124). Loaded fries ($16). Water ($8). Tips ($15). Rideshare from mid-Strip ($22). Total: $185–$205. Tailgate's south-Strip location costs $18–$25 round-trip from central hotel corridor but its drink prices run 10–15% below Tier 1 venues, recovering that transportation expense over 5+ drinks.

Stadium Swim

Admission for non-Circa guests: $20–$65. Guest list often available. 5 cocktails at $15 each with gratuity ($89). Nachos or stadium snacks ($18). Towel deposit ($10). Water ($8). Tips ($15). Rideshare ($22). Total: $162–$207. Stadium Swim's unique selling proposition — sports TV viewing in the pool — adds entertainment value unavailable at production dayclubs and is included in the admission price.

Palm Tree Beach Club

Guest list entry ($0 women, $0–$20 men). 6 cocktails at $16 each with gratuity ($113). Snack item ($18). Water ($10). Tips ($17). MGM Grand campus location eliminates rideshare for MGM hotel guests. Total for on-property guest: $158. Total for off-property guest with $22 rideshare: $180. Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand runs 5–8% below Marquee Dayclub and LIV Beach on cocktail prices while maintaining similar production value.

Timing Your Visit

Day-of-Week Pricing Variation by Venue

Every Las Vegas dayclub charges differently by day. The Saturday-to-Friday price gap varies venue by venue — at some clubs the difference is $10 per person; at others it's $700 in daybed minimums. The table below shows the specific price variation for each major venue across operating days.

VenueThu AdmissionFri AdmissionSat AdmissionSun AdmissionFri DaybedSat Daybed
Encore Beach Club$30–$50 (men)$50–$75 (men)$25–$45 (men)$600–$900$1,200–$2,500
Marquee Dayclub$20–$30 (men)$25–$45 (men)$45–$60 (men)$20–$35 (men)$500–$700$1,000–$1,500
Tao Beach$20–$25 (men)$25–$45 (men)$40–$60 (men)$20–$35 (men)$450–$650$800–$1,400
OMNIA Dayclub$25–$45 (men)$40–$65 (men)$20–$35 (men)$400–$700$800–$1,500
LIV Beach$30–$50 (men)$45–$60 (men)$600–$900$1,200–$2,000
Ayu Dayclub$20–$40 (men)$35–$55 (men)$20–$35 (men)$400–$600$800–$1,200
Palm Tree Beach Club$20–$35 (men)$35–$55 (men)$15–$30 (men)$400–$600$700–$1,200
Tailgate Beach Club$15–$30 (men)$25–$45 (men)$15–$25 (men)$300–$500$600–$1,000
Soleia$20–$35 (men)$30–$55 (men)$15–$30 (men)$400–$600$700–$1,200
AZILO Ultra Pool$15–$30 (men)$25–$50 (men)$0–$20 (men)$300–$500$500–$800
Wet Republic$15–$25 (men)$20–$40 (men)$35–$55 (men)$20–$35 (men)$500–$700$800–$1,400
Stadium Swim$15–$30$20–$45$30–$65$15–$40$300–$600$600–$1,000

Thursday programming at Marquee Dayclub and Tao Beach carries the lowest admission of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub on any operating day — men pay $20–$25, with daybeds starting at $300–$450. Sunday rates at AZILO Ultra Pool are the most accessible of any non-Thursday operating day on the Strip. For groups that can schedule flexibility, a Thursday at Marquee or Tao Beach delivers comparable production quality to a Saturday at Tier 3 venues at 50–60% of Saturday pricing.

Per-Bottle Costs

Spirit Bottle Prices at Every Las Vegas Dayclub

Every Las Vegas dayclub sets its own per-bottle pricing independently. The same 750-ml bottle of Grey Goose Vodka costs $640–$720 at Encore Beach Club and $370–$440 at Tailgate Beach Club — a $270 gap on a single bottle before service charges and gratuity compound the difference. Don Julio 1942 at EBC ($920–$1,090) versus the same bottle at Tailgate ($620–$730) represents a $300–$360 venue-location premium per bottle, which multiplies significantly across a multi-bottle reservation. The table below shows verified 2026 approximate pricing ranges for eight common spirits across seven major dayclubs.

