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    Pala Casino Spa Resort

    3.0 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateCasinos, Lounges, Resorts
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Classy
    Casual

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    Shontel C.

    Just stayed Saturday to Sunday. The hotel is nice and clean. I really liked the decor and the checkin staff were great. I'd give it 5/5! It was too cold to use the pool but it looked nice. The reviews on the casino are valid. It's really bad with all the smoke I really didn't enjoy gambling here and went to my favorite casino up the road. The band was good. Always a fun time with live music. 3/5.

    Some cool lighting out near the pool area.  It looked better in person.
    Jerry C.

    Yes, Pala is a cool place to visit and the hotel room my wife and I got was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food was pretty good at the spots we hit. We did want to have dinner at the fancy restaurant, Elementa, which is amazing. We had a late reservation however the group we were with got hungry and we needed to move the time up and were told there was nothing sooner available. If you go and are told no reservations are available don't trust that... Go to the restaurant and check as that's what happened to us only we didn't double check and ended up getting just a meal at an average spot which was okay. Then after we ate we happened to walk past Elementa and saw nearly all the tables empty. So, we went back later and got drinks and desert. I also order a scallop dish to share with the group and it was amazing. The deserts we got were to die for. Can't wait to go back for a full dinner and dessert. We're not fans of the smoke from the cigarettes but it wasn't too bad. If you wear a mask it's helpful for those who just hate cigarette smoke. We don't really gamble so we just watched. Oh, they do have bands playing on a raised stage and one of the groups we saw was really good doing 80's covers. The pool area was closed as it turns out they close it for winter months. So double check if it's open if that's something you plane to hit when you go. From what we could see it was pretty nice. If you go good luck at the tables.

    Bar area
    Marisol A.

    I thought I had more photos but I guess I didn't take any lol I've stayed here before and the rooms are always clean, the beds are always comfortable but the pillows are too soft (aren't they always though). The bar is a great place to hang out when there's a live band but sadly we found out there's nothing happening on Monday nights in the bar area. Was also disappointed because the pool was closed and that's one of the things we had been looking forward to the most. The food at the Chinese restaurant is the best, the cafe is decent kind of like being at a Dennys or IHOP. The check-in desk was slow to go because there was only 1 guest service representative checking in guests. Overall the stay was good:

    Michelle Z.

    Pala Casino management and Tribal Council, Please take heed in what I have to say. I've been an outstanding contributor to Pala Casino's former success since before 2011. Assign hosts when people change jobs and players need a new host. Make a magical moment for each guest. That includes birthdays! Please make your food less salty and don't just cater to the people you bring on luxury motor coaches. If you bring in pensioners, then create a win for them. Their diet is something different. Add selections that are palatable for them. Let them win at something. Make it enjoyable. Address the ventilation in the casino. The air is thick with smoke. Music needs to be heard even during the construction period. Please bring the former glory back. We enjoyed headliner acts and famous comedians. We love the outdoor venue, Starlight Amphitheater. Let's keep the music playing and vibrations high! Happy Holidays! Michelle Z Special mention to the star employees that always are kind and greet me... Annie - cocktail server Joel - foodserver (Noodles) Sara - slot attendant Letty - housekeeping Artyvas - slot attendant Maryam - host (Bar Meets Grill) Behrouz - foodserver (Bar Meets Grill) Luis - foodserver (Pala Cafe) Joshua - host (Elementa) Annemarie - foodserver (Elementa)

    The cafe was nice
    Diane A.

    Just amending previous review. We just finished a 5-day stay at nearby Pechanga RV resort and can only tell you it's 1,000% different. We will never stay at second-rate Pala again but will return to Pechanga over and over. The RV resort is cleaner and so is the casino. Service is awesome and there are lots of restaurants to choose from. Why spend $ at Pala when Pechanga exists?

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    Tabitha L.

    Customer service is exceptional. Rooms are super clean and spacious. Celebrated brother's birthday by the pools. Gambeled and danced throughout the Casino with live band. Such a blast. Highly recommend and affordable on weekdays

    An old fashion
    Joshua S.

    Came here last week on the 23rd to celebrate my mothers Birthday! The last time I came here was in 2018! The drive was a bit long coming from Los Angeles but it was a great time! We got there around noon and gambled for 3 hours. The staff is very friendly. The casino is clean! And the drinks were really good I recommend this place to everyone! Come and have a good time

    No smoking, no vaping, no weed. LOL!
    Pete T.

