Crystal Shores Casino was an absolute blast! I was there with a group of friends celebrating my cousin Mason’s bachelor party, and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The ambiance was immaculate—lively, fun, and upscale without feeling stuffy. Drinks were plentiful and well made, the slots were actually paying…
Tribal casino
Crystal Shores Casino
7282 Hoadley Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
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- Clean, newly opened casino
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Slots many players call tight
The short version
What visitors say about Crystal Shores Casino
Crystal Shores opened in Benzonia in January 2025 and is still a small, quiet place, mostly slot machines, that visitors describe as spotless. The staff get warm marks from nearly everyone, including people who left unhappy. On a good day it makes for a relaxed, uncrowded afternoon, and a few players did walk out ahead.
Payouts are the problem. Complaints about tight machines outnumber everything else, and several locals say they do better at Little River or at Turtle Creek, both not far away. Two groups also felt staff hovered around them while they played. One reviewer points out there are no table games, and the casino has no sportsbook.
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.
Location
Finding Crystal Shores Casino
7282 Hoadley Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
Slot machines at Crystal Shores Casino
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Google reviews
What people say about Crystal Shores Casino on Google
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3.8average from 116 Google reviews
Marriott's Crystal Shores
Google review summary
4.6
UPDATE:
Went again today and it was MUCH better! The guy that was rude last time was not there today. Changing my review from 1☆ to 5☆
My second visit -
Visited on 04/20. A slot attendant (young guy) came up and started talking to the customer next to me. He said the casino had been slow and that no one was winning,…
Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing this feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the unprofessional behavior you experienced. This does not reflect our standards. We would appreciate the chance to speak with you further; please contact our Players Club at 800-922-2946 so we can address your concerns directly.
The new casino is in an okay location—not too far from the main roads but not exactly a hotspot. It's clearly expanding, with signs of new construction and added gaming areas. The restaurant inside is small, but surprisingly good, with solid food and fast service. Overall, it feels like a place on the rise.
Reviews and ratings belong to their authors and Google, and are not verified by us. Collected from Google Maps on September 30, 2026, so times are relative to that date.
Questions about Crystal Shores Casino
Where is Crystal Shores Casino?
At 7282 Hoadley Rd in Benzonia, about 95 miles from Green Bay as the crow flies. It's a tribal casino, run by the tribe on its own land.
What is the phone number for Crystal Shores Casino?
800-922-2946.
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