Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall vs South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: Head-to-Head Comparison
Two of Las Vegas's off-Strip locals casinos compared side by side. Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall offers 646 rooms, while South Point Hotel Casino & Spa offers 2,163 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall | South Point Hotel Casino & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Off-Strip East | Off-Strip East |
| Price Range | $ | $ |
| Star Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Total Rooms | 646 | 2,163 |
| Casino Sq Ft | 120,000 | 80,000 |
| Table Games | 40 | 60 |
| Slot Machines | 2,700 | 2,100 |
| Poker Room | Yes | Yes |
| Sportsbook | Yes | Yes |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Buffet | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | No | Yes |
| Nightclub | No | No |
| Live Shows | Yes | Yes |
| Casino Group | Station Casinos | Station Casinos |
| Year Established | 1979 | 2005 |
Which is better for…
Gaming enthusiasts
With 40 table games and 2,700 slots, Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall offers a wider gaming selection than South Point Hotel Casino & Spa's 60 tables and 2,100 slots.
Luxury seekers
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa pairs a $ price tier with a 4.4/5 rating, edging out Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall on the luxury scale.
Budget travelers
Both share the same $ price tier.
Poker players
Both have poker rooms; South Point Hotel Casino & Spa backs it with a larger table-game floor.
Families
Both rate similarly for families.
Couples
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa wins for couples with a 4.4/5 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
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa wins 4 of the compared categories to 2. Choose Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall if you want a bigger gaming floor; choose South Point Hotel Casino & Spa if you prefer higher guest ratings.