This review is for the cafe and casino only.
First the employees were extremely friendly throughout the entire property. We really liked the sports bar area. It had lots of TVs, some gaming and also arcades but know it's still part of the casino so no kids are allowed to play the arcades in this area( but I think they have another arcade section for kids but not 100% sure!). Though the place is quite small (compared to a Vegas casino) they had a small main floor casino and 3 other little gaming areas including the sports bar area, La Villita area and a Dottys section (both also had 24 hour food). The place was immaculate with pictures and history about the local area all around the property. We were in the casino around 11am on a Friday and there was only a few people around (could be why everything was so clean!) but lots of cars in the parking lot so they were out at Hoover Dam, Lake Mead or a tour which I noticed you can get info about things to do in the area on their website. We just had eggs at the cafe but it was good. Staff was very nice but seemed to be confused at times but who cares we got our food and our drinks refilled in a timely manner. Loved the informative flip cards about the area on the tables and loved all the pictures of the local animals and of the local area on the walls in the cafe too.
Hoover Dam Lodge felt laid back comfortable place to hang out and see and do the activities in the area. Different and refreshing. We will definitely return.