Tribal casino
73829 Baseline Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
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The short version
Tortoise Rock doubles as a charging stop. Tesla drivers heading to Joshua Tree plug in at the Superchargers and wander inside while they wait. The casino is one big room with slots, tables, a bar and a grill counter, and its small size seems to suit the staff, who get steady credit for being friendly. Blackjack and poker dealers are described as nice, and people usually call the place clean.
The Oasis Grill splits opinion. Some visitors got food cooked fresh and liked it, while others were let down by cold food or small portions. Smoking is allowed, with only a small nonsmoking section, and there's no hotel. Slot players write most of the angry reviews, many of them saying the machines rarely pay, and a couple found the players club rewards thin.
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
73829 Baseline Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Google reviews
The good reviews Google ranks highest, next to the worst ones, left exactly as they were written. 2,685 people have rated Tortoise Rock Casino on Google, for an average of 4.0.
A diamond in the rough! Great machines, clean restrooms, and delicious food at the Oasis Grill! We were pleasantly surprised and impressed. The staff were really friendly!
Thank you for your feedback Bri! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the machines, clean restrooms, and the Oasis Grill—and we’ll be sure to pass along your praise to our friendly staff. Hope to see you again soon!
Cozy place, one big room with food, tables, and slots. Had fun playing blackjack and the dealers and guards were nice. I had one lady who I’m sure was just trying to be nice and helpful since it was my first time, but it was very condescending. Another player was trying to give me advice and she told him to not…
For a little casino, it pays out BIG! Even when its not one of those lucky nights. We have fun. We're always greeted with a smile. Beverages are served while gaming on the slots as well as the tables. Blackjack is great fun for us. Plus we
Cozy ! One big room. Plenty to keep ya busy. We ate some quick food and gambled for a few hours. They have drinks at the bar and waitresses around the machines. We got great customer service and joined the players club for some free play. A nice spot in the desert to have some fun for the night. Tortoise style. 🐢
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the cozy vibes and great service. Hope to see you again soon!
Very clean friendly staff and I actually want money! Anthony the slot attendant went out of his way above and beyond to help me and make my stay that much more enjoyable. He's as gem.
Lucky spot, nice staff, and a truck giveaway — what more do you need?
Win big, hit the ATM smiling, and don’t forget to tip the staff… that might be the real jackpot boost.
I ordered 2 sides of fries from oasis grille and just they put it in a box. When I mentioned portion size looks too small to be even one they gave me these baskets to divvy them up. Cheap.
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If you looking for a spot to spend tons and get nothing back come over here😭💔👎🧟♂️
It's small, so obviously they gonna wanna take your money.🥸
Food is ok.🤏
They don't offer much on events, or bonuses. And if you do win anything, it's mainly in the…
Smaller casino with less than stellar players club benefits. Very clickish to select locals and very limited on food with a fair amount of room for quality improvement. Does not have related hotel or camping.
Thank you for your feedback Craig. We appreciate your input and are always working to improve the guest experience.
Place sucks. Bartenders don't know how to make drinks and the odds on the slots are rigged. Go to Palm springs if you wanna enjoy a casino.
We’re sorry you had a bad experience Danny. We appreciate the feedback hopefully you give us another shot in the future.
It needs to be shut down it's ruining the town an they also need investigates there not putting out the amount of pay outs they should be
We appreciate your feedback Philip we hope you give us another shot soon.
Rigged games. Never seen such blatant robbery in my life, ever game I sat down at had obvious wins that were not paid. Not only myself either but others in my party experienced the same exact issue.
We’re sorry to hear this was your experience Brandon. We take concerns like this seriously and appreciate the feedback.
Reviews and ratings belong to their authors and Google, and are not verified by us. Collected from Google Maps on September 23, 2026, so times are relative to that date.
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Yes, around the clock every day, going by its Google listing. Holiday hours sometimes change, so call if you're planning around a particular time.
760-367-9759.
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