Gas prices are, oh my, so high. Jet fuel hikes, the loss of low-price carriers like Spirit and off-again, on-again TSA staff shortages have made air travel a chore. But you have a distinct advantage over many others looking to take some time off this summer: You already live in one of the world’s top vacation spots, and its famous resort properties are cutting summertime deals. You can take the bite out of Vegas’ sizzle season by enjoying a prime staycation on the cheap. We’ll tell you how, where, how much you’ll pay and how much you get.
For the sports fans
Some Vegas observers have described Fremont Street’s nearly 6-year-old, adults-only, 600-room hotel and casino Circa as the first sports-themed resort in Las Vegas. The entire property feels built around the magnificent sportsbook, and most of its amenities frame that energetic experience in a special way. Whether you’re betting or just watching, this is the place, and fans truly appreciate the old-school Downtown Vegas vibes woven into a very modern environment.
But you don’t have to be obsessed with the World Cup, Major League Baseball or any other summer sport to take advantage of the $400 All-In Package, a grand slam of a deal that gets you a two-night stay Sunday through Thursday, a $100 beverage credit, a $100 dining credit and a daybed at the one-of-a-kind rooftop pool experience Stadium Swim, with all resort fees and taxes included. If you can’t travel this summer to catch your team’s away game at a great ballpark in a great city, the luxurious Stadium Swim will be the next best thing. And the dining credit goes a long way at Circa’s stellar eateries including Barry’s Downtown Prime, Saginaw’s Deli, Victory Burger, the local favorite 8 East or Project BBQ out on the Fremont Street Experience.
And you’re Downtown, so when the game or match concludes, it’s a short journey to finally catch up on all the Fremont East and Arts District bar-hopping you’ve been procrastinating. Available through September 10. (circalasvegas.com)
The George at Durango
The newest big and fancy sportsbook in the neighborhood is the STN spot at Durango, where VIP seating reservations are available for select World Cup games, drink specials include $2 margaritas and $3 shots, and nearby, The George Sportsmen’s Lounge is hosting watch parties and serving up a killer $6 cheeseburger special around the clock. With the Nevada Locals StaCation discounts—available with a Nevada ID at all Station Casinos—you’ll get the best available rate at Durango and pay no resort fees. (durangoresort.com) –Brock Radke
For Families
Pack that bag and pile the kids into the car. We’re staying in Vegas, baby. MGM Resorts International just dropped an all-inclusive package across two hotel-casinos, with experiences built for the whole household.
For $330, you’ll land two nights at either Luxor or Excalibur, with the added bonus of three meals a day for two, covered across select restaurants: The Buffet and Tap Sports Bar at Excalibur and Pyramid Café, Backstage Deli, Public House, and Diablo’s Cantina at Luxor. Kids ages 10 and under eat free at The Buffet and Tap Sports Bar’s Excalibur and MGM Grand locations. And the deal feeds you off-property, too, at Mandalay Bay (Noodle Shop, Seabreeze Cafe) and New York-New York (Tom’s Watch Bar).
Now with meals off the table, you can focus on some fun. The package scores a free ride on New York-New York’s thrill-seeking Big Apple Coaster, plus two show tickets at Luxor and Excalibur. Catch the acclaimed Mac King Comedy Magic Show with the kids or wander into the whimsical world of Blue Man Group. (mgmresorts.com)
Garden Buffet at South Point
Over at South Point, a family friendly playground rolls out the welcome wagon. The Stay and Play package delivers $25 resort credit, $25 free slot play and two poolside cocktails if you book by July 31. Parents can indulge while kids lounge at South Point’s stadium-seated movie theater or strike up some games at the 64-lane bowling center. As for food, picky eaters will love the Garden Buffet, where breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner all stay under $60 per person—and kids eat at discounted rates. Who said Vegas isn’t a family-friendly town? (southpointcasino.com) –Amber Sampson
For the foodies
Resorts World feels like it’s approximately half restaurant. Many of the Valley’s heavier hitters—Brezza, Carversteak, Stubborn Seed and the kitchen stalls at Famous Foods Street Eats—are situated here, not to mention Zouk Nightclub, a 5.5-acre pool complex and a world-class theater with a packed summer schedule, from country to comedy.
