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

Property maintains prestigious status for second consecutive year 

HIGHLAND, CALIF. (Aug. 14, 2025) – 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.”