Harrah's Ak-Chin Resort lies in Maricopa just 30 minutes from Phoenix. With 148 guest rooms and a 40,000-square-foot casino, you will find many things to do in the hotel itself. The hotel offers vacation packages including live entertainment, golf, or buffet and casino specials. The pool features a swim-up bar. Located in the Ak-Chin Indian Community, you can participate in local events such as the St. Francis of Assisi Feast in October or the Him-Dak celebration held in April.
Twenty miles from Maricopa, you can stay in Chandler Arizona. The Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham offers an evening shuttle service to the Lone Butte Casino. The rooms are all fitted with king beds and a full kitchen. Internet is available in both the common areas and the rooms. Just south of downtown Phoenix, this hotel serves the traveling executive visiting area companies such as Intel, Qualcomm and Marvell. The hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast buffet as well as an evening social every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Hotel lays on the Gila River Indian community in Chandler. This hotel is approximately 16 miles from Maricopa. It plays host to a Las Vegas style casino with 242 hotel rooms. You can choose from five different bars and night clubs for evening entertainment. Center Bar is open all day and operates as a sports bar where you can place bets as well as eat and drink. Airia is the local night club with dancing and a VIP section. Shula's Steakhouse is on the premises along with other more casual dining options.
Also located in Chandler is a Holiday Inn, which lies near the championship Ocotillo Gold golf course. On site you can dine at Ponte Vecchio restaurant where kids under 12 eat free. The hotel is near the Chandler Fashion Center, a shopping mecca with a movie theater and many restaurant options. Also nearby is the Firebird International Raceway where you can watch a race or just take a tour. The hotel features a 106 guest rooms including nine equipped for the handicapped.
