Is Mystic Lake Casino Hotel worth a stay? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is worth a stay if you want a large casino resort with on-site entertainment, multiple dining options, a golf course and a full-service spa. It’s strongest for adults looking for gaming, concerts or meetings; book with the 21+ check-in rule in mind.
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Rooms: what you can expect
Rooms at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel come in a few clear categories: Superior Room, Promenade, Promenade Tower Suite and Lobby Tower Room. Space, views and finishes vary by tower and room type.
Standard amenities include complimentary Wi‑Fi and typical hotel conveniences; rollaway beds are available for an extra fee. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
- Superior Room — offered with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- Promenade — offered with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- Promenade Tower Suite — 1 King Bed (suite)
- Lobby Tower Room — offered with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
| Room type | Bed options |
|---|---|
| Superior Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Promenade | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Promenade Tower Suite | 1 King Bed |
| Lobby Tower Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
Amenities: pool, spa and fitness
The hotel features an indoor atrium-style heated pool that’s open daily, plus a whirlpool and sauna. The Spa at Mystic Lake offers massages, facials, body wraps and waxing; it has three treatment rooms including couples’ treatment options.
If you need a gym, guests get complimentary access to the nearby Dakotah! Sport and Fitness complex — it’s off-site but provided as a hotel benefit.
- Indoor heated pool hours: typically 9 AM–10 PM (per property listings)
- Spa hours: Mon 10 AM–2 PM, Tue–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Dakotah! Sport and Fitness — large off-site facility (cardio, gym, aquatic center, ice center, track)
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | Atrium-style, whirlpool and sauna; open year-round |
| The Spa at Mystic Lake | Three treatment rooms, couples' rooms, sauna & steam |
| Fitness access | Complimentary access to Dakotah! Sport and Fitness (off-site) |
Casino, shows and nightlife
Mystic Lake is a large casino resort with a 24/7 casino floor, live shows in the Mystic Showroom, and multiple on-site bars and entertainment venues. The gaming floor includes thousands of slots and many table games.
If your primary reason to visit is gaming or concerts, the property’s scale and regular entertainment lineup make it convenient — the resort also has spaces for shows and a dedicated showroom with wide seating.
- Casino operates 24 hours a day, year-round
- Gaming mix includes a large number of slot machines and numerous table games
- Entertainment venue: Mystic Showroom for concerts and comedy
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Casino hours | Open 24/7 |
| Showroom | Seating for big acts and comedians |
| Bars on property | Multiple bars/lounges including sports-bar style options |
Dining: options and hours to know
Dining choices include Mystic Steakhouse, Minnehaha Café, Hop House, The Meadows Bar & Grille and Sweet Temptations. Options range from a steakhouse and sports bar to a café for breakfast and a dessert counter near the lobby.
Mystic Steakhouse serves dinner with weekend late hours; Minnehaha Café covers breakfast through early evening and stays open on show nights. Breakfast is available for a surcharge rather than included with room rates.
- Mystic Steakhouse — dinner; Sun–Thu 5:00 PM–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (reservations recommended on busy nights)
- Minnehaha Café — breakfast, lunch & dinner; hours vary, typically opens 7:00 AM
- Hop House — sports bar with live music and many beers on tap; extended weekend hours
- Sweet Temptations — ice cream and desserts near the lobby, daily
| Restaurant | Typical hours / focus |
|---|---|
| Mystic Steakhouse | Dinner; steak & seafood |
| Minnehaha Café | Breakfast and classic American fare; open early |
| Hop House | Sports bar and live entertainment; late hours on weekends |
Golf and outdoors nearby
The Meadows at Mystic Lake is an 18-hole championship golf course adjacent to the hotel, with a driving range and practice green. The course layout includes multiple water features and a clubhouse with dining.
Other outdoor attractions within a short drive include Valleyfair, Canterbury Park and local lakes and beaches. The hotel runs shuttles to some nearby destinations such as Mall of America.
- The Meadows — 18-hole public course with driving range and practice green
- Nearby seasonal attractions: Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake beaches
- Shuttle service: complimentary shuttle runs to Mall of America and select local spots
| Outdoor option | Distance/notes |
|---|---|
| The Meadows at Mystic Lake (golf) | Steps from the hotel; course and driving range on-site |
| Valleyfair / Canterbury Park | About a short drive from the resort |
| Mall of America | Complimentary shuttle service available |
Practical info, policies and who should stay
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel enforces a 21+ check-in policy — every registered guest must be at least 21. The property is pet-free except for trained ADA-defined service animals (emotional support animals are not accepted).
Parking (self and valet) is complimentary, and guests should be prepared to present a photo ID and credit card at check-in where a security authorization hold is placed. The hotel is large and suited to adults visiting for gaming, concerts, meetings or golf.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (adults-only atmosphere)
- Pets: not permitted (only trained service animals allowed with verification and wristband)
- Parking: free self-parking and complimentary valet; RV/bus/truck parking available
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 to check in |
| Payment/ID | Photo ID and credit card required; security hold at check-in |
| Late check-out | Available for a fee, subject to availability |
