8/2017
After visiting Vegas for decades, this was the first time we've ever stayed at the Mandalay Bay Resort.
We stayed in an accessible room so there was a lot more room between the beds and desks. The beds were comfy and the room temperature was ideal for great nights of sleep.
The bathroom was large with a shower, tub, sink and toilet all in the same room. No separate toilet room. In our room we (I) accidentally tripped the lights a couple times and figured out we could reset it at the outlet. I thought I broke it! LOL!
The pool area was amazing and our girls LOVED it! Aside from learning that they rent a $75 red umbrella and $75 red lounge chair, it was pretty good. Just FYI, there isn't any shade in the sand beach area so be prepared.
The lazy river was small but the good thing was we weren't required to buy a tube ($18 small/$22 large). Some people brought their own or you could just walk or float through.
The girls loved the beach area and wave pool the most. The waves ran every 90 seconds and you had to stay behind a blue line so you wouldn't crash into the shore. It was refreshing to walk in and get a quick dip then come back out to lay out and read a book.
Food and drinks are pretty pricy. Our $5 fries were a good deal. They were fried well and we had a large portion served in a to-go container (about half full). BUT...Beware the 8 OUNCE smoothies that are $10 each! They were pretty yummy but I don't think I'd get it again. I think Hubby's 20-ounce souvenir cup for $12 was actually the best deal.
We can't wait for the next time! Hopefully sooner than later...