South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa opened on December 22, 2005, on a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard well south of the main Strip. Owned and operated by Michael Gaughan, founder of Coast Casinos, it has spent two decades building a reputation as the go-to property for Las Vegas locals and value-focused visitors who want a full-service resort experience without Strip pricing. In 2026, the property celebrated its 20th anniversary, still privately owned, still independently operated, and still drawing consistent crowds to a casino floor, dining hall, and arena complex that few competitors at any price point can match on sheer breadth.
What follows is a factual, section-by-section breakdown of everything the property offers: hotel, casino, restaurants, entertainment, spa, and logistics, based on confirmed figures from the property itself and established Las Vegas coverage.
Quick Facts
Every key detail about South Point Casino, all in one place.
| Detail | Information |
| Address | 9777 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89183 |
| Phone | (702) 796-7111 |
| Opened | December 22, 2005 (formerly South Coast) |
| Owner / Operator | Michael Gaughan (privately owned) |
| Hotel Rooms | 2,163 rooms, including 84 suites on the top floor |
| Hotel Towers | 25-story, 3-tower property |
| Casino Size | 137,232 sq ft (12,749 sq m) |
| Slot & Video Poker Machines | 2,100+ |
| Table Games | 60+ |
| Poker Room | 30 tables, non-smoking, open 24 hours |
| Sportsbook | 100+ seats + Del Mar Lounge overflow |
| Race Book | 150+ seats with TV screens, 16 IPTs |
| Bingo | 7 sessions daily, 600-seat room |
| Restaurants | 11 on-site dining options |
| Bowling | 64-lane center + 60-lane USBC tournament plaza |
| Movie Theater | 16-screen Century Theatre complex |
| Arena | South Point Arena & Equestrian Center — 4,400 seats |
| Spa | Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon — 40,000 sq ft |
| Convention Space | 175,000+ sq ft of event/meeting space |
| Showroom | 400-seat showroom |
| Resort Fee | $33 per room per night |
| Parking | Free self-parking and free valet |
| Airport Shuttle | Free scheduled shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport |
| Check-In / Check-Out | 3:00 PM / 12:00 PM (early check-in available for $25) |
| Minimum Age (Casino) | 21+ |
| Minimum Age (Check-In) | 21+ |
| Loyalty Program | The Club at South Point |
| 2024 Award | Vegas Best Advantage Award — Overall Value in Gambling |
Hotel: Rooms, Suites & Amenities
South Point operates a 25-story hotel across three towers, with 2,163 total guest accommodations, including 84 suites located on the top floor. The property invested $40 million in a full room remodel programme, completed in 2020, bringing all rooms up to a consistent standard.
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Standard Rooms
Standard Premium King and Premium Two Queen rooms measure 500 square feet, a size that exceeds comparable rooms at most Strip properties in the same price range. Both room types are equipped with 50-inch 4K LG televisions, Point Plush mattresses, free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board, and wall-mounted hairdryers.
All Premium Rooms include a mini refrigerator and a lighted makeup mirror in the bathroom. Bathrooms feature shower and tub combos with ample counter space. The Premium King accommodates up to three guests with a rollaway (additional charge), and the Premium Two Queen sleeps four.
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Suites
The 84 suites on the top floor range from 800 to 2,500 square feet. The Professional Suite runs to 835 square feet, and the Specialty One Bedroom Suite to 1,000 square feet. Both include a separate living area, a coffee maker, and a bedroom. Suite guests have access to televisions in both the living room and bedroom. Suites include a mini-fridge as a standard in-room feature.
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Resort Fee & What It Covers
A resort fee of $33 per room per night applies to all reservations. This fee covers: in-room Wi-Fi, fitness center access, scheduled airport shuttle service, local and toll-free in-room calls, in-room coffeemaker, 24-hour business centre computer access, boarding pass printing, in-room safe, and a casino funbook with applicable discounts.
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Key Hotel Amenities
- Free self-parking and free valet parking for all guests and visitors
- Free scheduled shuttle service to Harry Reid International Airport (approximately 11 minutes)
- Outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool and hot tub (seasonal)
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon (see Spa section below)
- Barber shop on-site
- Time-Out Arcade
- Gift shop and liquor store
- Business centre with fax, copying, notary services, and shipping
- 24-hour room service
- Daily housekeeping
Casino Floor
South Point’s casino measures 137,232 square feet, making it one of the largest casino floors operated by a locally-owned property in Las Vegas. The layout is notably spacious, a deliberate design choice that keeps congestion lower than many competitors during peak periods. In November 2025, Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters observed every open table near capacity on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, a measure of consistent demand rather than event-driven traffic.