    We attended a wedding nearby, so we booked a room at Pala Casino Spa Resort. Pros: Large room with the best black-out curtains, great pool area, friendly staff, super-fast elevators, live music. As an aside: The pool area is large and fantastic. Comprised of several lounging pools. No actual swimming pools, no lazy river. Fire pits, cabanas for rent, plenty of lounge chairs. No super loud bumping music. Cons: Restaurants don't open until late afternoon, $9 pints of beer, found slow service at several places, Players Club card does not get you any discounts at the bars or restaurants (unlike Sycuan's which are good for 10% discount). Cons+: They gouge $35 for early check-in. The room is either ready, or it isn't. It wasn't ready any faster because I gave you $35. After coughing up the $35 we were able to check in a little after noon. Ruvi at the front desk was super nice. They have a security guy at the elevator entrance, so your room key card is not required to access your floor. The room was great. Very large room with a lot of floor space. There was so much more room for activities! A really comfortable king bed was the centerpiece. There were a nice couch and ottoman and a little table in front of the window. A nightstand on either side of the bed. I appreciated the old school digital alarm clock. I like to be able to see the time at night without grabbing my phone. A decent sized closet and desk/dresser rounded out the room. There were no suitcase stands, so I put our luggage on the ironing board - improvise! In-room coffee and mini fridge are always appreciated. The bathroom was very large with a separate bathtub and shower stall. The commode was in its own little room inside the bathroom. We loved the huge bay window. The view was of the parking garage with the mountains in the distance. The black-out curtains were phenomenal. We slept until 9:00, which never happens. Not the greatest casino, but the hotel was solid.

    Don P.

    We have been to a number of concerts at all of the different southern California casinos. Have to say that the staff at Pala was probably the most polite and friendly of all of them. Not just by a little bit, but buy a great deal. Went to see Jefferson Starship this last month in May. Was a little shocked when we walked up and saw that we were outside. It made no mention of this when we were purchasing the tickets. Had a little bit of reservations going into it, but have to say that they're outside. Summer concert series is pretty fabulous. The venue is very nice. Sound was outstanding and the view spectacular. If you're going to eat at bar meets Grill, make sure you make reservations. They seem to be a very popular place. We ended up eating at the café and the food was marvelous. Overall was extremely impressed. Some of the other Southern California casinos could learn a thing or two from how polite every single employee here is. Great job!

    Beautiful view
    Arnel D.

    This lounge is perfect for the arena. There's lots of room at the bar and tons of seating available. It's usually booked as a VIP Experience with access to the patio and balcony seats within the arena. Prices are reasonable. Service is excellent and most importantly, it's new!

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    Ask the Community - Pala Casino Spa Resort

    Does Pala have a poker room?

    Unfortunately, no. They had one before Covid but Pala and the other casinos in the area have all closed them after. 😢

    Is there Bingo at Pala?

    Hi Naranda, we apologize but we no longer offer Bingo here at Pala. Have a wonderful day and we hope to welcome you in the future!

    Is there currently a spa? Is there a gym for overnight guest?

    A date for the spa and gym renovation completion and reopening is still yet to be determined. Please reach out to us if you have any other questions!

    Are there personal Roulette machines?

    They have a weird roulette game in the classic table game setting, with cards added after the ball spins. And then they have the digitized roulette game that allows for individuals to play. It holds maybe 8 players.

    Is cigar smoke allowed in the casinos smoking areas?

    I do not know.

    Are there any smoking rooms?

    Im not sure about smoking rooms but they have areas where u are allowed to smoke in n other areas are nonsmoking too, hope this answer your question

    Is smoking allowed in the casino?

    Yes, but there are areas in which smoking is not allowed. The area pass the middle stage towards where the concerts are held.

    Do you have lobster buffet available on the weekend?

    PALA does not presently have a lobster buffet. The buffet area is under renovation and management may have timing on reopening.… Read more

    Are there any 5.00 or 10.00 blackjack tables?

    Yes there is

    Is the buffet open?

    I was there last month and it was not open. You may have to call the casino. If it is a first time visit to the casino you will receive a complimentary $20 play.

    Do you have multi card keno/20 card keno and is smoking allowed In the casino?

    You have to search for it but yes, they have four card and 20 card keno machines. Smoking is currently allowed in most of the casino. There is a non-smoking area and all of the hotel/guest rooms are now 100% non-smoking.

    They can't book out a room more than 60 days? Has anyone else had an issue with this? Called to book a room for the end of Aug, told to call back in several weeks once that opens on their calendar??? Seems very strange!

    Yep, I've been told the same thing. Does seem strange. I know for a fact that Harrahs allows booking well in advance if that helps. Not sure about Pechanga.

    Is the buffet open?

    No and it doesn't look like it's ever going to reopen. The only good place to eat is Bar Meets Grill but you need a reservation and they open at 5:00.

    Do they still serve lox and bagels?

    There's a coffee shop with bagels, but no lox.

    Hello. Is the pool open yet? Don't want to book until pool is open. 85 degrees this weekend, need some pool time.

    Jenieve: Good afternoon and thank you for writing us. Our pool will open on Sunday, May 1st.… Read more

    Do you have EV charging stations at your casino?

    There are 2 Blink Charging stations at the Casino but usually occupied.

    How much is it to book a deluxe room during the week?

    Nessa: Good morning and thank you for writing. The rate for deluxe rooms changes daily based on… Read more

    Do they have roulette?

    Kind of. Because the their agreement with the state of California, they don't have the "ball picks the number" roulette. They have a wheel, they have a ball, they spin the wheel and the ball lands in a slot that picks a color. This color picks a… Read more

    Are the buffets open again?

    Not yet. Don't hold your breath yet.

    What is the blackjack minimum?

    $15

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    Review Highlights - Pala Casino Spa Resort

    I have never stayed at the actual resort, but come often for gambling and their bomb buffet (Choices Buffet).

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