Rama, Ontario · Independent review
Casino Rama Resort
A dependable all-rounder north of Toronto, with big-name concerts, a spa and a freshly renovated all-suite hotel on Rama First Nation land.
Photo: Domenic Scaturchio, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Our scores
Scores are our editorial opinion out of 5, based on published resort information and our own judgement. Resorts can't pay for a review or a better score.
What we liked
- 5,000-seat entertainment centre with touring acts
- All 292 suites newly renovated
- Spa and an indoor saltwater pool with steam rooms and saunas
- Rama First Nation artisan shops on site
Worth knowing
- You really need a car
- Buffet only runs Friday and Saturday dinners
- Valet costs extra and self-parking terms aren't published
The resort
Casino Rama Resort opened on July 31, 1996 on Rama First Nation land beside Lake Couchiching, near Orillia, and marks its 30th anniversary in 2026. The operator describes it as Ontario's only First Nations resort casino, and the design draws on the community's history and culture. It is run by Gateway Casinos under licence.
Rooms and stay
The hotel is all suites: 292 of them, newly renovated, with accessible suites that have wider doorways, lower counters, support bars and strobe alerts. Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out at 11 am.
Hotel and spa guests can use the Horizon pool on the third floor, an indoor heated saltwater pool with a hot tub, steam rooms and saunas, open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. The fitness centre was renovated in 2026.
Spa
The Spa at Rama Resort is on the main floor off the hotel lobby and opens daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
Dining
- ATLAS steak + fish: steak and seafood, the resort's signature room
- MATCH Eatery & Public House: casual pub dining
- A noodle bar for quick Asian bowls
- Couchiching Court Buffet: Friday and Saturday dinners, 4 pm to 9 pm (19+)
- The Weirs: daily breakfast in the hotel lobby
- Tim Hortons for coffee on the go
The Firestarter Lounge off the hotel lobby is temporarily closed.
Shows and events
The Casino Rama Resort Entertainment Centre is a 5,000-seat theatre with retractable seating, used for concerts, comedy, trade shows and conferences. It is wheelchair accessible and entry is 19+.
The Gathering Place Collections, two shops selling Rama First Nation crafts and gifts, are worth a browse.
Getting there
The resort is about 90 minutes north of Toronto by car. The usual route is Highway 400 north to Highway 11, then Highway 12 and Rama Road; check a current map before you set off. Coach services are run by outside companies.
Parking: valet is $28 including HST at the main entrance from Friday 4 pm to Monday 2 am, and for hotel guests. The resort doesn't publish self-parking terms.
Accessibility
The resort follows Ontario's AODA customer service standard. Service animals and support persons are welcome, and wheelchairs are available first come, first served at the main and bus entrances and the hotel bell desk (they can't be reserved).
Age and ID
You must be 19 or older with valid government photo ID to enter the casino and the Entertainment Centre. Guests who look 21 or under need a second piece of ID.
Details checked against published sources on October 21, 2026. Hours and facilities change, so confirm with the resort before you travel.