How to Find Cheap Hotels in Laughlin, Nevada. At the southern tip of Nevada sits the municipality of Laughlin. Though it's many miles away from the other gambling hubs, Laughlin is, in fact, the third-most-popular casino-based city in the state. Laughlin's brand of casino entertainment is known to be more family-friendly than that of Las Vegas and Reno, which makes it a nice first or last stop for the family when entering or leaving Nevada.
Enjoy an extra New Year's Eve. Laughlin is the gateway to Bullhead City, Arizona, which sits just minutes away across the Colorado River. Locals, in particular, enjoy the unique time difference on New Year's Eve when they can celebrate the New Year in Arizona, followed by the New Year in Nevada.
Stay out of the heat. Laughlin and neighboring Bullhead City, Arizona record some of the highest summertime temperatures in the entire country. Aim to visit in early spring, late fall or winter instead.
Get on the water by renting or bringing your own boat to the area. The neighboring Colorado River waterways such as Lake Mead and Lake Havasu provide endless opportunities for boating.
To book accommodations, contact Laughlin Visitors Bureau at (800) 4 LAUGHLIN or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Book with a casino in Laughlin and you'll usually get a relatively cheap room. The casinos are the lifeblood of Laughlin, so there are always deals to be had, particularly Sunday through Thursday.
Expand your search to Needles, California; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; and Henderson, Nevada to stay near the Colorado River Recreation Area.
Use both the Nevada and Arizona tourist agencies as resources since so many communities are close to the border between the two states.
Make the most of your day in the sun with a day trip out of town and then head back to Laughlin for a night at the casinos.
Find out what life was like in this remote area nearly 100 years ago by visiting the Goffs Schoolhouse, 30 miles west of nearby Needles, California. The school served only around 30 students, some coming hundreds of miles for their education.
Keep heading in this direction and you'll also get to Mitchell Caverns, which offer a stunning glimpse of the natural wonders beneath the Providence Mountains.
