Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino: Stay Near Yosemite National Park

The hotel operates a 73,000-square-foot casino floor with 2,000 slot machines and 40 table games. The Chukchansi Rewards Card offers double points and a generous comps program. Fresno Bee's People's Choice Awards recognized it as Best Casino in Central California.

Select rooms offer in-room Jacuzzis, seating areas, and mountain or pool views. All 352 rooms are air-conditioned and include a private bathroom. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are provided throughout the property.

The hotel offers five restaurants including the award-winning Vintage Steakhouse with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Nativos provides a dining atmosphere with terrace views. A kid-friendly buffet and room service for breakfast are available.

The Serenity Springs Spa provides massages, body wraps, facial treatments, and a spa lounge. The property offers an indoor and an outdoor pool with hot tubs and sun loungers. A fitness center is available on site.

Evening entertainment includes bingo, live music, stand-up comedy, and a nightclub with a DJ. The hotel is 14 km from Oakhurst and 38 km from Mariposa in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Nearby attractions include Yosemite National Park and Oakhurst Community Park.

Casino: 73,000-square-foot floor, 2,000 slots, 40 table games

Awards: Best Casino and Best Fine Dining, Fresno Bee's People's Choice

Dining: Vintage Steakhouse with Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Wellness: Serenity Springs Spa with massage and body treatments

Rooms: Select rooms with in-room Jacuzzis and mountain views

Location: Sierra Nevada foothills, 14 km from Oakhurst