The top 10 casinos for you
Australia is not only one of the biggest holiday destinations but is also renowned for being one of the biggest casino hubs. Blessed with natural wonders and warm weather, travelers are making Australia increasingly popular each year. When the luxurious West Point Hotel opened up its doors to their legal casino on the 10th of February 1973, tourists started labeling Australia as one of the best countries in the world. Australia was now not only ideal for nature-seekers, sunbathers but also gamblers across the globe.
Legalizing casinos became a perfect fit in Australia as Aussies are famous for being very competitive. Gambling on casinos became another fun hobby for locals and explorers with the glitz and the glamour of the newly opened casino.
In the mid 90’s century, Australia only had its one casino hotel available for the adventurous gamblers but now, well, there are multiple options to choose from! Which casino would one excited gambler begin to play on? It can be hard to pick but don’t worry we are here to help you.
We have put together a list of (what we think are) the 10 best casinos in Australia:
1. Astral Tower and Residences at The Star
This lavish resort you can find in the Darling Harbour and is perfect for the gambler or traveler who wants to enjoy an evening in chic style. It’s hard not to feel like James Bond or Queen Cleopatra when staying a night in this gorgeous hotel. Walk the halls to your room of luxury or perhaps your 5-star suite is set in place before preparing yourself to have fun at their casino premises. End your casino adventure with going to the spa or grab a bite in one of the 20 places to eat or perhaps a drink is in store at one of the 8 bars.
This resort is more like a mini village where you can let your hair-down and pretend to be someone else for the night on their smooth casino tables.
2. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Close to the cruise liner terminal sit the Pullman Reef Hotel and Casino. Another exquisite Hotel and Casino that will allow you to laze your rooms Jacuzzi bath or the infinity pool set on their roof.
With the hotels’ energetic nightlife and lavish food, the Casino Cairns Esplanade becomes the cherry on top of this dreamy hotel.
Cairns Esplanade is only located 250m away and has four bars along with some live music to set the mood. The casino gives you loads of choices, you can play on anything from classical table games to modern gambling machines but if you are a high-roller then the Club Prive with some VIP treatment might just be one for you.
What is also nice about the Pullman Reef Hotel and Casino is that it is family orientated with their Cairns Wildlife Dome. This wildlife dome is the home to the cutest furry creatures such as koalas, wallabies, and crocodiles (perhaps not the furriest but definitely one of the most majestic).
Perhaps you and your partner want to go to the Casino whilst the grandparents take care of the children? No problem. There is more entertainment for the whole family with their fun snorkeling and diving trip in the Great Barrier Reef.
3. Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane
Do you enjoy the more quaint looking hotels? Then the Treasure Casino and Hotel Brisbane is a winner. Throw yourself into the world of the ancient and pretend you are walking the halls in “old-worldly” days.
The Treasure Casino and Hotel Brisbane add some excitement with their historical rooms upraised ceilings. This hotel has 127 elegant suites, six restaurants and five bars with only the beach a walking distance away.
The entertainment you will find in their casino at the Treasury Wheel along with thousands of slots and VIP rooms.
4. Crown Melbourne
How does a magical view over the Port Phillip Bay sound? This hotel has a wide range of luxury rooms with bathrooms made out of beautiful marble. The hotel has its unique artwork and a casino to gasp over.
The vibrant casino offers gaming areas for regular players and for the players who dare to gamble more with their gorgeous VIP areas.
5. Jupiters Gold Coast
This gambling hotel is set in the middle of Broadbeach on Australia’s beautiful Gold Coast. The well-kept gardens and beach is only a stunning 5-minute walk away. This ascending hotel makes you feel like you will be lifting off to space in any minute.
The hotel comes with a wide range of ethnic food choices where you can lay back and enjoy your delicious food-ride.
The most favorable thing with the hotel is their casino that is open 24h for the excited gamblers. The casino has a modern and fresh layout with over 70 tables and over thousands of machines! It goes to show that the casino is extremely popular due to having a massive range of games and being able to stay open twenty-four hours a day.
