Indian Tribe Announces Expansion To San Diego-Area Casino16-Story Hotel Coming To Jamul Casino |
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The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the Jamul Indian Village Tribe, announced the expansion of the Jamul Casino with a luxury hotel.
The casino, located about 30 minutes by car from San Diego, is one of the more popular tribal casinos in the region. In February 2014, the JIVDC oversaw the groundbreaking of the casino on its reservation. In October 2016, the casino opened its doors to gamblers, creating 1,200 jobs in the surrounding region.
Recent significant investments include the addition of an event venue, a new poker room, and major renovations to the high-limit gambling rooms.
In March, the JIVDC closed on a $515 million loan to refinance existing debt and fund hotel construction.
“In only a few short years since opening, I’m proud that we can capitalize on our success in operating the Jamul Casino with the development of a hotel,” Erica Pinto, Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village and Chairwoman of the JIVDC Board, said. “The hotel will allow us to expand our footprint in the market while increasing funding for fire protection to serve all of San Diego County as well as provide 125 new permanent jobs and 1,000 construction jobs.”
The 16-story hotel will have 200 rooms and be accompanied by a six-story parking structure with 350 parking spaces. The hotel is being built to achieve AAA’s Four Diamond designation.
Mary Cheeks, president and general manager of the casino, said the hotel will allow the facility to compete in “Southern California’s highly competitive gaming market.”
“Our guests have overwhelmingly cited a hotel as their most-desired new development,” Cheeks added.
The Jamul Indian Village Tribe is one of 13 federally recognized tribes that are part of the Kumeyaay Nation, with roots in east San Diego County.
The $430 million casino has nearly 1,700 slot machines, 46 live table games, a poker room, and various restaurants, bars, and lounges.
The facility is one of more than 80 tribal casinos in the Golden State.
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