Located in San Carlos, Arizona, the Apache Gold Casino Resort is one of many Native American casinos in the state and provides visitors with almost everything they could ask for. Situated in a small desert oasis in between the New Mexican border and Phoenix, this location may be isolated, but that just means you can make all the noise you want.
Open 24-hours a day, the Apache Gold Casino presents guests with 60,000 square-feet of gaming floor on over 600 gaming machines and more than 20 gaming tables. Test your luck on the latest video and reel slot machines or play the hottest electronic Poker or virtual Roulette machines. For table gaming, you have to wait until 10AM when they open, but you’ll find plenty of action; there’s Blackjack and Poker. There’s also Bingo and Keno if your gaming style is more laid back. To be pampered, sign up for a Players Club Card, which gives you redeemable points for every dollar you spent at the casino.
Ready to call it a night? Check into one of the Apache Gold Best Western Hotel’s 146-rooms. For a uniquely American tradition, book a space in the 60-unit RV Park. At the Hotel, you can enjoy Southwestern style and clean rooms stocked with all the basics. Furniture is comfortable and there are always clean towels. At the RV Park, enjoy closeness to nature that you won’t find in the hotel. The park, surrounded by three mountain ranges, will awe you out into the wild and the great nearby fishing will send you back home with dinner.
If you don’t catch anything at the lake, get something to eat at the Apache Grill – open daily from 6AM to 10PM – where they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. There’s a variety of local flavors and the overall style is Southwestern and Native American. For all-you-can-eat, try the Wickiup Buffet, a particular favorite among locals. The price is a bit steep, but quality is consistently considered to be excellent. After your meal, get some drinks at the Cabaret Lounge and sink into the plush furniture as you prepare for the night to come.
Start out your day at the Apache Gold Resort by getting a workout at the fitness center and then rest a while in the hot tub and sauna. Afterward, take a swim in one of the two pools. For a real treat, play a round of golf on the Apache Stronghold Golf Course – an 18-hole course surrounded by ancient ruins and archaeological sites uncovered over the past century.
At night, there is only one real option, but it’s a good one. The Cabaret Lounge has a fully stocked bar, dance floor, nightly live entertainment, flat-screen televisions and a great ambiance. Don’t miss this hot spot.
To find the Apache Gold Casino, fly into the San Carlos Apache Airport via Sky Harbor International and take a 10-minute drive to the Apache Gold Resort and Casino, Highway 70, San Carlos, AZ 85550.
