
SAHARA Las Vegas
Best for guests who prioritize a lively north-Strip scene, pool parties and direct monorail/Loop access.
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SAHARA Las Vegas is a north-Strip casino resort with multiple towers, seasonal pool programming, a live-entertainment focus and family-friendly areas — good for travelers who want a social, music-and-pool–forward stay on the upper Strip. ARIA Resort & Casino is a large, modern luxury casino resort in CityCenter with extensive dining, a big spa and conference space — good for travelers who want sleek, contemporary rooms, a major spa and centralized Strip access.
Updated · about 1.2 miles apart

Best for guests who prioritize a lively north-Strip scene, pool parties and direct monorail/Loop access.

Best for travelers who want contemporary luxury, a large spa and a broad selection of restaurants and meeting space.
When SAHARA Las Vegas wins: Choose SAHARA if you want a smaller-scale, social north-Strip hotel with seasonal pool programming, accessible free parking, a Monorail station on-site and music/entertainment options that lean local and late-night.
When ARIA wins: Choose ARIA if you prefer a large CityCenter resort with sleek modern design, many dining choices (including high-profile restaurants), a full-service spa, multiple pools and extensive conference/event facilities.
Bottom line: SAHARA is a more compact, party-and-entertainment–oriented option at the north end of the Strip; ARIA is a full-scale modern luxury resort in CityCenter with broader dining, spa and meeting resources. Pick SAHARA for social energy and convenient northern-Strip access; pick ARIA for scale, service and in-house amenities.
| Category | SAHARA Las Vegas | ARIA Resort & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Social, music-and-pool–focused north-Strip resort with separate tower characters. | Sleek, contemporary luxury resort in CityCenter with a large-scale resort feel. |
| Location | 2535 Las Vegas Blvd S — north end of the Strip, across from Festival Grounds; on-site Monorail and Vegas Loop access. | 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S — CityCenter on the Strip, walking distance to several major Strip venues. |
| Size (rooms) | About 1,613–1,615 rooms across three towers (Alexandria, Marra, Blanca). | 4,002 guestrooms. |
| Guest access/age policy | All ages may stay but primary guest must be 21+ to check in; pool area includes family access plus 21+ cabanas. | All ages welcome; check-in minimum age 21 per supplier listing. |
| Pools / pool scene | Seasonal outdoor pool(s) open March–October with all-ages areas plus 21+ cabanas and daybeds; free entry for hotel guests. | Three outdoor pools and three hot tubs; poolside bar and cabana/daybed options noted. |
| Restaurants & bars | Six restaurants, two cafés and several lounges including Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi, Balla Italian Soul, The Noodle Den and CASBAR Lounge. | 14 restaurants and 11 bars/lounges including high-profile Italian and other signature venues (room service available). |
| Spa & wellness | Amina Spa with treatment rooms (spa reserved for guests 18+); on-site Fitness Studio and Blanca Tower 24/7 gym access. | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; wheelchair-accessible fitness center. |
| Casino & gaming | Approximately 60,000 sq ft casino with roughly 600 slot machines, table games and a sportsbook. | Large casino floor (about 150,000 sq ft) with roughly 1,600 slot machines and around 100 gaming tables plus VIP rooms. |
| Meetings & event space | Multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms totaling roughly 80,000–95,000 sq ft of flexible space, plus event pool footprints and theater venues. | Extensive conference center with about 510,000 sq ft of space and 51 meeting rooms. |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking and free valet for guests; on-site Las Vegas Monorail station and Vegas Loop access. | Covered self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge); easy pedestrian access to neighboring CityCenter properties and arenas. |
SAHARA sits at the north end of the Strip across from the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
Best if you want north-Strip positioning, easy monorail/Loop access and proximity to festival and music venues.
ARIA occupies a CityCenter site on the central Strip, within easy walking distance of many major casinos and venues.
Best if you want a central Strip address and short walks to top-Strip attractions and venues.
SAHARA's rooms and suites are spread across three distinct towers with styles that vary by tower.
Choose SAHARA for varied tower experiences and a mid-size hotel footprint.
ARIA offers a large inventory of contemporary rooms and multiple suite tiers.
Choose ARIA for a wide range of contemporary room categories and large-scale suite options.
SAHARA concentrates on a compact but varied dining lineup with standouts from guest-chef names.
Good mix of chef-driven meals and casual choices in a smaller, focused collection of outlets.
ARIA features a broad roster of restaurants and bars spanning casual to upscale.
ARP: pick ARIA if you want more in-house dining variety and late-night options.
SAHARA focuses on seasonal pool programming with a mix of family areas and 21+ spaces.
Best for travelers who want a seasonally active pool scene with both family and adult-only options.
ARIA operates multiple outdoor pools year-round with cabana and hot-tub options.
Best for travelers who want multiple pool options within a large resort footprint.
SAHARA provides on-site spa and fitness plus intimate nightlife venues.
Good balance of accessible fitness and a modest spa plus on-property music and lounge options.
ARIA offers a full-service spa and more expansive nightlife and service options.
Pick ARIA for a larger spa program and more extensive bar/lounge variety.

SAHARA — seasonal dayclub programming, DJs and 21+ cabana areas focused on a social pool scene.

ARIA — more than a dozen restaurants and many bars on-site across a wide range of cuisines.

ARIA — about 510,000 sq ft of meeting space and 51 meeting rooms for large events and conventions.

SAHARA — free self-parking and free valet for guests plus an on-site Monorail station and Vegas Loop access.
ARIA — it offers a full-service spa with a broad treatment menu; SAHARA has Amina Spa but ARIA's spa program and scale are larger.
Yes. SAHARA allows children to stay provided a 21+ guardian checks in; ARIA also welcomes families (check-in minimum age 21 applies per listing).
ARIA — located in CityCenter, it's closer to central-Strip venues and walking routes; SAHARA sits at the north end and is better for festival/Strat access.
SAHARA: hotel guests get free pool entry in season, though cabanas/daybeds can incur fees. ARIA: supplier listing notes cabanas and valet/self-parking fees; pool amenity bookings typically carry extra charges.
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