Ellis Island Casino & Brewery vs Sunset Station Hotel & Casino: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's off-Strip locals casinos compared side by side. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery offers 289 rooms, while Sunset Station Hotel & Casino offers 448 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Ellis Island Casino & Brewery Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
Location Off-Strip East Off-Strip East
Price Range $ $$
Star Rating 4.2 / 5 4.2 / 5
Total Rooms 289 448
Casino Sq Ft 18,000 80,000
Table Games 10 50
Slot Machines 400 2,200
Poker Room No Yes
Sportsbook No Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet No Yes
Spa No Yes
Nightclub No No
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Affinity Gaming Station Casinos
Year Established 1968 1997

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: Sunset Station Hotel & Casino

With 50 table games and 2,200 slots, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino offers a wider gaming selection than Ellis Island Casino & Brewery's 10 tables and 400 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Sunset Station Hotel & Casino

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino pairs a $$ price tier with a 4.2/5 rating, edging out Ellis Island Casino & Brewery on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: Ellis Island Casino & Brewery

Ellis Island Casino & Brewery ($) generally runs cheaper than Sunset Station Hotel & Casino ($$).

Poker players

Winner: Sunset Station Hotel & Casino

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino has a dedicated poker room, while Ellis Island Casino & Brewery does not.

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: Sunset Station Hotel & Casino

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino wins for couples with a 4.2/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Both properties are located on the Off-Strip East, walking distance apart. Off-Strip East casinos require a car or rideshare to reach. Ellis Island and Tuscany are the closest to the Strip (walking distance from the Strip's east side). Green Valley Ranch and Sunset Station are in Henderson (15-20 minutes). Boulder Highway casinos are clustered together. See our Off-Strip East guide for the full walkable cluster.

The verdict

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino wins 8 of the compared categories to 0. Choose Ellis Island Casino & Brewery if you want lower prices; choose Sunset Station Hotel & Casino if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.

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