- This is where Sol got its start. The Casino of the Sun is proudly owned and operated by The Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The Sun was the first of its kind west of the Mississippi, when in 1982 it began entertaining Tucson residents as the Bingo Club.
- At Tucson Casino del Sol Resort, guests are encouraged to relax and rejuvenate at the on-site Hiapsi Spa. A variety of services including body wraps, massages and facial enhancements are offered. Built in 1783, guests can enjoy the rich history of Mission San Xavier del Bac, 16 minutes from this hotel.
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Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa, Conference Center and Amphitheater is a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Resort and a Four-Diamond Triple AAA Resort nestled in the secluded mesquites of the high desert, just 15 minutes from Tucson International Airport and downtown Tucson which includes: Hiapsi Spa and Fitness Center, Prema Lobby, Festa Buffet, PY Steakhouse, An Del Sol Asian Sushi Bar, expansive. Casino Del Sol is located in Tucson and is owned by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe owns two other gaming facilities in Tucson: Casino of the Sun located at 7406 S. Camino del Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85757 and the Del Sol Marketplace at 5405 West Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85757.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Casino Del Sol announced Thursday that it will be closing voluntarily until the start of the new year to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
According to a press release, its properties will close Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 and will reopen on Jan. 2, 2021.
The casino released the following statement:
Dear Valued Guests,
Given the rising COVID-19 numbers in the state of Arizona, Pima County and the country, Casino Del Sol has made the decision together with the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council to temporarily close Casino Del Sol, Casino of the Sun, the Resort, and Estrella at Casino Del Sol effective Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 11 a.m., with plans to reopen to the public on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at 8 a.m.
Our experience with safety, distancing, and cleaning protocols, has been both positive and effective. Yet we ask ourselves, what can we do as a part of this community to help slow the spread of the virus? The way we can help do that is by closing temporarily.
Sewailo Golf Club will remain open during this time. The Del Sol Marketplace will remain open with limited hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.daily. The RV Park will also remain open.
Casino Del Sol employees will continue to be compensated during this time.
We are dedicated to our community (our team members, our guests, and Southern Arizona as a whole), and it is our top priority to ensure our community remains as safe and healthy as possible.
With Aaron DeFeo
If you’re into alcohol, the sky’s the limit at Casino del Sol, says Aaron DeFeo, the casino’s Property Mixologist. A former freelance journalist, DeFeo turned to mixology over a decade ago, honing his craft as Beverage Manager for both Hotel Congress and Maynard’s Market. In 2011, he joined Casino del Sol, where he now oversees the drink program for the five full-service dining restaurants and multiple bars and lounges.
The Berry Bae, featuring Don Q Anejo Rum, Plantation OFTD dark rum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, fresh citrus, and bolivar bitters.
Named the 2013 Mixologist of the Year by the Arizona Restaurant Association, DeFeo has helped Casino del Sol curate the largest liquor selection of any bar, casino, resort, or restaurant in the state. The casino’s Tequila Factory restaurant has a collection of close to 200 agave spirits, and PY Steakhouse maintains a collection of nearly 400 whiskeys. And at all times, the casino features eight different hand-selected single barrels of whiskey, tequila, and other spirits (including Whiskey del Bac from local Hamilton Distillers), completely unique to Casino del Sol.
“We serve a wide variety of people and a wide variety of tastes, and we’ve tried to appeal to everyone,” he says. “If you want a really nice whiskey on a big crystal clear ice cube, we can do that. If you want a fast gin and tonic, or even a Bud Light, we certainly have that. We have a selection of Mexican beer, and we can do micheladas. We do fun playful things, too—for example, a Lime in the Coconut, served inside a young coconut.”
Indeed, the drink program provides an impressive range, while also meeting each customer where they are. Patrons can get as simple or as complex as they’d like—poolside margaritas, a lounge drink called The Blueberry Smash made with vodka and fresh blueberries, or a mango-passionfruit mojito at Ume. But even with the simplest of drinks, you’ll be treated to the highest quality ingredients—fresh juices, housemade simple syrups, premium spirits, even the tonic water is excellent—and authentic, “state of the industry” recipes and techniques.
El Cucuy, a cocktail by PY bartender Stephen Kozlowski, featuring Kimo Sabe mezcal, house made fassionola syrup, fresh lime juice & firewater bitters.
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If you’re craving a more adventurous drink experience, DeFeo and his team are happy to defy your wildest mixology expectations. The cocktail menu at PY Steakhouse features 32 cocktails (16 originals and 16 classics) made with diverse ingredients, unusual spices, and fresh ingredients. “These cocktails are second to none in the city, in my opinion,” says DeFeo, adding that they’re on par with drinks found in any metropolitan city or entertainment destinations such as Las Vegas.
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The drinks program at Casino del Sol leaves no stone unturned, no spirit or technique unexplored, and is truly as vast and diverse as its clientele. And while DeFeo says the selection can be a little overwhelming, he also credits the talented bartenders who can help guide patrons into outstanding choices. Ultimately, he says, “I want to offer unique experiences that you can’t get anywhere else.”
Visit PY Steakhouse at the Casino del Sol for Happy Hour for half-price craft cocktails and half-price on most whiskeys (daily from 4-6pm.) Casino del Sol also offers Top Shelf Thursdays with $5 Grey Goose vodka, Patron Tequila, Johnnie Walker Black, Hendrick's, Crown Royal, and Hennessy all day.
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