
Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa
Best for guests who want a full casino-resort experience with many restaurants, bars, family entertainment and a large spa.
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Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is a large casino resort in Summerlin with many entertainment options and a 25,000 sq ft spa; read this if you want a full-service Vegas resort with gaming and family features. Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas is a non-gaming, all-suite spa hotel in CityCenter; read this if you prefer a quieter, suite-style stay near the Strip and spa-focused amenities.
Updated · about 10 miles (16 km) apart

Best for guests who want a full casino-resort experience with many restaurants, bars, family entertainment and a large spa.

Best for travelers who want a quieter, non-gaming all-suite hotel close to the Strip with an on-site spa and condominium-style rooms.
When Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa wins: choose Red Rock if you want on-site gaming, a wide range of restaurants and bars, family entertainment (bowling, cinema, kids’ facilities), and a very large spa and pool complex away from the Strip.
When Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas wins: choose Vdara if you want a non-gaming, all-suite hotel in CityCenter with a quieter, more residential vibe and easy walking access to Strip venues like Aria, Bellagio and T-Mobile Arena.
Bottom line: Both hotels appeal to spa-oriented travelers, but pick Red Rock for a full resort-and-entertainment package and Vdara for a calm, non-casino suite stay steps from the Strip.
| Category | Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa | Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, activity-focused casino resort with many entertainment options | Quiet, non-gaming all-suite hotel with a residential feel |
| Location | Summerlin, about 10 miles west of the Strip near Downtown Summerlin | CityCenter on the Strip (Harmon Ave) — within easy walking distance of Aria and Bellagio |
| Size (rooms) | 795 rooms | 1400 guestrooms |
| Check-in / age policy | 21+ check-in required; minors allowed in rooms with adults but restricted from gaming/bar areas | Check-in minimum age 21; property is not adults-only |
| Pools | Seasonal multi-acre pool complex with lifeguards, cabanas, adults-only pool options and poolside gaming in summer | Outdoor seasonal pool and pool cabanas (surcharge); limited seasonal hours |
| Restaurants & bars | 12 restaurants and 14 bars/lounges including steakhouses, Italian, sushi and 24-hour cafe | One main restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Red Rock — 25,000 sq ft with multiple wet areas, treatment rooms, classes and separate adult access rules | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, steam room, hot tub and fitness center |
| Known for | Casino, wide entertainment choices (bowling, cinema), big meeting/wedding venues and a large spa | Non-gaming, all-suite accommodations and a quieter stay close to Strip shows/venues |
| Walking distance to Strip highlights | Not walkable to the Strip; about a 20-minute drive | Within walking distance of Aria, Bellagio and T-Mobile Arena |
| Airport access | Roughly 11.5–12 miles to Harry Reid Intl. Airport (LAS) | Preferred airport Harry Reid Intl. Airport (LAS); approx. distance not published here |
Red Rock sits in Summerlin with direct access to Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Canyon day trips.
Choose Red Rock if you prefer a resort outside the Strip with nearby outdoor recreation and shopping.
Vdara is located in CityCenter on Harmon Avenue, close to Aria and other Strip destinations.
Choose Vdara if you want to be steps from Strip shows and restaurants but stay in a non-gaming building.
Red Rock offers a wide variety of rooms and suites across 18 room types.
Choose Red Rock for many room type options and large-suite choices for families or groups.
Vdara is an all-suite property with kitchenettes and separate sitting areas in guestrooms.
Choose Vdara for apartment-style suites and kitchenette convenience near the Strip.
Red Rock has many on-site restaurants and bars spanning steakhouses to casual cafés.
Choose Red Rock if you want many on-site dining choices and late-night options.
Vdara has a small set of on-site dining options focused on a cafe and one main restaurant.
Choose Vdara if you plan to dine off-property on the Strip or prefer fewer on-site venues.
Red Rock's pool complex is a major on-site feature with several pool options and cabanas.
Choose Red Rock for an expansive pool complex and a variety of pool atmospheres including adults-only options.
Vdara offers a seasonal outdoor pool and cabanas with a quieter pool experience.
Choose Vdara if you want a quieter pool setting close to the Strip rather than a large resort pool complex.
Red Rock combines a large spa with on-site nightlife through its casino, bars and entertainment venues.
Choose Red Rock if you want a full spa plus many nighttime entertainment options on-site.
Vdara's full-service spa and fitness facilities suit guests who prefer a calmer wellness focus.
Choose Vdara for spa-focused, low-key evenings with easy access to Strip nightlife a short walk away.

Red Rock — 12 restaurants and 14 bars including steakhouses, James Beard-affiliated Italian and a 24-hour cafe.

Vdara — non-gaming, all-suite property in CityCenter within easy walking distance of Strip venues.

Red Rock — bowling alley, cinema, kids' club and family-friendly dining make it stronger for families.

Vdara — guestrooms with kitchenettes and separate sitting areas suit extended stays or light self-catering.
Vdara is the non-gaming choice — it has no casino. Red Rock is a full casino resort.
Vdara — it’s in CityCenter within walking distance of Aria, Bellagio and T-Mobile Arena; Red Rock is about a 20-minute drive from the Strip.
Red Rock welcomes families (with a 21+ check-in rule and child programs); Vdara’s listing does not mark it adults-only, but its focus is on suites and a quieter guest profile.
Red Rock’s spa is larger on file (25,000 sq ft). Vdara has a full-service spa but a smaller footprint is indicated in the supplier listing.
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