Casino Gambling

These Mississippi Coast casino pools are open to the public. What to know before you go.

The heated pool at Harrah’s casino in Biloxi is a popular place and now has Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar.
The heated pool at Harrah’s casino in Biloxi is a popular place and now has Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar. hruhoff@sunherald.com

Casino resort swimming pools are among the nicest in South Mississippi, with swim-up bars, table games and pool parties, and the public is invited to join the fun at some of these casinos.

Many casinos open their pool areas to the public.

Casino pools open to the public

Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi has more than 100 chaise lounge chairs around the tropical H20 Pool + Bar, along with private cabanas and daybeds to rent. Sip a frozen cocktail and enjoy the hot tub and the fire pits in the evening. The cost for those not staying at the hotel is $20 Monday through Friday and $30 on Saturday and Sunday, excluding holidays, and is payable at the entrance to the pool. Those under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

The H2O pool at Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi is a tropical getaway for hotel guests and locals.
The H2O pool at Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi is a tropical getaway for hotel guests and locals. Courtesy of Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi

Hard Rock Casino Biloxi: Non-hotel guests age 21 or older can enjoy the pool seasonally from late spring through early fall for $25 per person Monday through Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday. Sunday pool parties are $30. Order a frozen drink from Tequila’s on the Gulf or swim up to the Soundbar. You must be 21 or older to use the pool if not a hotel guest. Cabanas come with televisions, refrigerators, fresh fruit and a personal cabana host and rent for $150 midweek and $300 Friday through Sunday. The pool is open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

The pool at Hard Rock Casino Biloxi has a swim-up bar and a place to get cool cocktails poolside.
The pool at Hard Rock Casino Biloxi has a swim-up bar and a place to get cool cocktails poolside. Courtesy of Hard Rock Casino Biloxi

Harrah’s Gulf Coast: The pool deck overlooks Deer Island and the Mississippi Sound and is open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Non-hotel guests (including children) can enjoy the pool for $19.99 Monday through Thursday. On Friday through Sunday and holidays the cost is $24.99 a day. Adult swim for ages 21 and up begins at 8 p.m. nightly. New blackjack tables are open poolside on weekends and also new is the Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar that opens to the pool.

The heated pool at Harrah’s casino in Biloxi is a popular place and now has Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar.
The heated pool at Harrah’s casino in Biloxi is a popular place and now has Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar. Hannah Ruhoff hruhoff@sunherald.com

Casino pools for guests or cabana purchases only

Hollywood Gulf Coast: The lazy river and pool is open to hotel and RV guests only or to those who rent a cabana, with reservations required.

Scarlet Pearl Casino has the same policy. Garden Oasis Pool is open to outside customers only if they rent a cabana. Half day rentals from 3:30-8 p.m. are available for $50 weekdays or $75 on Saturday and Sunday. Full day prices from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. are $75 weekdays and $150 on Saturday and Sunday.

Most of the other casinos are open for hotel guests only, but have poolside restaurants that are open to the public. Wahoo’s Poolside Bar & Grill at Palace Casino Resort also is accessible by boat and has a menu of coastal favorites, seafood, sandwiches and drink specials.

The Pool Bar & Cafe at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino serves tropical cocktails, smoothies, sandwiches and appetizers and is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

For those who prefer adult only resorts, Island View Casino, Treasure Bay Casino and Silver Slipper Casino pools, casinos and amenities are limited to those age 21 and over.

This story was originally published July 8, 2022 at 8:00 AM.

Mary Perez
Sun Herald
Mary has won numerous awards for her business and casino articles for the Sun Herald. She also writes about Biloxi, jobs and the new restaurants and development coming to the Coast. She is a fourth-generation journalist. 
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