Prices are approximate industry ranges for 2026. Headliner weekends, holiday Saturdays, and premium section placements push pricing to the upper end of each range. Apply 18–20% service charge and 18–20% gratuity to all figures for all-in pre-tax cost; add 8.375% Nevada sales tax on the post-gratuity total.

Spirit (750 ml)EBCMarqueeTao BeachLIV BeachOMNIA DCAyuTailgate
Grey Goose Vodka (750 ml)$640–$720$490–$560$460–$530$590–$670$510–$590$460–$530$370–$440
Tito's Handmade Vodka (750 ml)$455–$525$375–$440$355–$415$440–$510$400–$465$355–$415$285–$345
Casamigos Blanco Tequila (750 ml)$640–$745$515–$595$490–$565$615–$710$540–$625$485–$560$390–$465
Patrón Silver Tequila (750 ml)$555–$650$445–$520$425–$495$540–$625$475–$555$420–$490$340–$410
Don Julio 1942 Añejo (750 ml)$920–$1,090$780–$905$755–$870$900–$1,060$835–$990$750–$865$620–$730
Hennessy VS Cognac (750 ml)$535–$630$430–$510$410–$485$520–$610$460–$545$410–$480$330–$400
Veuve Clicquot Brut (750 ml)$480–$555$390–$455$370–$440$460–$540$410–$480$370–$435$305–$360
Moët & Chandon Brut (750 ml)$425–$505$345–$415$330–$400$410–$490$365–$435$330–$395$275–$335

The Don Julio 1942 premium in practice: A $2,500 Saturday cabana minimum at Encore Beach Club where a group substitutes one Don Julio 1942 bottle ($920–$1,090) for a Grey Goose selection ($640–$720) adds $280–$370 to the food-and-beverage total. That substitution compounds — 20% service charge on the additional $280–$370 = $56–$74 more, then 20% gratuity on the compound total = $67–$89 more. The single spirit upgrade adds $403–$533 in true all-in cost, raising a $2,500 minimum to an effective $2,900–$3,033 before the rest of the reservation settles.

Value per ounce — bar cocktail vs. bottle service: A 750-ml bottle contains approximately 25 standard one-ounce pours. Grey Goose at EBC ($640–$720) divided by 25 pours = $25.60–$28.80 per ounce before service charges apply. The same spirit purchased as a bar cocktail at EBC runs $18–$22 for two ounces = $9–$11 per ounce. Bar cocktails deliver a lower per-ounce spirit cost at every dayclub at every price point. Bottle service purchases reserved seating, a dedicated server, social infrastructure, and table logistics — not a favorable per-ounce spirit comparison.

Champagne economics across venues:Moët & Chandon Brut at Tailgate Beach Club ($275–$335) versus Encore Beach Club ($425–$505) represents a $150–$170 venue premium per bottle. A Saturday EBC cabana at $3,000 minimum that specifies two Moët bottles pays $290–$340 above what those same two bottles cost at Tailgate. Groups celebrating milestone occasions (birthdays, anniversaries) who are flexible on venue can access identical champagne brands at Tailgate's per-bottle rates while paying 44–48% less in daybed minimums.

Tito's Handmade Vodka as the value benchmark:Tito's has the smallest venue-to-venue price spread of any spirit in this table — ranging from $285 at Tailgate to $455 at EBC, a 59% venue premium. Grey Goose spans $370–$720 (94% premium). Don Julio 1942 spans $620–$1,090 (76% premium). For groups who prefer vodka, the Tito's selection at Marquee Dayclub ($375–$440) offers Tier 1 production access at 17–38% below the Grey Goose price at the same venue, making it the most cost-efficient spirit selection at any full-production Las Vegas dayclub.

What You Actually Get

VIP Package Anatomy: What Each Reservation Includes

A daybed or cabana minimum covers a defined set of inclusions most venues do not itemize in their marketing materials. What comes with a $500 Marquee Dayclub Friday daybed differs meaningfully from a $500 Ayu Dayclub Friday daybed in seating count, mixer quantities, food access, and fee structure. Below is a venue-by-venue breakdown of what a standard daybed reservation typically covers — and what it explicitly does not.

