Grand Lake Oklahoma Resorts

Dec 21 2022

Explore the Best Casinos in the Grand Lake, Oklahoma Area

Shangri-La Resort is one of the premier Oklahoma resorts near Grand Lake to visit this winter with an indoor activity park, plush spa, comfy accommodations, fine dining, and more. While you’re enjoying your dreamy vacation at Shangri-La Resort, take a trip to one of the best casinos in the Grand Lake, Oklahoma area. The team at Shangri-La Resort put together this guide to help you plan your vacation activity to one of the best casinos around the area. We can’t wait to welcome you to our luxurious Grand Lake resort!

The 4 Best Casinos in the Grand Lake, Oklahoma Area

Cherokee Casino: Enjoy awesome live music and entertainment, special events, a booming nightlife, and of course awesome casino games. They feature a 3.8-star rating from over 1883 Google reviews. This is one of the best casinos in the Grand Lake, Oklahoma area and is only around a 15 minute drive from Shangri-La Resort.
Indigo Sky Casino: Come here for Bingo, gaming machines, live entertainment, Poker, and table games. They have a stellar 4.1-star rating from over 6682 Google reviews. This is one of the best casinos just a little over a half hour drive from Shangri-La Resort in Monkey Island, Oklahoma.
Downstream Casino: Head here for thrilling cash drawings, car giveaways, slot tournaments, and more. This is one of the best rated casinos in the Grand Lake, Oklahoma area with a 4.1-star rating from over 11889 Google reviews. This incredible casino is only a little under an hour away from Shangri-La Resort.
Grand Lake Casino: This spot is open 24 hours and is where you can enjoy live music, entertainment, special events, and more than 500 slot machines. They have a 3.8-star rating from over 2515 Google reviews. They are around a half hour drive from Shangri-La Resort.

Book your stay today at Shangri-La Resort for the vacation of your dreams!

Nov 06 2022

Spend the Holidays in One of the Best Resorts in Oklahoma

The warm weather from fall and summer may have left us, but winter has its own unique charm. The holiday season is full of cheer and precious time spent with loved ones. This is also a great time to book your stay in one of the best resorts on Grand Lake in Oklahoma.

Shangri-La Resort is nestled on Monkey Island, Oklahoma, and offers a memorable mix of luxury and adventure to guests no matter the weather outside. Some of the premium amenities & attractions you can enjoy at our Grand Lake resort are an activity park, fine dining, a spa, stunning golf courses, pickleball courts, and plush accommodations for your stay in Oklahoma. Book your stay today at Shangri-La Resort to fill your family holiday season with comfort, and priceless memories.

Enjoy Golfing Indoors at One of the Best Resorts in Oklahoma

You can enjoy your favorite outside sports in the comfort of indoors with Shangri-La Resort’s Simulator Bays. The two simulator bays feature golf and shooting activities and are located inside The Anchor. Enjoy a day of golfing at one of our TrackMan Professional Simulators that utilizes state-of-the-art technology. We have digitized Shangri-La Resort’s stunning Grand Lake golf courses, so our guests can enjoy them no matter the weather outside in Monkey Island, Oklahoma. Our guests, ages 16 and older, can also enjoy our resort’s hunting or enemy target shooting games.

Your group can also rent out the simulator bays by the hour. Non-members can rent the simulator bays during the week for $40 per hour and $50 per hour Friday-Sunday. Members can rent the simulator bays for $30 per hour any day of the week. The simulator bays are open during the same times as The Anchor:

Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – midnight.

Have a Blast at Our Resort’s Arcade on Grand Lake, Oklahoma

Explore the virtual reality and traditional games at our resort’s arcade during your holiday getaway to Grand Lake, Oklahoma. The Anchor has plenty of classic arcade games, such as skeeball or Space Invaders battles. Or you can embrace the advances of modern gaming and experience state-of-the-art virtual reality games. In our virtual reality games, you can fight zombies or race in a Ferrari on our CXC Racing Simulator!

You can find Shangri-La Resort’s arcade in The Anchor near the Fenway Wiffleball Field. You can have a blast playing our resort’s games during your Oklahoma holiday vacation by putting money on a special Anchor Game Card. The traditional arcade games average $1-2 per play, and the Virtual Reality games average $5-6 per play.

Book the holiday vacation of your dreams at Shangri- La Resort in Monkey Island, Oklahoma!

You can also book The Anchor for your group at 918-257-5205!

Oct 06 2022

Guide to the Oklahoma Spoonbill Fishing Season

Spoonbill fishing season is a world-class fishing experience right here in Oklahoma. People come from all over the world to catch one of the spoonbills, also known as paddlefish. Shangri-La Resort created this guide about the Oklahoma spoonbill fishing season so you can join in on the action. Book your stay today in one of the top luxury resorts in the Grand Lake, Oklahoma, area to join in on this world-class fishing adventure.

A World-Class Fishing Experience in Oklahoma

Spoonbill fishing season is a massive deal in Oklahoma. It draws in people from all over the world to the resorts in Grand Lake to get in on the action. People are drawn to Grand Lake during spoonbill season because the eggs make for some of the world’s best caviar and the prehistoric paddlefish are gigantic. The earliest fossil records of paddlefish are well before the time of dinosaurs. Paddlefish can live to be 50 years old and can grow to a massive 200 pounds and 10 feet long.

The Paddlefish Research Center

The Paddlefish Research Center is located by Grand Lake and is a little less than a 30-minute drive from Shangri-La Resort. After a day of Oklahoma fishing fun, you can bring your paddlefish to the Paddlefish Research Center to have them cleaned and put into heat-sealed bags for free. During the process, workers collect the eggs from the female paddlefish to sell them on the international caviar market. The funds go towards improving Oklahoma fishing and decreasing poaching.

Head to Grand Lake, Oklahoma, for World-Class Fishing

One of the greatest paddlefish fishing spots in the world is Grand Lake in Oklahoma. The best time to catch paddlefish is during the spring spawning run. This happens from early March through late April. You can book your stay at Shangri-La Resort, one of the best resorts on Grand Lake. We offer plush rooms, fine dining, a luxurious spa, and many incredible amenities.

Oklahoma Spoonbill Fishing Season Tips

Make sure you know the up-to-date Oklahoma fishing regulations with more information on their website.
Paddlefish are gigantic, with most weighing at least 50 pounds. Make sure you have fishing equipment that can accommodate their large size.
The best way to catch paddlefish is using the rolling and snagging method. You can do this by dragging a hook and weight behind a moving boat. You don’t need to use lures because lures don’t attract paddlefish. They feed on microscopic creatures that live on the lake floor.

Book your stay today at Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake, Oklahoma, for a world-class fishing experience!

Aug 01 2022

Discover the Anchor During Your Trip to Monkey Island, OK

No matter how much you love the outdoors, there will always be days when the weather is too much to bear. The Anchor is the new 11,000-square-foot activity park at Shangri-La Resort and is the perfect place to find refuge from any bad weather during your vacation in Monkey Island, OK. We are proud to be one of the finest resorts in Oklahoma and are excited to offer this as another deluxe amenity at our resort on Grand Lake.

Enjoy the Best Gaming Experience in Monkey Island, OK

Enjoy thrilling adventures in our virtual-reality games.
Another one of our stand out amenities is that we are one of the top golf resorts and feature one of the best golf courses in Oklahoma. No matter the weather, you can still enjoy a fun day of golfing on one of our golf simulators.
Enjoy arcade games, shooting simulators and more when you explore The Anchor!

The Anchor Sports Bar and Food Galley

Take a break from your day of exciting activities to recharge with delicious food and cocktails at our sports bar and food galley. While you chow down on refreshments and cocktails, there are multiple TV screens, pool tables, and ping pong tables to enjoy with your friends and family.

The Anchor Food Galley has many fun food choices, like hot dogs, burgers, salads, mac-n-cheese wedges, flatbreads, and more! The Anchor Sports Bar specializes in martinis, signature rum drinks, and margaritas.

Relax in the Outdoor Lounge Area

Once the sun has set, you can have a dreamy evening relaxing by one of the two firepits. The outdoor lounge also has a fishing pond so you can watch your kids have a blast fishing off the dock or playing cornhole.

This outdoor lounge area has several opportunities for friendly competition. You can shoot hoops at one of the outdoor basketball courts. Or you could feel like a kid again while you enjoy playing wiffle ball at the miniature Fenway Park replica.

The Racquet Club Facility

No matter your skill level, you can enjoy the outdoor tennis and pickleball courts at the Racquet Club Facility. If you’re a beginner, Todd Kerr, director of the Shangri-La Racquet Club, is available for coaching and instruction lessons. You can also find all the tennis and pickleball gear you need at the Tennis Pro Shop. There are many friendly and knowledgeable team members there who can help you find the right gear!

You can call 918-257-7781 for more information and to reserve your court time.

Discover The Anchor by booking your stay today at one of the finest resorts in Monkey Island, OK!

Jul 01 2022

Enjoy Lakefront Dining in Our Restaurants by Grand Lake

There’s nothing like the simple joy of enjoying a skillfully crafted meal while surrounded by nature’s unmatched beauty. Here at Shangri-La Resort, we know that better than anybody. We are lucky enough to work at one of the best resorts in Oklahoma and take in the gorgeous views of Grand Lake everyday. We never go hungry because Shangri-La Resort also has some of the best restaurants by Grand Lake with live entertainment and options for every occasion and personal taste.

The Summit Restaurant

The Summit Restaurant offers the finest dining in the Grand Lake area. The restaurant is located on the highest point of Monkey Island, allowing you to have breathtaking views of Grand Lake. We are lucky to have award-winning, pastry chef, Julie Morgan who offers guests delectable desserts with Instagramable presentations.

Doc’s Bar & Grill

Doc’s Bar & Grill is an excellent choice when you want a more casual dining experience. The restaurant & bar provides guests with a fantastic view of Grand Lake and the resort swimming pool. Night owls can enjoy the late-night menu from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Eddy’s Lakeside Bar

Eddy’s Lakeside Bar allows guests to dine on the Grand Lake waterfront. The delicious cuisine and vibrant lakeside atmosphere make this one of the most popular restaurants & bars to hang out at by Grand Lake. Enjoy Eddy’s live music on the weekends during the summer months. You can check our schedule online to get the details on performance time and dates.

The Anchor Food Galley and Sports Bar

The Anchor Food Galley restaurant offers fun and casual cuisine for Grand Lake travelers. The Anchor Sports Bar is a great place to watch a sports game on the big-screen TV we have available for guests. While watching the game, you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and regional beers from our friendly bartenders. If watching sports isn’t your style, we have plenty of bar games, pool tables, and shuffleboard available for guests.