Similarly, tubes and noodles are almost as hard to come by at the L’Auberge pool. Umbrellas are high commodity items at the GN pool, to be sure. The L’Auberge pool, however, has a much more tropical feel, quieter but still present music, and more shade. If you like the Vegas dayclub vibe of standing in still water, drink in hand, sun working on your tan, and a loud oontz of DJ tunes filling the air, this is your place. The Golden Nugget pool is more about socializing and standing.

Those things assumed, the pools are definite amenities at both properties, but they each hold a much different character. Either way, it’s a regional destination market for a big chunk of the South so people bring their kids and they do stupid kid stuff like dive into the lazy river, swim under your tube, and then overreact when you (accidentally) kick them in the face. I think some drive up in biker gang formation two-by-two on Power Wheels. Lots and lots of kids…especially on weekends. And, the last naysayer comment from me is that both pools attract kids. Food is relatively cheaper but if you can, wait to eat at one of the many outlets mentioned in Part 2. Drinks are upwards of $12 and frozen drinks can be even more.

$250+ (and usually higher) cabana rates that don’t serve as an F&B credit (as we can find at many quality Vegas pools).

Unlike other resort amenities, the pools at both properties carry the higher price tags of Vegas pools. But, to be clear, they also bring Vegas prices with them. I would even rank L’Auberge’s pool up there with some of the best Vegas pools. The pools at both properties are better than your average hotel pool and better than about half of the Vegas pools. The Golden Nugget and L’Auberge both have a pool and a spa.

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