
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Best for budget-conscious families or groups who want casual dining, multiple pools including a waterslide, and a large casino floor.
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Excalibur Hotel & Casino is a large, budget-friendly, family-oriented Strip resort with a Camelot theme and big casino space—good for families, groups, and value-focused travelers. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is an upscale, polished luxury casino resort next to Wynn—best for travelers who want higher-end rooms, designer shopping and a full-service spa.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for budget-conscious families or groups who want casual dining, multiple pools including a waterslide, and a large casino floor.

Best for travelers who prefer polished, higher-end rooms, a full-service spa, and a luxury Strip address beside Wynn.
When Excalibur wins: Choose Excalibur if you want affordable rooms, lots of casual and family-friendly dining, multiple seasonal pools (including a waterslide), and a very large casino floor close to south-Strip entertainment venues.
When Encore wins: Choose Encore at Wynn Las Vegas if you want a quieter, more refined stay with fewer but higher-end restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, designer shops onsite, and rooms with premium bedding and views.
Bottom line: Excalibur is the practical, family-focused value pick on the Strip; Encore is the polished luxury choice for travelers willing to pay more for upscale rooms, spa services, and a premium address.
| Category | Excalibur Hotel & Casino | Encore at Wynn Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, family-focused, themed (Camelot) and budget-oriented | Upscale, polished luxury resort beside Wynn |
| Location (Strip) | 3850 Las Vegas Blvd S (south Strip), near Luxor and Mandalay Bay | 3121 Las Vegas Blvd (north of Excalibur), next to Wynn Las Vegas |
| Distance between properties | about 1.6 km from Encore | |
| Size (rooms) | 3,981 rooms | 2034 guestrooms |
| Pools | Four seasonal outdoor pools (Main, Spring, Slide, adults-only Royal Pool), waterslide; pool access for registered guests | Two outdoor pools; pool cabanas and poolside bars (surcharge applies for cabanas) |
| Restaurants & bars | About 14–16 restaurants and casual outlets plus ~7 bars (buffet, family-style and quick-service options) | 4 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa At Excalibur — 13,000 sq ft, 11 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, whirlpool | Full-service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments (onsite) |
| Casino & gaming | Roughly a 92,000–100,000 sq ft casino with about 2,000 slots and large gaming floor | Casino floor size listed as 7,983 sq meters (about 85,900 sq ft); 522 slot machines and 97 gaming tables |
| Kid & family friendliness | Family-friendly; children's pool, arcade, family dining and kid-friendly entertainment | All ages welcome but positioned as an upscale resort (fewer family-specific amenities listed) |
| Parking & access | Covered self-parking and valet for fees; complimentary tram to Luxor/Mandalay Bay | Self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge); on-Strip location near Fashion Show Mall |
Excalibur sits on the south end of the Strip near Luxor and Mandalay Bay, convenient to sports and concert venues.
A practical south-Strip location that’s convenient for arena and south-Strip activities.
Encore is located farther north on the Strip, adjacent to Wynn, putting it near Fashion Show Mall and higher-end shopping and dining.
A central Strip address that suits shoppers and guests looking for a higher-end Strip neighborhood.
Excalibur offers a large range of value rooms and suites in multiple towers with family-oriented options.
Choose Excalibur if you want roomy inventory and lower nightly rates in a family-friendly room mix.
Encore’s rooms are positioned as upscale and comfortable with premium bedding and in-room minibars.
Encore is the pick for travelers who want a higher-end room experience and finer finishes.
Excalibur focuses on casual, family-friendly and quick-service dining across many outlets.
Expect broad, casual and affordable dining options suited for families and groups.
Encore offers fewer but higher-end dining outlets and several bars and lounges for evening drinks.
Encore suits travelers who prioritize higher-end restaurants and quieter dining experiences.
Pools at Excalibur are family-friendly, seasonal, and include a waterslide and an adults-only Royal Pool.
Excalibur’s pools are geared to families and groups, with one adults-only area available by reservation/fee.
Encore has two outdoor pools with cabanas and poolside bars for a quieter, upscale pool day.
Encore’s pool offerings are smaller in number but aimed at a more private, upscale pool experience.
Excalibur provides an on-site spa, fitness center, and a lively casino and entertainment lineup.
Good for guests who want accessible spa and fitness options plus active nightlife and casino energy.
Encore has a full-service spa, fitness facilities and a nightclub, plus quieter lounges and designer shopping.
Encore focuses on upscale wellness, nightlife and shopping as part of the luxury resort experience.

Excalibur — more family-targeted amenities, waterslide, arcade and many casual dining options.

Encore — higher guest rating, upscale rooms, spa services and designer shopping.

Excalibur — larger inventory of budget rooms and many casual dining choices.

Encore — full-service spa, premium retail and quieter pool options.
Excalibur — it has a children’s pool with a waterslide, an arcade and many family-friendly restaurants.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas — it’s positioned and run as an upscale luxury resort with fewer but higher-end dining and quieter pool areas.
Yes. Excalibur has The Spa At Excalibur (13,000 sq ft, 11 treatment rooms) and Encore lists a full-service spa offering massages and facials.
Yes. Both properties admit guests of all ages overall; Excalibur is explicitly family-focused. Encore is not adults-only.
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