Hotels in Laughlin
Laughlin sits on the west bank of the Colorado River in southern Nevada, a compact run of riverfront casino resorts facing Bullhead City, Arizona. Warm desert weather and river access make it a popular base for pool days, boating and quick getaways from the Southwest.
Stays in Laughlin center on the Colorado River: a short line of riverfront resorts runs along Casino Drive on the west bank, facing Bullhead City, Arizona across the water. Each resort is built around a casino floor, but the draw for most travelers is the river itself, the pool decks and the Laughlin Riverwalk, a paved path connecting the properties along the bank. Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport sits minutes away, and Davis Dam and Lake Mohave lie a short drive upriver for boating and fishing. Warm, dry weather most of the year makes Laughlin a reliable base for a pool-focused weekend, a family river trip, or a quieter, cheaper alternative to a Las Vegas run a few hours northwest.
Laughlin in numbers
What to expect
- Riverfront resorts along Casino Drive, facing Bullhead City, Arizona across the Colorado River
- The Laughlin Riverwalk, a paved promenade linking the resorts along the water
- Boat and jet-ski access directly from several riverbank properties
- Davis Dam and Lake Mohave a short drive upriver for boating and fishing
- Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport minutes from the resort strip
- Warm, dry weather for most of the year, best from fall through spring
Local tips
- ✓Book a river-view or riverbank room if a resort offers one, the water view is the main draw here.
- ✓Fly into Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport rather than Las Vegas if driving distance matters to you.
- ✓Bring water shoes if you plan to use a resort's riverbank swim area, the bank can be rocky in places.
- ✓Visit between October and April for the mildest weather, summer afternoons regularly pass 105°F (40°C).
- ✓Walk the Riverwalk between resorts instead of driving, most properties sit within an easy stroll of each other.
Where to stay
FAQ
What neighborhoods or areas are best for staying in Laughlin?
Almost every resort sits directly on Casino Drive along the Colorado River, so location differences come down to which end of the strip you prefer and whether a resort offers direct river or pool access.
What kind of resorts does Laughlin have?
Laughlin's resorts are riverfront properties built around a casino floor, with outdoor pools, river or boat access, and casual dining rooms; they lean toward value and river recreation rather than the scale of a Las Vegas Strip resort.
When is the best time to visit Laughlin?
Fall through spring brings the most comfortable temperatures for the pool decks and the Riverwalk; summer is popular for river days but afternoon heat regularly tops 105°F (40°C).
Where should travelers stay in Laughlin without a car?
Staying directly on Casino Drive keeps every resort, restaurant and the Riverwalk within walking distance, and a short taxi or rideshare covers the drive from Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport.