Name: Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel – Howonquet Lodge
Address: 13170 HWY 101, Smith River, California, United States of America, Smith River, Del Norte County, US
Price range: $138–$241 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

Across many reviews, Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet Lodge) is praised for clean, spacious rooms and friendly staff, with convenient access to Redwoods and coast, while recurring downsides include casino smoke and unreliable Wi‑Fi.

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet with good showers and some balconies or ocean views, though a few note noise, dated decor, or missing in‑room microwaves. Facilities such as the indoor pool and hot tub are popular, though guests occasionally encounter maintenance issues, and the fitness room has had an out‑of‑order treadmill. Many find the on‑site restaurant convenient and affordable, yet service speed and food quality vary, and late‑night options can be limited. Expect a comfortable base with useful amenities near the coast and Redwoods.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are appreciated, and parking is easy. Some report maintenance issues (e.g., hot tub outage), smoky casino areas when accessing the restaurant, and an out‑of‑order treadmill in the fitness room.

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Lisa

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a clean hotel with comfortable bed and small patio with view of sunset. There is limited dining here and a smoky casino. I would recommend you pick up your own food and beverages before checking in and eat on your patio overlooking the sunset.

10

Amy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel within close distance to Redwood State parks. Quick trip into Oregon for some great restaurants. Pool and jacuzzi a nice amenity for after a long day of hiking. Smith River area in Jedediah national park was absolutely beautiful!

10

Kimberly

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was very spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The grab & go breakfast was simple but appreciated. The only drawback was that the treadmill in the fitness center was not functioning. Highly recommended overall.

10

Theresa

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was nice. The pool and hot tub were nice.

8

Zona

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very nice and clean and quiet. Did not like walking through the smoke filled casino to get to the restaurant.

8

Tammy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and had a good pool. Hot tub was broken, so that was disappointing. Restaurant was not good. Short staffed, cup of soup came out with meal, and I ordered a baked potato, but they didn’t tell me they were out until they delivered everyone’s food to the table. Good for a stay near Redwoods, just go to a different restaurant in town.

10

Thomas

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, connected to a casino. Very pleasant staff, and clean environment. The only problem was to get to the restaurant from inside the hotel, you go through the smokey casino. We had to go outside and enter the restaurant from an outside entrance if we wanted to avoid the cigarette smoke.

8

Travis

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The king bed room was very big and clean. On Expedia, it said the room had a bathtub but it did not. When I asked if I could change to a room that did I was told that only a two queen room had one and that the upgrade charge was well over a hundred dollars which seems steep. The pool and hot tub were also extremely chlorinated.

10

Kerry

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was hoping there would be a bike in the gyn

10

Matthew

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with a pool and hot tub! Free parking and gas station/market on site. Lucky 7 has everything you need for a quick stay

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Cleanliness

Most reviews highlight very clean, well‑maintained rooms and public areas. A smaller number mention dust or spots needing a deeper clean.

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Angela

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and luxurious rooms, they do have refrigerators in the rooms, which I didn’t see in the description. The pool area is lovely and the lobby is very impressive. I was glad we had 2 nights here. Also, very safe and the restaurant was good, too.

10

Letitia

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean, large room, comfortable beds and the food in the dining room was great. Staff was very friendly. Great experience!

10

David

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Sheets smelled fresh.

10

Eduard

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean rooms, great place to stay

10

Trish

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay here often, the place is always immaculate, hotel staff are amazing and always friendly and accommodating.

10

Nancy

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved staying here! I do not gamble but the restaurant was reasonable and delicious, the room quiet and clean, the bed comfortable. I enjoyed the swimming pool and hot tub.

10

Dawn

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly!

10

Warren

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was super clean and bedding and bed was awesome!! Loved our 3 night stay And the restaurant was very good too

10

Mary S

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice and clean room. Would stay at this location again.

10

Doug

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, Professional Staffing

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern showers and some ocean‑view balconies. Some guests report hall or road noise, no in‑room microwaves in certain rooms, scratchy linens, or AC issues, and Wi‑Fi is often unreliable.

