Excalibur Hotel and Casino is the medieval castle-themed resort on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, opened June 19, 1990, and operated today by MGM Resorts International (owned by Vici Properties). Its turreted, Neuschwanstein-inspired towers and 3,981 rooms have made it one of the most recognizable silhouettes on Las Vegas Boulevard for over three decades.
Excalibur earns its spot on a stay list for value: it’s one of the most affordable MGM properties on the Strip, sits close to the airport and the south-Strip corridor near Luxor and the T-Mobile Arena area, and pairs that budget positioning with genuinely fun on-site entertainment, from a dinner jousting show to a long-running male revue and a sprawling arcade.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: South Las Vegas Strip, 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Operator: MGM Resorts International (owned by Vici Properties)
- Opened: June 19, 1990
- Rooms: 3,981, across four 28-story towers
- Price tier: Budget to mid-range
- Casino: Approx. 92,000 sq ft gaming floor
- Signature attraction: Fun Dungeon arcade and castle exterior
- Headline venue: Tournament of Kings dinner show; Thunder from Down Under
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Rooms span four connected towers and range from standard queen/king rooms to suites, generally priced well below neighboring resorts on the Strip. The pool complex includes four seasonal pools set in a tropical landscape, with an adults-only pool featuring cabanas and a fire pit alongside a family pool with a water slide. The roughly 92,000-square-foot casino floor covers slots and table games under the resort’s castle-hall theming.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Excalibur is home to Tournament of Kings, the Strip’s longest-running dinner show, and Thunder from Down Under, the longest-running male revue in Las Vegas since 2002. The Fun Dungeon arcade offers over 200 games for families and groups. Dining options include Dick’s Last Resort, Buca di Beppo, TAP Sports Bar, and a large food court, keeping the property’s overall cost profile budget-friendly.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Excalibur sits at the south end of the Strip, connected by free tram and indoor walkways to Luxor and Mandalay Bay, and by pedestrian bridge toward New York-New York, putting it within reach of T-Mobile Arena. It suits budget-conscious travelers, families, and groups who want Strip access and on-site entertainment without luxury-tier room rates; guests chasing high-end amenities or proximity to Sphere and the Colosseum should look further up the Strip.
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Excalibur FAQs
Does Excalibur charge a resort fee, and is parking free?
Yes, Excalibur charges MGM Resorts’ standard daily resort fee (covering Wi-Fi and fitness center access), which varies by season — confirm the current rate at booking. Self-parking availability and fees follow MGM’s standard Las Vegas Strip parking policy.
Is Excalibur walkable to the rest of the Strip?
Yes. It’s connected by free tram to Luxor and Mandalay Bay and by pedestrian bridge toward New York-New York, and it’s a walkable, if longer, distance up the Strip toward T-Mobile Arena and central Strip resorts.
What is Excalibur best known for?
Its medieval castle exterior, the Fun Dungeon arcade, and two long-running shows: the Tournament of Kings dinner-and-jousting show and the Thunder from Down Under male revue.
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Photo: Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.