The New Pioneer
Riverside pool, private beach and dock on the Colorado
About this hotel
Set directly on the bank of the Colorado River, The New Pioneer puts the water at the center of the stay rather than at the edge of it. A private dock sits steps from the outdoor pool, so guests who bring their own boat or jet ski can dock right outside their room and wander the riverside beach area between swims. Sun loungers line the pool deck, a spa lounge and hot tub cover a slower afternoon, and non-smoking rooms hold two full-size beds, free Wi-Fi and cable TV inside a compact three-floor, elevator-served building. Bumbleberry Flats serves American comfort food and the River Bar covers drinks, both a short walk from the water, while a kid-friendly buffet option keeps the property workable for families as well as couples. Riverview Resort Golf Course lies 6.6 miles away, and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport is a six-minute drive.
- Riverside pool and private beach
- Private boat and jet-ski dock
- Spa lounge and hot tub
- Six minutes from the airport
Our take
The New Pioneer is the riverside option I would choose in Laughlin when the Colorado River is the main event. It sits right on the bank, with a private dock for boats and jet skis, a private beach area and an outdoor pool by the water, plus a spa lounge and a hot tub for slower afternoons. The casino floor and two dining rooms are on site. It is a two-star, plain building, so expect simple rooms. A 7.5 score from 3,634 reviews is fair.
- Bring your own boat or jet ski if you can tow one, the private dock is the biggest reason to book this property over its neighbors.
- Ask for a room facing the river for pool and dock views, even though a specific view is not guaranteed at booking.
- Visit outside summer if the beach and pool matter to you, Laughlin afternoons regularly pass 105°F (40°C) even right by the water.
Why we love it
- A private dock for guests' own boats and jet skis
- Riverside beach area right beside the pool deck
- Spa lounge and hot tub for slower afternoons
- Two full-size beds in every non-smoking room
Why guests love itThe New Pioneer sits right on the Colorado River, and that is what I would build a family stay around: the riverside pool, the private beach area and the dock for boats and jet skis keep the day outdoors. Two dining rooms on site make meals simple. The casino floor is for adults, and a 7.5 rating over 3,634 reviews points to a modest rather than polished resort, so I would book it for the river, not the rooms.