Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa

The Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa is located in the small border town of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. In the extreme northern tip of Idaho, just ten miles or so from the official US-Canada borders, Bonners Ferry was settled in the 19th Century as an echo of the nearby British Columbia gold rush. The Kootenai Tribe, which makes its traditional home in and around Bonners Ferry, operates the Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa in cooperation with Best Western Hotels.

The area around the casino is beautiful, with large bodies of clear water that swell from winter runoff in the warmer season. Outdoor adventurers, campers, hikers, hunters, and all sorts of recreational types are drawn to the area for its natural beauty and landscape. The Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa takes advantage of all that natural beauty, combining a hotel and resort with a fully-functioning spa and a 24-hour casino.

Games

As is often the case in American tribal facilities, the main game played at Kootenai River is slots. Hundreds of these games, and their cousins the video poker games, are available around the clock. A small area dedicated to table games like blackjack and roulette is near the slot room. Live poker tournaments are sometimes held on-site, but not with any regularity. Poker fans should check the website or give the casino a call for detailed information about the casino’s poker action.

Restaurants & Bars

Springs Restaurant and Lounge houses the restaurant and bar facilities at Kootenai River Inn Casino. Springs is open from 7 AM to midnight most days of the year, and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is fairly standard American fare, with hot sandwiches, burgers, salads, and steaks and chicken. The attached lounge is open from noon to 2 AM.

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