I don't know why it took me so long to check this place out, my brother was recommending it a year ago..but I finally got to Golden Nugget this year. We decided to celebrate a dear friends birthday in AC and we wanted to make a weekend of it. A few of us went down earlier in the day to go to this roof top pool that I have been hearing great things about. It did not disappoint! The seating options and pool were the largest I have seen for a roof pool in AC. There were also 4 raised jacuzzis (although I couldn't understand the few people who could go in there in 87 degree weather) The roof also has a huge seating area under cover along with a fire pit and two black jack tables. There is a big sign by the towel hut that shows you when massages are going to be available poolside (amazing). I mean really, talk about putting it all out there. And shot girls walk around giving out samples of whatever liquor they are promoting. We were also approached by someone asking if we had Players Cards for the casino. Being our first visit, we did not. They let us know if we sign up right then we would get a free drink ticket for the bar downstairs as well as $10 slot play *I would have signed up for nothing, how convenient.
I would say beware of the seagulls with your food. We ordered some chips and salsa and both of us went to the restroom together. When we returned our towels were covered in specs of salsa and every last chip was gone. It was like they tried to dip them, successfully. We went back to the pool the next morning and watched a seagull take an entire bagel when a kid got up to get a towel. They are hawking! We did have lunch at a table under the covered area and it is no problem there.
The hotel is off the boardwalk strip but with so many limo services willing to pick you up and take you anywhere for $20, who cares? I would rather travel to the boardwalk in a limo anyway. It wasn't until I got to my room, which had an amazing view of the pool, that I realized I had missed even more. Behind the pool was a large green grass area with lots of summer games and room to play. You could really bring a group here in a cabana and post up all day never wanting/needing to leave. When we got back from hopping beach bars at night people were still at the pool as there was a DJ. The vibe wasn't like a club, it was more laid back, just some drinks and gambling on a roof, perfect. Some pictures of our stay below.
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| Scene of the seagull crime |
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| Jacuzzi |
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| Under cover area |
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| View from the room. Green area has baggo, ladder ball, lounge areas |
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| Panoramic Room View |
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| Waiting on our ride |
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| Ride |
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| 1st drinks of the night, CHEERS to the BDAY Girl! |
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| Photo Bombed |
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| BDAY GIRL <3 |
I really can't say enough about how much I LOVE the new Hookah lounge on the beach. This is a great addition to the AC Boardwalk. Walk down the path into the sand but seating space is on large thick white rugs. We got the large seating area right in front of the DJ, who constantly had Hookah but didn't let that stop him. Our drinks were STRONG and the owner came over to introduce himself and make sure we had everything we need. ****4 stars from me. Besides the more VIP seating areas and bar there are also chairs right in the sand facing the ocean. Every two have a small table between them to fit the Hookah. If you go, ask for the pina colada flavor with the fresh pineapple put into the top!
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| Some lucky soul got the extra long twizz we left behind! |
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| Rug over sand, everything was so pretty and candles were everywhere. Great beach ambiance. |
Next day was overcast and started to drizzle but we weren't going to let that ruin our fun. We jumped into the jacuzzi to wait the rain out then hit the outlets to shop.
Only small negative I can think of is that I am not use to seeing kids at a pool in AC and there were quite a few. They didn't have a DJ during the day so I imagine that played a part. Tuesday is industry DJ day all day; I am sure you can avoid it then.
As for the free slot play credits we got at the pool the first day, two of us turned that into $60-$100 the next day and cashed out quickly! Thank you Nugget- we will be back!
