Edgewater Casino Resort Guide

The Edgewater Casino Resort offers one of the largest gaming floors in Laughlin with over 60,000 square feet of casino action. Located right on the Colorado River, the resort combines excellent gaming with comfortable accommodations and stunning natural beauty.

Features & Amenities

About Edgewater Casino Resort

Edgewater Casino Resort is a premier destination in Laughlin, Nevada, featuring a massive 60,000-square-foot gaming floor packed with the latest slot machines, video poker, table games, and a sports book. The resort's location right on the Colorado River provides breathtaking views.

Guests enjoy comfortable rooms, multiple dining options from casual to upscale, and easy access to championship golf courses. The resort's relaxed atmosphere makes it perfect for both serious gamers and casual visitors looking for a desert getaway.

💡 Insider Tips

The Edgewater is connected to Colorado Belle via a walkway. Take advantage of this to explore both properties. The sunset views from river-facing rooms are spectacular.

Location on the Colorado River

Edgewater Casino Resort sits right on the bank of the Colorado River at 2020 South Casino Drive in Laughlin, Nevada. The name isn't just marketing — rooms on the east side of the tower literally hang over the water. You can stand on your balcony and watch boats cruise by below. The resort is connected to Colorado Belle next door by an indoor climate-controlled walkway, so you're basically getting two casinos for the price of one without stepping into that brutal desert heat.

From Las Vegas, Edgewater is about 90 miles south on US-95. Straight shot, no turns, takes roughly 90 minutes. From Phoenix it's about 3 hours via I-40 to Kingman and then US-68 west. Parking is free — covered garage or surface lot, your call. Nobody charges for parking in Laughlin, which is one of the biggest reasons people drive down from Vegas for the weekend.

The 60,000 Square Foot Gaming Floor

Edgewater's casino floor covers 60,000 square feet, which puts it in the mid-range for Laughlin. You'll find around 1,000 slot machines covering everything from penny slots to $5 and $25 denominations. The table game pit has blackjack starting at $5 minimums during the week (goes to $10-$15 on weekends), craps, roulette, and a small poker room. Compared to Vegas, the table limits are noticeably lower, which makes Edgewater popular with casual gamblers who want actual seat time without burning through their bankroll in 20 minutes.

The Players Club is free to join and you should sign up before you touch a machine. Points accumulate on every bet and convert to free play, dining credits, and room offers. After a couple of visits, you'll start getting mailers with $50-$100 free play offers and discounted room rates. It's the closest thing to free money in a casino.

Hotel Rooms and Booking Tips

Edgewater has 1,072 rooms in two towers. Standard rooms come with either a king bed or two queens, a mini fridge, coffee maker, and flat-screen TV. River view rooms are the move — they cost about $10-$15 more per night but the view of the Colorado River and the Arizona side is genuinely worth it, especially at sunset. Mountain view rooms face the parking lot, which is fine if you're just sleeping there.

Midweek rates (Sunday-Thursday) run $35-$55. Weekend rates jump to $65-$99. During peak snowbird season (November-February) and holiday weekends, prices spike and rooms sell out. Book at least two weeks ahead for weekends. Call the hotel directly at their reservation line — phone rates beat online prices about 70% of the time. Ask specifically about "AAA rates" or "Players Club rates" even if you don't have either yet.

Dining and Buffet

Edgewater's buffet is one of the better ones in Laughlin, especially the Friday and Saturday seafood nights. Lunch runs about $14 and dinner is $18-$22 depending on the day. The Friday night spread includes crab legs, shrimp, and fresh fish along with the standard carving station, salad bar, and dessert table. Get there by 4:30 PM or you'll wait in line 30-45 minutes — it's that popular.

Beyond the buffet there's Stockman's Steakhouse for a proper sit-down dinner, a cafe for 24-hour casual dining, and a deli for sandwiches and quick bites. The steakhouse is solid — not going to win any James Beard awards, but the 16oz ribeye for $28 is a great deal compared to what you'd pay in Vegas for similar quality.

Championship Golf Course

Edgewater is the closest casino to the Mojave Resort Golf Course, a championship desert course with views of the river and surrounding mountains. Green fees run $35-$75 depending on season and tee time. Twilight rates (afternoon play) drop to about half price. The course is playable year-round, though summer rounds start at 6 AM to beat the heat. November through March is the prime season when the weather is perfect — highs in the 60s and 70s with zero chance of rain.

Pool, Spa, and River Activities

The outdoor pool at Edgewater overlooks the river and stays open from April through October. It's heated, has a hot tub, and there's a poolside bar for the adults. Not a party pool — more of a relax-and-read-a-book situation. The spa offers massages, facials, and body treatments at prices way below what you'd pay at a Vegas resort spa.

The Colorado River is the real outdoor attraction. Jet ski rentals are available at several locations near Davis Dam, about 3 miles north. Kayaking from Davis Dam down to Laughlin is a popular half-day trip — the water is cold, clear, and calm. You can also catch the water taxi between casinos for a couple bucks.

Who Stays at Edgewater?

Edgewater attracts a mix of snowbirds (October-March), weekend warriors from Vegas (year-round), and road-trippers from Arizona and Southern California. It's not a party casino — there's no nightclub, no DJ booth, no bottle service. It's a grown-up casino with comfortable rooms, good food, and a chill atmosphere. If that sounds boring, Edgewater isn't for you. If it sounds perfect, you'll probably end up coming back every month like half the regulars here do.

The Connected Belle-Edgewater Complex

The indoor walkway connecting Edgewater to Colorado Belle is one of the best features of either property. During summer when outdoor temperatures reach 115-120 degrees, walking between casinos outside is genuinely unpleasant. The air-conditioned bridge lets you access two casinos, two sets of restaurants, two gaming floors, and two pools without breaking a sweat. It also means whichever casino has the better deal on any given week, you can book there and still enjoy the other property's amenities.