Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
On-site casino floor, restaurants and one of the area's deepest review counts
About this hotel
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino's defining feature is scale: 14,378 reviews, by far the largest review base of any property in the Chambers Bay area, backing a 7.6 rating that is solid if not the region's highest. Its on-site casino, bar and restaurant mean a group never needs to drive again once back from the course, and the pool, free breakfast and free parking round out a complete, self-contained stay at one of the lowest costs on this list. It sits roughly twenty-eight minutes from Chambers Bay, close to Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, in a busier, more transactional corner of the South Sound than the smaller boutique properties nearby. A fitness center and a pet-friendly policy complete the picture for a group travelling with a dog.
- On-site casino
- Bar and restaurant
- Pool on site
Our take
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino is the pick for a large group wanting scale and self-sufficiency over boutique atmosphere: the casino floor, restaurant and bar keep everyone entertained without leaving the property, at one of the lowest costs on this list. I read its 7.6 rating across 14,378 reviews as dependable rather than outstanding. Groups seeking a quieter, more residential stay should look toward Lakewood or downtown Tacoma instead.
- Budget an evening for the casino floor if your group enjoys it — it's the property's main after-golf draw.
- Book the pool for a warm-weather trip; it's a genuine amenity here rather than an afterthought.
- Confirm parking arrangements for a group arriving in several vehicles, even though it's included free.
Why we love it
- On-site casino and restaurant
- Track record across 14,378 reviews
- One of the lowest costs on this list
- Free breakfast and parking
Why guests love itEmerald Queen Hotel & Casino is the low-cost option I would suggest to a family that wants everything on one site. The pool, free breakfast, bar and restaurant cover the day, Wild Waves Theme and Water Park is close by for the children, and free parking helps for the drive of roughly twenty-eight minutes to Chambers Bay. The casino is for adults, and the setting is busy rather than quiet. Its 7.6 rating comes from 14,378 reviews.