NuStar Resort and Casino Opening Details 2026
NuStar Resort and Casino is scheduled to welcome guests in late 2026. The property combines hotel towers, gaming floors, and multiple dining venues in one waterfront location.
This list outlines the phased opening plan, facilities confirmed so far, and how early visitors can secure reservations once booking portals activate.
Phase One: Soft Opening
Selected hotel rooms and the main gaming floor open first. Slots and select table games operate during this limited period while finishing touches continue on other areas.
- 1,200 slot machines available at launch
- 24/7 access for hotel guests only
- Temporary dining hall serving breakfast and lunch
Phase Two: Full Facilities
After sixty days, the full lineup
of restaurants, bars, and entertainment spaces will
After sixty days, the full lineup of restaurants, bars, and entertainment spaces will open. Live dealer tables and a poker room join the gaming mix.
- Five signature restaurants with indoor and patio seating
- 1,500-seat showroom for weekend headline acts
- Rooftop pool and cabana service
Reservation Timeline
Advance booking opens six months before the soft opening. A wait-list system manages overflow requests for the first month.
- Email alerts sent to wait-list members 48 hours before rooms release
- Flexible cancellation up to 24 hours pre-arrival during opening month
- Loyalty members receive early access codes via app notification
Transportation Links
Shuttle buses run from the regional airport and downtown transit hubs. Valet parking and EV charging stations are included at no extra charge.
- Airport shuttle every 30 minutes from 5 a.m. to midnight
- Bike-share docking station at the main entrance
- Designated rideshare pickup zone on level two of the garage