
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Best for gaming, large concerts and an on-site 18-hole golf course.
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is a large casino-and-entertainment resort in Prior Lake for travelers who want gaming, concerts, golf, and big-event space. Omni Viking Lakes Hotel is a polished 4-star resort-style hotel in Eagan’s Viking Lakes development for travelers who want a quieter, branded hotel with on-site spa and conference facilities.
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Best for gaming, large concerts and an on-site 18-hole golf course.

Best for meetings, a full-service spa and a campus-style hotel experience near TCO Performance Center.
When Mystic Lake Casino Hotel wins: choose Mystic Lake when you want 24/7 casino action, a large entertainment venue, multiple on-site restaurants/bars, and access to an on-site championship golf course and extensive event space.
When Omni Viking Lakes Hotel wins: pick Omni Viking Lakes Hotel if you prefer a quiet, branded 4-star hotel with a full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, on-site meeting rooms, and convenient access to Viking Lakes and TCO Performance Center.
Bottom line: pick Mystic Lake for a destination gaming-and-entertainment stay with big event and golf options; pick Omni Viking Lakes Hotel for a refined hotel stay focused on meetings, spa services and smaller-group travel.
| Category | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel | Omni Viking Lakes Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, busy casino resort and entertainment complex | Polished 4-star resort-style hotel with a campus feel |
| Location | Prior Lake, adjacent to Mystic Lake and Mystic Lake Center convention space | Eagan’s Viking Lakes development near TCO Performance Center |
| Size (rooms) | 766 rooms across multiple connected towers | 320 guestrooms |
| Minimum check-in age / audience | 21+ check-in policy; adults-only atmosphere for guests checking in | Not adults-only; standard hotel policies apply |
| Pools | Indoor atrium-style heated pool, whirlpool and sauna (hotel guests) | Indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub and poolside bar; pool hoist available |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple dining outlets including Mystic Steakhouse, Minnehaha Café, Hop House, The Meadows Bar & Grille, and Sweet Temptations | Kyndred Hearth restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, snack bar/deli and 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Mystic Lake with multiple treatment rooms, sauna and steam room; complimentary access to nearby Dakotah! Sport and Fitness complex | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials; 24-hour fitness facilities on-site |
| Meetings & events | Extensive convention space (Mystic Lake Center) with ~30 meeting rooms and large ballrooms | ~7500 sq ft conference space and 19 meeting rooms on-site |
| Signature draw | 24/7 casino floor, large concert showroom and on-site championship golf course | Branded Omni experience with spa services and close ties to Viking Lakes events |
| Parking & transport | Complimentary self-parking and complimentary valet; free shuttle to Mall of America | Free self parking, covered and valet options (surcharge for valet); nearest airport MSP preferred |
Mystic Lake sits in Prior Lake beside Mystic Lake and attached convention space.
Pick Mystic Lake when you want resort-style entertainment, concerts and on-site golf near Prior Lake.
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel is located in the Viking Lakes development in Eagan near the TCO Performance Center.
Pick Omni for a hotel-centered stay close to Viking Lakes events and conference delivery.
Mystic Lake has a large room inventory across multiple towers aimed at resort and event travelers.
Choose Mystic Lake for many room types and large-group room blocks tied to events and concerts.
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel offers a typical Omni room mix with 320 guestrooms and premium bedding.
Go with Omni for a smaller, branded room inventory with defined deluxe and premier room classes.
Mystic Lake is a multi-venue dining destination with several bars and a steakhouse.
Mystic Lake suits guests who want varied late-night dining and a lively bar/entertainment scene tied to concerts and the casino.
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel centers dining around one main restaurant plus bars and a café.
Choose Omni for streamlined, hotel-focused dining with on-site options that support meetings and quieter evenings.
Mystic Lake provides indoor aquatic amenities that tie into its spa and resort services.
Mystic Lake is built for year-round indoor pool relaxation and easy access to a large off-site fitness complex.
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel offers both indoor and outdoor pool options plus a hot tub.
Pick Omni when you want indoor and outdoor pool choices and poolside service at a hotel property.
Mystic Lake pairs a full-service spa with a busy entertainment calendar and casino nightlife.
Mystic Lake matches spa services with late-night casino and live entertainment for guests who want both relaxation and nightlife.
Omni focuses on spa services, fitness and quieter evening experiences appropriate for business and leisure guests.
Omni is a better fit for guests prioritizing spa treatments, scheduled fitness and low-key evening dining or drinks.

Mystic Lake — 24/7 casino floor and a state-of-the-art showroom for headlining acts.

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel — 19 meeting rooms and ~7,500 sq ft of conference space in a hotel-focused layout.

Mystic Lake — The Meadows at Mystic Lake is an on-site 18-hole public championship course.

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel — full-service spa with scheduled treatments and convenient on-site fitness.
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel — it operates a 24/7 casino floor and has the larger entertainment venue.
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel — the Omni provides a hotel-style meeting footprint with 19 meeting rooms and dedicated conference space.
Yes. Mystic Lake has The Spa at Mystic Lake with several treatment rooms, while Omni Viking Lakes Hotel offers a full-service spa with massages and body treatments; Omni recommends reserving treatments in advance.
No. Mystic Lake has multiple restaurants, bars and late-night venues oriented to entertainment guests; Omni has a primary restaurant (Kyndred Hearth), café and two lounges suited to quieter dining and meetings.
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