Santa Fe Station

Name: Santa Fe Station
Address: 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV, US
Price range: $69+

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

Santa Fe Station is a relaxed neighborhood casino on the northwest edge of Las Vegas, pairing affordable rooms with a 60-lane bowling center, a 16-screen cinema, Kids Quest child care and good dining. About 20 minutes from the Strip but close to Red Rock and Mount Charleston, with free parking.

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Is Santa Fe Station Worth It? Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

On Rancho Drive off US-95, Santa Fe Station is an easygoing neighborhood locals' casino on the northwest edge of Las Vegas — comfortable, friendly and good value. There's plenty to keep you busy on-site: a 60-lane bowling center, a 16-screen movie theater, Kids Quest child care and a solid line-up of restaurants.

It's about 10 miles and a 20-to-25-minute drive from the Strip and downtown, but that distance buys proximity to the outdoors — Red Rock Canyon and the Mount Charleston road are both close by. For a quiet, affordable base with a car and an eye on nature, it's hard to beat, and self-parking is free.

Insider tipEvery room is the same 350-square-foot Deluxe, so your only real decision is bed type — one king or two queens. And coffeemakers and mini-fridges aren't standard: they're on request only, so ask for one when you book. There's no room service.

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Rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

This 350-square-foot room has one king pillow-top bed, with a neutral palette, metal accents and wood furnishings. It includes a flat-screen TV with in-room movies; coffeemakers and refrigerators are available on request. The bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

This 350-square-foot room has two queen pillow-top beds in the same neutral, wood-and-metal style, with a flat-screen TV and in-room movies. Coffeemakers and refrigerators are available on request; the bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Deluxe Room - Bed Type Assigned at Check-In

This 350-square-foot run-of-house room has either one king or two queen pillow-top beds, assigned at check-in. Same neutral décor, a flat-screen TV with in-room movies, and coffeemakers and refrigerators on request; the bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Location

4949 N. Rancho Drive

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Frequently asked questions

What is the resort fee at Santa Fe Station?

$33.89 per night including tax. It covers in-room Wi-Fi plus local and long-distance calls, and both self-parking and valet are free — free valet is a rarity for a casino hotel.

Does Santa Fe Station have a buffet?

No. The Feast Buffet closed permanently in 2021 when Station Casinos phased out its buffets. Dining now runs through the Charcoal Room steakhouse, the Oyster Bar, Leticia's (Mexican), the Brass Fork cafe and a food court.

How far is Santa Fe Station from the Strip, and is there a shuttle?

About 10 miles northwest — a 20-to-25-minute drive up US-95 — and there's no shuttle to either the Strip or the airport, so plan on a rental car or rideshare. The trade-off is that you're close to Red Rock Canyon and the Mount Charleston road.

Is Santa Fe Station good for families?

Yes. Kids Quest runs hourly drop-in child care (ages 30 months to 12) with the Cyber Quest arcade alongside, so parents can slip off to the casino, the 60-lane bowling alley or the 16-screen cinema; children 17 and under stay free with an adult.

Does Santa Fe Station have bowling?

Yes — Santa Fe Lanes is a 60-lane center with a pro shop and the Keglers bar and grill on-site. Your resort fee even includes free bowling-shoe rental for two with a paid game.

Rating

3.6

Number of rooms200.

CasinoYes. There are more than 2,700 slot and video poker games. Among the 40 table games are blackjack, roulette, craps, pai gow, Deuces Wild, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em and mini-baccarat. Other amenities include a 488-seat bingo hall, a 20-seat keno lounge and a 14-table, non-smoking poker room, plus Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks progressive machines.

Race & Sports BookYes, a 259-seat race and sports book with a five-screen, 114-foot video wall.

RestaurantsThe Charcoal Room - Steak & seafood The Oyster Bar - Seafood Leticia's - Mexican The Brass Fork - Casual American Keglers - Bar & grill at the bowling center plus a food court. The Feast Buffet closed in 2021 when Station Casinos phased out its buffets; the Brass Fork replaced the old Grand Café.

EntertainmentLive music and headliner acts on-site in the property's showroom.

NightlifeSeveral casino bars, including the 4949 Lounge, Kegler's Bar, the Iguana Bar and a sports bar.

AttractionsSanta Fe Lanes, a 60-lane bowling center; a 16-screen movie theater; and Kids Quest supervised child care.

PoolYes, one outdoor pool plus a Jacuzzi.

Health club or fitness equipmentYes, a fitness facility, included in the resort fee.

SpaNo.

ShopsHotel gift shop, smoke shop and a bowling pro shop.

Wedding servicesYes.

Business centerNo, but copying and faxing are available at the front desk.

Convention roomsYes, 14,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space.

Child-care facilitiesYes — Kids Quest, a professionally supervised hourly drop-in center for children 30 months to 12 years, with indoor play areas, quiet zones, arts and crafts and a tiny-tots room. The Cyber Quest arcade is alongside.

Room serviceNo.

Pets allowedNo.

In-room Internet accessYes, it's included in the daily resort fee.

Hotel amenitiesDry cleaning and housekeeping, wake-up calls, safety deposit boxes, currency exchange and luggage service.

Parking garageYes, two parking garages; self-parking and valet are free.

RV parkNo.

Shuttle service to the airportNo.

Shuttle service to the stripNo.

Wheelchair accessible roomsYes.

Check-in time3 p.m.

Check-out timeNoon.

Minimum age to reserve a room21 years.

PoliciesChildren 17 and under stay free with an adult. The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.

Incidental chargesA $150 credit or debit card deposit is taken at check-in for incidental charges.

Prices From$69

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