South Point won the 2024 Vegas Best Advantage Award for overall value in gambling, reflecting its approach of maintaining player-friendly conditions, competitive odds, low table minimums, and a video poker selection that is widely considered among the best in the city.
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Slots & Video Poker
The casino floor holds more than 2,100 slot and video poker machines, all operating on ticket-in, ticket-out (TITO) technology. Video poker titles are available throughout the casino, including at all bars.
The Club at South Point rewards slot play at a rate of 1 point per $1.00 played on slots and 1 point per $2.00 played on video poker. Every 1,000 points earned equals $3.00 redeemable in cash back, free play, food and beverage, or retail outlets. Complimentary drinks are served to guests actively playing slots, table games, or the sportsbook.
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Table Games
The casino pit features more than 60 table games. Confirmed game types offered directly from the property include:
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Roulette
- Progressive Fortune Pai-Gow Poker
- No Commission Baccarat
- Ultimate Texas Hold’em with Progressive
- Three Card Poker with Progressive
Table minimums at South Point Casino are consistently reported as among the lowest available in the Las Vegas market. Multiple reviewers have confirmed $5 minimums at table games even on weekends, which is rare at comparable properties. A $526,283 Pai-Gow Progressive jackpot was recorded at the property in early 2025.
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Poker Room
The South Point poker room runs 30 tables in a non-smoking environment, 24 hours a day. Games available include No-Limit Texas Hold’em, Limit Texas Hold’em, and Pot-Limit Omaha, and mixed games when demand supports them. Each table seats nine players.
The room runs four tournaments on most days, and a $100 Omaha hi/lo tournament on Tuesdays at 2 pm. Rake is 10% up to $5, with a promotional drop of up to $3. A player tracking system for comps and a high-hand promotion are in place. The poker room is described by Vegas Advantage as one of the busiest in the Las Vegas market, a significant shift from its standing a decade ago.
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Sportsbook
South Point’s sportsbook is one of a small number of remaining independently operated sportsbooks in Las Vegas; it is not affiliated with the MGM, Caesars, or Station Casinos networks. The book features two wall-sized main screens, multiple plasma screens across the floor, and more than 100 seats, with additional seating available in the adjacent Del Mar Lounge.
In-play (live) betting is supported. Bets can also be placed via the South Point Sports App. The sportsbook stretches across an entire side of the main casino floor.
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Race Book
The race book operates separately from the sportsbook. South Point is one of the only casinos in Las Vegas to maintain separate book facilities, a distinction that reflects the different demographics each attracts. The race book offers more than 150 seats, all equipped with individual TV screens.
Earphones are available for purchase to hear the race audio. Sixteen Interactive Player Terminals (IPTs) allow wagering directly from a seat, and phone accounts are available for Nevada residents. The adjacent Grandview Lounge provides beverage service during races.
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Bingo
The South Point Bingo Room seats 600 and runs seven sessions daily, from 11 am to 11 pm (sessions held at odd hours). Each session includes a Cashball Jackpot, 12 standard games, a Progressive Double Action Game, and a $10,000 Bonus Coverall available in 52 numbers or fewer.
The property has hosted multiple large-scale bingo games, with the first at $150,000 and a subsequent $250,000 game that required half the exhibition hall for capacity. Complimentary drinks are served during sessions.
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Loyalty: The Club at South Point
The Club at South Point is the property’s rewards programme. Membership is available at the rewards centre near the hotel elevators by the cashier cage, and requires a valid ID. Members must be 21 or older.
Points are earned across slots, table games, poker, sportsbook, and racebook. Locals typically receive free slot play and food vouchers based on play volume; out-of-town guests receive complimentary room offers. The club card is active at South Point only; it does not transfer to any other casino group.
Dining: 11 Restaurants
South Point operates 11 dining venues. At a time when many Las Vegas casino operators have eliminated or significantly reduced dining offerings, South Point has maintained and expanded its restaurant footprint.
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Fine Dining
1. Michael’s Gourmet Room
Originally located at the Barbary Coast on the Strip, Michael’s relocated to South Point in 2007 and has operated continuously since. In June 2025, Michael’s received the DiRoNA Award of Excellence, a distinction recognising fine dining establishments that meet rigorous standards across food, service, and atmosphere.