Encore Beach Club

Fri daybed: $600–$900Sat daybed: $1,200–$2,500

Bottles Covered

2 standard bottles Friday; 2–3 bottles Saturday headliner. Grey Goose ($640) and Tito's ($455) are the most common baseline selections. Don Julio 1942 ($920–$1,090) is the most-ordered premium upgrade.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×8, Coke ×6, soda water ×6, still water ×2 (large bottles), citrus wedges and limes for garnish

Seating & Service

4–6 padded loungers, EBC-branded beach towels, dedicated server, priority main-deck positioning

Notable Extras

Sparkler ceremony on premium upgrades. 60,000 sq ft venue with largest American dayclub LED production stage. Lily Pad floating daybed ($1,000–$3,000 Sat) and bungalows with private plunge pool ($3,000–$12,000 Sat) are available premium configurations.

Not Included:Shade — daybeds are direct-sun (cabana upgrade required, starting $2,000 Sat). Locker rental ($20–$30). Parking ($25–$50 self-park, $35–$55 valet).
Fee Structure:20% venue service charge + 20% gratuity on post-service-charge total + 8.375% Nevada sales tax + $10 processing fee. Budget 1.55× stated minimum for all-in cost.

Marquee Dayclub

Fri daybed: $500–$700Sat daybed: $1,000–$1,500

Bottles Covered

2 bottles Friday standard; 3 bottles Saturday front-of-stage sections. Tito's Handmade ($375) and Casamigos Blanco ($515) are the most common baseline selections. Reservation setup fee included within minimum — unique among major Strip dayclubs.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×6, Coke ×4, soda water ×4, sparkling water ×2, juice selection (cranberry, pineapple, orange), citrus garnishes

Seating & Service

Up to 6 padded loungers, Marquee-branded towels, dedicated server for full reservation duration. Third-floor Cosmopolitan pool deck provides Las Vegas Boulevard panoramic sightline.

Notable Extras

Communal deck-mounted sunscreen dispensers (open to all GA and VIP guests). Brick-oven pizza available for daybed table delivery. No separate setup fee — included in stated minimum, which reduces effective all-in cost versus EBC and LIV Beach.

Not Included:Shade (daybed is open-sun; cabana upgrade from $1,500 Sat). Locker rental ($20–$30). Valet parking.
Fee Structure:18–20% service charge + 18–20% gratuity on post-charge total + 8.375% Nevada tax. Budget 1.50× stated minimum.

Tao Beach Dayclub

Fri daybed: $450–$650Sat daybed: $800–$1,400

Bottles Covered

2 bottles Friday; 2–3 bottles Saturday. Tito's ($355) and Grey Goose ($460) are standard baseline; champagne upgrades to Moët ($330) or Veuve Clicquot ($370) available within same minimum tier.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×6, Coke ×4, soda water ×4, still water ×2, juice selection, citrus garnishes

Seating & Service

6 cushioned loungers, Tao-branded towels, dedicated server. Daybed layout doubles as a food service table — the only Tier 1 Las Vegas dayclub where in-seat poolside dining is available to daybed guests.

Notable Extras

Full Tao Beach food menu delivered to daybed: yellowtail sashimi ($24–$32 per plate), specialty rolls ($18–$28), miso black cod ($38–$44), chopped salads ($16–$22). This restaurant-grade food program, unavailable at daybed level at any other major dayclub, converts Tao Beach into a combined dining-and-pool-party venue.

Not Included:Shade on standard daybeds (cabana upgrade required, $1,500–$2,500 Sat, includes shaded tent with private misting fan). Locker.
Fee Structure:18% service charge + 18–20% gratuity + 8.375% Nevada tax. Budget 1.48× stated minimum — lowest fee multiplier after Tailgate.

OMNIA Dayclub

Fri daybed: $400–$700Sat daybed: $800–$1,500

Bottles Covered

2 bottles Friday; 2–3 bottles Saturday. First-season 2026 policy includes more bottle configuration flexibility per minimum than established venues at comparable price points. Tito's ($400) and Grey Goose ($510) are the most common baseline selections.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×6, Coke ×4, soda water ×4, still water ×2 — standard mixer package comparable to Marquee and Tao Beach

Seating & Service

6 cushioned loungers, OMNIA-branded towels, dedicated server. Caesars Palace pool deck access from daybed level.

