Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is a 796-room hotel-casino in the Downtown Summerlin area of western Las Vegas, roughly a 20-minute drive from the Strip and about 3 miles from the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Opened by Station Casinos on April 18, 2006 and expanded the following year, it remains the company’s flagship resort and corporate headquarters, built around a 118,309-square-foot casino floor.
It’s the pick for travelers who want Strip-caliber amenities — a resort-style pool, a spa, name-brand restaurants, a 16-screen movie theater and a 72-lane bowling center — without Strip crowds, traffic or resort-corridor prices, plus quick access to hiking and scenic drives in Red Rock Canyon.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Summerlin, west Las Vegas Valley (off-Strip)
- Operator: Station Casinos
- Opened: April 18, 2006
- Rooms: 796
- Price tier: Mid-range
- Casino: 118,309 sq ft
- Signature attraction: 3-acre pool complex and on-site spa
- Headline venue: Rocks Lounge (live bands, DJs, comedy)
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Rooms and suites at Red Rock Resort were renovated in recent years and range from standard king/double rooms up to suites with Red Rock Canyon or Strip-skyline views. The centerpiece pool area spans about 3 acres and is surrounded by cabanas, restaurants and the resort’s spa and salon, giving it a more resort-vacation feel than a typical locals casino.
The 118,309-square-foot casino floor carries a full mix of slots, table games and a sportsbook with premium lounge seating, and it anchors a Downtown Summerlin complex that also includes a 16-screen Regal Cinemas theater and a 72-lane bowling center, Red Rock Lanes.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Red Rock’s entertainment leans toward lounge acts and nightlife rather than headline residencies: Rocks Lounge hosts cover bands, DJs and comedians in a modern, VIP-booth setting. Dining highlights include T-Bones Chophouse, Yard House, Naxos Taverna, Osteria Fiorella, Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar and Lotus of Siam, plus the 24-hour Lucky Penny café and a food court.
For travelers chasing bigger productions or arena shows, Red Rock is a home base rather than a show destination — pair a stay here with a night at the Colosseum, T-Mobile Arena or Sphere on the Strip.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Red Rock sits off-Strip in Summerlin, about 10-15 miles from the Strip corridor and the Sphere/T-Mobile Arena area, so a car or rideshare is the practical way to reach Strip venues and Allegiant Stadium. In exchange, guests get free self and valet parking, lower resort fees than most Strip megaresorts, and immediate access to Red Rock Canyon hiking and scenic drives.
It suits couples and families who want a full-amenity resort base for canyon trips or a Downtown Summerlin visit, locals-casino regulars, and budget-conscious travelers willing to trade Strip walkability for value and quiet.
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Red Rock Resort FAQs
What is the resort fee and parking situation at Red Rock Resort?
Red Rock charges a resort fee of around $45 per night plus tax; self-parking and valet parking are both free, including an EV charging station on site.
Is Red Rock Resort on the Las Vegas Strip?
No. It’s an off-Strip property in Summerlin, roughly a 20-minute drive from the Strip, so it isn’t walkable to Strip casinos, the Sphere or T-Mobile Arena.
Who owns Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa?
It’s owned and operated by Station Casinos (part of Red Rock Resorts), which also uses the property as its corporate headquarters.
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