Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

Overview

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, in Coquitlam, trades on two things: the brand and the theatre. The 1,100-seat Hard Rock Theatre is one of the better mid-sized live music rooms in the Lower Mainland, and it books consistently enough to make the property an entertainment destination rather than just a neighbourhood casino.

The gaming floor is mid-sized and busy, with about 1,000 slot machines and 70 table games. It serves the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley market rather than tourists, which gives it a more local, less choreographed feel than River Rock or Parq — for some visitors that is the appeal.

The significant limitation is accommodation: there are no rooms on the property. Coquitlam hotels are a short drive away, and downtown Vancouver is 30 to 40 minutes by SkyTrain, but you cannot make this a stay-and-play property in the strict sense.

The casino floor

Roughly 1,000 slot machines across a single large floor and a high-limit area, with a good spread of denominations and a mix of current and classic titles. Maintenance and turnover are decent and the layout is easy to read.

About 70 table games cover blackjack, baccarat and mini-baccarat, roulette, craps, sic bo and pai gow, with minimums that are among the most reasonable in the Lower Mainland. The poker room runs regular cash games and tournaments with professional dealers and has a committed local following. A sports lounge shows major fixtures.

A high-limit gaming area covers the top end with dedicated service, though without the private-salon formality of the Vancouver and Richmond properties.

What the floor holds

Casino floor

approx. 70,000 sq ft

Slot machines

approx. 1,000

Table games

approx. 70

Poker room

Yes

Sportsbook

Yes — lounge

Bingo

No

Hotel rooms

None — hotels nearby in Coquitlam

High roller area

Yes

Figures are editorial estimates from publicly available information and change over time. Our casino games guide explains each game in detail.

Hotel & resort

There are no guest rooms at the casino. Several mid-range hotels sit within a few minutes' drive in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, and downtown Vancouver hotels are reachable on the Millennium Line SkyTrain in around 35 minutes.

For visitors who want a room attached to a BC gaming floor, River Rock, Parq or Cascades Langley are the options. Hard Rock is an evening out, not a stay.

Dining

Five or so outlets including a steakhouse, a casual grill, a noodle bar and the obligatory rock-memorabilia bar. Standards are fine and prices are moderate, and the pre-show turnaround is handled efficiently on theatre nights.

Entertainment

The 1,100-seat theatre is the property's reason for being: touring rock, pop and comedy acts several times a month, in a room with good sightlines and better sound than most casino venues. Free lounge music runs most weekends.

Practical information

Address

2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6W3

Gaming age

19+ (British Columbia)

Casino hours

Open daily; extended weekend hours

Dress code

Casual to smart casual

Parking

Free on-site parking

Getting there

Approx. 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver by car; SkyTrain Millennium Line plus a short bus or taxi

Regulator

British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)

Hours, dress standards and parking arrangements change seasonally. Confirm with the property before travelling.

Pros and cons

Verdict