Marnell Hospitality and Tharaldson Hospitality Break Ground at Morongo on New Hotel

New 200-room four-story hotel being built beside the iconic Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will serve business and leisure travelers alike.

Banning, CA (January 14, 2025) — The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, in partnership with Marnell Hospitality and Tharaldson Hospitality, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 200-room hotel set to rise alongside the iconic Morongo Casino Resort & Spa.

Scheduled to open in early 2026, the dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites hotel will bring dozens of permanent new jobs and new economic opportunities to the San Gorgonio Pass. The four-story hotel, a landmark 50-50 joint venture between Marnell and Tharaldson, is being constructed on the Morongo Indian Reservation.

Designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers, the hotel will circle a relaxing resort-style pool and spa while offering a blend of modern accommodations and conveniences, such as studio suites, plush guest rooms, a bar/lounge, dining, fitness center, two large meeting/conference rooms and ample lobby and lounge areas.

“We’re beyond excited to be partnering with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians as one of the recognized leaders in tribal gaming and hospitality,” said Greg Wells Manager of Marnell Hospitality. “This new location will enhance the world-class amenities already offered by Morongo, while also providing new accommodations for travelers to the region.”

The new hotel evolved from a shared vision of the Morongo Tribal Council and the Morongo Economic Development and Planning Committee to continue to advance the Tribe’s retail and tourism offerings along the bustling Interstate 10 corridor.

“Working together, the Morongo Tribal Council and the Morongo Economic Development and Planning Committee successfully moved this innovative project from concept to reality and identified the perfect partners in Marnell Hospitality and Tharaldson Hospitality,” said Morongo Tribal Council Vice Chair James Siva, who also chairs the Economic Development and Planning Committee.