Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Receives AAA’s Five Diamond Designation

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel has received the coveted AAA Five Diamond designation. This is the first time Yaamava’ has attained this prestigious honor, according to the news release.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is now among the 140 hotels and 60 restaurants on the AAA Five Diamond list

Of course, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is part of a select group representing the top tier of the hospitality industry in North America. There are approximately 140 hotels and 60 restaurants on the AAA Five Diamond list.

“The acclaimed AAA Five Diamond designation is a testament to the exceptional service we provide our guests here at Yaamava’,” said Afsi Bird, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. “We are thrilled to receive this incredible honor and to be recognized among the most luxurious properties in North America.”

Hotels at this level represent less than 1% percent of the nearly 23,000 AAA Diamond lodgings. These critically-acclaimed hotels are known for world-class luxury and upscale amenities for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

For hotels and restaurants to earn the distinctive AAA Five Diamond designation, the establishments are required to pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unannounced, in-person inspections, and anonymous overnight stays for hotels, and a review by a panel of experts as a final step to ensure credibility.

All AAA Diamond Program hotels and restaurants are re-evaluated annually to ensure they provide the best experience for travelers and diners. AAA’s professional inspectors have conducted in-person property evaluations for over 80 years.

“AAA is pleased to recognize Yaamava’ Resort & Casino with the Five Diamond designation, meaning its unwavering attention to both service and surroundings have placed it into the upper echelon of AAA’s Diamond Program,” said Stacey Barber, AAA Travel Vice President.

“To maintain the exceptional standards required for this designation on a daily basis is an outstanding achievement. Five Diamond hotels and restaurants consistently exceed expectations to provide their guests a highly personalized, memorable experience.”

Resort-casino is the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Four-Star-rated and AAA Diamond-rated entertainment destination

AAA’s inventory includes nearly 30,000 Diamond (Five, Four, Three, and Approved) hotels and restaurants across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean.

Additionally, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Four-Star-rated and AAA Diamond-rated entertainment destination in the Inland Empire (IE).

The resort-casino features a 17-floor hotel with luxury suites, an elevated pool deck, a Forbes Five-Star-rated spa and salon, and a state-of-the-art theater. It also recently received the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Casino outside of Las Vegas and was named the Best Casino Restaurant for its Pines Modern Steakhouse.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles in Highland, Calif. The casino has more than 7,400 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, luxury retail shops, award-winning dining options, and more than a dozen bars and lounges, including IE’s premiere sports bar, The 909 Food Hall.