Most guests come here for the gaming, though, and the 24-hour casino is large with more than 1,000 slot machines, live table games, and a Keno parlor.

The evening entertainment is quite good, with the indoor showroom and outdoor amphitheater hosting a range of performers, including some big names. Food and drink options abound, including a Guy Fieri restaurant serving modern Mexican fare as well as a buffet eatery, steakhouse, beach cafe, fast-food court, Starbucks, and three bars. The spa has a good range of facial and body treatments, along with reflexology, and a hair and beauty salon. There are also two nice pools, one for families and another for adults both have sun-loungers and are well-kept. Beach access, Wi-Fi, and phone calls are covered by a small, daily resort fee. Water taxis and boat parking are available. One of the biggest draws of this hotel is its private beach, which is perhaps the nicest in Laughlin, with soft, clean sand and plenty of space for sun-worshippers.

What's more, the pools and private beach are kept spotlessly clean, and the smoke-free casino is a real bonus for non-smokers.

The grounds and facilities are so expansive that many who come here on vacation never venture out of the property. This Harrah's is more family-friendly than many hotel/casinos due to its separate family pool and family tower, but it also attracts couples and senior citizens. Inside, busily patterned dark carpeting, and low ceilings with fluorescent lighting make for a typical casino look. Outside the casino entrance, a tiered fountain and street lamps lend charm to a stone plaza, while down on the narrow beach, thatched umbrellas and white sun-loungers are lined up in the sand. The cluster of high-rises and small buildings with clay-tile roofs sit beside the pretty Colorado River, with palms and leafy trees offering a bit of shade and lovely greenery throughout the grounds. This large, 52-acre property buzzes with noise and lights inside the casino, but overall has a relaxed vibe.

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