| amenities include a golf course, an indoor pool and a 24/7 gym, plus 8 casual restaurants and bars. upgraded rooms add scenic views and/or furnished balconies. airy 1-bedroom suites have whirlpool tubs, dining tables and/or sofabeds. owned and operated by the mescalero apache tribe, this sprawling casino resort is 7 miles from the hubbard museum of the american west and 11 miles from the ski apache resort. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a resort fee covers high-speed internet access. the buzzy casino offers slot machines, table games and a poker room, as well as a comedy club and live entertainment. the understated rooms feature flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and minibars
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