Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa is a 796-room casino hotel in Summerlin South, about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Opened April 18, 2006 and built at a cost of roughly $925 million, it is the flagship property of Station Casinos, the locals-focused operator whose corporate headquarters sits on the same grounds.
It’s the pick for travelers who want a full Strip-caliber resort experience — big casino floor, destination pool, name-brand dining, live entertainment — without Strip crowds, Strip resort fees at the high end, or Strip traffic. Free self and valet parking (rare in Las Vegas) is a real draw for anyone renting a car.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Summerlin South, NV — about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip
- Operator: Station Casinos (flagship property; corporate HQ on-site)
- Opened: April 18, 2006
- Rooms: 796
- Price tier: Mid-range to upper mid-range
- Casino: 118,309 sq ft — about 3,200 slots, 62 table games, a 20-table poker room
- Signature attraction: Red Rock Lanes, a 72-lane, $31 million bowling center
- Headline venue: The Sandbar, an outdoor pool-deck concert stage
Rooms, Pool and Casino
The single 198-foot hotel tower holds 796 rooms and suites, most with views of either the Las Vegas Valley or the Red Rock Canyon foothills. Rooms sit above a sprawling 118,309-square-foot casino floor with roughly 3,200 slot machines, 62 table games, a 20-table poker room, and a bingo room. The 3-acre pool complex anchors the resort’s center, with cabanas, the Sandbar concert stage, and a full-service spa (renovated in 2014) rounding out the amenity base.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Red Rock Lanes, a 72-lane bowling center billed as one of the most expensive ever built, anchors the resort’s non-gaming entertainment alongside a 16-screen Regal Cinemas multiplex. The Sandbar hosts touring concerts and DJ sets on the pool deck, while Rocks Lounge and Lucky Bar cover nightlife. Dining leans upscale-casual: Blue Ribbon Sushi, Marc Vetri’s Osteria Fiorella, Naxos Taverna, Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, and the 24/7 Lucky Penny diner, plus a growing food court that added local favorites With Love, Always and Good Pie for the resort’s 20th anniversary in 2026.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Red Rock Resort is off the Strip in Downtown Summerlin, roughly a 20-minute drive from the Strip corridor, Sphere, T-Mobile Arena, and Allegiant Stadium — fine for a rental car but not walkable to any of them. That trade-off suits couples, groups, and locals-style travelers who want resort amenities and lower rates than comparable Strip properties, plus free parking. It’s a poor fit for anyone planning to walk between casinos or catch a late Strip residency without a car or rideshare budget.
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Red Rock Resort FAQs
Does Red Rock Resort charge a resort fee, and is parking free?
Yes, Station Casinos charges a mandatory nightly resort fee in roughly the $40–$50 range covering Wi-Fi and amenities, but self and valet parking are both free — a notable difference from most Strip resorts.
How far is Red Rock Resort from the Las Vegas Strip?
It’s about 10 miles and a 15–25 minute drive from the Strip, in the Summerlin South/Downtown Summerlin area. It is not walkable to the Strip, Sphere, or T-Mobile Arena, so plan on driving or rideshare.
Who is Red Rock Resort best for?
Couples, groups, and value-minded travelers who want a full-scale casino resort — big pool, bowling, movie theater, name-brand dining — at lower rates than the Strip, and don’t mind driving in for Strip shows or attractions.
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