Yaamava' Resort & Casino Receives AAA's Esteemed Five Diamond Designation

Property maintains prestigious status for second consecutive year HIGHLAND, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has received the coveted AAA Five Diamond designation for the second consecutive year, maintaining the prestigious honor first earned in 2024. Yaamava' Resort & Casino remains the only casino with a Five Diamond designation. "At Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel, delivering exceptional service is not just a standard—it's a promise we uphold every day," said Afsi Bird, Vice President of Hotel Operations. "Receiving and maintaining the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation is an incredible honor and a testament to the dedication of our entire team." Yaamava' Resort & Casino is part of a select group representing the top tier of the hospitality industry in North America. There are only 145 hotels and 65 restaurants on the AAA Five Diamond list. Hotels at this level, less than 1% percent of the nearly 23,000 AAA Diamond lodgings, are noted for world-class luxury and upscale amenities for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To earn the distinctive AAA Five Diamond designation, hotels and restaurants must pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unannounced, in-person inspections, and anonymous overnight stays, and a review by a panel of experts as the final step to ensure credibility. AAA Diamond Program hotels and restaurants are re-evaluated annually to ensure they provide the best experience for travelers and diners. "AAA is pleased to recognize Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel 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." About Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San ManuelYaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the only casino resort with a AAA Five Diamond designation, featuring a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel with spacious suites, an elevated pool deck, a Forbes Five-Star spa, and a state-of-the-art theater. Recently named the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas and Best Casino Restaurant for its Pines Modern Steakhouse as well as Best Native American Casino and Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas by the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards, Yaamava' is located just 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles in Highland, CA. The Casino has more than 7,400 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, luxury retail shops, a wide variety of award-winning dining options, and more than a dozen bars and lounges, including IE's premiere sports bar, The 909 Food Hall. The San Manuel Entertainment Authority owns and operates Yaamava' Resort & Casino.   For more information, visit www.yaamava.com or follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads and X (formally known as Twitter).  About the AAA Diamond Program For nearly 90 years, AAA's professional inspectors have conducted in-person property evaluations. AAA is the only entity using comprehensive, on-site professional hotel and restaurant evaluations guided by member priorities. AAA's inventory includes more than 28,000 Diamond (Five, Four, Three, and Approved) hotels and restaurants across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. To browse AAA Diamond hotels and restaurants, visit AAA Trip Canvas. For more information on AAA Diamonds, visit AAA Newsroom/Diamonds. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/yaamava-resort--casino-receives-aaas-esteemed-five-diamond-designation-302532533.html SOURCE Yaamava' Resort & Casino