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Not too brag, I was talking to my date that a company me, we both enjoyed it. I took some nice pictures have to see about getting them loaded. Room was spacious, clean. Found nothing bad to say about Pechanga Resort.Gambling not my thing. I still enjoyed the whole resort just the same.

Great place to golf and stay. Good play and restaurants. Didn't give it 5 stars because it took until after 4 pm to get my room ready. Other than that, I enjoy going.

The Resort was fantastic. Clean spacious rooms with a large restroom and attached private toilet room, a work or study desk, and easy access to the elevator, spa, gym, and swimming pool. The A/C worked perfectly fine. The restaurants and food court were great too. The casino was very clean. I also won a couple of hundred dollars at the slot machines. My two complaints is that nobody monitors the swimming pool area to clear used towels from the chairs at pool side. In other words, used towels are left on chairs once guests leave the pool area leaving a false representation of chairs being used or reserved. Second, the parking lot is too far. There should be golf carts or shuttles to and from the parking lots. Overall, my visit was memorable. I would definitely return again and do recommend Pachanga Resort Casino to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing escape.

Huge casino so keep an eye on each other or you will definitely get lost. It's non-smoking for the most part. Machines were right on Friday night so, it took me longer to get there then what it took for them my get money. It was not too crowded too much but it was fun. Good luck.

Great casino and resort. If you go you must eat I'm the golf course restaurant named Journey. Fabulous food. The Blends makes a great cup of coffee. Super tip. Valet used to be free, now it is $10/weekday and $20/weekend to include Friday each time you use valet, so 3 times in a day $30.00. Don't use it. The parking in the garage is free and the casino is connected to the resort. It's a short walk. You are welcome. We stayed in the new tower and the beds are rock hard. If you like firm beds, you will be in heaven. The showers were amazing but all the liquids, like soap, shampoo and conditioner were either low or out. No maid service came even though we requested it. The walls are paper thin use white noise to sleep.

The casino here is huge. The two main restaurants are good. The food court restaurants are decent, with a large seating area for casual dining.They have what seems like thousands of slots and video poker or video blackjack, as well as a few table games, and a high limit room with both.The place is immaculately clean and there are plenty of employees here.

This place is amazing. The slots are fun to play. They have a food court with different choices of foods. My favorite is the impossible burger so delicious and big. Their bars thru out the casino are amazing too. When I come very time i have such a great time.

I needed to get away for a couple days. My cuz K, hooked me up with a stay. She checked in, so what's it like, I can't say.The room was very nice. The bathroom had double sinks, and a glass enclosed shower stall with an overhead rain shower head with optional handheld shower head. The bed was okay, but nothing special. Complimentary water bottles were included. Plus, there's a mini bar. If that's what you're looking for. But, personally I would rather have a refrigerator. I hate wasting food when I go to a restaurant. Without a refrigerator in my room. I either have to let my leftovers go to waste. Or, just order less. A real bummer when on vacation.The gaming options are extensive. The casino floor is so huge it's extremely easy to get lost. That can be either a good thing, or a bad thing. Depending on your situation. Overall, it's a very nice, clean casino.

Unfortunately completely non-smoking facility. Completely unexpected for a casino. No buffet food since Covid. Food court completely inadequate with extremely long waiting times (30 minutes for a hot dog) Friendly service at the slot machines.

The hotel is amazing, from customer service from the front desk and housekeepers to cleanliness. My room was a suite with separate. Super clean! The only downside for me was that I lost big time at the casino, for some reason the machines were not so nice to me on my 2 days of playing. But overall it was spectacular. Almost forgot, the pool was incredible, my kids really enjoyed it. Wish the had like an arcade or something fun for kids to keep them busy.

This is my go to casino. Very clean and the service is great when staying in the hotel. There's a variety of restaurants to choose from, which I love the many options within walking distance from one another. The service while playing on the tables is slow, maybe they're low on personnel due to the pandemic still. So I'll change my rating when the game table service gets better. Other players are fun to interact with and the security is awesome. They don't tolerate drunk individuals bothering others. Great place to get a break, that's just me.P.S- must wear a mask for now while inside.

