Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is Station Casinos' upscale resort in Summerlin, about 10 miles west of the Strip and close to Red Rock Canyon, with free parking, a large pool backyard, a spa, bowling and a cinema. It suits hikers, couples and families who prefer quiet evenings to late nights on the Strip.
Red Rock Resort sits on West Charleston Boulevard in Summerlin, on the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley and next to the Downtown Summerlin shopping and dining district. The Strip is about 10 miles east, or roughly 20 minutes by car outside rush hour, and on clear nights you can see its lights from the upper floors. The resort has about 800 rooms with a calm desert palette, and many look west to the Spring Mountains.
It suits travelers who want resort comfort, mountain views and easy access to hiking more than they want to walk the Strip. You will need a car, a rideshare budget or both. Downtown Summerlin, a short walk away, adds shops, restaurants and a weekend farmers market to your options.
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area scenic drive starts a short drive west, so you can hike in the morning and be back at the pool by lunch. From 1 October to 31 May, the scenic drive needs a timed-entry reservation for arrivals between 8am and 5pm, and there is a per-vehicle fee, so book ahead.
The resort has high-limit rooms, several bars and restaurants and a Regal movie theater. Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar reopened with a redesigned bar and lounge, and T-Bones Chophouse remains the steakhouse for a special dinner. Locals fill the restaurants on weekends, so book Friday and Saturday tables ahead.
The pool backyard spreads across about three acres, with a sandy beach area, cabanas and a stage for outdoor concerts. It runs on a seasonal schedule, so check hours outside summer. There is also a full-service spa, a bowling center and a casino that is busy with locals, especially on weekends.
Parking is free for everyone, which saves real money compared with the Strip, but a nightly resort fee is usually added to the room rate, so compare total prices rather than headline rates. For a mid-trip Strip night, budget about 20 to 30 minutes each way.
Why stay here
- ✓Closest major resort to Red Rock Canyon; timed-entry reservations are needed for the scenic drive from October to May
- ✓About three acres of pools and beach-style backyard with cabanas and a concert stage, on a seasonal schedule
- ✓T-Bones Chophouse, the redesigned Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, and a growing food court
- ✓Full-service spa and a bowling center on site, with Downtown Summerlin shopping and dining a short walk away
- ✓Free self-parking and valet; about 20 minutes from the Strip by car, so plan transport for show nights and budget for rideshares
- ✓Casino with slots, table games and a sportsbook
- ✓Regal cinema on site
- ✓Upscale Station Casinos resort with high-limit rooms
Good questions
How far is Red Rock Resort from the Strip?+
About 10 miles west of the Strip, roughly 20 minutes by car, so plan transport for show nights.
Is parking free at Red Rock Resort?+
Yes. Self-parking and valet are both free.
Is Red Rock Resort good for families?+
It suits families and couples who prefer quiet evenings, with a large pool backyard, a bowling center and a cinema.
