It's a bargain and folks really do take advantage of the all you can eat crab legs. The buffet looks the same as the picture from 3 years ago: clam chowder, salads, vegetables, prime rib (that was a surprise) fried rice, fried shrimp , fried fish, hush puppies, tuna and crab legs. The dessert buffet had several types of pies, soft serve, cookies and brownies. We arrived at 4:00 and were given a table, ordered a drink and then joined the line. When all the tables are assigned, I guess you join the wait list and are called when tables empty. I think the tables were filled by 4:30. The food was just average, but generous. At $26 ... Service was fine. The staff kept dishes cleared so you could go get more food. read more

Hon-Dah - Most people were taking stacks of crab legs. You can see the prime rib on the back plate - Hotels Near Me - Pinetop, Arizona

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I didn't win anything but facilities were large, open and airy. All machines seemed to be in working order. Nice smoke-free gambling environment. Clean and well staffed. read more

We always love escaping the heat and crowds by visiting HonDah Resort. Another cool partly-cloudy day ! Perfection! read more

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We stayed in a room for a couple nights. The bartender lady who wears the Covid mask is by far the most unpleasant person my boyfriend and I have encountered in a long time. I personally have been in the hospitality industry for years and have never seen anything like it. Not only us but people who were bellied up to the bar had to wait a very long time to even get acknowledged. Trust me, people will not want to come back because of her. She is terrible. Please fix the vending machines. Drinks are warm and the snack machine doesn't dispense. Only saving grace is the cashier staff. read more

We just stopped in to waste some time before we could check in to our cabin we reserved. I only remember this place because I used to see the commercials when I was younger. The Casino is smaller than I expected but I was amazed at how very comfortable the seats at the slots were. If I'm ever in town again. I'd return for sure. read more

The experience had its highlights, but there's definitely room for improvement--especially when it comes to side dish options. My wife ordered the prime rib and said it was good, but the only side available was mixed vegetables. Mashed potatoes and gravy would've made a great addition, and it was surprising that no bread or rolls were offered at all. I went with the seafood buffet. The crab legs looked appealing, but unfortunately, they were cold--even with heat lamps aimed at them. I expected them to be at least room temperature. The shrimp was underwhelming--it honestly tasted like it came from a frozen box, and it seemed like the shrimp and calamari were fried in the same oil, which didn't help the flavor. Again, the only side was mixed vegetables, which became a bit repetitive. On the positive side, the salad bar was excellent--fresh and well-stocked--and the self-serve ice cream was a nice treat. I didn't try the baked fish, as I wasn't feeling quite that adventurous. read more

We stopped by the casino on the way to Greer and it was larger than we thought it would be. It was nice that there was no smoking allowed inside. Also the 3 amigos marg on tap is delish, especially with sugar on the rim. read more

Been in to this casino at least once every year since 2004. The breakfast buffet has not changed items in 22 years! Same stuff every day. The bathrooms have not been upgraded in that time period either. One of the toilet lids in the women's bathroom has black duck/plumbers tape all over it holding it together! I have to agree with another reviewer that said the slots have been tightened up considerably. If you have ABSOLUTELY nowhere else to go, this place might be an option.... read more

BED BUGS! We got bit and the AC did not work. If you put the Do not Disturb sign, they still come in the room! I got bit by bed bugs! Room 231 is full of them! I was grossed out! They need to clean that place up! Bed bugs is an issue! This deserves no stars! They do not answer at the service desk! Horrible! read more

After poor service attempting to go to 3 places this afternoon for lunch for my family of 5 in Pine Top-Lakeside- we came to the Reservation. They had great service right off the bar- Coby was our server and he was greet and super friendly! You can tell they appreciate visitors and locals alike!!! I have some Native in me, from up North in WA State and I love to support Natives when I am in the areas. Such a lovely boost to a shitty afternoon attempting to find good eats in Pinetop but only to be faced with SHIIT service at the 3 places I had attempted to go to and checked into this afternoon. So thank you Big portions, clean bathrooms, very friendly service and good food!! Thank you!! People complaining about decor and the size- perhaps get out and support more Reservation businesses and they can upgrade... just saying. Also they have a ton of awards on their walls for best buffet... we sat and ordered. I wanted fry bread! Yum!! read more

Antiquated.. any good games.. that might pay.. they take out and put in old games.. slots way toooooo tight.. jackpots now might be 20-50$.. nobody ever wins three figures Jack pots.. building has low ceilings.. employees seem totally oblivious .. snack bar is ok read more

Eagles Tribute band, need I say more? I wish they would've played Lyin' Eyes but other than that they were great! read more

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Dirty, old and musty. This hotel has never been remodeled or even cleaned. Very dirty looking old carpet just gross

Great lunch time visit at Hon-Dah Casino & Resort. Walked the casino floor, so many gaming options. Visited the resort gift shop. Some walking before our lunch in the restaurant. Patience is key when waiting for service. Staff are pleasant & the food is delicious. read more

Hon-Dah - Apple & Walnut Salad. Yummy dressing. So filling. I was determined to finish this plate full. - Hotels Near Me - Pinetop, Arizona

This is a review for the poker room only, it's only open at certain times of the day. On Saturday it's open from 4pm-1am I believe, you add your name to the board and that will determine how many tables of $3-$6 limit hold'em they will open and which table you're sitting at, it's got a very home game kind of feel to it. I'm not sure if they spread other poker games but if you don't like limit hold'em, this is not the place for you. It's like Cheers, everyone knows each other, I was just playing my game, everyone was friendly, not a cutthroat kind of place, very passive check and check back kind of vibe. I won $43 and left, it was cool, very small and cozy, they had some good promotions, I might make it back one day in the future. read more

Small casino on the edge of town. A non smoking area and decent selection of machines.

