Bear River Casino Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a casino

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Hotel entrance features a striking bear statue on a circular platform, surrounded by a covered area with wooden beams and stone pillars.
Relax by the pool surrounded by expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a high ceiling, comfortable seating area and reception desk.
Two beds with blue and white bedding, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a zebra-patterned carpet create a stylish space.
Relax and socialize in our lounge area, featuring a long bar, sofas, and small tables.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA, 95551
  • Bear River Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Eel River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Humboldt County Fairgrounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Valley View, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Valley View, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 355.2 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Loleta

Bear River Casino Resort places you next to Bear River Casino and within 2 miles (3 km) of Fernbridge Historic Bridge. This 104-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like a casino and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bear River Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fernbridge Historic Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Eel River - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Loleta Cheese Factory - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 18 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Campton Heights Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redwood Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bear River Casino Resort

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a casino
At Bear River Casino Resort, guests enjoy a casino, a nightclub, and karaoke. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a hot tub.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6.99 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rivers Edge Grill & Bar
  • Rivers Edge Lounge
  • Thirsty Bear Lounge
  • Three Rivers Eatery

Things to do

  • 14 gaming tables
  • 365 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Casino
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,500 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 33.00 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 11.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6.99 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 33.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 11.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bear River Casino Resort?

Bear River Casino Resort offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Bear River Casino Resort?

This hotel is located in Loleta, just steps from Bear River Casino. You'll also find Eel River and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Bear River Casino Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Bear River Casino Resort have a casino on the premises?

Yes, Bear River Casino Resort has a casino and it includes 14 gaming tables and 365 slot machines.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bear River Casino Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bear River Casino Resort?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 bars, an ocean-view restaurant, and a casino.

Are there hot tubs at Bear River Casino Resort?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Bear River Casino Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Bear River Casino Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Bear River Casino Resort allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Bear River Casino Resort for a fee of USD 33.00 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Bear River Casino Resort?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Bear River Casino Resort?

The closest major airport to Bear River Casino Resort is Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka), which is about 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bear River Casino Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bear River Casino Resort.

Does Bear River Casino Resort offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Bear River Casino Resort.

Bear River Casino Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1034 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aubrey, auburn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt like the little kids running all around the hallways of the rooms or the kids that set an alarm to go off at midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meliza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
The property was very nice. Food was very good! The only inconvenience was the pool and workout access was not good. Doors would not open without a staff member.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food in the eatery was great. Cheap great quality and everything was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The views from the room are great and the staff was accommodating and helpful. The food was great also especially the prime rib
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
decent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

damon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and amenities

We picked this hotel while on a coastal road trip. The price was right, the check was in was very convenient, the shower pressure was amazing, and the view was beautiful. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this casino and hotel are spotless. Nice place Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dolores

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! This place was amazing. Our room was very clean and the staff were incredible (shout out to Barry, the bartender)! Fun and nice casino too. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Fabulous staff every single person. Thank u for such a fun girlie trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , clean , great staff & good food. Will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025