Quinault Beach Resort and Casino to open to public Thursday

The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino near Ocean Shores has announced it will reopen in phases starting Tuesday.

At noon Tuesday, the resort will open to Quinault Nation tribal members only. Then at 10 a.m. Wednesday, it will open to Grays Harbor residents as well.

The general public will be admitted starting at 10 a.m. Thursday.

“The Quinault Indian Nation is committed to following best available science to safely reopen our businesses and the local economy,” said Quinault Indian Nation President Fawn Sharp in a news release. “New and emerging science will be our guide to ensure we continually update best practices to protect the health of our employees and guests.”

The property will reopen with limited capacity and safety protocols because of the coronavirus outbreak. The casino will reopen for slot-play only. All casino employees are being tested for COVID-19 prior to the reopening, the news release said.

The resort will be asking guests to wear masks and taking temperatures at the door. No smoking will be allowed, the news release said.

The Ocean Lounge and the Bistro will be open for dine-in and take out with limited capacity. The Ocean Lounge and the Circle Bar will be open for food and drinks. Emily’s restaurant and the buffet will remain closed, according to the news release.

The resorts also offered this list of what to expect:

• Entry will be limited to the east and main entry doors. Temperature checks will be done at each entry.
• Physical distancing measures will be in place throughout the property.
• Acrylic barriers have been installed between most slot machines, guest-facing counters and dining areas.
• Enhanced cleaning will take place during operating hours.
• The entire property will be deep cleaned every night while the casino is closed from 2 am to 10 am.
• Additional sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the resort for guests.
• Masks, gloves and hand sanitizer will be available for team members and guests.

For more information, go to the resort’s website.

This story was originally published May 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM.