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Fountains of Bellagio vs Casino at Mandalay Bay

Both are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Bellagio Fountains is the choice of most reviewers compared to Casino at Mandalay Bay. Bellagio Fountains scores 88 with approval from 6 sources such as Where, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.

Fountains of Bellagio
Fountains of Bellagio
8 / 10
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Bellagio Hotel Resort, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Bellagio's signature water ballet has more than 1,000 fountain nozzles, 4,500 lights, and 27 million gallons of water." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With a backdrop of Tuscan architecture, the Bellagio’s faux Lake Como and dancing fountains are the antithesis of the desert – although they do recycle and use reclaimed water." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"There are plenty of free attractions along the three-mile stretch of the Strip, but the one you definitely won’t want to miss is the choreographed Fountains of Bellagio." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"At just barely under 20 million gallons and 8.5 acres, Lake Bellagio is easily the largest musical fountain system in the world." Full review
Where Where
"Serpentine streams of water blast 245 feet in the air and are set to music." Full review
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Casino at Mandalay Bay
Casino at Mandalay Bay
8 / 10
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"It's easy to drool at the hordes of fabulous beautiful people and millionaires crowding this casino's tables."
Frommer's Frommer's
"It's just a giant aquarium, which we like." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated just off the Strip, this aquarium is home to more than 2,000 animals, including 100 sharks, piranhas, rare golden crocodiles, and a 300-pound endangered sea turtle." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Underwater caverns that culminate in a transparent tube where sharks, manta rays, and sea turtles glide past. It's no small production." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This tropical-themed resort possesses the only sand-and-surf beach on the Strip." Full review