Can You Swim in Las Vegas in Winter? A Heated Pool and Spa Guide for Group Stays
“Will the pool be warm?” is one of the most common questions we get once the calendar turns to December. Las Vegas is sunny most of the winter, but it’s still the desert: daytime highs are often in the 50s or low 60s, and nights can drop into the 30s and 40s. An unheated pool gets very cold, and even a heated one needs the right equipment to be swimmable.
777 Rentals has hosted visitors in Las Vegas since 2007, and most of our homes have a private pool and spa. This guide explains how winter pool heating works at our homes, what it costs, and how to pick a home if a warm swim is a must for your trip, whether you’re coming for the holidays, a winter getaway with friends or a company trip.
Gas and propane heat vs. heat pumps
Our homes use one of two kinds of pool heaters, and in winter the difference matters a lot.
- Gas and propane heaters burn fuel to heat the water directly. They work year-round, even on cold winter days, and they’re the reliable choice from November through February.
- Heat pumps pull warmth from the outside air, like an air conditioner running in reverse. They typically take several days to warm a pool, are ineffective when outdoor temperatures are below about 50°F, and may not bring the water into the 70s when daytime temperatures are in the 70s or lower. A particular water temperature is not guaranteed.
If swimming matters, choose gas or propane heat. Once paid, pool-heating charges are nonrefundable, including when a heat pump doesn’t warm the pool to your satisfaction (except where a refund is required by law).
How pool heating works at 777 Rentals
- It’s optional and charged per night. Each home’s page has a Pool Heating section with the heater type and nightly price. Ask us to add heat when you book.
- Some spas heat for free. Several homes include spa heat at no charge, so you can soak even if you skip pool heat.
- PoolPilot makes it easy. PoolPilot adds a 7% service fee to paid pool and/or spa heating charges and gives you a personalized link for easy control of the systems during your stay.
- Add it before you arrive. Already booked? Use our Guest Add-Ons page to add pool or spa heat, early check-in, late checkout and more.
For the full details, see the pool heating FAQ or browse every home with a private pool and spa.
Best homes for a warm winter swim
These homes have gas- or propane-heated pools, which work year-round, even on cold winter days.
Bowling Villa (about 3.6 miles from the center Strip): 11 bedrooms, 12 baths, sleeps 30. Natural-gas pool heat is $110 per night (optional), and the gas-heated spa is free. When it’s too chilly to stay outside, head to the basement bowling alley, which has its own spa beside the lanes, or the steam room and indoor basketball court.
Vegas Resort (about 4.8 miles from the south Strip): 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 21 on a one-acre yard. Gas pool heat is $110 per night (optional), and the spa has free gas heating. Add a barrel sauna, a gas fire pit, 9-hole mini golf and pickleball, plus a log cabin pool house with a full kitchen, fireplace and three bunk beds.
Wet and Wild Convenience (about 7 miles from the south Strip): 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 14. Gas pool heat is $110 per night with a 3-night minimum, and spa heat is free. Two bedrooms pair a Queen with a triple bunk, a good fit for families with kids.
TUF House (about 1.8 miles from the south Strip): 11 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, sleeps 30, all on one level on 2.5 private gated acres. Propane pool heat is $250 per night with a 3-night minimum, and the above-ground electric spa heats for free.
West Strip Paradise (about 2.5 miles from the south Strip): 10 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, sleeps 30 on a full acre, with a 6-bedroom main house and a 4-bedroom casita. Propane heat for the pool and spa is $250 per night, or $50 per night for the spa only.
Southwest Estate (about 3.2 miles from the south Strip): 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps 26 in 13 beds, all on a single level. Same propane pricing as West Strip Paradise: $250 per night for pool and spa, or $50 per night for the spa alone. A guest who stayed in January told us:
“Spent the week for a company work trip. Plenty of space for our group. We’ve stayed with 777 a couple trips now. Every experience has been wonderful accommodations and fast responses/ customer service. Appreciate you all!” — Brittni, ★★★★★, January 2025
If you mostly want a hot tub
Plenty of winter guests skip pool heat and spend their evenings in the spa instead. Free spa heat is included at Bowling Villa, Vegas Resort, Wet and Wild Convenience and TUF House, as well as at South Strip Comfort, Southwest Castle, Serenity 1 Estate and Serenity 2 Estate. Those last four have heat-pump pools, so treat the pool as a bonus on a warm day rather than the main event.
At West Valley Estate, the pool is not heated, but propane spa heat is $50 per night. Sport Court Estate and Westside Luxury have unheated pools and no spa, so in winter they’re better picks for groups who care more about sport courts and bedrooms than swimming.
Planning something more upscale? Our five luxury estates have natural-gas heated pools and spas; ask us for heating prices.
Winter pool tips for groups
- Ask before you pay. If you have your heart set on a warm pool, text us your dates and we’ll point you to a home with gas or propane heat.
- Plan swims for the afternoon. Even a heated pool loses warmth fast in cold night air, while the spa stays hot. Midday sun is the most comfortable time to swim.
- Mind outdoor quiet hours. Outdoor quiet hours are 8 PM to 10 AM, including the pool and spa, with no noise audible to neighbors. Serenity 1 and 2 follow their city permit hours. A late soak is fine if it stays quiet.
- Count everyone. The total number of people at the house at any time, visitors included, can’t go over the home’s listed maximum.
Book your winter stay
Check our Events page for what’s happening during your dates, read our group trip tips, and book direct: if you find the same home on Airbnb or Vrbo, 777 Rentals will beat that price when you book on our site.
Questions about pool heat? Text or call 702-483-1877, or use the contact page.
