The Shangri La Resort is on Monkey Island, nestled on the shores of Grand Lake in Northeastern Oklahoma. It is located about 85 minutes from Tulsa International Airport.
- Complimentary shuttle to Casino and popular Monkey Island destinations
- Pets are welcome, $100 pet deposit
- Check-In: 4 pm, Check Out: 11 am
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Pools and Lazy River
1. Pools
- Outdoor Resort Pool– 4 feet deep with graded entrance and tanning step, not heated
- Kids Pool – Combination of a splash pad, water slides, and playground
- Hot Tub – Connects to main resort pool
- Indoor Pool – heated pool, next to fitness center
2. Lazy River
There is not a lazy river at this resort.
3. Beach Area
There is not a sandy beach area at this resort but there is a graded entrance to the main resort pool.
4. Slides
There are 2 small water slides as part of the kids splash area complex.
5. Lounge Area
There are loungers with umbrellas and dining tables with chairs surrounding the resort pool and kids splash pad complex areas. The main resort pool also has a large tanning ledge with in-pool loungers and the graded entrance has a built-in umbrella perfect for little ones to play in the shallow area. Poolside cabanas are first come, first served.
6. Food/Drinks
The Shangri La Poolside Bar located on the pool deck offers drink service and a limited menu but there is no poolside wait service.
Child Care
1. Child Care
There is not a dedicated childcare program at the Shangri La Resort.
2. Shopping
There is a resort mini-mart for last minute child care supplies, as well as grocery stores and a Wal-Mart about 20 minutes away in the town of Grove, Oklahoma.
Golf
There are three 9-hole golf courses on the Shangri La Resort property. Opens at 8 am, and costs $64-$169/person to play. There is a small cafe with sandwiches and salad options and drinks available from the green golf carts while on the course in the Summer.
Activities
- Tennis and Pickleball Courts (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Basketball, Volleyball, Wiffleball
- Resort Pool and Splash Pad
- Fitness Gym and Indoor Pool
- Arcade
- Golf
- Simulator Bays – Virtual Golf and Hunting Games. Age 16+
- Grand Lake Water Activities
- Guided Fishing Trips
- Horseback Riding on Monkey Island
- Local Casinos
Restaurants
1. The Summit
Upscale American Fare, Open for lunch daily and dinner Thurs-Sun
The Summit is serving up upscale lakeside dining with a view. Dinner service is limited to members and hotel guests. Enjoy seafood, steak, and fine meats at this resort restaurant.
2. Doc’s Bar and Grill
American, Casual, Open Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily
Doc’s Bar and Grill overlooks the resort pool and Grand Lake. They serve breakfast daily with a breakfast buffet on the weekend. There is a shrimp boil with karaoke (yes, you read that right) on Thursdays and live music on Fridays.
3. The Anchor Galley and Sports Bar
Sports Bar, Casual, Open Breakfast and Dinner.
The Anchor Galley has walls filled with TV screens so you won’t miss any of the big game. Menu items include sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, and hot dogs. There is a kids menu that has things like PBJ and chicken fingers on it, includes a drink and either apple slices or a cookie.
4. Eddy’s
Lakeside Bar and Grill. Casual. Open Dinner daily and Lunch on the weekends.
Eddy’s lakeside bar and grill is all about the vacation vibes. Nosh on a burger and sip on a beer poolside while you take in some live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Boat slips are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
5. Buffalo Bar
Upscale Bar, Open Thurs – Sun for members and hotel guests, open to the public on Sunday evenings.
The Buffalo Bar is serving up an extensive wine and cocktail menu with indoor and outdoor seating available. Come for the cocktails, stay for the views.
6. Monkey Grind
Coffee Shop. Open 7 am – 3 pm daily.
The Monkey Grind is serving up Starbucks drinks daily in the morning through early afternoon.
Accommodations
1. Rooms
There are 119 rooms at the Shangri La Resort. Rooms can be reserved with a King bed or two Queen beds and with or without a balcony or patio. There is a shower/tub combination in the bathroom.
2. Amenities
Templespa or Bath and Body Works bath products, a minifridge, a Keurig coffee maker, a hair dryer, and an iron with an ironing board.
3. Pets
Pets are welcome at the Shangri La Resort with a $100 pet deposit due at check-in.
Spa
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Services Include: Massage, Morpheus 8, Intense Pulse Light, Laser Hair Removal, Nair Services
Sauna, Steam Room, and Indoor Pool are available for all spa guests.