The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa ↗
Moroccan-Andalusian arches, a private white-sand beach on a 320-acre lake, and a 21,000 sq. ft. non-casino plenary ballroom—Las Vegas's #1 self-contained executive retreat & waterfront wedding resort.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Nevada's statutory +34.4% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $16,500 | $26,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $19,000 | $28,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (24%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $4,560 | $6,840 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,973 | $2,960 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+34.4% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $25,533 $142 / guest all-in
| $38,300 $213 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.
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Verified Google Reviews · The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
“From the moment I checked in, the staff was attentive, welcoming, and truly exceptional. Z, the young man at check-in, was very pleasant, friendly, and made us feel right at home. He was exceptional! A special thank you to Saul in the recreation area. He was i…”
“4 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Resort That Made Things Right!! My husband was here for a work event and we spent 4 days at the Westin Lake and while the stay had a few bumps along the way, I’m glad I waited before writing this review, because the hotel genuinely…”
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Parent Resort Campus Integration
A 493-room Moroccan-Andalusian lakefront oasis with ZERO casino floor, a private white-sand beach on a 320-acre lake, Marssa Steak & Sushi, and 50,000+ sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor event lawns—delivering Lake Como / Scottsdale executive retreat focus at 35%–45% lower Out-the-Door cost than Strip 5-star towers.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Independent Las Vegas AV, keynote LED stages, wedding DJs/bands, and beach lighting crews are routinely approved across the 21,000 sq. ft. Baraka Ballroom, Casablanca Salon, and Andalusia/Lotus Beach lawns ($0–$550 patch/liaison fee; waivable on multi-night retreat blocks).
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
24 minutes from LAS Airport via I-215 & Lake Mead Pkwy expressway—100% zero-casino resort campus with complimentary parking and private dock access.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $19,000 base + 24% admin ($4,560) + 8.375% tax ($1,973)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (180 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $22,446 | $26,100 | $30,798 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($6,264) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($2,710). | $7,718 | $8,974 | $10,589 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,061 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$12,090 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,975 | $7,029 | $8,083 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $36,139 | $42,103 | $49,470 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
22m transfer · DragonRidge Clubhouse (On-Site) • 9-Min Drive to Green Valley Ranch
Perched high inside guard-gated MacDonald Highlands with a 45-foot floor-to-ceiling glass wall framing the entire glittering Las Vegas Strip skyline—zero casino smoke and $0 outside-AV surcharges.
1m walk · Hilton Grand Ballroom & Montelago Village Marina (Steps Outside)
An authentic Italian Renaissance stone bridge spanning Lake Las Vegas paired with cypress-lined Florentine gardens and zero-casino Tuscan architecture—Lake Como romance 23 minutes from LAS.
25m transfer · The Westin Lake Las Vegas (2-Min Drive) & Hilton (3 Mins)
Nevada's only Jack Nicklaus Signature resort course—32,000 sq. ft. Spanish-revival lakefront clubhouse, palm-fringed white-sand beach vows, and $0 outside-AV surcharges.