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. Smoke-free gaming options are available in the Firehouse Lounge. The Chukchansi Rewards Card offers double points and a generous comps program.

Vintage Steakhouse holds both a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and a Fresno Bee People's Choice Award for Best Fine Dining venue. Nativos Italian provides terrace views for dining, while Deuces Diner and the Noodle Bar offer additional casual options. A 24-hour bakery serves pizza, sandwiches, and baked goods.

Serenity Springs Spa provides massage, body treatments, facials, and a steam room. The hotel has an indoor pool connected to an outdoor pool, plus hot tubs and a fitness center. Spa packages include full-body scrubs, wraps, and hydrotherapy treatments.

All 352 rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs; select rooms include in-room hot tubs and seating areas. Some units offer mountain or pool views, with private bathrooms and complimentary toiletries. Room service is available for breakfast.

The hotel is 14 km from Oakhurst and a short drive from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. The California State Mining & Mineral Museum and Oakhurst Community Park are also within easy reach. Free parking and valet service are available on site.

Awards: Fresno Bee Best Casino & Best Fine Dining venue

Casino: 73,000 sq ft gaming floor with smoke-free lounge

Dining: Wine Spectator Award-winning Vintage Steakhouse

Spa: Serenity Springs Spa with steam room and hydrotherapy

Pools: Indoor-to-outdoor connected pool with hot tubs

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

Location: 30 minutes to Yosemite National Park entrance