Excalibur Casino Las Vegas is a castle-themed MGM casino hotel on the southern Las Vegas Strip, beside Luxor and across from New York-New York. Its appeal is a value-oriented Strip stay with casino games, casual dining, and live entertainment under one roof. The trade-off is a large, busy resort with practical rather than luxurious rooms, and a headline price that needs a closer look. I would shortlist it for visitors who want to explore the south Strip rather than make their hotel room the main attraction.
Excalibur at a glance
| Location | 3850 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
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| Property type | Castle-themed Las Vegas Strip casino hotel |
| Operator | MGM Resorts International |
| Casino hours | 24 hours daily; individual venues have separate schedules |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Games | Slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker-style table games |
| Poker room | No |
| Retail sportsbook | No |
| Hotel | On-site rooms and suites |
| Dining highlights | The Buffet at Excalibur and TAP Sports Bar |
| Smoking | Permitted in portions of the casino; guest rooms are nonsmoking |
| Rewards program | MGM Rewards |
| Official website | Excalibur Hotel & Casino |
Location and atmosphere: a south-Strip base
The colorful turrets promise a castle, but most of the experience inside is familiar Las Vegas: a casino, hotel corridors, restaurants, shops, and showrooms. The theme supplies the personality. Do not expect every hallway or meal to feel like a medieval adventure.
Excalibur is useful for exploring Luxor, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, and MGM Grand. That cluster gives you more dining and entertainment choices than Excalibur alone. It is less convenient if nearly everything on your itinerary is in the central or northern Strip.
My view is that Excalibur works best as a base, not a splurge. A lower total bill can leave more money for shows and meals, but compare actual travel dates. A value-oriented reputation does not guarantee the cheapest sensible choice every weekend.
Casino games: slots, video poker, and tables
Excalibur is a full casino hotel, not a hotel lobby with a handful of machines. Its gaming mix includes slots, video poker, and familiar live table games. Guests heading to rooms, restaurants, and entertainment also move through the resort, so expect an active, shared environment rather than a secluded gambling retreat.
Smoking is permitted in portions of the casino. Nonsmoking guest rooms do not make the route through the casino smoke-free, an important distinction if cigarette smoke is a deciding factor.
Slots and video poker
The machine selection spans traditional slot formats, video slots, progressives, and video poker. I would not build a visit around an old list of individual titles, since games and configurations change.
Check the total wager before pressing spin. A penny denomination does not necessarily mean a penny bet, and feature wagers can make a seemingly modest machine more expensive than expected.
For video poker, read the pay table on the machine you intend to play. Two games with the same name can have different payouts. Guest stories about wins or losing streaks do not establish a casino’s payout percentage, and there is no reason to treat Excalibur’s machines as inherently luckier than anyone else’s.
Table games and minimum bets
Blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker-style table games are the main categories to look for. Available games and the number of staffed tables can vary with demand.
Do not assume that a budget-friendly hotel comes with budget-friendly table minimums. Read the posted limits before sitting down, especially on weekends and event nights.
At blackjack, I would check the natural-blackjack payout before admiring the minimum bet. Also check the dealer’s soft-17 rule and the doubling and splitting restrictions. At roulette, look at the number of zero pockets. A cheaper seat and a better game are not necessarily the same thing.
Poker room and sportsbook
Excalibur has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room or on-property retail sportsbook. Video poker, poker-themed casino games, sports televisions, and mobile betting apps are different offerings.
Excalibur hotel rooms and booking costs
Excalibur offers standard rooms and suites, with different bed configurations, views, and room categories. Compare the description attached to your reservation rather than assuming that every room has the same furnishings or extras.
The reason to stay is convenience: your room, casino, dining, and entertainment are on the same property, with several neighboring resorts nearby. The reason to spend more elsewhere is usually the room experience. Excalibur is not positioned as a luxury retreat.
If a refrigerator, coffee maker, accessible bathroom, or guaranteed view matters to you, check the room category’s written inclusions. A photograph is not a substitute.
Compare the full bill
For a conventional reservation, compare the room charge, applicable resort fees, taxes, and parking. Read the cancellation terms for your particular rate, since prepaid offers, packages, and third-party bookings can have different conditions.
This is especially important when comparing an ordinary room reservation with the bundled offer below. One price may cover only accommodation, while the other includes meals and entertainment you may or may not use.
Is Excalibur’s all-inclusive package worth it?
In its March 25, 2026, announcement, MGM introduced a two-night package at Excalibur or Luxor starting at $330 plus tax for two guests. That was an advertised starting price across the two properties, not a guaranteed Excalibur quote for every date. Pricing is dynamic, so check current availability and terms.
At that starting price, the bundle works out to $165 per room-night before tax, including the package benefits rather than accommodation alone. Split equally, it is also $165 per guest for the entire two-night stay before tax.
What the announced package includes
- A two-night standard-room stay for two guests, including resort fees.
- Six meal vouchers per guest, accessed through the MGM Rewards app.
- Two tickets to one participating show per stay.
- One Big Apple Coaster ride per guest at New York-New York.
- Self-parking for one vehicle at MGM Resorts Las Vegas properties.
The two guests receive 12 meal vouchers in total. The useful comparison is how many of those meals you would otherwise buy at participating restaurants, not simply how impressive the voucher count sounds.
Restrictions that affect the value
Meals use dedicated menus. Each includes one select beer or wine, along with nonalcoholic beverages; this is not an unrestricted drinks package. Gratuities and valet are excluded, and package benefits must be used during the stay dates.
I would compare the package quote with a regular room reservation plus the meals, show, and parking you genuinely intend to purchase. If you already plan to dine elsewhere, unused vouchers do not become savings simply because they were included.
MGM permits back-to-back bundles. Two consecutive bundles would cost $660 before tax if both were available at the published starting price. That is an illustrative assumption, not a four-night quote.
Restaurants and bars
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Excalibur’s dining appeal is convenience and familiar food rather than a luxury restaurant itinerary. The Buffet at Excalibur offers buffet variety, while TAP Sports Bar is a casual option for food, drinks, and watching sports.
Those are also the two Excalibur restaurants named in the package announcement. Participating venues at Luxor, New York-New York, Mandalay Bay, and MGM Grand broaden the package’s dining choices, but dedicated menus still apply.
Check restaurant schedules separately from casino hours. A casino that stays open all night does not mean its buffet or sit-down restaurants do the same.
My advice is to choose a buffet because you want variety, not because you feel obliged to eat enough to defeat the admission price. For a special dinner, the surrounding resorts give you reasons to leave the castle.
Shows, pools, and family considerations
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Tournament of Kings gives Excalibur’s castle setting a purpose beyond the exterior, with an arena-style dinner show built around medieval spectacle. Other entertainment choices include The Australian Bee Gees Show, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, and Thunder from Down Under.
These are not interchangeable evenings out. Check age restrictions, schedules, and ticket inclusions before choosing a production for your group.
Package buyers should note: the announced Excalibur show choices are The Australian Bee Gees Show, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, and Thunder from Down Under. Tournament of Kings is not among the listed package choices. The bundle provides two tickets to one participating show, not access to the whole lineup.
The pool area and Fun Dungeon arcade add nongambling options. Check seasonal pool availability and operating information before making swimming central to your trip.
The castle, arcade, and dinner show can appeal to families, but Excalibur remains a working casino resort with smoking areas, bars, and adult entertainment. Children cannot gamble or linger in gaming areas.
The package also requires some family arithmetic: it covers two people even when a room can accommodate more. Additional occupants incur a charge and are responsible for their own meals, show tickets, and coaster passes, subject to applicable children’s dining provisions. Do not price a family trip as though every occupant receives the couple’s bundle.
Parking, transportation, and practical planning
Excalibur is near Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. Taxis and rideshares are practical airport-transfer options; use designated pickup and drop-off areas and allow for traffic.
Pedestrian bridges connect the surrounding resort cluster. They help with major intersections, although elevators, escalators, and indoor approaches can make a short map distance a longer walk.
The free tram serving Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay is useful for this southern group of properties. Check boarding signs and schedules, since stops can differ by direction. It is not the Las Vegas Monorail and does not run the length of the Strip.
Budget self-parking or valet according to your reservation terms and eligible benefits. The announced package covers self-parking for one vehicle, not valet. Do not apply that inclusion to an unrelated room rate.
If you need an accessible room, book the appropriate category and discuss the bathroom layout, bed configuration, and other requirements directly with the hotel. On a resort this size, the distance between the room, garage, and transportation pickup also matters.
For booking-specific policies, consult Excalibur’s official FAQ and your reservation terms.
MGM Rewards
Excalibur participates in MGM Rewards, and MGM says its all-inclusive experiences can earn points. Package meal vouchers are accessed through the MGM Rewards app.
Compare eligible member offers with the full price of other rates. Membership alone does not promise waived fees or free parking. Do not gamble more than planned to chase a discount: rewards are a possible extra, not a reason to enlarge the gambling budget.
Who should stay at Excalibur?
I would shortlist Excalibur for travelers who want a value-oriented south-Strip base, casual dining, and several entertainment choices without making luxury rooms the priority. Its two-person package is especially worth comparing for couples who will use the meals, show tickets, and self-parking. Choose another property if a quieter setting, a more polished room, or a location closer to your main activities matters more than the initial rate, and compare ordinary booking costs if you prefer unrestricted dining.
For other options around the state, see our Nevada casino guide.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to gamble at Excalibur?
You must be at least 21. Bring valid identification.
Is Excalibur’s casino open 24 hours?
Yes. Individual restaurants, shows, and staffed gaming areas have their own schedules.
Does Excalibur have a poker room or sportsbook?
No. Excalibur has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room or on-property retail sportsbook.
Is Excalibur smoke-free?
No. Smoking is permitted in portions of the casino, although guest rooms are nonsmoking.
Does the all-inclusive package cover every restaurant and show?
No. It uses participating restaurants with dedicated menus and provides two tickets to one participating show per stay. Gratuities and valet are excluded.
Is the package’s starting price a nightly room rate?
No. The announced $330 starting price covers a two-night, two-person bundle at Excalibur or Luxor, before tax. It includes resort fees and specified benefits, and actual pricing varies.
Can you book the package through an online travel agency?
MGM’s announcement specifies direct MGM Resorts booking channels, not online travel agencies. Check the current direct offer before booking.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room or on-site sportsbook.