Viejas Casino & Resort San Diego California
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The Viejas Casino & Resort reopened its doors Monday morning to the public despite concerns from San Diego County and state health officials. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays 1 weather alerts 1.
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- The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians owns and operates Viejas Casino & Resort, Viejas Outlets, and Ma-Tar-Awa Recreational Vehicle Park. The heart of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians’ entrepreneurial achievements is Viejas Casino & Resort, recognized as one of the most respected and successful Indian gaming resorts in California.
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Monday, May 18, 2020
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Photo by Mike Damron
Above: Crowds line up at Viejas Casino & Resort on the casino's first day of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, May 18, 2020.
One of California's largest tribal casinos reopened Monday to a large crowd as customers had their temperatures taken at the door and were ordered to wear facial coverings.
The Viejas Casino & Resort was the first of three popular casinos in the San Diego area to open this week,. At least one public health official acknowledged tribes are sovereign authorities and not subject to state and local restrictions on operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Every other slot machine was turned off but the strong turnout meant many customers were still playing less than six feet (1.8 meters) apart. Card dealers worked with up to three players at a table and there were no barriers separating them — also far less than six feet apart.
Customers were required to have their foreheads scanned for temperatures. Electronic signs across the casino floor told them — “Let's Play Again!” — while also instructing them to stay six feet apart, wash hands for 20 seconds, avoid touching eyes, noses and mouths and come back another day if they were feeling sick.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.
Within an hour of opening at 8 a.m., the first three floors of four-story parking garage were full at the casino, which has 2,500 slot machines in Alpine, east of San Diego.
Ronda McLauchlan, 49, of Alpine lined up at 7:30 a.m. before going to work as a painting contractor because “it's all about freedom.” She is highly critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom's orders to keep businesses closed.
“They're opening up because they don't have to listen to him,” she said.
Dedra Bloxton, 51, took the day off from working at a port in Long Beach to drive two hours from Los Angeles with a friend and play the slot machines. “There's nothing to do at home,” she said. “It feels good just to take a drive. It feels good just to be outside.”
Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County’s top public health officer, last week backed off from her earlier criticism of reopening plans.
Wooten, who met with tribal leaders to discuss their plans, noted that casinos were in the third stage of California’s reopening plans and the state is only in the second stage, but she refused to say if the casinos were making a mistake.
“Tribal nations are sovereign entities,” she told reporters.
The San Diego Union-Tribune — in an editorial titled, “San Diego casinos are about to gamble with patrons’ lives” — said opening is a “high-risk public health experiment'
San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher refused to question the tribes last week.
“This is a decision that is for them to make, and there is a very long and very dark history of the country of white people, in particular, telling our Native Americans what they should and shouldn’t do,” he said. “I’m not going to be a part of continuing that into the future. I respect their sovereignty.”
Lucy Gavin, who works with the developmentally disabled and is collecting unemployment benefits because her client doesn't want her too close, came to play slots.
“Everything is getting ready to open,” she said. “I think it's a bit too soon ... We were getting tired of sitting around.”
The Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon opens Wednesday and the Valley View Casino & Hotel in Valley Center resumes operations Friday. Both are in San Diego County.
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Viejas Casino & Resort San Diego California
Featuring a casino, this resort offers rooms with free WiFi. A pool, hot tub, and on site spa are all available. Viejas Shopping Outlets is less than 5 minutes’ walk away.
A flat-screen satellite TV, seating area, and iPod docking station are provided in each room at Viejas Casino and Resort. Coffee-making facilities and a small fridge are also included.
A fitness centre, billiards, and bowling are all on site at the Resort and Casino Viejas. A business centre is also available for guest convenience.
Various on-site dining options, including The Buffet at Viejas, The Café at Viejas, and The Grove Steakhouse are available for guests. Willows Coffee Bar is featured for morning snacks and beverages.
SeaWorld San Diego and Downtown San Diego are both 40 minutes’ drive from the property.
Rooms: 4
When would you like to stay?
Facilities of Viejas Casino & Resort
General
- WiFi available in all areas
Activities
- Bowling
- Bingo
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Pool and wellness
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Swimming Pool
Transport
- Shuttle service (free)
Reception services
- 24-hour front desk
- Newspapers
- Express check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
- Luggage storage
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Concierge service
- Private check-in/check-out
Common areas
- Garden
Entertainment and family services
- Casino
- Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shoeshine
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Business centre
- Fax/photocopying
Shops
- Gift shop
- Shops (on site)
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Lift
- Heating
- Allergy-free room
- Air conditioning
- Designated smoking area
- Adult only
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
Physical distancing
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & drink safety
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges are applicable.
Policies of Viejas Casino & Resort
These are general hotel policies for Viejas Casino & Resort. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room conditions.
Check-in
From 16:00 hours
Check-out
Until 11:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
Children and extra beds
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
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The maximum number of total guests in a room is 5.
There is no capacity for cots in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted credit cards
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Discover
- American Express
The property reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Important information
Please note: You must be 21 years of age to enter the casino and dine at casino restaurants. The buffet is located in the hotel and is open to all ages.
Guests must provide their first and last name when making a reservation.
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