both in hotel and casino are excellent and we have been going there around. It lies a short distance from Harrahs Resort Southern California, Casino Pauma, Valley View. Pala Casino: Horrible and intimating - See 219 traveler reviews, 43 candid photos. I havent stayed in the hotel but Ive made use of some of the facilities here.The bar in the. Pala Casino Spa And Resort, and Pechanga Resort Casino.