Their big bunch of games includes poker, baccarat, blackjack, roulette, slots and dice games.
You as a casino player at the Jupiters Gold Coast can choose to play in VIP style via their private casino gaming rooms that they have available.
6. The Ville Resort Casino
Imagine a place where you can get everything you could possibly ever want from a hotel? We are pleased to let you know that the place exists. Welcome to The Ville Resort Casino, where you can indulge in the sparkling Coral Sea and Magnetic Island. Every single room comes with an en-suite bathroom and they have the relaxing The Kobe restaurant or go the Spin for a lighter snack. Get your tan on by the pool of luxury with probably one of the comfiest sunbeds you can ever imagine.
If you are traveling with children, no need to worry about entertaining the little ones; The Reef Aquarium and central Townsville is only a 10-minute walk away.
The hotel offers choices for every kind of gambler such as the Sports Bar where you can to watch your favorite live sports game. Then there is the casino, perhaps not the biggest casino in Australia but it has a heart with 370 casino games and 20 different kinds of tables to play on. We know what you are thinking and don’t worry, because yes, you have the option as a VIP player to feel like a king by being treated to one of the private rooms that overlook the Magnetic Island.
What more could you ask for?
7. The Darling
How does unwinding at a spa sound like after a good night of fun at a casino? Well, then The Darling might be just the hotel for you. This boutique hotel comes with an outdoor pool and a fitness center where you can get your sweat on before some guilty pleasures at their casino.
Their rooms are fabulous and are extremely well maintained with views of The Pyrmont City glistening through your ceiling high glass windows. Of course, the hotel has given their guests the ability to control the room with only a click on a button.
The spa is extremely rejuvenating with its 14 aromatic rooms and the hotel restaurant is award-winning and comes with celebrity chefs.
When you are ready to start playing for real money, start heading towards their casino where you can play card games, slots machines or other table games. As a VIP, you will have a more sophisticated experience in your own secluded casino room.
8. Wrest Point Tasmania
Wrest Point Tasmania birthed the legalization of casinos in hotels in 1973, thanks to putting up a good fight other hotels were then able to catch up with this wee ripper of a hotel and also establish some more casinos around Australia.
If you are more of an outdoors person who is always looking for your next nature adventure then the Wrest Point Tasmania will provide you with that and much more. The hotel has one of the most stunning views of the mountains and the river. A day beneath the sun can be spent hiking or by the beach that is only minutes away.
The hotel comes with a very unique experience where there are rooms that will make you feel part of nature. Their iconic tower gives you a view of the mountains and river, then there are the four-star Water Edge Rooms to feel like you are ocean dip when sinking into their bed.
The fine winery is available for the wine fanatics whilst listening to live music in their restaurant.
After a long day of hiking, you really do deserve a night of fun at the casino. Wrest Point Tasmania Casino is always busy with the best of vibes where the excitement tends to be around the table games. You also have a choice to play on one of the very many slots machines or maybe this is the night you become a high-roller and end up playing with the VIP on one of their blackjack tournaments?
9. SKYCITY Darwin
Enjoy a hotel positioned in a tropical garden with access to a beach with white sand between your toes. Take your afternoon relaxation in one of their eight spa rooms. After your pampering why not enjoy one of SKYCITY Darwin’s five restaurants to then end your evening sipping a cocktail by beach beneath the sunset.
You would think that’s perfect? But hold on, the hotel comes with a premium casino offering views of the Arafura Sea. Enjoy your stunning view as you walk across the casino halls to one of their 600 slots machines. The main floor in the casino has all the table action you can ask for.
10. Lasseters Centre of Entertainment
At this magnificent lodging hotel, you can sink your teeth into some truly juicy Australian steaks. Their casino meets all international standards where you have so many different kinds of gambling choices. This casino simply suits everyone! Have a pick from blackjack, roulette, video slots or keno. You can even head to the casino bar and watch live sporting events. Or perhaps you want to be treated like a king in their VIP area, The Diamond Lounge.