Excalibur Hotel and Casino
What kid would not love to stay in a castle? That's what you'll get at Excalibur. Add in the Tournament of Kings show, where knights joust on horseback while you eat dinner without the benefit of utensils, and you have the perfect kid-friendly combination. There are also two heated outdoor pools, a large arcade, and for $29, an eat-all-day buffet. Rooms range from approximately $81 to $399 per night, as of December 2009.
Excalibur Hotel and Casino
3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 780-5733
excalibur.com
Circus Circus
You'll have no trouble finding activities to thrill your children at this hotel. Free circus acts take place in the midway every 20 to 30 minutes, including acrobats and clowns. Adventuredome features amusement type rides including roller coasters, bumper cars and a water ride. Free clown shows are also included in the price of admission. The hotel also has two heated pools and a large buffet. Room rates vary from approximately $30 to $70 per night, as of December 2009.
Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
(800) 634-3450
circuscircus.com
Mandalay Bay
While not one of the budget-priced hotels on the Las Vegas strip, Mandalay Bay will not disappoint families who want activities for all ages. The pool area includes a sandy beach, a wave pool, a lazy river, three swimming pools and a jogging track. The Shark Reef aquarium is also located on the property, and is home to over 2,000 ocean species. Rooms run approximately $90 to $490, as of December 2009.
Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(877) 632-7800
mandalaybay.com
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
If you'd like to avoid the Las Vegas strip and instead sample the untamed beauty of the desert, this hotel is the place to be. Located about 10 miles west of the strip, and a short drive to Red Rock Canyon, this luxury hotel offers professionally supervised active childcare for kids aged six weeks to 12 years. There are also movie theaters, an outdoor pool and a bowling center to keep the whole family entertained. Rates range from $85 to $280 per night, as of December 2009.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
11011 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777
redrocklasvegas.com
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
This is another off-strip hotel that has a lot to offer families. With movie theaters, a bowling center, a pool and an arcade, your kids will have no shortage of activities to drag you to. And if your plans include a little adult time, there's a supervised childcare center on premises featuring jungle gyms, a free arcade, video games and movies for kids ages three through 12. There is also free shuttle service to the strip. Rates are approximately $35 to $150 per night as of December 2009.
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 365-7111
(800) 675-3267
orleanscasino.com
About The Author
Jean Standish Marovich worked as a social worker for more than 15 years in the areas of foster care and adoptions before beginning her writing career. She graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with an undergraduate degree in psychology, and from University of Nevada Las Vegas with undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work. Marovich enjoys running, hiking, biking and swimming.