Amazing place to stay. The resort is beautiful and the property is immaculately clean. Did a mother, daughter and granddaughter trip so we got the two Queen room. Can’t say enough about the feeling the moment we walked in. I think we were all pleasantly surprised at how pristine the room was. The price of the room was higher than I would have ever anticipated but it was worth it as it was a special occasion. The machines were cold. Made my money back by the time we left but I just couldn’t find my happy place on the casino floor. Still gave it five stars because the property was so nicely manicured, elegant and clean. For the holiday… Beautiful Christmas trees were elegantly placed throughout the facility. The lobby was decorated with Christmas decor. A Santa Chair sat gracefully in front of a large tree. There was a beautiful display of gingerbread homes presented in front of a large waterfall. I could definitely feel the holiday spirit. Even tho the machines were not very ‘giving’. lol.

SLOTS HIT GOOD!! Just the bet denominations are a little misleading. They say 1¢ slots, but the minimum bet is 50¢. Some say 25¢ slots but the minimum bet is $1.50. so, keep an eye out for that. I mistakenly got on a machine and bet $5 my first go around..., Anyway, I went for my birthday and it was really nice, clean, and security was a breeze. Your bags will be searched upon entering.. Not a drinker, but I got free orange juice the whole time I was there. They offer free co*cktails at the slots and tables, and free co*cktails at the bar. Just make sure you tip the barkeep. Other than that, it was pretty packed due to it being memorial day weekend. Definitely can't wait to go back and win win win!!

At Pechanga Resort & Casino, I had a wonderful time with my family and friends. Their restaurants offer a variety of choices that will satisfy your taste buds. There are also bars scattered throughout the casino where you can grab a drink or two. Additionally, there are several different and wide varieties of slot machines and card tables that will keep you occupied. We spent the majority of our time in the resort pools, which had jacuzzis, big pools for everyone, and small pools for the kids as well as convenient showers. There is no doubt in my mind that I will be returning here in the future. I highly recommend it.

Love the hotel and resort!!Lots of swimming pools to choose from (quiet, jacuzzi, adults, relax area, party area, slide area, etc.)Hotel rooms are pretty nice and clean and also the concert hall is pretty neat, I just don't like that there's no standing area/pit where people can dance or jump when concerts are being held. :)Love the restaurants here, different cuisines in one area!

The employees are very helpful and thorough when it comes to the overall safety and health of the guests. I felt safe immediately after seeing the attentive guards and the room key - operated elevator. I plan on going again as soon as possible! Thank you for letting me celebrate my birthday with you, Pechanga!

Just went to see the place and enjoy the casino. Very large casino. I don't think I saw the whole thing. They have a food court, which was nice. The fact that I won a little bit of money made it nicer. Hopefully I'll get to come back and experience the hotel and all it has to offer.

Beautiful casino!! Pechanga was a great time!! Clean, non-smoking casino that felt fresh and new. Some things I had to note after coming from Vegas recently, you have to pay for drinks here, and some of the games have very different formats like roulette that uses mystery cards and craps.Anyway, we had dinner at Kelsey's while the football games were on and they had a raffle going on with the game. Free raffle tickets with food items purchased from a special menu. We won a NFL backpack!! :) Dinner was good, fish and chips with a beer totally hit the spot.Huge variety of slots machines, plenty of table games, friendly dealers, and the food court had great options for snacks as well. There were several restaurants near the hotel check in desk that looked good as well and will have to come back to give those a try!Haven't had the opportunity to stay in the hotel rooms here, but hopefully someday!

Always enjoy coming to this place. We play golf during the day and play at the casino at night. We also enjoy the food at the restaurants, especially breakfast at the hotel restaurant (Check out he Breakfast Burrito).The whole place is very organized and clean. It's amazing to experience playing in the casino without the suffocating effects of cigarette smoke.They have a huge parking lot conveniently attached to the hotel structure, a short walk especially when you need to go back to your car to get something.We played golf on the second day of the opening, the fairways and greens were immaculate. So beautiful but not an easy course. Also, it is not a walkable course so prepare to ride the carts.As always, it was a wonderful experience every time.

Really nice rooms, clean, spacious. The service was great. Food is delicious but expensive. Room service is available but of course a little more expensive than in the dining rooms. But delicious ! Tons if choices for slots but payoffs are very low.