Notable Extras

Sky bridge connection to OMNIA Nightclub for evening programming continuation. Skybar rooftop cabana upgrade path ($2,000–$4,000 Sat) adds Caesars Palace elevation sightline and shade structure. 2026 DJ calendar is the strongest debut-year lineup of any Las Vegas dayclub: Tiesto, Chris Lake, Fisher, Martin Garrix, Alesso, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Elderbrook.

Not Included:Skybar access from standard dayclub daybed (Skybar is a separate rooftop area with separate reservation). Locker. Parking at Caesars Palace structure ($15–$35).
Fee Structure:18–20% service charge + 18–20% gratuity + 8.375% Nevada tax. Budget 1.48–1.52× stated minimum.

Ayu Dayclub

Fri daybed: $400–$600Sat daybed: $800–$1,200

Bottles Covered

2 bottles Friday; 2–3 bottles Saturday. Tito's ($355) and Grey Goose ($460) are the most common baseline selections — per-bottle prices run 20–25% below EBC for the same spirit.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×6, Coke ×4, soda water ×4, still water ×2 — standard mixer package

Seating & Service

6 padded loungers, Ayu-branded towels, dedicated server. Resorts World campus access from daybed level.

Notable Extras

Zouk campus proximity enables back-to-back dayclub and Zouk Nightclub programming without changing venue. Most consistently available free Friday male guest list of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub — the primary reason to choose Ayu over Marquee for male-heavy Friday groups.

Not Included:Transportation for off-property guests ($15–$25 round-trip rideshare from central Strip). Shade on standard daybeds. Locker.
Fee Structure:18–20% service charge + 18–20% gratuity + 8.375% Nevada tax. Budget 1.48–1.52× stated minimum.

LIV Beach

Fri daybed: $600–$900Sat daybed: $1,200–$2,000

Bottles Covered

2 bottles Friday; 2–3 bottles Saturday. Grey Goose ($590) and Patrón Silver ($540) are the most common baseline selections. Per-bottle pricing runs 8–12% above Marquee Dayclub for the same spirit tier.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×6, Coke ×4, tonic water ×4, still water ×2 — tonic replaces soda water in the standard LIV Beach mixer configuration

Seating & Service

6 padded loungers, LIV-branded towels, dedicated server, Fontainebleau resort grounds access from daybed level

Notable Extras

Miami-import design aesthetic. Full-stage sightline on most section placements. Cross-programming synergy with LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau for evening continuation. Fontainebleau hotel guests eliminate $25–$40 round-trip rideshare, improving effective per-dollar value by 4–7% versus off-property visitors.

Not Included:Shade on standard daybeds. Parking (Fontainebleau self-park $25–$45). Locker. Transportation cost for non-Fontainebleau guests is the primary effective cost offset.
Fee Structure:20% service charge + 18–20% gratuity + 8.375% Nevada tax. Budget 1.52–1.55× stated minimum.

Tailgate Beach Club

Fri daybed: $300–$500Sat daybed: $600–$1,000

Bottles Covered

2 bottles Friday and Saturday. Tito's Handmade ($285–$345) and Grey Goose ($370–$440) at Tailgate are the lowest per-bottle costs of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub for these spirits.

Standard Mixer Setup

Red Bull ×4, Coke ×4, soda water ×4, still water ×2 — lighter mixer package proportional to lower per-person minimums versus Tier 1 venues

Seating & Service

4–6 padded loungers, Tailgate-branded towels, dedicated server, sports-themed venue design near Allegiant Stadium

Notable Extras

Lowest daybed minimums ($300–$500 Fri) and cabana minimums ($1,000 Fri, $1,500 Sat) of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub with scheduled DJ programming. Friday cabana at $1,000 split among ten guests = $100 per-person minimum — the lowest per-person reserved-seating cost of any production dayclub.

Not Included:Transportation — south-Strip location adds $18–$25 round-trip rideshare from central Strip hotels. Shade on standard daybeds. Locker.
Fee Structure:18% service charge + 18% gratuity + 8.375% Nevada tax. Budget 1.44–1.48× stated minimum — the lowest fee multiplier of any major Las Vegas dayclub.

