. . "5"^^ . "2"^^ . "2010-06-27T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "Probably the biggest and most extensive pool on the Vegas strip, complete with a wave pool and lazy river. We got a cabana for the day for our group of 20+ (even though the cabana was only meant for 6 max, we took over the lounge chairs in front of it). Our cabana (which I think was the smallest and cheapest, ~$450 before room credit) came with a flat screen TV and a fridge stocked with water and sodas, which could be replenished for an extra $10 (good price in my book). I think the main benefit of having a cabana is having a shade area. As massive and big the Mandalay Bay pool is, there isn't a lot of shaded areas on the beach. You have to go to a food area or the beach casino area. This isn't a problem if you're only out there to catch an hour or two of rays, but if you're planning a whole day out at the beach, then it becomes an issue. The problem with only trying to catch an hour or two of rays though is that the place gets packed easily if you don't have a cabana. With the popularity of the wave pool and lazy river, the lounge chairs get snatched up early and quick so definitely get there early. The other option is to go to the South Lagoon, which is separated from the main beach area and where our actual cabana was located. Bad for us since it's away from all the action, but it's definitely not as crowded as the main area.\n\nThe wave pool is pretty fun, even for adults. There's probably a dozen lifeguards patrolling it though, which seems a bit excessive. The lazy river is short but fairly fast moving and you can go in it without and innertube. OK, rant time: if you don't bring your own innertube, they make you BUY one (unless you have a cabana in the main beach area, where they loan you)! $25 for an adult sized one! Why would I need to possibly own an innertube outside of this beach area. At first when I checked into theHotel, I passed by people bringing innertubes back to their rooms and thought it was strange. Now I understand why... Wouldn't a better option be able to just rent for the day? Anyways, I thought that part was a rip-off. Bring your own. \n\nRegardless, this is still the best damn pool in Vegas, hands-down."^^ . . "1"^^ .