The worst hotel/casino experience I have received in my whole life.Checked in at 5pm and the room was dirty/untouched from the previous guest, called explaining the situation and went to dinner/concert (acoustic during the concert was terrible as well, very muddy, can barely understand any word) came back to the room and it was as I left it, dirty (11pm now). Called again and they came and told I have to wait to get a different room, after 45’ they put me in a smoking room on the lowest floor, filled with perfume to cover the nasty smell. Complained again and they refused to give a room at all, I asked to get my original room back with new sheets and towels and they said that the room was not available now, they gave it to somebody else.They called security and made me leave.MADE ME and my wife LEAVE!!!! Unreal!!!It was over midnight and I had to drive back home.They gave us 30% of what we paid saying we used the room. Out of this world. Seriously.I will never get back and I hope with all my heart they go out of business.Shame on you, I wish you the worst life can give you. Completely incompetent.Don’t go there, don’t waste your time.

Here to celebrate wedding anniversary and hoping the rest of the day is better than the reception. Sitting here waiting for a room that was supposed to be ready 30 minutes ago. However, it appears that others are not having this issue.There's not a lot to do here other than gamble, so kinda bored right now. Hopefully it picks up.

I haven't been here since the remodel but I am thoroughly impressed! Very spacious, wonderful rooms! Inviting lobby. Going from self park to lobby was a little...odd..not very pedestrian friendly unless you take a long walk around, but does not detract from the awesomeness of this place. Very quality Vegas like. It didn't feel like they were trying to put too many things in a given space the way many Reservations do. I felt the placement of items to be more than adequate for the space given, even slightly liberal if anything. Will definitely go again!

Well it was cool first time there in a long while. The food court was good the pizza was surprisingly good. Very delicious I believe the lady's name was Elizabeth who helped me at the counter. Very nice very cute. Lasagna was very filling. And it's nice to see a lot of different people and faces again even if they are behind the mask. I'll probably head back out there every once in awhile just to get out the house. Won a little bit of money... Wouldn't mind winning more though. LOL oh not to mention the front desk young lady with the glasses was very helpful.

Very clean casino. Try your luck and just have fun! Well staffed. Lots of services, hotel, dining, spa. Would make a nice weekend getaway. TIP: Also has a gas station that is cheaper than any other we saw nearby! Nice little perk after (maybe) losing at the casino ... Although we left a big ol $5 ahead!!

Went there to celebrate my Son's Birthday. Great customer service at the front desk🥰fully loaded refrigerator but no microwave. The room was very clean. Was there for only one day and booked the wine tour. Enjoyed my stay with be back with an upgrade on the room.

beautifully arranged flowers made for an inviting entry, along with purple lights on the landscape of the building gave that elegant touch.I appreciated the parking structure lights of green and red ,everything was visible without that bright white or yellow light glare.I am impressed with the variety of slot machines. I found in the short time I was here this casino had by far the most variety and gaming options.

I went to Diana Ross Concert at Pechanga Resort and everyone enjoyed concert, had a good time. We had room in casino tower, unfortunately room had few issues door would not lock and one of the sinks was clogged made gurgling sounds most of our one night stay, they did send someone to repair lock. Food at restaurants all need improvement in quality of food served, food prices up but not quality. I remember when they had buffet food was good quality and tasty. Hopefully Management will resolve this issue.

This was the greatest Day I ever had at Any Casino ever. I sat at a machine that was quiet and looked interesting but I didn't know how to play it. I was getting discouraged when a Pechanga Service Person sat down and taught me. I was so impressed having a helping hand finally. TY

I didn't stay there as we were enroute to another location. Had lunch at their restaurant. Really really good. Took pictures by the magic sky fountain. Played only one slot machine. Put in $18 on a $9 machine. Second draw I hit $501. Was so much funPeople there are awesome. Super sweet. Beautiful location.❤️💐🌹

Love stopping by here on my way home from San Diego.Parking is easy and it feels safe.Not far from the freeway so it's very convenient.Service is good and they have a nice variety of games. Which there were a few more older type slots. Those are my faves.

