Barona Resort & Casino - Lakeside, California

Stu P.

Barona is steadily losing customers. The hotel might be nice. This place in its heyday was a great place to come. You got to at least play with your money. Now, you might as well hand it to them at the door with a tip. Save the gas money, you bet $5 to win 20 cents on a machine. There's no 90% payout here, these machines are set tight. That's why Barona doesn't advertise as the lowest slots (not a real thing anyway, all marketing). Locals who play here are just as dumb as I am for giving them $1000.00 tonight in an hour of slots. Do yourself a favor, and your bank account too, find something else to spend the money on. If you win too much at the tables they will ask you to move off the table. The table games have funky rules now and while you will catch a few "lucky" winners, the vibe here is gone. People come to try their luck, but I can tell you, the place has no luck for 98% of you. Every game now is penny and your betting dollars to win cents or not even a bonus to at least lighten the mood. 99.8% are gonna regret they came here at all. You better really have lady luck on your side, but I won't be back. They got their last $1000 out of me. Enjoy it Barona. I sincerely hope you read and try some place different. This is all flash and no cash. Your even remotest odds of winning here have gone to such low odds, your gonna get struck by lightening if you do winz it's that rare. Put $100 into a machine and watch the money burn. For better fun, try the cash burn game, at least it's poetic.

Lynette N.

Barona Casino is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by hills with open land and has a large duck pond. It is non smoking which is a plus. The food court offers a good variety of restaurants at decent prices. The Mexican restaurant has delicious tacos though they need more employees there. Jacob at the front desk was great doing the job of 2 employees.

We have been going to Barona now and then for several years. Unfortunately we have noticed negative changes during the last few years. The gaming tables such as roulette noticeably went up in price for bets. The machines are tight and rarely pay out anything in the way of small winnings so your money goes quickly. And it seems that Barona is now catering to VIP players for the most part. If a customer wants to stay at the hotel they must have VIP status. Instead of a casino for everyone it feels like a casino for VIP's. There are other casinos with more to offer including more winnings on the machines and live free bands so we now go there more often then Barona.

Jeff C.

I had a nice stay here. The hotel is really nice. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and
luxurious. The desert color palette is nice, but I wouldn't mind if they added a little more color. Didn't get a chance to do any gambling. They do not serve alcohol which is a bummer for me but they do have lots of good food options. The location is a bit out of the way. But the surrounding area makes for quiet, scenic views. They also have a golf course. Service was good. Staff were very friendly. Plenty of easy parking.

Pilar

Set in a beautiful valley, Barona Resort & Casino has won me over as my go-to SoCal place to play! Was taken there by friends celebrating my birthday and what a great experience it was. The beautiful location, serene with the lake and the ducks, the rooms with the comfiest bed, and the casino floor, bustling with players and really great and helpful staff. I had a perfectly cooked breakfast (twice!) at Sage, then later at the food court I had what might be the tastiest fried chicken I've ever had. The steakhouse isn't open Mon-Wed, I'm looking forward to that in the future. I met many lovely people including Emma, Melissa, Adrian, and many more. There are casinos closer to home, but now after having experienced Barona, it's undeniably a cut above. I can't wait to return!

Clarence B.

We, my PARTNER AND I, spent a lovely afternoon at the BARONA CASINO AND RESORT!!!||It started off great with disabled parking right up front. I mean RIGHT UP FRONT!!!||We spent about four hours there. I played all of my favorite slot machines, MO MO MUMMY, DRAGON LINK, FRANKENSTEIN, BLAZING 777s, electronic BACCARAT, and even WHEEL OF FORTUNE!!!||I was even provided with an EV electronic SCOOTER, to get around the casino floor.||It is by far the best casino in SAN DIEGO. The best staff. The looser slots. AND IT IS SMOKE FREE!!!

Joshua N.

Barona Casino is hands down the best casino in Southern California. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the customer service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, professional, and always ready to help, making the experience feel special.

The gaming options are fantastic—whether you’re into slots, table games, or poker, there’s something for everyone. The dealers are knowledgeable and keep the games fun and engaging. Plus, the casino is smoke-free, which makes for a much cleaner and more enjoyable environment compared to other casinos.

One of the biggest highlights is the food. The Barona Oaks Steakhouse and Sage Café are top-notch, and the buffet (when available) is one of the best around. They also take care of their guests with generous comps and promotions, which keep me coming back.

If you’re looking for a casino that truly values its guests, has excellent customer service, and offers a top-tier gaming experience, Barona is the place to go. Highly recommend!

La V. O. H. L.

Prepare to be disappointed at all of the 7 blazing machines at Barona in the peak hours. Some women leave their purses, water bottles, tea cups, coffee cups in front of the machines, preventing other players from taking home winning dollars. This is not fair for those of us who come to the casino to play our favorite machines. Barona should not allow this to happen. I've witnessed several women trying to bet 3-4 machines at the same time. I love this casino, but they should pay more attention to their players so that everyone gets a chance to play as well.

Thomas S.

Love having a room where I can go have a drink, rest ,recuperate, and go back on the floor to gamble some more!
The rooms are very clean and and really awesome customer service -very accommodating.
Did I mention the food? Their steak and eggs was phenomenal cooked exactly how I wanted.