Things to do nearby: casino, golf, museums and outdoor activities
Within the resort you can spend time on the 70,000-square-foot casino floor, play the on-site Tom Fazio 18-hole Contraband Bayou Golf Club, and relax at the pool complex with a lazy river and waterslide. Nearby options include North Beach, Sam Houston Jones State Park, and several local museums and downtown historic sites a short drive away.
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Casino gaming and nightlife
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles includes a large 70,000-square-foot casino with slot machines, table games and a dedicated poker room. Guests must be 21 or older to enter the casino floor and participate in gaming, per Louisiana law.
Evening entertainment and late-night cocktails are available on-site; The L Bar hosts live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights and Gurkha Cigar Lounge operates as an adults-only lounge within the casino complex.
- 70,000-square-foot gaming floor with slots and table games
- Dedicated poker room and VIP/high-limit areas
- The L Bar — cocktails and weekend live entertainment
- Gurkha Cigar Lounge for 21+ guests
| What | Notes |
|---|---|
| Casino access | 21+ only to enter and game |
| Live music | The L Bar hosts live acts Fridays and Saturdays |
| Poker | Dedicated poker room on property |
Contraband Bayou Golf Club (on-site)
The resort's on-site Contraband Bayou Golf Club is an 18-hole, Tom Fazio-designed course with water hazards and bridges visible from the property. It is the resort's primary golf offering and provides a driving range on site.
The course is public and commonly used by resort guests; green fees, tee times and equipment rentals should be confirmed directly with the golf club or hotel concierge.
- 18 holes designed by Tom Fazio
- On-site driving range
- Course features water hazards and scenic holes near the resort
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Designer | Tom Fazio |
| Layout notes | Water hazards and bridges near holes |
| Access | Public course on resort property |
Pools, lazy river and outdoor pool activities
The pool complex includes a family pool, a lazy river with a swim-up poolside bar, a waterslide, and a separate adults-only pool with reservable cabanas (cabanas available for a surcharge).
Pool hours are typically Sunday–Thursday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM and Friday–Saturday 8:00 AM–9:00 PM; the pool area may close for inclement weather. Private cabanas and some poolside services are available for an additional fee.
- Family pool and lazy river with swim-up bar
- Waterslide suitable for children and families
- Adults-only pool with luxury cabanas available for a surcharge
- Pool hours: Sun–Thu 8am–8pm; Fri–Sat 8am–9pm (subject to weather)
| Amenity | Available at |
|---|---|
| Lazy river | Pool complex |
| Swim-up bar | Lazy river area |
| Cabanas | Reservable for a surcharge |
Spa du Lac and fitness
Spa du Lac is the resort's full-service spa offering massages, facials, body wraps, scrubs and aromatherapy, plus salon services under the Azalea Spa & Salon name. The spa facility includes treatment rooms, saunas, whirlpools and locker areas.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to book spa services or use the spa amenities; the adjoining fitness center follows the same age policy. Registered hotel guests and spa guests receive complimentary fitness center access; a daily fee applies to non-hotel, non-spa visitors.
- Spa treatments: massages (including hot stone), facials, body wraps and scrubs
- Azalea Spa & Salon provides hair, manicure and pedicure services
- Fitness center with strength and cardio equipment; guest access included with a spa treatment or room stay
| Service | Age policy |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | 18+ to book and use |
| Fitness center | Complimentary for registered guests and spa guests; 18+ policy applies |
| Non-guest fitness access | $20 daily fee for non-hotel, non-spa visitors |
Museums, historic districts and family attractions nearby
Downtown Lake Charles is a short drive from the resort and features the Charpentier Historic District with Victorian-era homes and the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center with gallery space. The Imperial Calcasieu Museum and the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu showcase local history and Mardi Gras traditions.
For family-friendly waterfront activities, Millennium Park offers an accessible playground and splash pad along the Lake Charles waterfront. The USS Orleck Naval Museum, a decommissioned destroyer, is within a short drive and operates on a limited public schedule.
- Charpentier Historic District — self-guided walks past Victorian homes
- Imperial Calcasieu Museum — local history and fine art
- Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu — costumes and regional parade history
- USS Orleck Naval Museum — WWII-era destroyer tours (check current hours)
| Attraction | Type / Note |
|---|---|
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | Local history and art |
| Mardi Gras Museum | Regional Mardi Gras exhibits |
| USS Orleck Naval Museum | Historic naval ship — check hours before visiting |
Beaches, nature drives and day trips
North Beach is about two miles from downtown Lake Charles and provides a white-sand inland beach with calm water, volleyball nets and picnic areas for a straightforward beach day. Gulf beaches on the Creole Nature Trail are farther away but reachable as a day trip.
The Creole Nature Trail All-American Road begins near Lake Charles and offers a long scenic loop through wildlife refuges and shoreline; driving the full 180-mile route takes many hours, though shorter sections can be done as half-day or day trips. Sam Houston Jones State Park is also within a short drive for hiking, birding and boating.
- North Beach — inland white-sand beach with picnic areas and volleyball
- Creole Nature Trail — scenic byway with wildlife refuges and Gulf beaches (plan at least a half day to several hours)
- Sam Houston Jones State Park — hiking, biking and birding about 10 miles north of downtown
| Destination | Typical travel time from resort |
|---|---|
| North Beach | Short drive (about a few miles) |
| Sam Houston Jones State Park | About 15–20 minutes by car from downtown Lake Charles |
| Creole Nature Trail | Drive times vary; portions lie within an hour of Lake Charles |
On-site dining and quick options
L'Auberge offers multiple on-site restaurants and casual dining venues ranging from a steakhouse to quick-service cafes and a poolside seasonal grill. Ember Grille and Wine Bar is the resort's contemporary American steakhouse and reservations are recommended for dinner service.
For quicker meals, Modern Pantry provides sandwiches, salads and gelato, and Asia serves Asian-fusion and Vietnamese quick bites. The L Bar is the main cocktail lounge with set evening hours.
- Ember Grille and Wine Bar — Contemporary American steakhouse (reservations recommended)
- Drago's Seafood Restaurant — Cajun/seafood menu featuring charbroiled oysters
- Modern Pantry — cafe for quick salads, sandwiches and gelato
- Daiquiris and Dogs — casual bar/grill for daiquiris and New Orleans-style hot dogs
| Venue | Type | Typical hours (from property info) |
|---|---|---|
| Ember Grille and Wine Bar | American steakhouse | Dinner: Mon–Thu & Sun 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| The L Bar | Cocktail lounge | Mon–Thu 5:00 PM–midnight; Fri–Sun 4:00 PM–midnight |
| Modern Pantry | Cafe / quick bites | Hours vary — check with concierge |
