Age and kids policy: who can use what and where
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles accepts guests of all ages for hotel stays, but the minimum check-in age is 21. The casino floor and all gaming areas are restricted to guests 21 and older; Spa du Lac and the fitness center require guests to be at least 18.
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Who can check in and stay in rooms
Anyone can book and stay in the hotel's rooms as long as the person checking in is at least 21 years old and presents a valid photo ID and credit card at arrival.
Rooms available on site include Luxury Room, Executive Room and Luxury Smoking Room; children of any age may stay in the room when accompanied by the adult who holds the reservation.
The nightly resort fee covers Wi‑Fi, fitness-center access, in‑room bottled water and coffee, and pool access; some extras (breakfast, rollaway, minibar/refrigerator) carry additional charges.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (ID + card required)
- Children: allowed in rooms when with the adult who booked
- Room types: Luxury Room, Executive Room, Luxury Smoking Room
- Resort fee: covers Wi‑Fi, pool and fitness access (some extras extra)
| Room type | Typical bed options |
|---|---|
| Luxury Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Executive Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Luxury Smoking Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
Casino & gaming age rules
By Louisiana law and resort policy, the 70,000-square-foot casino is for guests aged 21 and older only. Persons under 21 are not permitted on the gaming floor or to participate in gambling.
Loitering in gaming areas by anyone under 21 is prohibited; the resort enforces these rules at entrances to the casino and at table/slot areas.
- Minimum age to enter casino floor: 21
- No gambling or loitering in gaming areas by under-21s
- The casino includes slots, table games and a dedicated poker room
| Area | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Casino floor | 21 |
| High-limit & poker rooms | 21 |
| Casino-adjacent lounges (where alcohol/gaming available) | 21 |
Pools, lazy river and age-restricted pool areas
The pool complex includes a family pool, a lazy river with a waterslide and a dedicated adults-only pool. Family-friendly water features are open to children; the adults-only pool is restricted to adults.
Pool hours are published as Sunday–Thursday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM and Friday–Saturday 8:00 AM–9:00 PM; the pool may close for inclement weather. Private cabanas are available for a surcharge.
- Family Pool & lazy river: open to all ages
- Adults-only pool: restricted to adults (see resort staff for exact age enforcement)
- Pool hours: Sun–Thu 8am–8pm; Fri–Sat 8am–9pm (subject to change/closure)
| Pool area | Who may use it |
|---|---|
| Family Pool | All ages |
| Lazy River & Waterslide | All ages (supervision rules may apply) |
| Adults-only pool | Adults only |
Spa du Lac and fitness center rules
Spa du Lac and the adjoining fitness center require guests to be at least 18 years old to book treatments or use spa amenities. The fitness center follows the same 18+ policy in practice.
Registered hotel guests and spa clients receive complimentary fitness-center access; non-hotel guests without a spa treatment pay a daily fee. Check spa hours and appointment rules before arrival.
- Spa appointments & spa amenities: 18+ only
- Fitness center access: generally 18+ (complimentary for registered guests and spa clients)
- Non-hotel guest fitness day pass: a fee applies
| Facility | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Spa du Lac (treatments, locker rooms, saunas) | 18 |
| Fitness center | 18 (for practical purposes) |
| Group fitness classes | 18 |
Dining, bars and family dining access
Most on-site restaurants welcome families and dining outlets accept guests of all ages. Venues like Ember Grille, Drago’s, Modern Pantry and casual poolside dining are family-friendly.
Bars, cigar lounges and gaming-adjacent venues that serve alcohol enforce age limits. The L Bar and Gurkha Cigar Lounge require guests to be 21 to enter or be served.
- Family-friendly restaurants: Ember Grille, Drago's, Modern Pantry, poolside grill
- 21+ areas: The L Bar, Gurkha Cigar Lounge, other cocktail bars serving alcohol
- Restaurant hours and reservation requirements vary — check with concierge
| Venue type | Typical age policy |
|---|---|
| Family restaurants & cafes | All ages welcome |
| Cocktail bars & cigar lounges | 21+ |
| Poolside swim-up bar | 21+ for alcohol service (pool still has family areas) |
Pets, accessibility and other guest rules
The resort accepts well‑behaved dogs for a non-refundable fee (service dogs are exempt). The pet policy limits dogs per room and restricts pets from many public areas including the casino, restaurants, pools, spa, barber shop and fitness center.
The property has wheelchair-accessible routes, accessible parking and accessible public spaces; if you need specific accessible room features or assistance, contact the resort ahead of arrival.
- Pet fee: non-refundable fee applies; maximum two dogs per room (service dogs exempt)
- Pet-restricted areas: casino, restaurants, pools, spa, fitness and certain indoor public spaces
- Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and concierge desk available
| Topic | Key point |
|---|---|
| Pet policy | Dogs allowed with fee; not allowed in many public areas |
| Accessible features | Accessible parking, routes and concierge; request specific rooms in advance |
| Deposit & fees | Resort fee and refundable deposit may apply to a stay |