The setup fee distinction: Marquee Dayclub is the only major Las Vegas dayclub that includes its reservation setup fee within the stated minimum spend — no separate $150–$200 setup charge applies on top. EBC applies a 15% venue fee as part of its service charge stack. LIV Beach charges a 20% service charge before gratuity. When comparing a $500 Marquee Dayclub Friday daybed versus a $600 LIV Beach Friday daybed, the effective starting cost at Marquee is lower by both the headline minimum difference and the setup fee differential before any bottle or drink purchases begin.

Fee multiplier comparison:Tailgate Beach Club's 1.44–1.48× fee multiplier (18% service charge + 18% gratuity + 8.375% tax) versus EBC's 1.55× multiplier (20% venue fee + 20% gratuity + 8.375% tax + $10 processing) means a $1,000 stated minimum costs $440–$550 more at EBC in fees alone before any extra bottle orders. On a $500 Tailgate Friday daybed, the all-in cost is $720–$740. On a $500 hypothetical EBC daybed, the same minimum converts to $775+ with the EBC fee stack applied.

Editorial Ratings

2026 Value Scorecard: Price vs Experience by Venue

A $600 daybed at Encore Beach Club and a $600 daybed at Tailgate Beach Club purchase fundamentally different experiences at different all-in cost structures. The scorecard below rates each major Las Vegas dayclub across five value dimensions to identify which venues deliver the best price-to-experience ratio for specific visitor profiles.

Admission Value (1–10)Guest list savings as a percentage of door price, arrival-cutoff flexibility, holiday weekend restriction rate
Drink Value (1–10)Per-cocktail cost versus production quality ratio; per-bottle spirit cost versus venue tier; pour quality and specialist menu depth
VIP Value (1–10)Daybed and cabana minimum versus included extras; fee multiplier transparency; setup fee inclusions; shade availability at standard tier
Location Value (1–10)Round-trip transportation cost from central Strip hotel cluster; walkability from Caesars-to-Cosmopolitan hotel corridor; on-property convenience for hotel guests
Group Value (1–10)Per-person VIP economics at groups of 8–12; large-group seating tier availability; cabana vs. dual-daybed cost crossover point; milestone-occasion social infrastructure

Encore Beach Club

Admission: 9/10Drinks: 5/10VIP: 7/10Location: 10/10Group: 8/10

Best-in-class LED production and premier headliner DJ calendar. Highest per-drink cost of any Strip dayclub — well cocktails $18–$22, Don Julio 1942 per bottle $920–$1,090. Value peaks for groups of 8+ splitting Saturday daybeds or for visitors prioritizing production scale over per-dollar efficiency.

Marquee Dayclub

Admission: 9/10Drinks: 8/10VIP: 9/10Location: 9/10Group: 10/10

Best all-around value — Tier 1 production at mid-Tier-2 Friday pricing, with setup fee included in minimum (unique on the Strip). Friday daybed math is the most favorable of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub: $500 minimum split eight ways = $62.50 per person before drink orders. Top editorial pick for cost-conscious first-time dayclub visitors.

Tao Beach Dayclub

Admission: 8/10Drinks: 8/10VIP: 8/10Location: 8/10Group: 7/10

Best value for food-integrated groups — poolside dining from the daybed (yellowtail sashimi $24–$32, miso black cod $38–$44) is unavailable at daybed level at any other Tier 1 dayclub. Thursday male admission $20–$25 is the cheapest day at any full-production Las Vegas dayclub. Venetian campus eliminates north-Strip or south-Strip transportation penalty.

LIV Beach

Admission: 8/10Drinks: 6/10VIP: 6/10Location: 6/10Group: 7/10

Best justified for Fontainebleau hotel guests where zero rideshare cost partially closes the 8–12% per-bottle price premium over Marquee Dayclub. Grey Goose at LIV Beach ($590) versus Marquee ($490) = $100 per bottle additional before service charge and gratuity compound the gap. Off-property visitors pay a net per-person premium without proportional production-value gain.