I really like Hondah Casino. It's one of my favorite casinos. The employees and service are great and the atmosphere is cool. The food and service at the restaurant is also great. I definitely recommend this casino. read more

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Nice employees and bartenders. Something strange about the drawings. The same guy wins Every Day every contest. What are the chances? Don't bother to show up for that. Slots are tight too. read more

It was a good price for the special buffet. We drove up here to checked it out. It was the day that they served all you can prime rib. It was fulfilling with the other entrees. The servers were tentative and refilled our drinks multiple times. After eating, we walked around the casino and hotel area. Inside, it's a cabin themed and the lobby have an outdoorsy decor. A nice getaway and enjoy cooler weather. read more

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We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner while visiting Show Low. The food was delicious and I would highly recommend.

terrible service and the most impatient tables host. We played a respectful table all night just to get kicked out after one f-bomb!! They also Accuse people of manipulating cards if you sit out for more than one hand! read more

Horrible poker & blackjack tables!! They threaten you if you accidentally use an f-bomb. Also when you are winning money on blackjack the switch dealers notice & say things like " don't worry I'll win it back". I said to another player, " I use the bathroom between shuffles" they then accused me of counting cards & manipulating the tables & banned me for life. read more

Really bad service and even sadder buffet food. Stay away unless ordering a burger that can't be screwed up.

Our Thanksgiving plans fell through so hubs & I ventured to the casino for their Thanksgiving buffet. We had never been to the casino & wasn't sure which door to go into. As we were walking from the parking lot to the building, through the glass door I saw a line. We followed suit. We were probably in line for about 30 minutes. It moved at a good clip. We paid for our meals, got wrist bands and we were seated quickly in the conference center. A server came by, brought us silverware & took our drink orders. Set up in the middle of the room was the food - plenty of it! Green salad, fresh fruit, rolls, cranberries dressing, mashed potatoes, ham, sweet potatoes, turkey, prime rib, oh my! We ate till we were stuffed. No room for the pies. I admit, we were a little sceptical & not sure what to expect. But, all in all, for the price, $19.99/adult, the food was hot & delish. read more

So I read some newer reviews and I have to disagree. We had a nice two night stay. We ate at the buffet on Friday fish night. It was $26 a little of a stretch for not much variety but it was just ok. The hotel room was clean and everything worked. We spent time in the casino and Timbers show room. The service at every place in the casino was good. Employees were friendly said good morning and hello. The waitresses in both Timbers and the buffet checked back to make sure we had all we needed. Played some slots had fun and donated to the action. All in all I would go back again. read more

Cheap good food and big helpings. Casino is fun and has free sodas No liquor,for free

I give the All staff 5 stars from house keeping to the casino floor the peeps were nice and helpful.the room 4stars nice large, good AC which was hella good being from phx land of a 110degrees . Only reason for the 2 is for the casino area kinda small so im pretty sure hard to geta slot machine when it gets croweded only 2 black jack tables both 15min bet. No roulette. No blackjack or roulette machines, which are my games I like to play my luck at. All in all Nice place to spend a night. If u like slot machines and are in the Area I Recommend stopping by this hotel casino. Do some Gambling and Check out the BEAUTIFUL AREA OF WHITE MOUTAIN APACHE LAND read more

Hon-Dah - Nice clean room pretty big room - Hotels Near Me - Pinetop, Arizona

The casino payoff is terrible. My husband was playing 5 nickels hit 7 out of 7 the pay off was just over $80 dollars. Most casinos payoff over 1k. What a joke we called management they checked it out. Even the rep from. The AGC said that couldn't be right. But they would only pay him the $80. Never play this casino. read more

The rooms were nice and so was the casino as a whole. My only complaint is the customer service in both the restaurant and the bar. I waited on a bar stool to order 2 beers and actually spoke to a female bartender an gave her my order and was completely ignored!! I then left the bar area and looked for a cocktail server to order my drinks and was told there was only 1 gal working the entire casino area but was not able to find her. Therefore I ended up not getting my drinks and just going to my room to get a soda I had bought on my way up to pine top. I now know that if I want an alcoholic drink to just bring my own up with me moving forward. Sad that I have to do that but they obviously don't want to make tips or know how to be a good bartender!! read more

It feels like they owe the state on a lost bet and want you to cover it. A "jackpot" is rare, and it feels like they have to shake down the waitresses tips to cover it. I wish I was joking, I have never seen anyone win over 2k. Ever, it maybe will break even and that's a big maybe. It will just win enough to keep you in the chair 95 percent of the time. Skip them, and if they are unhappy at this, we'll don't earn it and that wouldn't be a problem. read more

