Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino vs South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's Las Vegas casinos compared side by side. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino offers 3,309 rooms, while South Point Hotel Casino & Spa offers 2,163 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino | South Point Hotel Casino & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Strip | Off-Strip East |
| Price Range | $$$ | $ |
| Star Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Total Rooms | 3,309 | 2,163 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 135,000 | 80,000 |
| Table Games | 130 | 60 |
| Slot Machines | 1,600 | 2,100 |
| Poker Room | Yes | Yes |
| Sportsbook | Yes | Yes |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Buffet | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Nightclub | No | No |
| Live Shows | Yes | Yes |
| Casino Group | MGM Resorts | Station Casinos |
| Year Established | 1999 | 2005 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 60 table games and 2,100 slots, South Point Hotel Casino & Spa offers a wider gaming selection than Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's 130 tables and 1,600 slots.
Luxury seekers
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino pairs a $$$ price tier with a 4.4/5 rating, edging out South Point Hotel Casino & Spa on the luxury scale.
Budget travelers
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa ($) generally runs cheaper than Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino ($$$).
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 South Point Hotel Casino & Spa in Off-Strip (Off-Strip East) — roughly 15–20 minutes apart by car. See our South Strip guide and Off-Strip East guide.
The verdict
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino wins 3 of the compared categories to 1. Choose Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino if you want more hotel rooms; choose South Point Hotel Casino & Spa if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.