The natives upfront has a bad attitude. I got a great rate. The front guy gave me THE worst room in the hotel. Next day I talked to different ( white) guy and he switched me to fat better room- so I gave him a $20. The rooms are large size, windows don't open. Long walk to outdoor parking. Cleaning staff is THE…
Tribal casino
Bear River Casino Resort
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA 95551
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- Separate room for smokers
- Large hotel rooms near Ferndale
- Strict limits on bar drinks
The short version
What visitors say about Bear River Casino Resort
Bear River sits off Highway 101 across from Ferndale, laid out as several smaller gaming rooms rather than one big hall. Smokers have a room of their own, so the rest of the floor stays fairly clear, which several guests appreciated. Slot players are split: some had good runs, while longtime locals call the machines tight. The lounge and restaurant get praise for ribeye and dishes at every budget, though others call the food ordinary and expensive.
The hotel has large rooms and an arcade that families on redwood trips enjoy, but complaints pile up about thin walls, housekeeping, a pool that's hard to get into and billing mix ups at the front desk. The bar enforces firm drink limits, and drinks aren't comped for play. RVs can park with a players card, though one driver was told not to sleep in a car, and security draws repeated complaints.
Written from about 20 recent Google reviews, Google's most relevant and its lowest rated, read in September 2026. Places change, so take it as a guide rather than the last word.
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Finding Bear River Casino Resort
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA 95551
Google reviews
What people say about Bear River Casino Resort on Google
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4.1average from 3,448 Google reviews
This was a really nice casino. Rv parking is not great but is available with player card. Has a nice restaurant and gas station right below. Across the street theres an activity place for kids. This was a great spot.
The casino is decent size, it didn't feel crowded on a Friday night. The lounge had amazing food, they have tons of variety of food for all budgets. The machines paid very well. First time players get a 10 dollar slot or table comp. The live music surprisingly didn't overwhelm the casino floor. They have smoking areas and non smoking areas.
Great spot. We were visiting the Redwoods and this was an excellent stop on our road trip. Clean rooms, good food, and the arcade on site was fun for the kiddos. Would recommend and come back for sure.
Reviews and ratings belong to their authors and Google, and are not verified by us. Collected from Google Maps on October 7, 2026, so times are relative to that date.
Questions about Bear River Casino Resort
Where is Bear River Casino Resort?
At 11 Bear Paws Way in Loleta, about 202 miles from Downtown Sacramento as the crow flies. It's a tribal casino, run by the tribe on its own land.
Does Bear River Casino Resort have a hotel?
Yes, there's a hotel on the property, so you can stay the night instead of driving home late.
What is the phone number for Bear River Casino Resort?
707-733-9644.
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