The casino and rooms are amazing. The food court food could be better. Their fry bread is not made fresh, it is frozen. Th sports book lounge - The food is very inconsistent. The prices for th amount given is not worth it whatsoever. I ordered a chicken salad that they charged $16 for. $5 more for chicken and all they give is 5 little strips and they call that 8oz. I wouldn't NOT recommend eating at the sports book.
Laura Chacon
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December 31, 2025
This casino may be on the smaller side, but it has a charming, quaint feel that really works in its favor. The staff truly stood out—everyone was incredibly helpful and sweet, which made a big difference, especially since we checked in on Christmas Day. The rooms were also very nice and clean, which made our stay even more comfortable.
Despite its size, there was a great variety of slot machines and table games, more than enough to keep us entertained throughout a long weekend. The dining options were a bit limited, though to be fair we didn’t try the higher-end steakhouse, which may have offered a different experience. Overall, it was a cozy, enjoyable stay with excellent service, and we’d definitely consider coming back.
Wanetta Ferguson
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November 30, 2025
We had a nice 4 day vacation over Thanksgiving. The rooms are not as quiet because we could hear the people next doors kids crying and screaming all through the night. Bring your own pillows! The pillows are incredibly hard. Coffee maker in our room didn't work and the hot water in the shower never really got hot, just warm. Rooms on 8th floor could use updating. But the staff is awesome! Casino was nice, smoke free and great dining options. We'll be back!
Michael Whitney
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February 18, 2026
Nice looking hotel, clean, check-in staff was friendly.
Then we took the kids to enjoy the pool before check-out and missed 11am by LITERALLY 2 MINUTES. We were rushing down the hall in our bathing suits and tried to badge in at 11:01, but the card had already been deactivated. I told the gentleman at the front desk and he was unmoved. Said there was absolutely no way he could allow us into the pool, as it was after checkout time -- by two minutes. Sorry Charlie, hope you enjoyed your stay, now get out!
I get it, rules are rules, but I was astonished he wasn't willing to let the kids swim for a bit before we left. A nice empathetic guest let us in and the kids swam for a bit, until this guy comes in and threatens to call security!
This place is a lovely looking ghost town. The parking lot is empty. They have nothing but slots. No poker. Very disappointed. Booked the Sandia Resort and Casino up the road the following night, which was AMAZING.
We had a bad experience. If it weren't for that incident, I would have given them at least 4 stars. You may have a wonderful visit, as long as nothing like this happens to you.
maureen crawford
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January 02, 2026
When we made our reservation it was clear that there was a culture of customer service. They were great to set us up for a New Year's Eve room. When we arrived we found the same wonderful welcome and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Every staff person in the restaurants, the casino, the comedy club and throughout was friendly and so pleasant. The room was great and very clean. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. We loved the comedy club and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Great experience. Thank you!
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The casino and rooms are amazing. The food court food could be better. Their fry bread is not made fresh, it is frozen. Th sports book lounge - The food is very inconsistent. The prices for th amount given is not worth it whatsoever. I ordered a chicken salad that they charged $16 for. $5 more for chicken and all they give is 5 little strips and they call that 8oz. I wouldn't NOT recommend eating at the sports book.
This casino may be on the smaller side, but it has a charming, quaint feel that really works in its favor. The staff truly stood out—everyone was incredibly helpful and sweet, which made a big difference, especially since we checked in on Christmas Day. The rooms were also very nice and clean, which made our stay even more comfortable. Despite its size, there was a great variety of slot machines and table games, more than enough to keep us entertained throughout a long weekend. The dining options were a bit limited, though to be fair we didn’t try the higher-end steakhouse, which may have offered a different experience. Overall, it was a cozy, enjoyable stay with excellent service, and we’d definitely consider coming back.
We had a nice 4 day vacation over Thanksgiving. The rooms are not as quiet because we could hear the people next doors kids crying and screaming all through the night. Bring your own pillows! The pillows are incredibly hard. Coffee maker in our room didn't work and the hot water in the shower never really got hot, just warm. Rooms on 8th floor could use updating. But the staff is awesome! Casino was nice, smoke free and great dining options. We'll be back!
Nice looking hotel, clean, check-in staff was friendly. Then we took the kids to enjoy the pool before check-out and missed 11am by LITERALLY 2 MINUTES. We were rushing down the hall in our bathing suits and tried to badge in at 11:01, but the card had already been deactivated. I told the gentleman at the front desk and he was unmoved. Said there was absolutely no way he could allow us into the pool, as it was after checkout time -- by two minutes. Sorry Charlie, hope you enjoyed your stay, now get out! I get it, rules are rules, but I was astonished he wasn't willing to let the kids swim for a bit before we left. A nice empathetic guest let us in and the kids swam for a bit, until this guy comes in and threatens to call security! This place is a lovely looking ghost town. The parking lot is empty. They have nothing but slots. No poker. Very disappointed. Booked the Sandia Resort and Casino up the road the following night, which was AMAZING. We had a bad experience. If it weren't for that incident, I would have given them at least 4 stars. You may have a wonderful visit, as long as nothing like this happens to you.
When we made our reservation it was clear that there was a culture of customer service. They were great to set us up for a New Year's Eve room. When we arrived we found the same wonderful welcome and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Every staff person in the restaurants, the casino, the comedy club and throughout was friendly and so pleasant. The room was great and very clean. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. We loved the comedy club and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Great experience. Thank you!