Staying at the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Seattle, Washington

If you’re in the Seattle area and enjoy gambling or just need a weekend away, then you won’t want to miss a stay at the Tulalip Resort & Casino.

This AAA Four Diamond resort hotel and casino is well-known as a premier meeting, gaming, spa, and dining destination in the greater Seattle area.

Whether you are looking for a staycation or are ready to hit the slots, here is everything you need to know about staying at the Tulalip Resort and Casino.

Where is Tulalip Resort?

Tulalip Resort Casino is located in Tulalip, Washington, about 40 miles north of downtown Seattle directly off Interstate I-5.

If you are coming from out of town, Tulalip is about an hour from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport without traffic. The resort is also located midway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., making it a great destination for residents or visitors of either city.

You’ll also find the Seattle Premium Outlets and a variety of chain restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

Tulalip Resort Rooms & Suites

Tulalip Resort features 360 guest rooms, starting around $150/night. Recently renovated in 2016, each of Tulalip’s 500 sqft rooms feature a contemporary Native American influenced design, floor-to-ceiling windows, a sitting area with workspace, 55″ TVs, spa showers, and complimentary Wifi.

Upgraded “Resort” class rooms are located on the top two floors of the hotel for the best views and also have a different color scheme. ADA-compliant accommodations are offered as well.

In addition to the standard rooms, Tulalip offers 23 luxurious penthouse specialty suites, called the Northwest Washington Suites. These suites are perfect for those with a large budget or who may be celebrating a special occasion.

Here you’ll find uniquely themed rooms, with features like separate bedrooms, wet bars, jetted tubs, cozy fireplaces, and corner locations. You’ll also find luxe specialty amenities, such as the pool table in the Players Suite, and baby grand piano in the Tulalip Suite.

Staying in a Deluxe King Room

We stayed in the entry-level Deluxe King Room #10 on the 10th floor for three nights. While the most affordable entry level option, the Deluxe King room was very spacious at 500sqft. The room includes a coffee bar area, lounge area, and work space in addition to an extremely comfortable King size bed.

While a minor complaint, I will note there is a mini-fridge for your use, but no mini-bar. After a long travel day and late night arrival, I was disappointed there was not a minibar to purchase a soda and snack from.

The restroom is separated by a semi-opaque sliding door and features double sinks, a makeup vanity area, stand up shower with body jets, and a separate water closet. Two bathrobes are provided for your use or purchase, and I have to say they were some of the comfiest hotel robes I’ve worn.

Our 10th floor room had a really nice view of the mountains in the distance. However, the hotel is located in a suburban area and surrounded by massive parking lots. We also peeked at a friend’s room on the 4th floor and their view was basically the air conditioner and roof areas.

Deluxe King Room Video Tour

Tulalip Casino Restaurants

Tulalip Resort & Casino features a grand total of eight different restaurants. Room service is also available, with a variety of breakfast, dinner, all-day, and children’s menu options.

Tulalip resort used to be known for an expansive buffet offering at the Tulalip Eagles Buffet, however, this was closed down during COVID and replaced with the Cedars Cafe.

Below are the dining & bar options at Tulalip Resort & Casino.

During our stay we dined at Blackfish, which primarily offers a seafood dishes. It was extremely pricey, with entrees running around the $50 mark. I had the lobster for $65, and was quite disappointed. This may be because the last time I ate lobster was in Thailand, I was comparing it to what I had there. I just found it to be tasteless and rubbery.

That being said, the other members of my group seemed to enjoy their fish and steak dinners, and dessert was delicious. I suspect the sky high prices come from a premium for being located in the casino, rather than actual high end quality. The service was excellent, however.

Tulalip Casino

Of course the main draw of coming to the Tulalip Resort is the ability to gamble at the Tulalip Casino. Gambling is legal here due to its location on a Native American reservation belonging to the Tulalip tribe.

The Casino is surprisingly large with an almost 200,000 sqft casino floor and over 2,400 slot machines. The casino is very reminiscent of Las Vegas in both decor and size and offers an excellent rewards/cash back program.

Table games include Craps, Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, and Texas Hold ‘Em. You’ll also find regular poker tournaments, bingo games, and Draftkings Sportsbook.

Tulalip Resort Entertainment & Amenities

Tulalip features a wide array on amenities in addition to the casino. If you aren’t much of a gambler, then you may enjoy the on-site spa, indoor pool, wooded trails, Salal Marketplace boutique, 30,000 sqft of meeting space, and even an outdoor amphitheater that seats 3,000.

From comedy shows to live music, there is nearly always some sort of entertainment activity happening at the hotel’s indoor entertainment spaces, the Canoes Cabaret and the Orca Ballroom. Also adjacent the Hibulb Culture Center and nature preserve.

I stayed at Tulalip for a corporate conference, and the resort easily hosted our 300+ employees at the Orca Ballrooms. I think this hotel makes an excellent option for corporate retreats and gathering.

Final Thoughts

While the purpose for our visit was for business and that took up the majority of our time, we really enjoyed our three nights at Tulalip Resort. The price was right, the rooms comfortable and spacious, Plus, they did an excellent job hosting our corporate retreat and we would definitely recommend the hotel for a business gathering in addition to a quick getaway with a romantic partner or friend group.

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