Families will enjoy the Golden Nugget Laughlin and its 300 fully renovated rooms and suites at this large-scale resort. It’s best known for its onsite casino that is open 24 hours a day with regular and high-stakes games like blackjack, craps, and roulette, plus three-card poker and PaiGow poker along with hundreds of slot machines.

Families might opt to stay in one of the villas. These are set on the banks of the Colorado River with a private gated entrance, wet bar, great room, dining room, kitchen and guest bath on the lower level. The second level features a master bedroom/bath suite with Jacuzzi tub, bidet, full shower plus walk in closet, and two additional bedrooms with full baths. Other trappings of luxury in this “Golden Oasis” include HDTV’s, iPad controlled state-of-the-art stereo system, laundry facilities, outdoor patio area equipped with a gas fire pit, private spa, garage, and complete privacy.

Standard rooms in the hotel include a plasma TV and coffee maker. There are four onsite restaurants to choose from including seafood, quick snacks, savory steaks, and fresh sandwiches. Families are also going to enjoy the pool area overlooking the Colorado River surrounded by finely manicured lawns and towering palms, and plenty of chaise lounges.