OMNIA Dayclub

Admission: 9/10Drinks: 8/10VIP: 9/10Location: 8/10Group: 9/10

Best 2026 temporal value window — first-season daybed minimums ($400–$700 Fri) run 15–25% below comparable production-tier venues, with the strongest debut-year DJ residency calendar in Las Vegas dayclub history. Per-bottle Grey Goose ($510–$590) undercuts EBC ($640–$720) by $130 while offering the same 46,000 sq ft production footprint. Scores will normalize upward in 2027 as Saturday demand builds.

Ayu Dayclub

Admission: 9/10Drinks: 8/10VIP: 7/10Location: 5/10Group: 7/10

Best for Resorts World hotel guests — on-property zero-transportation convenience plus the most consistent free Friday male guest list of any full-production dayclub. For off-property visitors, $15–$25 round-trip rideshare from central Strip hotels erases 70–80% of the per-person admission savings versus Marquee Dayclub. Tito's per bottle at $355 is the joint-lowest of any Tier 2 venue.

Tailgate Beach Club

Admission: 8/10Drinks: 9/10VIP: 10/10Location: 4/10Group: 10/10

Best VIP value per dollar — lowest daybed minimums ($300–$500 Fri), lowest cabana minimums ($1,000 Fri), and lowest per-bottle spirit prices (Grey Goose $370–$440 vs $640–$720 at EBC) of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub. Fee multiplier of 1.44–1.48× is the lowest of any major dayclub. South-Strip location ($18–$25 rideshare from central corridor) is the sole material disadvantage.

AZILO Ultra Pool

Admission: 10/10Drinks: 9/10VIP: 9/10Location: 6/10Group: 8/10

Best for flexible-schedule visitors — the only Las Vegas dayclub with no guest list arrival cutoff, enabling $0 admission at 3:00 PM or later when every other venue has closed its guest list for 1–2 hours. Lower headline production level than Tier 1 venues, but no comparable admission-cost-optimization alternative exists at any other full-service dayclub.

Score Interpretation by Visitor Profile

Budget-first visitorAZILO Ultra Pool (perfect admission score, no cutoff) + Tailgate Beach Club (perfect VIP value score, lowest per-bottle prices) form the highest combined cost-efficiency pair on the Strip. Combined limitation: neither venue matches Tier 1 production scale.
First-time dayclub visitorMarquee Dayclub scores 9+ across admission, VIP, and location with no score below 8. The setup-fee inclusion and Las Vegas Boulevard panoramic sightline deliver orientation value unavailable at venues with less transparent fee structures.
Group of 10+ on a milestone occasionTailgate Beach Club's 10/10 group score reflects cabana math: $1,000–$1,500 Friday cabana split among ten guests = $100–$150 per-person minimum with the lowest per-bottle spirit costs of any full-production venue, making the group economics more favorable than a comparable EBC daybed split at 3× the minimum.
2026 only — first-season opportunityOMNIA Dayclub's 9/10 VIP score is time-limited. Grey Goose at OMNIA ($510–$590) will likely approach EBC levels ($640–$720) within 18 months as the venue's Saturday demand matures. The 2026 season is the only window to access this headliner roster at first-season minimums.

Common Questions

Pool Party Pricing FAQ

How much does admission to a Las Vegas pool party cost in 2026?

Admission rates range from $0 (via guest list registration) to $75 at the door on peak headliner Saturdays. Using a guest list service eliminates this cost entirely for most venues on most non-holiday days. For women, guest list access provides zero-cost admission at virtually every Las Vegas dayclub throughout the season. For men, guest list entry is free on Fridays and select Sundays at most venues, and reduced on Saturdays. Without guest list: Encore Beach Club and LIV Beach charge men $40–$75, Marquee and Tao Beach charge $25–$60, and Tailgate Beach Club charges $20–$40. Holiday weekends (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, EDC Week) add $15–$30 above standard rates at every venue.

What do cocktails and drinks cost at Vegas dayclubs?

Standard cocktails at Las Vegas dayclubs price between $14 and $22 depending on the venue tier and spirit type. Well cocktails at Tier 3 venues (Tailgate, AZILO, Kassi Beach Club) run $14–$17. Call cocktails at Tier 1 venues (EBC, LIV Beach, OMNIA Dayclub) run $18–$24. Frozen specialty drinks average $18–$26. Domestic draft beer: $11–$14. Bottled water: $7–$12 — factor two to three water purchases into your budget given desert temperatures. Auto-gratuity is 18–20% at all table service and 15–18% at standalone bars. An $18 cocktail with 18% gratuity costs $21.24 effective. Six drinks per person, all-in with gratuity: $127–$145.