Guests must be at least 12 years old to dine. The restaurant holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which it has won for eight consecutive years.
2. Don Vito’s Italian Restaurant
Don Vito’s is the property’s Italian dining option and a second Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner for eight consecutive years. Both Michael’s and Don Vito’s represent the property’s formal fine dining tier.
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Steakhouse
1. Silverado Steakhouse
Silverado is the property’s steakhouse, designed around a western theme consistent with South Point’s broader cowboy and rodeo culture. It has held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence alongside Don Vito’s.
2. Primarily Prime Rib Restaurant
Located on the second-floor mezzanine, Primarily Prime Rib is a dedicated prime rib restaurant for guests seeking a more casual steakhouse experience than Silverado. It is one of the few Las Vegas casino restaurants with a focused prime rib menu.
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Casual & Everyday Dining
1. Coronado Cafe
The Coronado Cafe is South Point’s 24-hour restaurant and the highest-traffic dining venue on the property. It serves American fare across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night hours.
The Coronado is known for its graveyard specials, a value-priced menu for guests eating in the early morning hours. A $6.95 steak and eggs special is among the frequently cited standout items.
2. Baja Miguel’s
A Mexican restaurant relocated to the second-floor mezzanine following Michael’s move to the ground floor in 2007. Baja Miguel’s runs seasonal promotions, including three-course holiday menus (for example, a three-course Cinco de Mayo menu at $21.95 per person in 2025).
3. Zenshin Asian Restaurant
Zenshin offers sushi bar seating and a broader Asian cuisine menu, covering the Hawaiian and Asian dining categories referenced by South Point’s general manager in Las Vegas Weekly coverage.
4. Steak ‘n Shake
The Steak ‘n Shake inside South Point was the first location of the chain to open in the western United States. It received the Steak ‘n Shake 2019 Franchise of the Year Award from Steak ‘n Shake Co.
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Buffet
1. Garden Buffet
The Garden Buffet is one of the few remaining casino buffets in Las Vegas. It operates for weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner daily, including a Friday night seafood dinner. Pricing ranges from approximately $11.95 to $20.95, depending on the meal and day.
The buffet features six live cooking stations, a salad bar, prime rib, and a Champagne brunch option. General Manager Ryan Growney has publicly noted that the buffet pricing is intentionally kept below market rate.
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Quick Service & Snacks
- Big Sur Oyster Bar — seafood dishes
- Del Mar Deli — 24-hour deli serving breakfast, soups, salads, and sandwiches
- Bowling Coffee & Snack Bar — located inside the bowling centre
- Starbucks — coffee and beverages
- Vienna Beef hot dog cart — located in the sportsbook
- Smoothies and Ice Cream — poolside and arcade area
Entertainment & Venues
South Point Casino offers more than gambling, and the numbers back that up.
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South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
The South Point Arena and Equestrian Center is the property’s most distinctive feature, and the one that sets it apart from every other Las Vegas casino. The arena seats 4,400 and is accompanied by the Priefert Pavilion, which consists of two separate 240-seat pavilions.
South Point is the only resort in the Las Vegas area to operate an equestrian center on-site. In 2025, the property hosted 38 equestrian events across 46 weeks. Most events are free and open to the public. The arena also hosts concerts, bull riding (PBR events have been held here), and other sporting events. Because of its unique positioning, South Point does not compete with standard Las Vegas entertainment venues for the same booking pipeline.
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Bowling
South Point Casino operates a 64-lane bowling center and a separate 60-lane USBC Tournament Bowling Plaza. The tournament facility hosts some of the largest championship bowling events in the country, including USBC tournaments.
The bowling center is accessible to hotel guests and the general public, making it one of the more frequently used facilities by local families and visitors during daytime hours.
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Movie Theater
The 16-screen Century Theatre complex is operated by Century Theatres and sits within the resort. It serves both hotel guests and the surrounding community, attracting a local audience year-round, independent of casino activity.
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Convention & Event Space
South Point offers more than 175,000 square feet of event and convention space, including the 80,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, which has been used for large-scale public viewing events such as college basketball tournament watch parties (free admission for guests 21+ for the March 2026 event) and Super Bowl viewing parties.
The Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) opened a broadcasting studio at the property in February 2017, adjacent to the race and sports book.
Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon
The Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon covers 40,000 square feet and operates Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday through Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm. Services include massage treatments, facials, body wraps, and salon treatments.
