At Lystar Resorts, our primary goal is to provide trustworthy, high-quality, and factual reviews of hotels and resorts around the world that also contain a physical, on-site casino. The following methodology explains how we select and review these properties.
We only consider properties that genuinely combine hotel accommodation with a physical on-site casino within the same building or complex. We exclude standalone casinos, hotels without casinos, online casinos, betting websites and gambling apps. Properties are typically chosen based on consumer interest, geographic diversity, and their clear definition as a resort or hotel with casino.
We base our reviews on a combination of information sources: direct communication with the property, public records (e.g., local casino/gambling regulators), and in-depth secondary research from official tourism boards.
We gather information about the accommodation rooms and suites, overall hotel facilities (restaurants, pools, spas), location specifics (transport links, local area), and the hotel's services. For the casino, we include factual information about access, entry restrictions, and dress codes as provided by the property or local regulations.
We do not use a numerical or star scoring system. Instead, we prefer a descriptive style that highlights a property's strengths and limitations in a balanced way, allowing readers to make their own informed decisions.
All facts are checked against official sources wherever possible. We date-stamp every review with the "Information checked" date, and we commit to re-verifying key facilities periodically.
We clearly distinguish between editorial reviews and any paid placements. As a publication, we operate independently but our content is produced with the express understanding that readers will use it to learn about properties, not to gamble. We do not promote gaming or gambling bonuses.