What is the minimum spend for a cabana at a Las Vegas pool party?

Cabana minimums at Las Vegas dayclubs start at $1,000 on Fridays at Tailgate Beach Club and reach $5,000+ on Saturday headliner events at Encore Beach Club. These stated minimums are the spend floor — what you must purchase in bottles and service before the reservation concludes. The true all-in cost is higher: service charges (15–20% of minimum) and gratuity (20% post-service) convert a $2,000 stated minimum into approximately $2,800–$3,100 all-in before any extra orders. Budget 1.45–1.55× the stated minimum as your actual reservation cost. Daybeds (one tier below cabanas, no shade) start at $300–$400 at Tailgate on Fridays and reach $2,500 at EBC on Saturday headliner events.

What is the cheapest way to attend a Las Vegas pool party?

Register through a guest list service to eliminate the admission cost entirely — worth $25–$75 per person at most venues. Arrive before the 1:00–2:00 PM cutoff. Limit yourself to three cocktails at the bar rather than ordering table service. Eat a full meal before arrival to skip poolside food markups. Pack your own sunscreen (hotel gift shops charge $18–$25 for small bottles). Walk to the venue if your hotel is within half a mile to avoid surge rideshare pricing of $15–$22 each way during peak arrival hours. Total for an optimized visit: $0 admission + $60 beverages with gratuity + $8 cash tips + $0 transportation = $68. This is achievable at Tier 1 and Tier 2 venues including Encore Beach Club and Marquee Dayclub.

Is bottle service worth it at a Las Vegas dayclub?

The value proposition depends on group size. For groups under five, general admission with guest list admission consistently outperforms VIP: a two-person daybed share ($250–$400 each in minimum) exceeds typical all-in general admission spend ($120–$175 each) without providing proportionally better experience. For groups of six to eight splitting a Friday daybed at $600–$800, per-person minimum contribution ($75–$133) is below what each would pay individually on cover and drinks — VIP adds reserved seating at no net extra cost. For groups of ten or more on a milestone occasion (bachelor party, major birthday), the cabana format provides a qualitatively different social infrastructure that is not replicable at any price point in general admission. The math improves with larger groups and worse with smaller ones.

What surprise costs should I budget for at Vegas pool parties?

Seven expense categories consistently catch first-time visitors. First: service charge on VIP minimums (15–20% of stated minimum, applied before gratuity). Second: gratuity on post-service-charge total (20%, converting a $2,000 minimum to approximately $2,880 before tax). Third: Nevada sales tax at 8.375% on all food and beverage purchases. Fourth: parking at Strip hotels ($20–$30 self-parking, $30–$50 valet). Fifth: locker rental ($20–$30 for a small locker fitting phone, wallet, and keys). Sixth: surge rideshare pricing during 11:00 AM–2:00 PM pool-rush hours ($15–$22 each way from mid-Strip). Seventh: gift-shop sunscreen ($18–$25 for a 3-oz bottle versus $6 at a drugstore). Build a $40–$60 per-person buffer for these incidentals on top of your stated-minimum or general admission budget.

Are Las Vegas dayclubs cheaper on Thursdays or Fridays than Saturdays?

Substantially cheaper, across all cost categories. Tao Beach and Marquee Dayclub offer Thursday programming at admission rates 30–50% below Saturday. Thursday daybeds at Marquee start at $300 versus $1,000–$1,500 on Saturdays. Venues on Thursday operate at lower occupancy, which means more attentive service per table, easier lounge chair access in general admission, and more flexible guest list policies for male guests. Friday pricing sits between Thursday and Saturday — 20–40% below Saturday across most venues. For groups whose travel schedule allows Friday arrival, a Thursday or Friday pool party at a Tier 1 venue delivers comparable production quality at meaningfully lower cost than a Saturday visit.

Is a daybed worth buying at a Las Vegas pool party?

