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e tower’s 12- oor suites give guests exquisite views of the Santa Ynez Valley, and some will have a bird’s-eye view of the new resort’s gem—the rooftop pool.
With a pool deck that spans nearly 15,000 square feet, the rooftop pool is equipped with cabanas, re pits, dining options and an outdoor pool ambiance that is unmatched in Santa Barbara County.
Visitors who seek restorative indulgence will be pleased to learn that the hotel’s spa has doubled in size to feature nine treatment rooms, two esthetic rooms, wet and dry saunas, female and co-ed
lounges, and outdoor mineral pools.
New and Enhanced Dining Options
Chumash Casino Resort’s $165 million casino- hotel expansion project placed signi cant emphasis on increasing the number of dining options on the property and re ning its popular o erings — the AAA Four Diamond-rated Willows restaurant, the Buffet and Chumash Café.
Willows and the Bu et were remodeled and opened to rave reviews in late 2015. e new and expanded Chumash Café opened in May along with an all-new food court, which o ers four separate outlets and designated seating.
At 3,350 square feet, the new Chumash Café seats approximately 125 diners who will be served the best that comfort food has to o er. It’s a place where rustic farm tables sit next to New York/SoHo loft style windows and concrete walls. A life-sized cow picture is mounted grandly on the back wall, paying tribute to the ranch life of the Santa Ynez Valley. You can expect generous portions of classic customer favorites along with a few new special dishes that will leave you feeling satis ed and happy.
e resort’s new retail concourse, which links guests from the self-parking garage to the gaming oor, also has food options with its sundry store and The Sweet Stop, a pastry outlet that proudly serves Starbucks co ee.
The Chairman’s Suite boasts exquisite views of the Santa Ynez Valley.
aesthetics to the service and down to the usb ports at each seat that allow players to charge their devices,” said Poker Room Manager Sean Smith.
All told, there is now 330,000 square feet of gaming- related areas at the newly remodeled Chumash Casino Resort. In the center of the gaming oor is a circle bar where guests can take a gaming break and have a refreshing beverage in a comfortable and plush lounge. Per Chumash Casino Resort’s liquor license, alcohol beverage service is now o ered on the gaming oor.
The new, expanded Poker Room at Chumash Casino Resort.
New Hotel Tower
e AAA Four Diamond-rated Chumash Casino Resort Hotel has also grown by adding a 135-foot tower, which increases occupancy from 106 rooms and
15 suites to 320 rooms and 55 suites.
e nest room at Chumash Casino Resort is the
Chairman’s Suite in the new tower. At 1,900 square feet, the suite has high-end nishes, a bar, a powder room, an 80-inch at screen tv, oor to ceiling glass “nano walls” that open to the balcony, a double-sided indoor/outdoor replace, an oversized bathroom with a tall Japanese soaking tub and a shower with multiple massage and shower heads. Each item in the room was selected to be the best of the best to meet the high standards of discerning guests.
The circle bar occupies the center of the gaming oor.
e new Chumash Casino Resort will celebrate its unveiling throughout the summer by showcasing world-class talent in its remodeled Samala Showroom. Get ready — and get your tickets now for country greats Rascal Flatts on July 14th, acclaimed comedian Jerry Seinfeld on July 21st, and the legendary Stevie Wonder on July 24th.
Chumash Casino Resort o ers the ultimate escape, yet it’s only a short drive away. What are you waiting for? For more information go online at ChumashCasino.com or call 800-248-6274.
Photos by Adrian Tiemens.
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