Las Vegas Bachelorette Party Guide 2026: Hotels, Shows, Pools & Budget

A Las Vegas bachelorette weekend usually comes down to five decisions: where the group sleeps, which night-time show you see, whether you do a pool club, how you handle a nightclub, and how you split the money. This guide walks through each one using what the venues themselves publish as of September 2026, and flags the places older guides still recommend that have closed or moved.

Two things to know up front. Every male revue in town is 18+ with photo ID, and you must be 21 to drink or to get into nightclubs and pool clubs. If anyone in the group is under 21, plan the weekend around shows, dinners and daytime activities instead.

What's Changed Since Older Guides

• Chippendales has moved. Its Las Vegas residency is now at Planet Hollywood, not the Rio.
• XS at Encore is closed for renovation until November 2026. Don't plan a weekend around it before then.
• The Mirage has closed, along with its volcano and The Beatles LOVE.
• The Cromwell is now The Vanderpump Hotel. Drai's still lists its after-hours club at the same address, 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd.
• Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan has reopened after a refresh of its rooftop pool deck.

Where to Stay

For a group, the hotel matters less for its own amenities than for how easily everyone can get ready together and walk to the night's plans. Book a suite or adjoining rooms, and check the nightly resort fee, which is charged per room and not included in most headline rates.

Booking tips for groups

• Add up the real cost. Compare the nightly rate plus resort fee plus tax, per room, then divide by the people sharing it.
• Ask for rooms together. Request adjoining or same-floor rooms when you book; it is a request, not a guarantee.
• Mind the occupancy limit. Hotels cap how many guests a room holds, and a room booked for two may not admit six.
• Midweek is cheaper. Sunday to Thursday rates are often far lower than Friday and Saturday, if your group can travel then.

See our resort fees guide for what each resort charges on top of the room rate.

Male Revue Shows

Three male revues are running in 2026, and all three sell group packages. All require guests to be 18 or older with valid ID.

Magic Mike Live at Sahara

The most polished of the three, built by the team behind the films. The show's site lists two add-ons: Mike's Ultimate Experience at $129 per person, which adds a pre-show dinner at Sahara's Balla Italian Soul, two drinks, a VIP coordinator, a merchandise discount and a post-show meet and greet; and a Meet & Greet Package at $39 with a glass of bubbly in the VIP lounge and professional photos. Groups of 10 or more get 10% off and can reserve without a deposit. Large bags are not allowed.

Chippendales at Planet Hollywood

Chippendales performs Tuesday to Sunday at 8 p.m., with extra 10 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday. In September 2026 its site showed "Hot Seats" from $66.85 per person and "Very VIP" from $128.40, plus taxes and fees. For groups of six or more it offers reduced admission, a shout-out for the bride-to-be and help planning the trip: call 866-CHIP-999.

Thunder From Down Under at Excalibur

Thunder performs nightly at Excalibur and describes itself as highly interactive, with audience members sometimes invited on stage. Tickets are sold through Excalibur, and the show's site has a group booking page. Check Excalibur for current showtimes and prices.

Picking one: Magic Mike Live if your group wants a production; Chippendales if you want the classic bachelorette experience and a central location; Thunder if you want the most comedy and audience play. All three end in time for a late dinner or a club.

Pool Clubs and Dayclubs

Pool clubs are the daytime version of a nightclub: DJs, bottle service at daybeds and cabanas, and a general admission crowd around the pool. They are 21+ and mostly seasonal, busiest from spring to early autumn, so check each venue's calendar for the dates you're in town.

• Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan): a 22,000-square-foot rooftop pool deck, refreshed and reopened, with daybeds and cabanas. Marquee says its enclosed "Dome", kept at 85 degrees, returns for the winter season, which makes it the pool party to look at outside summer.
• Encore Beach Club (Encore): pools ringed by daybeds and private cabanas, with food and drink service. It also runs EBC at Night, a night-time party at the pool.
• Others: most big Strip resorts run a pool party or adults-only pool in season. See our pool parties guide and dayclub guide for the full list.

Daybed or cabana?

General admission is the cheap option but gives you nowhere to sit. A daybed suits a small group; a cabana adds shade, a private area and usually a dedicated server. Both are sold with a food and drink minimum that changes by date and DJ, so ask for the all-in price, including tax and service charge, before you commit, and split it by head. Arrive at opening if you want to settle in before the crowd.

