Is the Sahara Las Vegas deposit the same as a resort fee?

No. Sahara Las Vegas's incidental hold is separate from its resort fee. See how Las Vegas resort fees and hotel holds differ.

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Sahara Las Vegas Resort Fee & Security Deposit

Sahara Las Vegas requires a security deposit starting at $50, with the exact amount depending on the charging option chosen at check-in. It also charges a resort fee of $54.95 per night plus tax. Verified parking rates are below.

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Security deposit / hold: $50 per night (standard booking terms), or $100 per night (some current promotional terms)
Resort Fee: $54.95/night + tax
Parking: Hotel guests free

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Sahara Las Vegas Security Deposit & Credit Card Hold

· Verified September 15, 2026

$50

per night

No maximum cap stated by the hotel.

Estimated hold for 1 night

$50

Standard booking terms: $50 per night
Some current promotional terms: $100 per night — Stated as an incidental authorization of up to $100 per day.

Release timing: Unused incidental funds may take up to 5 business days to be released by the financial institution.

Optional: how many nights?

A major credit card is required for the incidental deposit.

Using a debit card?

The standard booking terms currently state a $50 incidental deposit per day. Some current promotional terms state an incidental authorization of up to $100 per day. Confirm which applies to your rate.

Source: Official Sahara Las Vegas booking terms · Official booking terms

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Sahara Las Vegas's incidental hold is separate from the room charge. How Las Vegas hotel incidental holds work.

Sahara Las Vegas Resort Fee

· Verified September 15, 2026

$54.95

Per night + tax

Hotel states applicable tax is 13.38%. VegasCost does not publish a calculated after-tax figure.

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1-night base resort fee

$54.95 + tax

The hotel currently publishes the base fee and states a 13.38% Clark County tax.

Source: SAHARA Booking Terms & Conditions · Official booking terms

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Sahara Las Vegas Parking

Self-parking — Staying at the hotel: Complimentary
Self-parking — Visiting the hotel: Complimentary
Valet — Staying at the hotel: Complimentary
Valet — Visiting the hotel: Complimentary

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Sahara Las Vegas deposit FAQ

How much is the security deposit at Sahara Las Vegas?: Sahara Las Vegas requires a security deposit starting at $50, with the exact amount depending on the charging option chosen at check-in.
What is the Sahara Las Vegas resort fee?: Sahara Las Vegas charges a resort fee of $54.95 per night plus tax. Verified September 15, 2026.
Is the Sahara Las Vegas deposit the same as a resort fee?: No. Sahara Las Vegas's incidental hold is separate from its resort fee. See how Las Vegas resort fees and hotel holds differ.
When does Sahara Las Vegas release the hold?: Unused incidental funds may take up to 5 business days to be released by the financial institution.

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Hotel fees, holds, promotions, and policies can change. VegasCost shows the most recently verified information we have found. Confirm important details directly with the hotel before traveling. How we source hotel costs.