Quinault Beach Resort breaks ground on $25 million expansion

New circular bar, expanded gaming, “smoke-free” area in first phase

March 8, 2017 1:30 am
Photo by Larry Workman, Quinault Nation: The Grays Harbor Leadership class from Quinault Indian Nation put shovels to dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Featured left to right: Dorene Estavillo- Room Supervisor, Frances Napoleon—EDG Manager, Ray Estavillo – Security Director, Aaron Mail – Maintenance Supervisor, Pierre Augare – Casino Host Trainee, Michelle Connally – Bistro Supervisor and Lavonne Morgan – General Ledger Accountant.
Photo by Larry Workman, Quinault Nation: The Grays Harbor Leadership class from Quinault Indian Nation put shovels to dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Featured left to right: Dorene Estavillo- Room Supervisor, Frances Napoleon—EDG Manager, Ray Estavillo – Security Director, Aaron Mail – Maintenance Supervisor, Pierre Augare – Casino Host Trainee, Michelle Connally – Bistro Supervisor and Lavonne Morgan – General Ledger Accountant.

The Quinault Beach Resort & Casino has broken ground and begun construction on the first phase of a $25 million expansion project.

The first phase of development includes a new circular bar, expanded gaming area and devices, including a “smoke-free” gaming area, a Quinault-themed buffet and an expanded kitchen. The expansion project will employ more than 100 laborers during the construction and ultimately bring up to 70 new jobs to the region, QBRC estimates in a news release.

“We are all very happy to see the expansion started” said Don Kajans, General Manager/CEO of Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. “Our guests have been wonderful in supporting us and demanding more space and gaming options, amenities like the buffet and especially more Quinault cultural influence in the art and design. There was a committee of Quinault that helped us with design, colors and more. We couldn’t be more excited about the future.”

For the first phase, the architect is Thalden Boyd Emery, and the contractor is Korsmo Construction. Estimated completion date is between April and June 2018.

The expansion follows the completion of a 159 room remodel at the resort, which has been owned and operated by the Quinault Indian Nation since it opened in 2000.

“The Quinault Indian Nation is committed to providing the citizens of Grays Harbor County as well as visitors an outstanding and memorable experience here in our beautiful area on the Pacific Ocean,” said Quinault President Fawn Sharp. “We invest in our resort so people will find maximum comfort and have a truly enjoyable base from which they can enjoy the entertainment of the casino, a walk on the beach or a hike in the forest, the shops of Ocean Shores or bird watching at the estuary. There is so much to do here, and as the resort continues to expand so does the value of the experience. The Quinault Nation invites everyone to come join us and enjoy our traditional hospitality.”