My boyfriend and I chose Tao Beach because our Vegas trip was on Labor Day weekend and all the bigger pool parties had jacked their prices up for the holiday. Tao Beach was still $20 for ladies, $40 for men. We arrived at about 10 a.m. and were admitted for FREE! We like to think its because we are good-looking, but we're probably fooling ourselves. Lol! I bet it was just because it was early and they were trying to get people in the door. The party started slowly, so we relaxed for a while on the lounge beds - you can use them for free until someone rents them out. One of the staff members recommended we sit in the back by the jacuzzi because those are the last lounges to be sold. We did just that and were so shaded and comfortable the entire time and never had to give it up. At about noon, we went back to the hotel room (re-entry is allowed with your wristband!) for lunch and some vodka drinks (too expensive for us to buy more than a few drinks at Tao), then went back around 2:30 to find the place had transitioned from a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere to a crazy, packed party!! Everyone was dancing and having a great time. The Dj was playing great music and Trey Songz who was scheduled to perform at Tao Nightclub later came out and hyped the crowd and sang along with a few of his songs. After the party was over (5:30 or so?) we went out to the venetian's pool and relaxed as the sun went down. It was such an amazing day. We will never forget what a great time we had.
Pros: all of what I said above
Cons: expensive drinks (yeah I know - that's Vegas for you)
small pool