The rooms were great, looked and smelled clean. I always judge a place by the bathroom and I give this hotel 5stars!! Staff and employees were all so friendly. We're from Hawaii and we were pleasantly surprised to meet Cherice also from Hawaii at the front desk at check in. The casino is first class, even better than a lot of Vegas casinos. Good variety of dining venues. My wife and I had a great time at Pechanga and we definitely recommend to all to go there.

Location is great. And the everything looks very nice. The customer service is polite and friendly, but slow. Everywhere you go, it's slow. The T.P in the rooms is rough and so is the tissue paper. The room needed at least 1 more trash can. And a refrigerator that we didn't have to request and pay an extra $10/night for would have been nice.

Recently spent a week at the Hotel.. the Staff are all so friendly and helpful. Best part of my week was the interactions with all the staff in different parts of the resort. Restaurant, casino, hotel, cleaning staff or security all went above and beyond.Rooms were great and all the different food options on site were amazing.We will be back

Just hit up Pechanga Resort & Casino, and wow, what a night! My wife played with $20 of free play we got and ended up winning big. The vibe there is unbeatable – so lively and welcoming. The staff were super friendly, making us feel right at home from the get-go.It's not just the gaming that's top-notch; their dining spots are on point too. Delicious food all around. But honestly, it was that win from the free play that made our visit unforgettable. Pechanga's not just a casino; it's an experience. From the moment you walk in, you're in for a treat – great games, great food, and an atmosphere that's just filled with good vibes.Can't wait to head back to Pechanga. It’s the whole package – wins, smiles, and a fantastic time guaranteed.

Rooms were very clean & modern fabulous fixtures. Service is wonderful.Only complaint is their slots ARE SO LOUD!!I FELT as though I was going to lose my lunch at one point.I usually like to gamble for hours. I couldn't stay longer than half hour. Bring sound canceling eat plus!!!!

We only go for a day due to the room rates are so high, we play all day and sit around for the last couple of hours or so to drive home, but we love that it’s a big casino the bar areas are not as crowded and you can sit and lounge while enjoying your drinks and there's a few bars to choose from. The slot machines is what we play and they are lots to choose from as well, we have lots of fun when we go.

After a day of wine tasting, we we tried our chances with Lady Luck. Played slots and enjoyed playing electronic Craps! Happy they had our favorite machine. Then had a drink and some late night sushi. It was ok. Didn't win cash but won a few great memories. We didn't spend the night. Wish the rooms were more affordable.

I went for a conference and it is high- end. The food venues could use an over-haul because they had an hour wait at the only all service restaurant. The pools were off-limits for the week I was there so it was a bit boring unless one gambles. The rooms are peaceful and immaculate.

Pechanga is and always has been an amazing place to get away for a few days. For someone who lives in San Diego to drive an hour and have that Las Vegas feel... This is the place to go. Also, you have your choices of places to go in and near the San Diego area. This resort / casino / hotel is the best of the best, and I've stayed at all of them.

Love the location. It also very safe and relaxing. There a little tight when it comes to jackpots, however when they pay out a jackpot its usually pretty good. The security staff are always alert and the rest of the staff are willingly helpful.

We went on a Saturday, it was slammed. If you're a slot player, safe yourself the wait, and order a dri k straight from your slot machine! The waitresses were SO FAST! Also if you like friend chicken, do NOT skip the Pechanga Fried chicken in the food court. It loos hella basic, but is anything but that. So crispy and juicy.

The last time I went there was not an enjoyable time. Saw no one winning. There were too many people standing around and sight seeing. The drunks were in abundance. The "girls" were everywhere waiting to be picked up. Overall it was not an enjoyable experience.I had a room several times. Twice they gave me the same room location. Lower floor next to the pool. The other times I didn't use the room.The restaurants were good if not crowded.Best thing I can say is the location. Freeway close.

Excellent resort, very clean and top notch h service. Buddy the security robot is the best! One down side is when there is a large conference check in is slow and some employees were not the kindest when handing out rooms.

From the gambling to the service 1star. Bartenders are very rude like they're doing you a favor by taking your drink order. Don't order more than 2 drinks because if you do you have to go to the end of the drink line. Safe to say I won't ever go there again.