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- By Tribal Business News Staff
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Jamul Casino, owned and operated by the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation, plans to open a 16-story hotel tower this spring, expanding the property into a resort.
The 200-room hotel tower, which includes 52 suites, represents a significant step in the tribe's economic development, according to tribal leadership.
"This all-new hotel represents a proud moment in our tribe's journey and further supports our continued dedication to self-sufficiency," Erica M. Pinto, chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village said in a statement. "We're not just transitioning from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort – we're building a legacy that honors our community while inviting visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our ancestral lands."
The project was financed through a $515 million senior credit facility that Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation closed in April 2023, led by KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. The financing round was used to refinance existing debt and fund construction of the hotel tower, per prior Tribal Business News reporting. The transaction marked the tribe's third significant financial deal in three years, following refinancing efforts in 2021 and 2022.
The hotel will connect to the existing casino via a climate-controlled pedestrian sky bridge. Amenities will include a 4,800-square-foot restaurant, retail space, meeting and banquet facilities, a full-service spa and salon with an outdoor deck, a fitness center, and an 11,000-square-foot rooftop pool deck.
The property aims to achieve the AAA Four Diamond Rating, according to the statement.
The original casino opened in 2016 at a cost of $430 million. The property currently features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 46 live table games, a dedicated poker room, and various restaurants, bars and lounges.
Located in San Diego County, the expanded resort will support more than 1,400 permanent jobs throughout the region, according to the statement.
The addition of hotel accommodations follows a pattern seen across Indian Country, where tribes have expanded gaming operations into full resort destinations to increase revenue streams and economic opportunities.