Famous Foods Street Eats at Resorts World
If you’d like a taste of what’s on Resorts World’s menu, the Conrad Complete package, beginning at $150 per guest, per night with a two-guest minimum, checks nearly all the boxes. The add-on for guests of the property’s Conrad tower gets you free valet service for the length of your stay; private access to the Club 66 VIP Lounge, with its complimentary continental breakfast and three-drink social hour (beer, wine or well), plus a breathtaking Strip view; early access to those seven epic resort pools, with a reserved poolside space and hosted domestic beers and sodas; and most significantly, a prix fixe meal at your choice of Agave Bar & Grill, Fuhu, Kusa Nori, Viva by Ray Garcia or Wally’s. Cap off your day with complimentary admission to Zouk Nightclub any day it’s operating. (rwlasvegas.com)
Maroon at Sahara
And if you’d like to sample the newest taste on the Boulevard—Kwame Onwuachi’s Caribbean steakhouse Maroon—the Sahara, its host resort, has a juicy deal for you. Sahara’s Summer Stays deal offers free valet, a “digital savings pass” that includes discounts for poolside concerts and performances of Magic Mike Live, plus BOGO drinks at Casbar Lounge; and a $50 dining credit to Maroon. A two-night stay is required at the property’s standard rates, which generally fall below $100 per night. (saharalasvegas.com) –Geoff Carter
For the relaxation-deprived
For locals, relaxation on the Strip can be hard to find among the overstimulating billboards, street performers and flashing lights—not to mention that for some of us, it’s just another day at the office. The antidote? Navigating the waterways of Vegas’ very own version of Venice. Through September 13, the Venetian is offering 33% off rooms (two-night minimum stay) plus 5% off for those who join Venetian rewards. The booking also includes a credit for spa services ($50 for one service and $100 for two), a $50 beverage credit and BOGO gondola rides.
Let the magic-workers at Canyon Ranch Spa & Fitness (a Forbes Travel Guide-notching destination) melt your stress away with a massage, ritual bath or fabulous blowout. Transport your senses to the south of Italy with a bright and breezy lunch at Lavo—fuel to peruse more than 160 stores at the Grand Canal Shoppes. While you’re there, get some shots for the ‘gram on the charming gondola ride. Refresh with expertly crafted cocktails at Juliet Cocktail Room or Rosina. Take an afternoon nap, and get dressed for your next destination. Mott 32, Nomikai or Tao Asian Bistro offer delectable delights for dinner. Round out the night at Spiegelworld’s engrossing Atomic Saloon Show, where locals can get up to 50% off tickets at spiegelworld.com. (venetianlasvegas.com)
Ghostbar at Palms
For an off-Strip alternative, Palms offers up to 30% off stays, free cabanas for locals and a $25 food and drink credit at the pool. Eat to your heart’s content at A.Y.C.E. Buffet, relax by the pool, and after the sun goes down, soak in a panoramic view of the Strip at Ghostbar. (palms.com) –Shannon Miller
For the music fans
Las Vegas may be the Entertainment Capital of the World, but for devoted music fans, it’s becoming the capital of the long weekend. If you’re already making the pilgrimage to see a favorite artist, why not turn the show into the main event and the afterparty?
Westgate
Westgate has rolled out packages that bundle two-night stays with two tickets to some of the city’s biggest concerts, like Sphere residencies by the Eagles (starting at $799) and Kenny Chesney (starting at $449). That puts you within walking distance of the Venetian’s endless dining options and the LINQ Promenade’s tourist playground. Other packages from Westgate include Ed Sheeran at Allegiant Stadium (starting at $449) and Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live (starting at $749), pairing the shows and a two-night stay with a cocktail reception with drinks and appetizers, and late checkout for those inevitable post-concert hangovers. The Sheeran and Blige packages sweeten the deal further with an on-call concierge. Considering what concert tickets alone cost these days, the math is surprisingly favorable here. (westgateresorts.com)
Kassi Beach House at Virgin
For locals looking to escape without really leaving town, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas offers its Very Important Vegas Local package, with up to 35% off room rates and waived resort and parking fees. Time your stay around a show (like Interpol on August 16) at The Theater, which has become one of the city’s most reliable rooms for touring acts. Then settle into the property’s lowkey cool factor, coastal Italian plates and picturesque interiors at Kassi Beach House, followed by cocktails at the luxurious Shag Room. This is the kind of staycation that reminds you why people travel here in the first place. (virginhotelslv.com) –Gabriela Rodriguez
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