The best place to stay there, especially if you have pets, is The Virgin River Casino. Less expensive than the other ones and they have a building of the motel that is just for pets as it has tile floors. They have nice pools and a hot tub too. The restaurant is pretty good with a good Chinese menu. The town itself is growing but is still a slower pace than what you see in Freemont Street or the Strip in Vegas. Across the river to the south of Mesquite is a very little town called Bunkerville that is nice for jogging, bird watching, etc. if you really want to slow down.

Mesquite is a town that gives a weary traveler an opportunity to anticipate being home soon. You cross a time zone or just about to depending on your direction. It has comforts of California and those of Utah. It has the casinos of Vegas but you aren't overwhelmed by the sleaze of the former. Mesquite is a fine town.

Nice to have some warm weather. Casino bowling alley was fun. Walked from casino to restaurant Peggy Sues. Good food, good service and affordable. Walked around trails, roads. Band at one of the casino for dancing.

I’m a snow bird so mesquite is well located on my way to palm desert. More lively the St George because of the casinos in Nevada. Mid week hotel rates are very reasonable. Also has great golf courses with stunning views.

Stayed here at the Christmas time and it was good experience although short. We didn't have any problems with this hotel. The staff at the front desk was nice, check in process fast. Rooms are very clean and large. We ate at the diner downstairs and the food is very good and very affordable. Parking is easy outside. We are not players so cannot comment on that but overall good experience. Nothing to complain about.

The main appeal is it's at a popular border crossing. I think most are only there to go to Algodonas Mexico or gamble and I don't gamble. In Casino there is a small, limited exhibit on the tribe. Needs work on fabric drapped with safety pins being passed off as traditional dress but had good photos. Lot's of parking and they allow RVs to stay for free. There's then cheap, all day, parking at border that is very safe. Easy to walk in and out of Mexico. Be ready to bargain. Paid $23 for earrings and necklace that started at $85 because I kept saying I didn't want them and tried to walk away. Got great dental work, and again, don't go with first offer. Do go with more mature dentist and not too young. You may find yourself with a student who doesn't even know how to apply face mask.