Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Payson, AZ, United States
The Tonto Apache Tribe's casino resort in Payson — 500+ gaming machines, table games, and a hotel on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona's Pine Country.
Casino Facts
Year Opened
1994
Gaming Floor
20,000 sq ft
Slot Machines
500
Table Games
10
Hotel Rooms
98
About Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Overview
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino is operated by the Tonto Apache Tribe on their reservation in Payson, Arizona, nestled in the Pine Country along the base of the Mogollon Rim. "Mazatzal" is a Nahuatl word meaning "land of the deer," an apt description of the scenic mountain environment surrounding Payson. The casino serves the Rim Country market as well as weekend visitors from the Phoenix area who travel the AZ-87 Beeline Highway to escape the Valley heat.
Gaming Floor
The casino features over 500 slot and video poker machines alongside live table game options including blackjack and specialty card games. A player rewards program serves regular casino guests.
Hotel
The on-site hotel offers comfortable rooms for overnight guests, making Mazatzal a natural base for exploring the Mogollon Rim area, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, and other Rim Country attractions.
Getting There
Located on AZ-87 (Beeline Highway) near Payson, AZ 85541, approximately 90 miles north of Phoenix via the Beeline Highway. Complimentary parking available.
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