Nightclubs and Bottle Service

The club you choose depends on the music your group likes and which nights you're in town. Clubs are 21+ and have dress codes (think dresses or smart outfits and heels, not athletic wear or flip-flops).

• OMNIA (Caesars Palace): the big EDM room with a rooftop terrace. On Thursdays the main room is closed but the terrace and the Heart of OMNIA stay open.
• Drai's After Hours (The Vanderpump Hotel): for groups still going late; doors open at 1 a.m., Thursday to Sunday, with rotating R&B, Latin, hip-hop and house nights.
• Wynn's clubs: XS is closed for renovation until November 2026; Encore Beach Club at Night covers the gap in season.

Line-ups change weekly, so look at the club's own calendar for your dates before you pick. Our nightclubs guide compares the rest.

How bottle service works

• The minimum is a spend, not a fee. The table comes with a minimum you spend on drinks. Tax and gratuity are added on top, so the final bill is well above the headline number.
• Get the all-in price in writing. Ask the club or its VIP host for the total including tax and service, and how many people the table admits.
• Book direct. Reserve through the club's own site or its listed VIP host. Be wary of people offering free entry on the Strip.
• Collect the money first. Agree the per-person share and collect it before the trip.

Women's groups are often offered guest-list entry, but terms vary by club and night and are never guaranteed. Treat it as a bonus, not a plan.

Daytime Ideas

• Spa morning. Book side-by-side treatments early and use the pools and steam rooms before brunch. Our spas guide compares the resort spas.
• Brunch. A long brunch is the easiest group meal to book. See the brunch guide.
• The Neon Museum. Retired Vegas signs, great for group photos. In 2026 daytime admission (3–5 p.m.) starts at $25 and evening admission at $35; from September to May it is open 3–11 p.m., and from June to August 8 p.m. to midnight. 45-minute guided tours are an add-on.
• Seven Magic Mountains. Seven stacked-boulder towers over 30 feet tall, about 10 miles south of the city near Jean. No reservation is needed; go early or late in summer.
• The High Roller. The observation wheel at the LINQ sells "Happy Half Hour" cabins with an open bar (21+) and private cabins for groups. Check the LINQ's site for prices.
• Fremont Street. Downtown's pedestrian mall with the Viva Vision canopy show and the SlotZilla zip line. See our Fremont Street guide.
• Shopping. The Forum Shops at Caesars and the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian are the obvious group browse. See the shopping guide.

Budgeting and Splitting Costs

Costs swing so much by date that a fixed per-person figure isn't much use. Instead, build the budget from these line items and price each one for your actual dates:

Keeping the money painless

• Agree the budget first. Before anything is booked, agree a per-person ceiling that works for the least-flexible budget in the group.
• Separate shared and optional costs. Rooms, the show and the group dinner are shared; a cabana or a table can be opt-in.
• Decide about the bride's share up front, and add it to everyone else's split.
• One organiser, one spreadsheet. Keep every booking, confirmation number and deadline in one shared document.

For more on keeping costs down, see our Las Vegas budget guide.

A Sample Weekend

Friday

• Afternoon: arrive, check in, and get to the pool while the group comes together.
• Evening: group dinner near the hotel, then drinks at a lounge such as the Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan. Keep the first night light if people have travelled all day.

Saturday

• Morning: spa treatments or a slow brunch.
• Afternoon: a pool club in season, or the Neon Museum and a photo stop.
• Evening: dinner, then Chippendales or Magic Mike Live, then a nightclub for anyone who still has energy.

Sunday

• Late morning: farewell brunch, then pack. Most checkouts are before noon, so ask about bag storage if flights are late.

For a lower-key group, swap the nightclub for a rooftop or cocktail bar (see our rooftop bars guide) and add a second spa or pool day.

Practical Tips

• Bring ID everywhere. Shows, clubs, pools and bars all check it, including for guests who look well over 21.
• Drink water. Summer afternoons are extremely hot, and heat plus alcohol at a pool club is a real risk.
• Check dress codes for the specific club and night, and pack comfortable shoes for the walk between resorts, which is longer than it looks.
• Sashes and decorations are fine at shows and restaurants, but some clubs restrict props; check before you pack a suitcase of them.
• Keep a meeting point. Pick one spot (the hotel lobby bar works) for anyone who loses the group.