Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino vs Resorts World Las Vegas: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's luxury Strip resorts compared side by side. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino offers 3,309 rooms, while Resorts World Las Vegas offers 3,506 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Resorts World Las Vegas
Location South Strip North Strip
Price Range $$$ $$$
Star Rating 4.4 / 5 4.4 / 5
Total Rooms 3,309 3,506
Casino Sq Ft 135,000 117,000
Table Games 130 117
Slot Machines 1,600 1,400
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet Yes No
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub No Yes
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group MGM Resorts Independent
Year Established 1999 2021

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

With 130 table games and 1,600 slots, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino offers a wider gaming selection than Resorts World Las Vegas's 117 tables and 1,400 slots.

Luxury seekers

Tie

Both sit at the same price tier and rating for luxury seekers.

Budget travelers

Tie

Both share the same $$$ price tier.

Poker players

Winner: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Both have poker rooms; Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino backs it with a larger table-game floor.

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Tie

Both are comparable date-night picks.

Location & getting between them

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino sits in Strip (South Strip) and Resorts World Las Vegas in Strip (North Strip) — a short rideshare apart. See our South Strip guide and North Strip guide.

The verdict

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino wins 4 of the compared categories to 2. Choose Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose Resorts World Las Vegas if you prefer more hotel rooms.

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