Elwha River Casino Review

Not far from the beautiful Olympic National Park in Washington State, the Elwha River Casino is a cozy little venue nestled near the city of Port Angeles. It’s run by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Join the Paddle Rewards program for free when you play the slot machines, then eat in the River’s Edge Deli. You can spend American or Canadian dollars here.

Casino Games

Some USA casinos aim to provide every type of game and amenity. Others, like the Elwha River Casino, focus on a smaller but well-chosen and presented offering. Elwha River is very much focused on its slot machines, and while it’s not the biggest selection, there’s enough for everyone to have some fun.

Older guests may particularly enjoy visiting on Elder’s Afternoon and Senior Day, but everyone is welcome between 10 am and midnight from Sunday to Thursday, or 10 am to 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Slots

There are around 100 slot machines in total in the Elwha River Casino, filling a space of around 7,000 square feet. That covers a pretty wide range of bet levels, themes and bonus features. Popular games include Zillion Zebras, Grand Star, Cash Storm, Fu Dai Lian Lian Panda, Fu Dai Lian Lian Dragon, Goldilocks and Wild Alaska.

Table Games

If you’re looking for a Port Angeles casino where you can play blackjack, baccarat or roulette, Elwha River is not the best choice. There aren’t any table games here, although that does mean it can give more focus to its slot machines.

Features and Amenities

If you want to stay in this beautiful corner of Washington, you’ll need to expand your search to the wider city of Port Angeles, which is fairly popular with tourists who want to visit the Olympic National Park. As you’d expect from a smaller venue, there’s no Elwha River Casino hotel or spa, but you can still enjoy a restaurant on site.

Dining

You can eat at the River’s Edge Deli while you’re visiting the Elwha Casino. It serves both snacks and full meals, with a selection of daily specials available. You’ll find all the standards here, including burgers, salads and sandwiches. It also prides itself on its friendly atmosphere.

Shuttle Bus

For those wishing to travel from the wider Port Angeles area to Elwha River, the shuttle bus service has its own designated route and stopping points. Groups of 10 people who want to visit and have fun as a party can also reserve the shuttle bus.

Loyalty Program

It doesn’t cost anything to join the Paddle Rewards loyalty program. You’ll receive extra rewards on the anniversary of your enrollment and your birthday, and you’ll be automatically entered into regular prize drawings.

Points earned through the loyalty program can be redeemed for cash or spent in the deli or shop. Outside of the loyalty program, there are other promotions, such as weekly events and Senior Days.

Overall Review

It might not be the biggest venue in the world, but the Elwha River Casino WA is a friendly and fun place to play some slots, grab a bite to eat and take part in various exciting promotions. There’s much to admire about its beautiful surroundings, tucked in the Elwha River Valley and close to the magnificent Olympic Mountains.

With British Columbia visible across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Angeles and Canadian dollars accepted in the casino, there’s also a bit of an international feel.