The spa is described as designed around water, fire, glass, and stone elements. A full-service barbershop operates as a separate venue within the property. Spa discounts are available for Las Vegas locals. Access to the fitness centre is included in the resort fee for all hotel guests.
Location & Getting There
South Point Casino is located at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd S, in the Enterprise area of the Las Vegas Valley, approximately 8 miles south of the heart of the Strip. Interstate 15 runs alongside the property’s western edge, with the Silverado Ranch Boulevard exit providing direct access from the freeway.
Harry Reid International Airport is approximately an 11-minute drive (about 6 miles). South Point provides a free scheduled shuttle to and from the airport for hotel guests, with pickup from Terminal 1, Level 0. The drive from the airport is direct and does not require navigating Strip traffic.
The Strip itself is approximately 15 minutes by car. Ride-sharing is available, with typical Uber/Lyft fares from the airport running between $15 and $25, and from the Strip between $10 and $20 depending on demand. The property does not offer a dedicated shuttle to the Strip, but ride-share and taxi services are readily available at the main entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is South Point Casino on the Las Vegas Strip?
South Point is not on the Strip in the traditional sense, though it sits on Las Vegas Boulevard. The property is located approximately 8 miles south of the centre of the Strip, in the Enterprise area of the Las Vegas Valley. It is closer to Harry Reid International Airport (11 minutes by car) than it is to the main Strip resort corridor.
2. Is parking free at South Point?
Yes. South Point offers free self-parking across its surface lots and parking structures, as well as free valet parking. This is in contrast to many Strip and off-Strip properties that charge for both. A resort fee of $33 per night still applies to hotel rooms.
3. What is the minimum age to gamble at South Point?
Guests must be 21 or older to gamble on the casino floor or check in as the primary guest. This is consistent with Nevada state law.
4. Does South Point have a pool?
Yes. The property has an outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool and hot tub. The pool is open seasonally and offers quick-bite food and beverage service poolside.
5. What restaurants are open 24 hours at South Point?
The Coronado Cafe is the primary 24-hour dining option, serving American fare across all meal periods, including overnight graveyard specials. The Del Mar Deli also operates 24 hours.
6. Does South Point have a loyalty rewards programme?
Yes. The Club at South Point is the property’s rewards card, available at the rewards centre near the hotel elevators. Members earn points on slots ($1 played = 1 point), video poker ($2 played = 1 point), and at table games, the sportsbook, and racebook. Every 1,000 points equals $3.00 redeemable in cash, free play, food, or retail. The card is active at South Point only and is not linked to any other casino group.
7. How far is South Point from the airport?
Harry Reid International Airport is approximately 6 miles from South Point and takes around 11 minutes to reach by car. South Point provides a free scheduled airport shuttle for hotel guests from Terminal 1, Level 0. Guests should contact the property at least 24 hours in advance to arrange the shuttle.
8. Is the poker room smoke-free?
Yes. The South Point poker room is a non-smoking environment, which distinguishes it from parts of the main casino floor where smoking is permitted in designated areas.
9. What events does South Point Arena host?
The South Point Arena and Equestrian Center (4,400 seats) hosts rodeo and equestrian events year-round, 38 events across 46 weeks in 2025, along with concerts, bull riding (PBR events), and other sporting events. Most equestrian events are free and open to the public.
Final Thoughts
South Point Casino is a property that resists easy categorisation. It is not a Strip resort, a boutique hotel, or a themed destination. What it is, two decades after opening, is a consistently operated, full-service resort that has built genuine loyalty among a customer base that values things many Las Vegas properties have quietly moved away from: competitive odds, low table minimums, a real buffet, free parking, and a casino floor that was built for players rather than foot traffic.
The 2024 Vegas Best Advantage Award for gambling value, the DiRoNA recognition for Michael’s Gourmet Room, and the equestrian center’s year-round event calendar each reflect specific aspects of the property that have no direct equivalent in the Las Vegas market. For visitors whose primary interest is slots or table games, the casino floor is among the most player-friendly in the city by measurable metrics. For those planning a longer stay, the combination of 11 restaurants, a 40,000-square-foot spa, 64 bowling lanes, a 16-screen cinema, and an arena hosting 38 annual events means that leaving the property is optional rather than necessary.
The tradeoffs are real, location requires a car or ride-share for Strip access, the resort fee applies regardless of how much on-site amenity use a guest makes, and room décor prioritises function over flair. These are worth knowing in advance. Everything else at South Point tends to deliver on what it describes. Silverton Casino Lodge is another Las Vegas property worth reading about and experiencing.
