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
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
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
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.