Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi puts a rock-and-roll spin on the beach-casino formula, right on Beach Boulevard between the Beau Rivage and the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art. Inside, guitars and stage-worn memorabilia line the walls above 1,200-plus slots and 55 table games, and the Hard Rock Live theater has hosted national touring acts since 2007. Add a swim-up pool bar and seven restaurants, and it's an easy pick for anyone who wants their casino trip with a soundtrack.
Getting There
Hard Rock sits directly on Beach Boulevard (Highway 90), the four-lane strip that runs the Gulf shoreline from downtown Biloxi toward Ocean Springs, wedged between the Beau Rivage and the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art. From Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport it's about 15 miles: I-10 east to Highway 605, then south to Beach Boulevard, figure 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic through downtown. Self-parking is free and the garage opens straight onto the casino floor, so there's no long walk in the Gulf humidity. No resort fee here, unlike several properties down the strip. Valet is available at the main entrance for anyone checking bags.
On the Casino Floor
The gaming floor runs 50,000 square feet under a low, dark ceiling hung with music memorabilia, stocked with more than 1,200 slots, from penny games up to a high-limit room, plus 55 table games. Blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat sit alongside an Asian-games pit, and Mississippi Stud, the table game that actually got its start here, still draws a crowd at the low-limit tables. The poker room spreads cash games most days, plus the occasional tournament, with free lessons for anyone who's never sat down at a table before. A sportsbook sits near the entrance for catching a game between hands.
Dining & Entertainment
Seven restaurants cover a lot of ground: Half Shell Oyster House for gumbo and char-grilled oysters, Ruth's Chris Steak House for the occasion dinner, Macau Kitchen for Asian plates, Sugar Factory for the towering milkshakes kids will remember, plus Hard Rock Cafe, Pie Five Pizza and Tequila's on the Gulf for something faster. The bigger draw for a lot of visitors is Hard Rock Live, the 1,500-seat theater that's brought in national touring acts since it opened in 2007 — check the calendar before you book if a concert is part of the plan. The pool deck has a swim-up bar and rentable cabanas, and the walls throughout are hung with actual stage-worn memorabilia, not reproductions.
Our Take
Guests keep coming back to two things: the rooms and the prices. Regulars mention no resort fee and cheaper drinks than the Strip-style casinos down the road — beers running $7 to $10 instead of $20-plus, cocktails closer to $16. The pool and the Half Shell location get the most repeat praise. The catch is the Royal Tower, the original 2007 building, which some guests say is showing its age next to the newer Platinum Tower rooms — worth requesting a room in when you book if a fresher space matters more than a lower rate. Book here for the concert calendar and the rock theme; skip it if a beachfront balcony matters more than a stage.
Details last verified August 2026. Always confirm current amenities directly with the casino.