Talking Stick Resort Hotel
$190 /night
Available on Booking.com, Priceline, Expedia + 1 more
Mubboo Verdict
A casino resort that pairs a lively gaming floor with a surprisingly quiet adult pool, best suited for couples and seniors who enjoy slots and spa downtime.
Insider tip: Past guests warn that the casino earns a reputation online for tight slots and suspicious auto-shufflers—reviews across the web echo this, so serious gamblers may want to research before banking on a big win.
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Couples
96/100Couples appreciate the clean, non-smoking casino and on-site spa, though the lively bar and club may suit those seeking evening entertainment. Quiet adult pool adds a relaxing touch.
- trip_types: Couples 39.7%
- amenities: spa, lounge
- subratings: Location 4.1
Mubboo Quick Take
A lively casino resort with a solid 4.3 rating and rooms from $123. The pool scene and gaming floor deliver energy, but the smoke-filled casino and remote location 20 miles from Old Town Scottsdale can grate. Best for gamblers and concertgoers. Skip if you want walkable dining or a smoke-free stay.
✅ Best for: casino lovers and concertgoers
❌ Skip if: you want walkable dining or a smoke-free stay
Ratings
- Room
- 4.3
- Sleep
- 4.3
- Value
- 3.8
- Service
- 4.0
- Location
- 4.1
- Cleanliness
- 4.4
★ What reviewers say
✅ Guests love
- Conference and banquet food is surprisingly delicious
- Adult-only pool is quiet and relaxing, with a hot tub open late
- Casino is notably clean and entirely non-smoking
⚠ Watch out for
- Room service can arrive cold and incomplete, and some suites have dated furniture with exceptionally low toilets
- Regular casino patrons warn that slots feel tight and blackjack auto-shufflers raise fairness concerns
★ Real traveler reviews
Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.
“The room service could have been better. Our food was cold and we were missing food. The room was ok not great. Some of the furniture was old and the toilets are so low. I could barely get up from it. The shower was great. We staying in a luxury suite and we were a little disappointed.”
“Google “talking stick slots tight” and you will find hundreds of posts. It’s kind of insane. I’m pretty suspicious of their blackjack tables with the auto shuffler. It’s shady. I don’t trust this place and neither should you. Save your money…go to Vegas. This place is absolutely rigged.”
“My second stay here but the first year holding the conference in the resort. The conference food was GREAT. I’ve never had banquet/buffet style food this delicious. The property shows slight wear and tear here and there but overall is a very nice stay! The adult pool is quiet and relaxing. The hot tub is open late.”
“We were in Phoenix for a week vacation. We decided to have some fun at this casino. The casino was very clean. No smoking is allowed inside which was great. When you sign up for s players card you get $25 slot dollars . There were plenty of slot choices and well as video Roulette, Craps and Black Jack.”
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📍 Around Talking Stick Resort Hotel
Set on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian land, 20 miles northeast of Old Town Scottsdale. The desert landscape feels isolated, with Camelback Mountain visible in the distance. A car is essential.
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Frequently asked questions
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Rates start at $190/night on Booking.com, with the same rate available across 4 major booking sites. Prices vary by date and demand.
What do guests say about Talking Stick Resort Hotel?▾
It's rated 4.3/5 — very good — from 26,556 reviews.
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