M Resort Spa Casino vs Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's Las Vegas casinos compared side by side. M Resort Spa Casino offers 390 rooms, while Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino offers 3,309 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | M Resort Spa Casino | Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Off-Strip East | South Strip |
| Price Range | $$$ | $$$ |
| Star Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Total Rooms | 390 | 3,309 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 92,000 | 135,000 |
| Table Games | 60 | 130 |
| Slot Machines | 1,800 | 1,600 |
| Poker Room | Yes | Yes |
| Sportsbook | Yes | Yes |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Buffet | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Nightclub | Yes | No |
| Live Shows | Yes | Yes |
| Casino Group | — | MGM Resorts |
| Year Established | 2009 | 1999 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 60 table games and 1,800 slots, M Resort Spa Casino offers a wider gaming selection than Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's 130 tables and 1,600 slots.
Luxury seekers
Both sit at the same price tier and rating for luxury seekers.
Budget travelers
Both share the same $$$ price tier.
Poker players
Both have poker rooms; Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino backs it with a larger table-game floor.
Families
Both rate similarly for families.
Couples
Both are comparable date-night picks.
Location & getting between them
M Resort Spa Casino sits in Off-Strip (Off-Strip East) and Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Strip (South Strip) — roughly 15–20 minutes apart by car. See our Off-Strip East guide and South Strip guide.
The verdict
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino wins 3 of the compared categories to 2. Choose M Resort Spa Casino if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino if you prefer more hotel rooms.