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Myrna

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view of the ocean. Bed was very comfortable. The bad: we ate dinner at the restaurant attached to, but not associated with the hotel. Even though the food was good, the service was terrible. We waited over 1/2 hour to even get waited on. There was maybe 10 people total there. I got the soup and salad bar and my husband got a club sandwich. His sandwich took over a 1/2 to get.

6

Ashleigh

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view is obstructed by a loud highway full of traffic, trees and a parking lot There is NO air conditioning, it says they do but it doesn’t work. It was really hot We stayed here only for the AC and it didn’t work. I woke up at 4 am burning up .. you’d think you could open a window or door but the sound of traffic and people in the parking lot will keep you up.

8

Richard

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

room was nice and reception was great. A little noisy overnight though. other guests making lots of noise.

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Heather

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were nice and the room was clean. The junior suite has a seperate sitting area, which was nice. There is a restaurant on site. The only downside was the "grab and go" breakfast. It was very minimal. The staff was welcoming. I would suggest, if you are in the area.

6

Daniel

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's was ok. Good size rooms. Overall quiet. The bedding was very scratchy and unconformable.

8

David

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent hotel with outdated decor. Ice machine broken on our floor and there is no microwave in the room. The safe was also not working.

10

Kelly

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Bed was super comfortable. Room was very clean

10

Tara

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our room, clean & spacious. Shower was nice sized and the water pressure-wow. Ate several times in the dining room. Food was delicious. Great portions and pricing.

10

Evonne

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a fun time at the neighboring casino- room was spacious and clean- and the balcony was a bonus for sunset views!!

8

Kevin

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean quite and very comfortable. We had one of the their suits with a a beautiful ocean view. The restaurant had good food and very affordable. It also has a very nice indoor pool and spa!

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with generally smooth check‑ins. There are occasional reports of slow lines or unhelpful interactions.

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Susannah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We didn’t quite know what to expect, but this hotel pleasantly surprised us. Clean, spacious and perfect for what we needed. We didn’t intend on using the casino etc , we were just passing through - but the rooms were spacious and the hotel exceeded our expectations. We also had to leave earlier than planned due to extreme weather warnings - the hotel were supportive and accommodating.

8

mark

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very good time the front desk ladies were very nice and professional

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Melissa

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and room was fine~ I did precheckin, but when we arrived, there were 7 in line and 1 employee ~ very slow!!

10

Eva

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast, friendly, and efficient. Room (2 queen beds) was spacious and very clean with nice sized mini fridge and desk. Restaurant food was good and with fast service. We played some slots after dinner and had very good luck. Love the older slot machines at this casino! Overall, a wonderful experience after a long 11 hour day of driving. Would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Debbie

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant staff were wonderful and the food was delicious. Front desk staff were excellent too.

10

Khanh

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff very courteous, room clean, everything was convenient to get to.

10

Jo Lynn

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff here was more than accommodating. Our first room didn’t have a bathtub and my husband needs one as he is disabled. They put us in a different room right away. We stayed the night in the second junior suite and my son woke up sore from the bed in the fold out couch. They moved us to yet another room, a double queen this time. No extra charges and no attitude. They were kind and caring. Water pressure is ok. There’s a Keurig in the room. Beds are very comfortable if you like firm mattresses. The location is gorgeous. Right across from the beach. Book a second room for more than two guests or get the double queen because the sofa bed is not comfortable. Casino has older games which was freaking awesome! I was able to play actual penny games. The restaurant is pretty good. We got breakfast all three mornings. There’s a deal for $7.77 for steak, potatoes, egg, and toast. Not bad at all. Thanks for a lovely time.

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Heather

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is place I will stay when I am in the area. The staff is amazing, the hotel is nice and the beds are super comfy. The customer service is why I keep coming back.

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alan

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough place, fairly average accommodations - we were given a room by the hotel’s HVAC unit and the noise and vibrations were unbearable and we asked for different room. Staff begrudgingly gave us a different room but made us feel like it was our fault for asking to be moved. The room provided was an upgrade at no extra charge and that is much appreciated. So, all’s well that ends well 😀

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Linda

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sydney at the front desk was less than helpful when we were trying to find where to get a bottle of water. We were told to drive down the street to the minimart when there were bottles of water and vending machines available to us.

