Find everything from premier hotels and dining to Vegas-style gaming at Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ four Valley properties.
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When it comes to where to stay and play during Cactus League Spring Training, look no further than Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Their four award-winning properties have earned accolades such as “Best Casino Outside Las Vegas” by USA Today, AAA’s elite Four Diamond hotel status and “Best Native American Casino” by Newsweek, to name just a few. Plus, they boast all the gaming, dining, entertainment and hospitality amenities you could ask for. Here, your guide for where to stay and play.
Wild Horse Pass
Once you arrive at this sprawling resort, you’ll never want to leave. That’s because Wild Horse Pass is the destination for an action-packed weekend: Nearly 10 restaurants and bars, such as the fine dining experience at Prime Steakhouse on the rooftop; 36 holes of championship golf; two pools; and The Showroom, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue featuring national headliners and this season’s Vegas Residency. This roundup of offerings doesn’t even begin to include the lively gaming floor, where players can try their luck at everything from blackjack, roulette and craps to slots, bingo and BetMGM Sportsbook. And be sure to make it an overnight stay – Wild Horse Pass has 446 thoughtfully appointed rooms, from 1,000-square-foot suites to rooms with patios and balconies.
Wild Horse PassVee Quiva
Tucked at the base of South Mountain, Vee Quiva is surrounded by rugged desert beauty. Thanks to this tranquil location and tidy size, Vee Quiva serves up a boutique hotel-casino experience with 90 guest rooms, five restaurants and a serene pool. A perfect day at Vee Quiva might include Showgirls Brunch in the morning followed by relaxing poolside with a handcrafted cocktail. Then, spend a few hours winning big at slots and table games before dinner at the Tequila Lounge, where savory tacos complement flavorful margaritas. Finally, catch your favorite sports team – and maybe get in on the betting action – at BetMGM Sportsbook with both indoor and outdoor seating. Make this daydream a reality by booking Vee Quiva’s “You Do You” package, which gives guests a $100 food and beverage credit.
Vee QuivaLone Butte
Calling all poker players! Lone Butte is a top hub for some of the best poker action in the Valley. The casino’s 8,000-square-foot poker room not only offers more than 30 generously spaced tables and tableside food and cocktail service, it also enjoys a private entrance and private patio, plus an array of 90-inch television screens arranged throughout the room. Not into poker? No problem. Set up at one of Lone Butte’s 1,400 slot machines, including in a high-limit room with mechanical reels and video slots, or roll the dice at any of the 24 table games. Even though there is no hotel at Lone Butte, Wild Horse Pass is a 10-minute drive away – plan to overnight at Wild Horse Pass while you soak up the gaming fun at Lone Butte.
Lone ButteSantan Mountain
Sports fans should head straight to Santan Mountain – the casino is home to the largest sportsbook in Arizona. At BetMGM, you can reserve a booth for special events, such as boxing fight nights, or pop in to place live bets on games while you indulge in nachos and stacked sandwiches at BetMGM’s restaurant, Upper Deck Deli. Gamers also enjoy Santan Mountain’s Bingo Club, especially the casino’s Bingo After Dark on Saturday nights, complete with drink specials and a live deejay set. As with Lone Butte, there is not a hotel option at Santan Mountain. Instead, book a room at one of Gila River’s resort properties: Vee Quiva or Wild Horse Pass.
Santan Mountain
