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950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027
(800)459-7529
(702)346-7529
In the 1540s the first Spanish explorers arrived in the Southwest from Mexico seeking treasures of gold and silver rumored to be in the hands of Native American tribes. Later in the 1800s the Virgin Banks formed part of the Old Spanish Trail that brought countless fortune-seeks to California. Explorers scoured the nearby hills and mountains in search of fabled hordes of gold. Later still came fortune-hunting miners who panned for nuggets in the Virgin waters. Some were lucky and left with pockets of gold.
In the early part of the 20th century, the Mesquite area was honeycombed with mines with colorful names like Gold Butte, Black Warrior and Key West. Prospects searched for silver, gold, copper, cobalt, nickel and lead.
With the closing of the mines Mesquite evolved into a farming community and more recently a gaming town The first town travelers crossed into Nevada from Utah and Arizona. The original resort opened on June 29, 1995, 80 miles north of Las Vegas off exit 120 of Interstate-15 near the Arizona stateline on the way to the Zion National Park in Utah.
The $80 million resort has 500-rooms and 18 suite's with Jacuzzi's. The tropical island-themed resort offers Las Vegas-caliber casino action, a full-service desert spa, a variety of dining options, entertainment and sports.
The tropical theme is carried throughout in the waterfalls, fountains and the 1,000 palm trees that dot the 42-acre grounds. They provide a dramatic counterpoint to the surrounding desert landscape.
Guests enjoy a range of options for accommodations. There are 500 guest rooms including 18 suites with Jacuzzis, 4 three-bedroom suites and detached bungalows. All offer a light tropical decor and lagoon, mountain or mesa views. Movies available on demand for guests to view in-room.
The resorts 40,000-square-foot casino offers 24-hour action with 850 slot machines, 33 table games, a sports book, $100,000 keno and live poker. Its diverse table games include Spanish 21, Let it Ride, The Tournament, Mini-Baccarat, Caribbean Stud and Pai Gow Poker. They have 16 tables with blackjack, two tables with roulette, three craps tables, five for poker and one big six wheel. Crowning the casino is an illuminated, domed ceiling painted with a dramatic sky scene that changes from day to night. Entertainment is offered in the Showroom.
River of Life
Some two thousand years ago the Virgin River and its mineral-rich water attracted the first human inhabitants to the region. The river, the Indians believed, possessed puagant, or sacred powers; they called it the River of Life. Mud from the river was prized by the Indians who believed it had great powers of healing and rejuvenation. The Moapa women, considered among the most beautiful of the Paiute nations, used the mud for skin treatments.
Legend also has it that the site, a level plain just north of the Virgin River, was long considered lucky by the Native Americans who settled this area and it was used as it is today for games of chance. A favorite game of the Moapa tribe was in a manner similar to craps with dice made from animal bones.
Chief among the area's native plants and trees is mesquite, after which the town in named. Considered good luck by the Native Americans of the region it was carried into battle and on hunting expeditions in the form of small carved totems. During ceremonies to call on friendly spirits the Indians burned mesquite wood like incense hoping that its pungent scent would beckon spirits to make earthly appearances. Tribesmen also concocted a potent cocktail made from cooked mesquite beans believing it would increase virility, fertility and rejuvenate the spirit.
The full-service desert Spa broadens the resorts appeals. The spa incorporates fine clay and local mineral water along with herbs (such as rosemary and sage) and a variety of techniques in a wide range of treatments designed to soothe and energize.
At the spa's center are mineral water soaking pools bordered by rocks and lush vegetation. Here guests can soak in a choice of warm or hot mineral water. Sixteen treatment rooms, a steam room, watsu pool and workout facilities round out the spa. Fitness equipment includes treadmills, stair climbers, stationery bicycles, an all purpose weight station and free weights.
Among the spa's many treatments are a wide selection of massage, body care, facial and mud treatments. A 30-minute Reflexology treatment of the hands and feet, to a one and a-half hour long treatment. Deep Tissue massages to release deeply rooted tension is available as well as other massage treatments: Swedish, Shiatsu, Players' S&S (combination of Swedish and Shiatsu), Aromatherapy massages.
The Spa offers body care in the form of Salt-Glow and Herbal Steam, Roman Celtic-Brush, Sea Algae Body Wrap treatments. All exfoliate and/or stimulate and beautify the skin tissues to increase relaxation and total comfort.
Two different facials use mineral water and aromatherapy to cleanse, soothe and moisturize the face and quiet the mind. A variety of mudbath treatments combine mineral water, enriched clay, and other natural elements to restore the skins natural tone and balance and increase the internal cleansing process.
There is a 60-minute Mudbath Body Wrap which includes a steam bath and a blanket wrap. The Mud with Sun treatment includes basking under the desert sun while the Mud with Steam is finished with time in a steam cabinet. The mudbath treatments range in price depending on the length of treatment.
An additional service designed to promote a renewed sense of well-being and increased depth of relaxation is called Watsu, a warm mineral water Yoga that stretches nurtures and massages the body while floating in a private pool.
CasaBlanca also offers a full range of world-class recreation including a 18-hole, 7,011-yard par 72 CasaBlanca Golf Club championship golf course that cost $9 million. It was designed by California golf course architect Cal Olson. Amenities include three lighted tennis courts (one stadium size); a sand volleyball court; lagoon swimming pool with a waterfall and water slide, and a video arcade to keep children occupied.
Dining:
Katherine's of CasaBlanca -- offers fine dining with steaks, lobster and Italian cuisine. The Purple Fez Cafe: has 24 hour dining for the late-nighters. The Buffet -- serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meeting & Banquet
10,000-square-feet of flexible meeting space complete audiovisual capabilities and meeting services. Accommodates groups from 10 to 1,000, divisible into nine separate rooms. The meeting space includes a Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 700 theater style and up to 700 for receptions.
For vacationers traveling by RV the resort offers a full-service recreational vehicle park with approximately forty-five spaces.
Amenities include:
A keno parlor, ticket booth for shows, poker room, childrens video arcade on the main floor, a gift shop, vacation club, Swensen's Ice Cream, race and sports booth and a Play It again Desk to join the slot club.
For reservations call (800)896-4567; Golf Course (888)711-GOLF.
