"The pirate ship is gone, the Mystere show remains — a mid-tier Center Strip property that's aged gracefully enough to still be a solid value."
Overall Rating
Treasure Island is a mid-tier Center Strip property that has aged reasonably well. The pirate battle show is long gone, but Mystere by Cirque du Soleil remains one of the best shows in Vegas. The rooms are dated but the location is excellent and the resort fee is lower than most neighbors.
Treasure Island offers free self-parking — one of the last Center Strip properties to do so. A meaningful saving on a multi-night stay.
The longest-running Cirque show in Vegas. If you're seeing one Cirque show, Mystere is the one.
The rooms are dated and haven't been significantly renovated in years. Functional but not impressive. Book for the location and the show, not the room.
One outdoor pool. Basic. Not a pool destination.
How this resort holds up in peak Vegas summer (June–September)
The free tram to the Fashion Show Mall and Mirage is a summer essential — it saves a brutal outdoor walk. The pool is functional but not a destination. The casino is well air-conditioned and a decent escape from the heat.
Opened in 1993 by Steve Wynn as a family-friendly pirate-themed resort. Sold to Phil Ruffin in 2009. The pirate battle show ran until 2003. Mystere by Cirque du Soleil has been running since 1993 — the longest-running Cirque show in Vegas.
Value-conscious visitors who want a Center Strip address. Cirque du Soleil fans. Travelers who want free self-parking.
Uber / Lyft
Rideshare — fastest option
Taxi (Metered)
Shared Shuttle
Shared shuttle ~$8–$12 per person
Treasure Island is a value play for the Center Strip. Free parking, a lower resort fee, and Mystere make it worth considering for budget-conscious travelers who want the location.
Independent
95,000 sq ft
2015
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