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Location

Convenient off Highway 101 for visiting Redwoods and the southern Oregon coast, with ocean views from some rooms. Several note limited or no direct beach access across the road.

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Amy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel within close distance to Redwood State parks. Quick trip into Oregon for some great restaurants. Pool and jacuzzi a nice amenity for after a long day of hiking. Smith River area in Jedediah national park was absolutely beautiful!

10

Barbara

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, clean property. Walkable to the water and beautiful shoreline. Dining on the property. Friendly staff.

8

Helga

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy drive to either the north end or south end of Redwoods. Room was very comfy and the staff in all areas we experienced was friendly and helpful.

10

Candice

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint place and beautiful location

8

Katherine

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute casino, nice bar/testaurant. Easy to find from the highway Some view of ocean about a mile away.

10

David

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted to go over & spend the weekend on the coast, so we decided to stay here so we could have some casino fun as a part of it. The hotel was conveniently located, had a great view of the ocean. It was clean and well maintained. The beds were comfortable and the staff was FANTASTIC! and just next door at the tribe's gas station, fuel was about $1/gal. cheaper than normal California prices just a few miles away.

10

Andrew

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay when visiting Redwood NP

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Jerry

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No beach access across from hotel

10

Matthew

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with a pool and hot tub! Free parking and gas station/market on site. Lucky 7 has everything you need for a quick stay

8

Hanish

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good property on lodging. Ocean facing rooms have a good view

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Dining

Many guests like the attached restaurant’s affordable prices and some dishes (e.g., prime rib, pizza), and breakfast options are available. Others cite slow or inconsistent service, mixed food quality, early closures, and limited late‑night choices.

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Myrna

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view of the ocean. Bed was very comfortable. The bad: we ate dinner at the restaurant attached to, but not associated with the hotel. Even though the food was good, the service was terrible. We waited over 1/2 hour to even get waited on. There was maybe 10 people total there. I got the soup and salad bar and my husband got a club sandwich. His sandwich took over a 1/2 to get.

10

Mehdi

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and great room. We tried sports bar and service was very friendly but food was mediocre. We should have tried the restaurant. It was a great place to stay while we visited Redwood national Park.

10

Sherri

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were spotless, comfortable and quiet. The staff seemed courteous and eager to help. The Monday prime rib dinner was delicious. We will definitely be returning to stay!

10

Steve

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a nice stay. Pizza in the casino restaurant is also very good!

10

Kimberly

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was very spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The grab & go breakfast was simple but appreciated. The only drawback was that the treadmill in the fitness center was not functioning. Highly recommended overall.

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Ray

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No food or drinks available after midnight…. Gaming options limited…. Way overpriced for what you get. The people that work there are very friendly and seemed to outnumber the guests

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Tammy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and had a good pool. Hot tub was broken, so that was disappointing. Restaurant was not good. Short staffed, cup of soup came out with meal, and I ordered a baked potato, but they didn’t tell me they were out until they delivered everyone’s food to the table. Good for a stay near Redwoods, just go to a different restaurant in town.

10

Tara

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our room, clean & spacious. Shower was nice sized and the water pressure-wow. Ate several times in the dining room. Food was delicious. Great portions and pricing.

8

Douglas

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and looked nice. Check in was quick and efficient. We had very slow service in the restaurant for dinner. Breakfast service was much better.

10

Monique

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great. Restaurant was delicious with great prices. Very friendly staff. I would definitely return!

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Month	Average price
January	$147
February	$140
March	$140
April	$148
May	$166
June	$195
July	$210
August	$197
September	$195
October	$175
November	$159
December	$151

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $241
20 $174	21 $174	22 $184	23 $165	24 $165	25 $179	26 $179
27 $165	28 $165	29 $165	30 $165

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $139	2 $147	3 $148
4 $139	5 $139	6 $139	7 $139	8 $139	9 $148	10 $148
11 $138	12 $139	13 $139	14 $139	15 $138	16 $147	17 $148
18 $139	19 $139	20 $138	21 $139	22 $139	23 $155	24 $148
25 $139	26 $139	27 $139	28 $139	29 $139	30 $148	31 $148

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