San Manuel Nation reaches agreement to purchase Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
The agreement would add the historic Riverside property to the tribe’s non-gaming hospitality portfolio
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation announced May 4 that the San Manuel Investment Authority, through affiliated entities, has entered into an agreement to purchase the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, from longtime owner Kelly Roberts. According to the announcement, the transaction is expected to close as early as the end of May.
“The Mission Inn holds a special place in our hearts,” Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena said in the announcement. The property, originally established in 1876, spans an entire city block and is known for its Mission Revival architecture, dining venues and historical collections. According to the announcement, Kelly and the late Duane Roberts spent decades restoring and expanding the hotel, including growing its Festival of Lights into a major Southern California tourism event. The tribe said the acquisition would expand its non-gaming hospitality portfolio.
- 1.Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
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