Experience Viejas Casino & Resort, Home to One of AAA’s Top 10 Casino Hotels

Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas earns a place on the inaugural 2026 list, bringing the distinction to San Diego County

ALPINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viejas Casino & Resort is putting San Diego’s luxury gaming experience in distinguished company, celebrating recognition in AAA’s 2026 Top 10 Casino Hotels. From a suite escape to an evening of dining and casino excitement, the honor puts a national spotlight on a destination designed to make every stay feel special.

The recognition names Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas, the resort’s adults-only, all-suite hotel, which is the sole San Diego County property on the published list.

“These properties consistently deliver on every aspect of the guest journey, and they have established themselves as benchmark leaders in casino resort hospitality,” said Chris Andersen, Director of the AAA Diamond Program.

“We want Viejas to be the destination guests choose when they want to make more of their getaway,” said Jim Wild, General Manager of Viejas Casino & Resort. “This recognition puts that experience in exceptional company. It is a proud moment for the Viejas community and for the team members whose care and energy give guests a reason to return.”

At Willows, guests can settle into spacious suites, retreat to Willows Spa and spend an unhurried afternoon at Allure, the adults-only saltwater pool. An evening at the AAA Four Diamond Grove Steakhouse, cocktails and casino action bring the rest of the Viejas experience within easy reach.

“We want guests to feel expected, welcomed and cared for from the moment they arrive,” said Alejandro Guardado, Vice President of Hotels at Viejas Casino & Resort. “That means paying attention to the details that make a stay personal, whether someone is celebrating an occasion or simply taking time for themselves. Our team brings that commitment to every guest, and we are proud to see it recognized by AAA.”

AAA’s Top 10 selections are based on objective Diamond inspection data. The casino-hotel recognition is distinct from Willows’ AAA Four Diamond designation, adding another reason to plan a stay at San Diego’s Luxury Gaming Resort.

Plan your getaway and explore Willows Hotel & Spa at https://viejas.com/hotels/willows-hotel-spa/.

About Viejas Casino & Resort

Owned and operated by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Viejas Casino & Resort is San Diego’s Luxury Gaming Resort and one of California’s most respected tribal gaming destinations. The AAA Four Diamond property brings together a dynamic casino floor, two luxury hotels, the AAA Four Diamond Grove Steakhouse, distinctive dining, concerts and live entertainment, seasonal events, and a full calendar of promotions and guest experiences.

The broader Viejas destination includes Viejas Outlets, an open-air shopping and family-entertainment center featuring major brands, dining, bowling, an arcade, and seasonal attractions, as well as Viejas Pit Stop. Viejas is also setting a new standard for energy resilience with a 15-megawatt solar generation system and 70 megawatt-hours of long-duration battery storage, including one of the largest vanadium flow battery installations in the United States.

Together, they reflect Viejas’ commitment to exceptional guest experiences, regional economic vitality, energy independence, and a more resilient future for the Viejas community and the San Diego region.

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