For groups of four to six on any hot-weather visit, a daybed's value depends primarily on temperature. In April or October when temperatures average 80–95°F, a daybed is a comfort upgrade — general admission is physically manageable without one. From June through August when temperatures regularly reach 105–115°F, a daybed (which at most venues provides direct-sun reserved seating rather than shade) only partially addresses heat exposure — the shade problem still requires a cabana or departure before 2:00 PM. The practical value of a daybed is guaranteed seating and a home base, not shade. Confirmed benefits: you have a place to put your belongings, a server brings drinks to your location, and you are not competing for chairs that disappear by noon. For groups of two, daybeds rarely pencil out — minimum split of $250–$400 each exceeds typical general admission all-in spend.

Which Las Vegas pool party offers the cheapest admission in 2026?

Tao Beach Dayclub at The Venetian offers the lowest male Thursday admission ($20–$25) of any Tier 1 venue on the Strip. For Fridays, Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World consistently offers male guest list access at no charge — the most reliably accessible zero-cover Friday of any full-production dayclub. AZILO Ultra Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas runs an all-day guest list with no cutoff, making it the easiest low-cost access point for late-arriving visitors. Tailgate Beach Club carries the lowest all-categories pricing of any full-production Las Vegas dayclub — general admission cover, daybed minimums, and cabana minimums are all the lowest of any Strip property with LED production and scheduled DJ bookings.

Does OMNIA Dayclub have free guest list in 2026?

OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace participates in the NoCoverVegas guest list network in its 2026 opening season. Women receive zero-cost admission before the cutoff on most non-holiday operating days. Men receive free or reduced-cost admission on Fridays and select Sundays. OMNIA Dayclub's 2026 guest list policy is more accessible than established Tier 1 venues — EBC and LIV Beach have tightened male Saturday guest list access over their operational histories, a trajectory OMNIA will likely follow as weekend demand builds. Register through our form to confirm availability for your specific date, venue, and arrival day.

Do general admission guests at Vegas pool parties have a mandatory drink minimum?

No mandatory drink minimum applies to general admission guests at any Las Vegas dayclub. GA guests pay admission (or $0 via guest list) and purchase drinks individually at the bar, with no contractual requirement on drink count or spend volume. Spend minimums are exclusive to VIP reservations — daybeds, cabanas, and premium configurations carry a contractual floor that must be met in bottles and drinks over the duration of the reservation. First-time visitors frequently conflate GA bar spending with VIP minimums. A GA guest can pay guest list admission ($0), purchase two cocktails ($36), leave $6 in tips, and exit under $50 total. A VIP guest with a $2,000 cabana minimum is contractually obligated to reach that floor in purchases before the reservation ends.

How much cheaper is a Friday VIP reservation versus Saturday?

Friday VIP minimums run 30–55% below Saturday at most Las Vegas dayclubs. At Marquee Dayclub, Friday daybeds start at $500–$700 versus Saturday's $1,000–$1,500 — a $500–$800 per-reservation discount. At Encore Beach Club, Friday daybeds begin at $600 versus Saturday's $1,200–$2,500 — a $600–$1,900 gap. The widest Friday-to-Saturday spread is at Tier 1 venues on headliner Saturdays: EBC's Calvin Harris Saturday daybeds can reach $2,500+ while the same seating section runs $600–$800 on an adjacent Friday. Thursday programming at Tao Beach and Marquee Dayclub runs 40–60% below Friday pricing — the lowest available minimum of any operating day at full-production Las Vegas dayclubs.

How does the DJ headliner premium affect pool party pricing?

When a primary headliner is booked — Calvin Harris at EBC, Fisher at OMNIA Dayclub, Diplo at Marquee — admission prices increase $10–$25 above the standard-Saturday rate, and daybed and cabana minimums jump 40–80%. An EBC standard Saturday charges men $50–$60 for admission; a Calvin Harris Saturday charges $65–$75. A Marquee standard Saturday daybed starts at $1,000; a major headliner Saturday daybed starts at $1,400–$1,800. The premium is venue-confirmed in advance — DJ announcements trigger immediate repricing of unsold VIP inventory. Guest list access for men also compresses or disappears on headliner Saturdays at Tier 1 venues. To avoid the premium, verify whether your date falls on a headliner booking before committing to VIP or counting on male guest list access.

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