Graton Resort and Casino - Rohnert Park, California

jenestra T.

I visited the casino on a weekday, so it wasn't crowded or busy at all.
It's very roomy out on the casino floor. It was very easy for my dad to move around in his wheelchair. And there are a ton of machines.
Their food court has many options, and there's plenty of seating available.
The not so great part was the smell of cigarette smoke. It was so overwhelming that I found it difficult to enjoy my time there, overall. There's a small non-smoking section, but it's not very impressive. I had to ask for a face mask just so I could tolerate being in there.
I've been to other casinos that allow smoking, and I've never experienced anything to this degree. I can certainly smell the smoke in the other casinos, but it doesn't usually affect my breathing. I had difficulty at Graton.
I think that if they could just improve the air circulation within the building, this would be one of my top 3 Indian casinos within a 3-4 hr drive from the South Bay.
For reference, because you may like different things in a casino than I do, my 2 favorites are Table Mountain (which is non-smoking) and Red Hawk (which isn't).

Danae G.

I went for my birthday with a couple of good friends of mine and I have to say I wish I had chosen to go somewhere else. There is wheelchair accessible parking, entry, bathrooms, and the layout is wheelchair friendly.
This casino is large and loosing it's attraction. As they say, "Beauty is only skin deep" proves to be true at this casino. Their machines are seriously lacking attraction , more importantly lacking action. I could actually have a conversation on the phone while inside this place because their machines were busy at taking money and not paying off. True that's gambling, but in six hours time we didn't hear any one hitting a bells and whistles pay off. It's not a wonder that their standards have reduced to water girls in cheap make do cocktail dressed water girls that closely resemble a different class of working girl. The ONLY reason I would ever return there is to dine at Tony's Restaurant inside the casino. It is magnificent and by far outshines what could be the nation's most boring casino. Anywhere, but at Graton Casino would be worth the drive. Not a way to spend on your birthday, that's for sure!

Shari L.

What a fun casino! It's beautiful inside, very clean and very well kept. Every interaction that I've had with staff whether on the casino floor or at a restaurant has been fantastic. They have a great variety of slot machines. I haven't hit the big one yet, fingers crossed, but I like that I've been able to win enough to keep playing and just have fun.

Chinel A.

I find it funny reading upon reviews how kids are not allowed? First off, these people who complain with the air of the smoke, not able to take kids, seriously have no common sense.

It’s a hotel casino. Would you bring a kid to Las Vegas? I mean? Doesn’t take a genius to know that! And if you are a minor, of course you’re not supposed to be in a casino! Go to Reno where old people go if you are that unsatisfied.

Air of smoke. One? Wear a mask. Two? They have a non-smoking place you can go to for gambling.

Of course pay sucks every single time you get your hopes up with the slots. I see lots of alcoholics who are completely gone and wasted break machines. Kind of sad.

Overall? You’ll get good or bad staff. Many staff need training. But the others who do love their job because of being the best teacher and mentor to help out the others who do get hired, are the best! Mention their names and compliment them all!

So many within casinos show how much of a poor diva many are and cannot handle their own behaviors and will place their complaints on YouTube or on reviews like yelp. these are people who are just wanting the attention of narcissistic behavior and not be accountable to why they may have been told “No” by security.

You may run into not many good workers, and karma can fade them in being fired. It’s a business.

However, this place really is not bad. I don’t feel squeezed in at all. I move to another spot if smoke becomes overwhelming. It’s basically learning to move around when you need to.

It’s funny how people will be in the heat of their moment to post bad reviews. I honestly believe Graton is the best and they take care of those who do come in. It’s rare, but there’s lots of people who do care.

It’s like with any other job. There will be good or bad. Management will be aware, but you also have to consider your own behaviors in how you behave which could lead to consequences in getting yourself in trouble.

Point simple? I love this casino. It has its moment of good and bad, but when good does happen? It’s the best and forever a memory to remember.

Jenn

Love the decor and amenities, especially the spa. However, it’s not a kid-friendly hotel, which is a bit of a downside. I wasn’t able to bring my daughter and had to leave her with a family member. It would be nice to have the whole family and friends enjoying the stay together, especially with a huge pool the kids would surely love!

Maryvel N. T.

I ate at a restaurant that I went to on my birthday before hand, then headed over to the Casino to celebrate "New Years Eve". I went to the restaurant 360° and had a glass of red wine then decided to try a piece of their cheesecake. Very Tasty and presented beautifully. The lighting wasn't optimal but I did the best I could.

Danielle N.

I’ve been to the casino several times and each time has been pleasant with good food, great hosts, pleasant security. However, yesterday I went to take my daughter to play a few slots for her 21st and the entire casino was filled with cigarette smoke. We followed the signs to the non smoking area which was a section of ~18 slots and all were full and next to the smoking section where people were lighting up left and right. If there was a smoke free room we didn’t find it because every room we entered was packed. We tried to find less crowded areas to no avail so we left. Maybe we’ll try again another time in the day when it’s less crowded and less smoke. I like the casino but second hand smoke was awful. I felt sorry for the workers.

Gahriel M.

They don't tell u how to use the slot machines. I asked staff, and they were almost useless. The people working the table games are cool, but there is no one else to ask for assistance as a first timer in the casino.