What’s included at Chumash and what costs extra
Included with a Chumash Casino Resort stay: your booked guest room, free WiFi, free self and valet parking, 24-hour front desk service, access to the casino floor and on-site dining venues, and use of the 24-hour fitness center. Extras or age-restricted items that cost extra or have limits include spa treatments and Med Spa services, rooftop pool and hot tubs (restricted to guests 21+), certain specialty dining, and a refundable damage deposit collected at check-in.
In this guide
- Room basics — what’s included in every room
- Check-in/out, deposits, parking and payment
- Pool, spa, fitness — what’s free and what costs extra
- Spa and Med Spa — sample services and prices
- Dining and drinks — what’s on-site and what you’ll pay for
- Casino, entertainment, meeting spaces and other services
- Policies travelers should know (pets, smoking, transport)
Room basics — what’s included in every room
All guest rooms feature complimentary WiFi and a 40-inch flat-screen TV. The hotel lists multiple room categories (for example Deluxe Room, Standard Room, Junior Suite, Suite, Premier Suite) so included in-room features are broadly similar across categories.
Rooms are non-smoking, and service animals are allowed while pets are not. At check-in you must present a photo ID and a credit card; the property collects a refundable damage deposit on arrival.
- Free WiFi throughout rooms and public spaces
- Non-smoking guest rooms
- Photo ID and credit card required at check-in; refundable damage deposit collected
| Typical in-room inclusions | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bed options and room categories (e.g., Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Suite) | Room name and bed configuration chosen at booking determine exact layout |
| 40-inch flat-screen TV | Standard in every room |
| Complimentary WiFi | Available in rooms and public areas |
| Non-smoking rooms | Smoking allowed only in designated outdoor areas |
Check-in/out, deposits, parking and payment
Standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM; the front desk is open 24 hours. The minimum age to check in as the primary guest is listed as 21 on many official pages (some third-party sites show alternative ages for certain bookings).
Chumash provides free self-parking and free valet parking (indoor parking on the 4th floor, outdoor on the 5th). The hotel accepts major credit cards for room charges and collects a refundable damage deposit on arrival.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- 24-hour front desk
- Free self and valet parking on site
- Damage deposit collected and refunded to credit card
| Item | Included / Extra |
|---|---|
| Self parking | Included |
| Valet parking | Included |
| Damage deposit at arrival | Extra (refundable; collected on credit card) |
Pool, spa, fitness — what’s free and what costs extra
The rooftop pool and hot tubs are a hotel amenity but reserved for guests aged 21 and older; the pool deck hours are published. Access to the pool is restricted by age rather than an extra fee listed on the site's public information.
The Spa at Chumash (The Spa at Chumash) is a paid, full-service spa with treatment rooms, sauna/steam facilities, and a fitness center available to guests. Spa appointments and Med Spa services have set prices and specific operating days/hours.
- Rooftop pool (5th floor) — open daily, reserved for guests 21+ (hours listed as 8:00 AM–8:00 PM)
- 24-hour fitness center — available to hotel guests
- The Spa at Chumash — paid treatments and facilities; spa open Friday–Tuesday (general hours listed)
| Service | Included / Cost |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool & hot tubs (21+ only) | Included for eligible guests (age restriction applies) |
| Fitness center (24-hour) | Included |
| Spa treatments (e.g., Chumash Signature Massage, BioRePeel) | Extra — paid services (sample prices listed below) |
Spa and Med Spa — sample services and prices
The Spa at Chumash lists several signature services with published prices and booking rules. Spa appointments require advance booking and have a cancellation/rescheduling policy.
Med Spa services are offered on specific days by an on-site medical provider and are priced separately from standard spa treatments.
- Chumash Signature Massage: 50 minutes ($175) or 80 minutes ($225)
- Chumash Signature Facial: 50 minutes ($175) or 80 minutes ($225)
- BioRePeel: 50 minutes ($250) or a package of four for $900
- Light Therapy (25 minutes): $55
- Med Spa (IV infusions, vitamin injections, weight-loss programs): available Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays (hours listed on site)
| Treatment | Duration | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Chumash Signature Massage | 50 or 80 minutes | $175 / $225 |
| Chumash Signature Facial | 50 or 80 minutes | $175 / $225 |
| BioRePeel | 50 minutes (or series) | $250 (or 4 sessions for $900) |
Dining and drinks — what’s on-site and what you’ll pay for
Chumash has multiple on-site restaurants and bars (Willows steak & seafood restaurant, Cafe Amri, The Hotel Coffee Bar, Center Bar, Grains & Grounds, and others). Meals and alcoholic beverages are not included in room rates unless you book a package that explicitly states otherwise.
Willows is an AAA Four Diamond steakhouse with dinner hours and a business-casual dress code; reservations are recommended. Grains & Grounds operates 24/7 and The Hotel Coffee Bar and Cafe Amri have set daytime hours.
- Willows — dinner-focused steak & seafood restaurant (reservations recommended; business casual dress code)
- Cafe Amri — breakfast and lunch (open 7:00 AM–2:00 PM)
- The Hotel Coffee Bar — lobby café (open 7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
- Grains & Grounds — open 24/7 (Starbucks and pastry offerings)
- Center Bar and other casino bars — additional paid drinks
| Venue | Typical hours / note |
|---|---|
| Willows (steakhouse) | Lounge 4pm–10pm; dinner 5pm–10pm (extended on show nights) |
| Cafe Amri | Breakfast & Lunch 7am–2pm |
| Grains & Grounds | Open 24 hours |
Casino, entertainment, meeting spaces and other services
The resort includes a casino gaming floor, the Samala Showroom entertainment venue, meeting rooms and wedding/event spaces. These are part of the property but gaming, show tickets, and catered events are charged separately.
Business services and event support (catering, audiovisual) are available for meetings and private events; capacities and space details are published for planners.
- Casino gaming floor — open to visitors; gaming-related charges not included with room
- Samala Showroom — large entertainment venue (capacities published by the resort)
- Meeting and event space with catering and AV — charges apply for events and catering
| Facility | Included / Extra |
|---|---|
| Casino floor access | Included with property; gaming costs extra |
| Samala Showroom / concerts | Ticketed events — extra |
| Meeting rooms / catering | Event services are extra (catering, AV fees) |
Policies travelers should know (pets, smoking, transport)
Pets are not permitted in guest rooms; service animals are allowed. Guest rooms are non-smoking, though smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas elsewhere on the property.
Chumash lists an airport shuttle/pickup service — confirm availability and any fees when you call. The nearest small airport is Santa Ynez Airport (SQA); Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) is the closest commercial airport.
- No pets allowed (service animals permitted)
- Rooms non-smoking; designated outdoor smoking areas exist
- Airport shuttle available — call ahead to confirm availability and pricing
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pets | Not allowed (service animals exempt) |
| Smoking | Rooms non-smoking; designated outdoor smoking areas |
| Transportation | Airport shuttle available — verify details with hotel |