Dirty cramped, smells interior Bad lighting Not at all what you expect casino on native land to look like Atmosphere is terrible. Table play is behind in dark cramped rooms read more

I must say this is a pretty outdated hotel and probably won't stay there again in the future. On the plus side I was in town for an event and they gave us a special rate of $69 per night whereas other hotels best rate was a $129 per night. The Room was super dirty and in need of a deep clean. Surfaces seemed clean like the counter and table tops but the carpet was super dingy. The buffet was lacking in flavor but they do offer 24 hour access to coffee tea and soda. Out of all hotels I have stayed at these were probably the softest the bathroom towels ever. read more

Went for a gig during a bike fest. Loved the vibe. We will be back for another concert soon.

a group of twenty attended a concert and went to the indian pine restaurant located within the casino. the draw was the friday night buffet featuring crab legs. there were quite a few of us who had them but i wasn't one of them. several (ones i heard of so far) spent the night timr hours vomiting. one didn't even make it through the concert. my other half had the crab legs and made mention that they smelled like raw fish. he went back to the buffet to get something else. so beware,,,if the crab legs smell fishy, don't eat them. we won't be going back. oh, when we checked out of the hotel i told yhe front desk about my friends. it seemed to go in one ear and out the other. another friend also told the front desk and got the same reaction. read more

Attended an all day conference at Hon-Dah Casino Hotel and Conference Center with over 100 people. Service and food were exceptional. Catering did a great job for continental breakfast and sit down lunch. Conference center provided AV support. Interior lobby and grounds were beautiful. Place has a rustic southwest charm located in the Pines. Did not stay at hotel or visit casino. Facility located near Pinetop, Arizona and part of White Mountain Apache Indian Tribe. read more

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Poker is like sex - everyone thinks they're the best, but most people don't have a clue what they're doing. I didn't actually stay here at this place or go to a convention or an event of any sort. We mainly stop in here to empty our bladders, eat at the Indian Pine Restaurant, and drop a $20 in the slots before heading next door to gas up the cars and buy our fishing licenses for Hawley Lake. So what can be said? Well first off, it'll be good for y'all to know that this place only has slot machines. I didn't see any table games. They have self-serve soda machines for the gamblers or you can wait for a lady to push her cart full of sodas to offer you a drink. I don't think they have a liquor license for the gambling floor but I could be wrong. I think I saw people drinking in the restaurant though so if you want booze, I guess you can stop into the Indian Pine Restaurant. Place has poor ventilation so expect to walk away feeling like you smoked a pack of cigarettes. Bathrooms are clean, I never win any money, and the clientele looks suspect. But support the community and drop a couple of bucks, okay? read more

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I visited Hondah Casino to listen to a band. I carpooled with friends and didn't bring my ID since I wasn't planning to drink. They refused ticket me in but told me I could hang out by the bar. I say there for 30 minutes watching people order drinks. Not a single person was asked for an ID. Soon 3 employees came up to me and told me I had to leave since I had no ID. I am in my 50s with graying hair. I was definitely treated unfairly. read more

Great casino with loose slots. I got a hand pay my first night. The food is average but I don't go there to eat a fancy dinner. I can't wait to go again. read more

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The place had not been cleaned for months! our room was filthy with debris around the perimeter of the room and dust throughout. it was disgusting. and the water supply ran out in the morning so we could not shower before leaving (and the staff acted like the water supply running out was a normal occurrence that guests had to suck up and eat it). ...wtf! We had stayed here last year and the year before that, and it used to be clean and decent for the area, but management and staff work has clearly dropped below acceptable. what was once a potential 3 star review for the Hon-Dah Casino & Resort is now a 1 star, without water supply it doesn't even deserve 1 star; it doesn't meet the minimum for a hotel room. Additionally, the address location for the Hon-Dah Casino & Resort is incorrect (par for the course i guess). I have lost hope in this place and we will not be staying there again. read more

Booked a room as a Valentine's Day surprise and I will say the room was nice. Very spacious, balcony, mini kitchen (minus a stove), centrally located within the hotel, spacious shower with hot water, and the king sized bed was very comfortable. Pool, hot tub, sauna, and delicious room service. The cons were that out of all the staff we encountered only two were pleasant; Geri at the hotel front desk was very friendly, polite, helpful, courteous, and generally Very well mannered. The other was part of the house keeping staff (name unknown). Unfortunately the other staff we encountered were not very nice at all. A bartender by the name of "Monica" was extremely rude and did a very poor job of serving her customers, the restaurant cashier was unwelcoming, and the rest of the general staff wasn't friendly at all. We called to ask for a late check out and we were told "no" by whoever answered the phone at the front desk that morning. The other con is that the door to our room had a gap almost large enough to see through. Despite having very beautiful surroundings and nice facilities the staff was severely lacking for a business of this proportion. Rude, unwelcoming, and very unaccommodating. Two stars: 1 for Geri at the hotel and 1 for the room. read more

Hon-Dah - The gap in the door to our room. - Hotels Near Me - Pinetop, Arizona