Why Coeur d’Alene Casino Is Idaho’s Premier Casino Destination
There’s a reason why Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel has earned a reputation as Idaho’s premier casino destination.
Actually, there are many.
From award-winning gaming and exceptional dining to a nationally renowned golf course, one of the Inland Northwest’s largest spas and a 300-room hotel, Coeur d’Alene Casino has evolved into a true year-round resort destination. Located amid the natural beauty of the Palouse, an easy scenic drive from Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, the resort offers something increasingly valuable: the opportunity to escape, indulge, play and recharge – all in one place.
And it starts with the gaming.
Big Games. Big Wins.
More than 60,000 square feet of gaming space and 1,200 video gaming machines create an electric atmosphere, complemented by high-stakes bingo, an exclusive high-limit gaming area and Discovery Den. It’s the region’s only video gaming testing room where guests can play – and hit jackpots on – new machines first.
Cited for its innovation and customer friendly amenities, Coeur d’Alene Casino was named “2025 Tribal Gaming Operator of the Year” in North and South America by SBC Americas.
Perhaps the most impressive number is this: three players have experienced the ultimate casino moment — winning $1 million jackpots. More than $90 million in jackpots were awarded to players last year alone.
Coeur Rewards Players Club members can also access monthly giveaways, earn points for dining and other resort experiences, and enjoy additional member benefits. With new promotions and gaming experiences continually introduced, there is always another reason to return.
A Destination For Dining
Come hungry.
With eight dining options and two lounge bars, Coeur d’Alene Casino offers everything from an elegant dinner to casual favorites and quick bites between the action.
The culinary highlight is Chinook Steak, Seafood & Pasta, the resort’s superb fine dining restaurant. Known for premium steaks, fresh seafood and an impressive wine and cocktail selection, Chinook has elevated its culinary craftsmanship even further with an in-house dry-aging program designed to intensify flavor and tenderness in select cuts of beef. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings adds to the ambiance.
For something more casual, guests can explore a range of menus and settings in the resort. The food court features pizza, Asian- and Tex-Mex-inspired choices, while other dining venues – Jackpot Java Coffee, Red Tail, Huckleberry Deli, and Twisted Earth Grill – provide tasty options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night cravings.
Golf That’s Worth The Trip
Just steps from the resort is Circling Raven Golf Club, home to a gorgeous, pristine Gene Bates-designed 18-hole design. The sprawling layout with no surrounding development is consistently recognized among the best golf courses in the country and is ranked Idaho’s No. 1 public course by GOLF and Golf Digest magazines.
Paying homage to Coeur d’Alene Tribe ancestral lands on which it unfurls across 620 acres of wetlands, woodlands and Palouse grasses (four times more than the average course globally), its scale, scenery and memorable design have made Circling Raven a destination on its own. A secluded 25-acre practice facility sets the visually inspiring tone as players warm up hitting toward wildlife-yardage-marker silhouettes (elk, moose, bear).
When golf season ends, indoor Golf Suites at the casino allow guests to virtually play on more than 80 renowned courses from around the world in the casino’s sports-bar-like venue. Apparel and merchandise, gaming machines, televisions, and other virtual games (soccer, home run derby, darts) are also available.
More Than A Spa – A Place To Reset
Then there is Spa Ssakwa’q’n (pronounced SOCK-wah-kin).
Spanning 15,000 square feet, one of the Inland Northwest’s largest spas feels like a sanctuary within the resort. Stone, cedar and abundant natural light create a calming sense of place inspired by the landscape and waters of the region.
Guests can choose from massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, then linger and let the rest of the world wait. Cozy indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a 12-person outdoor hot tub, cold plunge pools and dry saunas turn treatments into wellness escapes.
Whether the goal is stress relief, post-golf recovery or simply a few hours devoted entirely to yourself, Spa Ssakwa’q’n makes it remarkably easy to slow down and rejuvenate body and mind.
One Resort. Countless Reasons To Visit.
Since opening in 1993, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel has continued to evolve while remaining rooted in the traditional hospitality of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
Come for the gaming. Stay for the dining. Play one of Idaho’s finest golf courses. Disappear into the spa for an afternoon.
Or better yet, do it all.
That’s what makes Coeur d’Alene Casino more than a casino.
It’s an ultimate destination. N
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By: Joe Butler