Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

Hotels
Golden Nugget
8.4 (250 reviews)
119 N Fifth St, Cripple Creek, Colorado, 80813 , Cripple Creek , US

Facilities

Sportsbook
Health or beauty spa nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Casino
Designated smoking area
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean rooms
Good location near the casino
Cons:
Issues with food ordering
Room facing a brick wall
Cleanliness concerns in bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Some guests reported cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathroom.
Service
9.51
Most reviews mentioned friendly and helpful staff, though there were some isolated negative experiences.
Location
8.55
The hotel's elevated location is convenient for access, but some guests found it inconveniently remote.
Room Quality
7.5
Comments indicate dissatisfaction with room placement and size, particularly facing a wall.
Amenities
9.03
Amenities are generally considered satisfactory, though some lacked accessibility.
Value for Money
8.49
Room pricing is competitive but issues with extra fees were noted.
Food and Beverage
7.04
Guests reported significant issues with food ordering and availability.
Overall Experience
9.01
Generally positive experience despite several complaints regarding food and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 04:16

Property Description

Experience the thrill of gaming and relaxation at the Golden Nugget Cripple Creek, where every stay is an adventure in the heart of the mountains.

Entertainment Galore
Dive into excitement with our vibrant casino, or unwind at our indoor pool and sportsbook. With an array of recreational activities, there's something for everyone!

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delightful dishes at our two exquisite restaurants or grab a quick coffee from our café. Unwind at one of our two bars/lounges with refreshing drinks to suit every taste.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and modern amenities in our 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart TVs. Plus, our 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting rooms ensure a seamless experience whether you're here to relax or host an event.

Don't wait — book your unforgettable stay at the Golden Nugget Cripple Creek today!

Important information:

  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.51
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 7.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Lauri
6
Pros:

The hotel staff was not very accommodating. It almost seemed like we were bothering them if we asked a question.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Kimberly
10
Pros:

Highest in altitude casino in the US. Clean. Comfortable. Friendly. Convenient.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Lupe partner
10
Pros:

I it was good and staff great and I would stay there soon

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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sharon
6
Uncomfortable, disturbing stay
Pros:

Food was greatly LACKING. Notices everywhere to order from saltgrass online and pickup order ..easy?? NO after trying to order online for an hour, I went to saltgrass and was told by host at door they haven't had online ordering for over a year. He sent me to bar to order take out and after waiting 20 minutes NO ONE helped me. After I interrupted a girl working bar area, she said they were far too busy to take my order! Hotel had me sign paper stating I could NOT bring cooking equipment into building..no microwaves anywhere. Very disappointing and disturbing to be treated so poorly and not providing access to food!

Room was worst room in the hotel. In Cripple Creek, Colorado my room was on bottom level facing a brick wall!! Unable to view mountain, town, sky, ANYTHING.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Tammy
10
Pros:

SaltGrass was amazing!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Lonnie family
2
Pros:

My reservation was for a king size bed instead.They gave me a queen size bed and a pullout couch bed. I couldn't sleep through the night.So I checked out at four o'clock in the morning.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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kimberly partner
10
Pros:

Hotel was very nice clean and close to gambling.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Audrey friends
10
Pros:

Check in clerk was extremely helpful

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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George family
8
Pros:

The hotel itself was nice. Clean, quiet. I did have issue with the fact that the casino was in a building separate from the hotel. Granted, the building was right across a street.But if you wanted to go out in the nighttime or in the colder evening, it was inconvenient. The hotel is located at the top of a hill, about two blocks from the little strip of hotels in the city. The one shuttle that ran, which was not a hotel shuttle But a city shuttle, was not reliable as far as times. IN THE THIN MOUNTAIN AIR, IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR OUR AGE PEOPLE TO WANDER UP THE HILL. we ate at the steakhouse in the casino and it was really good food and good service. The steakhouse and all other food establishments close early so you're pretty much stuck if you didn't eat prior to coming back from the little strip area in the city. The hotel front desk lady named Dana was excellent in giving us directions and ideas for things to do in the city. If I go back to cripple creek, I don't know if I would stay somewhere else on the strip because of the quality of the Golden Nugget or if I would bite the bullet and stay up the hill. There was one other upscale hotel in town named Chamonix which was right in the center of the strip.But in looking at the price on expedia, it looks like they're about ninety dollars a night higher. The Golden Nugget price was phenomenal.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Sharolyn
10
Pros:

The room was very clean and the view from the mountains are amazing

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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julie family
6
Pros:

The floor in the bathroom wasn’t very clean, and the barista at the Starbucks was quite rude. The bartenders in the casino were very pleasant.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Donna family
8
Pros:

Room was small but drove into Cripple Creek downtown. Too far to walk for elderly

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Kaylia
6
Pros:

Hotel was nice but was charged an $11 resort fee per day- but not sure what it covered. Pool was located off site at another location that had to be driven to. Room was never cleaned during the 4 night/5 day duration of our stay. We emptied the trash ourselves and had to get more toilet paper from the front desk.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Bryan friends
6
Pros:

The room was nice and clean. The casino was clean and fun. Then we went to dinner at the salt grass. What a horrible experience that was. The hostess ask us 3 times what time our reservation was. They were 30 min late getting us in. They offered us bread but never served it. After waiting over an hour for our food when they brought it out they then told us they were out of mashed potatoes. So we ordered a different side dish which was wrong when they brought it out. The bartender in the casino bar was so rude when she felt like we did t tip her enough.
So the hotel gets 5 stars. The casino gets 3 stars and the food/bar gets 0 stars

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Pam partner
6
Pros:

There were no microwaves in the room. No breakfast was offered. The parking lot was in the back of the hotel. Even the handicap parking was not close. The hotel is new and everything was nice and clean. There was a hot tub available but you have to drive to get to it. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Thomas
2
Pros:

There was supposed to be a restaurant on the property, but it was next door. We went to dine there but were not able to because they were short staffed. The restaurant was only 1/4 full. The property was supposed to have a pool and exercise room, but it was at another hotel about a mile away. This was totally unacceptable.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Susan
10
Pros:

The person who helped us check in was GREAT! Went above and beyond to help us. I became very ill and we were greatly assisted in several ways. I actually had to check out before midnight and go to the emergency room in Woodland park. We were shocked that Cripple Creek had no grocery store or drugstore or emergency surgery!

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Linda
8
Pros:

Everything was fine EXCEPT, there was no USB ports. The clerk, Gina found a charger that we used that had 4 USB ports and one of those didn't work.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Paul family
4
Pros:

Staff was friendly, rooms were dusty ,no microwave, small room ,people hanging out in hallway, ice was on 1st level ,inconvenient, no more breakfast or dinner for staying !

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family
10
Pros:

Very conveniently located to just about anything you'd care to do in Cripple Creek. The staff are incredibly accommodating and the room was very nice.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee