Aria's Liquid Pool Lounge - Expensive & Strict!
- Abigail Gaston
- Jul 29, 2018
- 5 min read
One week ago, I was spending my Sunday roaming The Strip of Las Vegas, Nevada, soaking up the sun at The Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool, sipping cocktails, wagering bets on hands of blackjack and hitting that miniature lit up button on those shiny, flashy and animated slot machines while crossing both fingers in hopes that I may hit that big jackpot (Gambling Lesson: I never bet more than I am willing to lose and neither should you). My day was filled with things aiding me in having the time of my life, yet again, in the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
While I was enjoying my Sunday with my amazing boyfriend and a few other fun friends who tagged along on this Las Vegas extravaganza, one of my best friend, who was staying at Aria Casino Resort, was spending her day at Aria's “Liquid Pool Lounge;” an adult only (strict 21+ rule) pool club. Aria is located just south of The Cosmopolitan; like, literally just south…as in right next door. Actually, there is a sky walk that takes you from one casino to the other. If you have not already noticed, they are very close to one another. But, anyway, back to my friend and Aria’s Liquid Pool Lounge.
Although my good friend, who has very similar tastes, views and opinions as I, had a good time at Liquid Pool Lounge, she later informed me of the hassle to get in and the extreme cost associated with this experience; a cost that she had not known about prior to entering. So, while this is not a personal experience; this experience comes from a very trustworthy voice and I made sure to ask every little question I could, in hopes to get all the simple and significant details from my dear friend. I interviewed her with genuine precision in order to pass her time at Liquid Pool Lounge along to all the wonderful individuals looking to find the right Las Vegas pool experience and/or those thinking about staying at or already plan to stay at Aria Casino Resort.
Below is information shared with me by my friend and some research I did on Liquid Pool Lounge. However, if your time is short and you want the basic gist of her opinion without all the details, here you are. Liquid ended up not being completely ideal for my friend, because of cost, her view that it is “too strict,” and although advertised as having a “party vibe,” the party at Liquid was less than she desired and the vibe was something different than what she had expected.
Entry to Club Liquid:
Getting into Liquid Pool Lounge includes a serious security pat down and search.
My friend informed me that both her guy friend and she received security pat downs and their bags, which they were not allowed to bring in anyway due to being too large, were significantly searched. In fact, the first time they went through security, they were turned away, as they had items on them that are not allowed. According to my friend, these items were:
1. Snacks - All snacks must be purchased within the pool club),
2. Alcohol - Absolutely no alcohol brought in from outside the pool club walls; even drinks purchased at Aria Casino Resorts. I get this one; I have been to 7 Vegas pools and although I have always brought outside alcohol in, I can see why places would want you to only purchase from within the pool club)
3. Gum – This one confuses me but, evidently, “it gets in the servers hair…” not sure how. I can understand if the comment was “It gets in the pool filter” but the security individual actually said “hair.”
4. Prescription Medication – My friend had a prescription medication bottle in her bag (her prescription, in her name) that she could not bring into the pool area
5. Pool /Beach Bag - Small purses are allowed (max size allowance is 12” x 12” x 6”)
6. Vapor Pen
Complete List of Aria's Dayclub No-No’s Straight from the Source:
Food, liquids, gum, vaporizers, e-cigs, over-the-counter medications, illegal drugs, selfie-sticks, SLP professional cameras with interchangeable/detachable lenses, video cameras (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.), personal computers, drones, balloons, flowers, toys, props, inflatables, floaties, personal towels, umbrellas, signs exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick, weapons (includes firearms, pepper spray, pocket knives), and all sharp objects are prohibited.
According to Aria's website, this is not an exhaustive list; Liquid Pool Lounge Management reserves the rights to refuse entry to anyone and to disapprove of further items not on the list above.
Liquid Pool Lounge Dress Code:
Not Allowed: Athletic apparel (jerseys, basketball shorts), jeans, cargo shorts/pants, ripped clothing, sweats, baggy swim attire, excessive chains/jewelry, dress shoes, boots, socks worn with sandals, images of, or any reference to, drugs on clothing.
Pool Costs:
Once my friend was “approved” for entry, she learned that all seating at Liquid Pool Lounge had a price tag. So, if you are hoping to ‘lounge’ at Liquid, you must purchase seating. One of the Liquid guest attendants informed my friend that they had a really great promotion she may be interested in. Purchase a cabana for $350 and if you spend $350 in food /drinks, the cabana ends up being free! This actually may be a good deal for parties larger than two; however, they were the only two in their party and therefore informed the guest attendant that they did not plan on spending that much.
I know what you are thinking, “Wow, how much food and drink would two people have to order for the ‘free cabana’ to kick in?” Evidently, not much! The pool guest attendant informed my friend that alcohol beverages at Liquid Pool Lounge are $50 each; just a couple of drinks each and a platter of food and their party of two would hit that $350 cabana fee wave. My friend was stunned and I was practically speechless upon her informing me of this cost. Again, I have been to seven pools in Las Vegas and the most expensive cost per drink that I have encountered was $22. I do not care where the pool party is located in Las Vegas; I do not think I could spend $50 per drink.
Above is just one of the reasons why I am posting about Liquid Pool Lounge through an interview and additional research, and not personal experience. I am not keen on paying these outrageous associated costs. I have no problem ensuring I enter the “dayclub” at Aria with nothing but my swimsuit, essentially, so to satisfy security; however, while my friend was racking up quite the hefty tab at Liquid, I enjoyed two free lounge chairs, one actually in the pool, which is great for hot days, as well as cocktails at an average pool price ($15 for Tito’s vodka and cranberry juice).
All in all, my friend informed me that she did have a good time. Her guy friend and she met some other Aria guests and they spent the afternoon in and around the pool, toasting to great Vegas vacations and laughing about how outrageous the Aria Liquid Pool Lounge sort of is. That said, she stated that it is the least favorite of all the Las Vegas pools she has hung out at and she will not likely be back. Sorry, Aria!
With the above said, there are a few great ways to look at the above. One, you can rest assure that everyone in Liquid has been thoroughly searched, so despite the overkill, at least there is likely to be zero issues with people bringing in actual ‘bad’ things. And, if you are looking for a riff-raff free, limited crazy zone, but still a place that you can chill-out and have fun, it sounds like Aria could be the right fit for you. Plus, it is 21 years and older, so no worries about having to be a respectable role model (wink-wink).
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