
South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa
Best for families and value-focused travelers who want lots of on-site entertainment, free parking, and easy airport shuttle access.
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South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa is a family-friendly, value-oriented Las Vegas resort south of the Strip with on-site entertainment and free parking. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel is a large north-Strip luxury casino resort with Michelin Key recognition; read this if you’re weighing a full-amenity, budget-conscious stay against newer Strip luxury.
Updated · about 7 miles (11 km) apart

Best for families and value-focused travelers who want lots of on-site entertainment, free parking, and easy airport shuttle access.

Best for travelers who want new Strip luxury, a large selection of restaurants/bars, many pools, and MICHELIN Key recognition.
When South Point wins: choose South Point if you want family-friendly amenities (bowling, movie theater, kids’ pool), free self-parking, lower overall costs, and a resort with a lot of on-site recreation without relying on the core Strip.
When Fontainebleau wins: choose Fontainebleau if you want a north-Strip address, a larger luxury property with many pools, 20 restaurants, major meeting space, and a MICHELIN Key-recognized food program.
Bottom line: South Point is the practical choice for families and budget-minded visitors wanting lots of on-site entertainment; Fontainebleau is for guests prioritizing newer Strip luxury, larger food-and-beverage choices, and big resort amenities.
| Category | South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa | Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service, family-friendly casino resort focused on recreation and value. | Large-scale, contemporary luxury casino resort on the north Strip with MICHELIN Key recognition. |
| Location | South Las Vegas Blvd, south of the central Strip (Enterprise area). | North Strip address on Las Vegas Blvd (near Resorts World and Convention Center). |
| Size (rooms) | About 2,100–2,163 rooms across 25 floors. | Not published |
| Casino & gaming | Large casino floor (~160,000 sq ft) with ~60 gaming tables and sportsbook. | Very large casino operations (supplier listing: casino floor size 170,000 sq ft; 128 gaming tables; 1,300 slot machines). |
| Pools | Seasonal lagoon-style outdoor pool, children’s pool, hot tub; lifeguards; open March–October. | Six outdoor pools, pool cabanas available (surcharge), lifeguard on site per supplier listing. |
| Restaurants & bars | 11 restaurants and ~6 bars including steakhouses, an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour cafe, and casual outlets. | 20 restaurants, 12 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops; room service 24-hour; many designer dining options. |
| Spa & wellness | Costa del Sur Spa (currently listed closed for renovation on official site) and 24-hour fitness center; historically large spa with many treatment rooms. | Full-service spa, fitness classes, wheelchair-accessible spa and fitness center; detailed spa services and reservations required. |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: over 155,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space, large ballrooms and exhibit halls; arena and equestrian center. | Massive: 500,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space and multiple meeting rooms (supplier listing). |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking and free valet for guests; free scheduled airport shuttle. | Valet parking (surcharge) and covered parking; no accessible shuttle listed in supplier amenities. |
| Adult policy / family-friendliness | All-ages resort with family amenities; casino and alcohol restricted to 21+. | Family-allowed (adultsOnly: false in supplied summary); standard 21+ casino policies apply. |
South Point sits south of the central Strip in the Enterprise area, closer to suburban Las Vegas and major south-side attractions.
South Point is better if you want easy access to south-side shopping and airport shuttles and don’t need a central Strip address.
Fontainebleau is positioned on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, close to major Strip attractions and the Convention Center.
Fontainebleau is the pick for guests who want to be on the Strip with convenient access to Strip venues and the convention district.
South Point offers a large inventory of mid-priced rooms suitable for families and long stays.
Expect practical, family-oriented rooms with a range of bed options and value-oriented amenities.
Fontainebleau’s rooms emphasize contemporary luxury, many with Strip or mountain views and a range of suite options.
Fontainebleau suits travelers who want a modern luxury room and a broad set of suite and view choices on the Strip.
South Point offers a solid mix of casual and formal dining with strong local favorites.
Choose South Point when you want dependable, varied dining that serves families and local crowds.
Fontainebleau lists 20 restaurants and a larger bar/lounge count, including more high-end and diverse dining choices.
Fontainebleau is better for guests who want a broad, higher-end selection of restaurants and more late-night lounge options.
South Point centers its outdoor pool offering on a lagoon-style pool that’s family-friendly and seasonal.
South Point’s pool setup is family-focused and included in the guest experience, but it’s seasonal.
Fontainebleau features multiple resort pools and premium pool amenities geared to a luxury Strip audience.
Fontainebleau offers a larger and more varied pool complex aimed at luxury-seeking guests and groups.
South Point combines a (temporarily renovated) spa and a range of on-site entertainment options for families and adults.
South Point’s wellness and nightlife mix skews practical and family- and event-friendly, with a strong focus on entertainment facilities beyond just a casino.
Fontainebleau provides full-service spa offerings and a larger selection of bars, lounges and nightclub-style spaces.
Fontainebleau targets guests who want upscale spa services and a broader nightlife and F&B scene on the Strip.

South Point — children’s pool, bowling center, 16-screen movie theater, arcade, and family-accessible dining.

Fontainebleau — more restaurants and bars (20/12), MICHELIN Key recognition, and multiple pool options.

Fontainebleau — supplier listing shows 500,000 sq ft of conference space and extensive meeting facilities.

South Point — free self-parking and free airport shuttle for guests; substantial on-site entertainment at lower cost.
South Point — it has a children’s pool, arcade, bowling center and a movie theater; the property is explicitly family-friendly.
Fontainebleau is on the north Strip; South Point is south of the central Strip in the Enterprise area.
South Point offers free self-parking and free valet for guests. Fontainebleau lists valet parking (surcharge) and covered parking in its amenities.
No. Fontainebleau is not adults-only, and Las Vegas has no natural beachfront; the property is a Strip resort.
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