Grand Island Casino Resort
3.8(623)google
1.0(1)yelp
Resort
Overview
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is a tribal casino hotel owned and operated by the Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) in Welch, Goodhue County, Minnesota. It is the only casino resort in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River. The casino’s gaming options include slot machines; video roulette, blackjack and keno; live dealer blackjack, poker and other table games; and bingo.
Practical Info
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Suggested Duration0.5-1 day
Best TimeAs an indoor resort, it is an excellent year-round venue, but it peaks in energy from May to August during the live Fonner Park horse racing season. Plan your visit for a Friday or Saturday evening between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM when the neon-lit gaming floors, live entertainment lounges, and upscale steakhouses pulse with the classic high-energy Midwest nightlife.
Getting ThereSituated within the landmark Fonner Park complex in central Grand Island. Driving is effortless: travel south from downtown along S Locust St, make a left turn onto E Fonner Rd, and pull directly into the resort's massive outdoor free self-parking fields or the dedicated valet lane. Easily accessible by local taxi or rideshare.
Travel Tips
- State law restricts gaming floor entry to individuals aged 21 or older; physical identity verification via native passport or US driver's license is required at all security vectors.
- Perimeter self-parking fields face heavy stress during the live horse racing weeks from February to May; high-volume RV setups must deploy to designated overflow berths.
Photo Tips
Photo Rules
- The property operates under intense federal surveillance; using digital capture devices near betting tables, cashier cages, or electronic slots prompts immediate property expulsion.
Reviews
Positive
- A brand-new modern entertainment hub; the gaming floor is spacious and bright, featuring a sea of the latest slot machines and diverse table games.
- The staff and live dealers are highly professional, patient, and welcoming, offering warm, gentle guidance on rules even to complete novices.
- The upscale modern dining inside serves stunning food quality with juicy, tender steaks and excellent cocktails, well worth the culinary spend.
- Management is highly orderly with visible security personnel effectively maintaining peace; the well-lit parking lot provides guests great safety.
Heads up
- As some expanded hotel wings and amenities are still under phased construction, temporary barriers are visible, slightly dinging resort completeness.
- Despite modern ventilation, during heavily crowded weekends, certain designated gambling zones still retain noticeable lingering tobacco smoke odors.
- Room rates spike severely during weekends or big event nights, dampening value, while the front desk check-in lines can become painfully long.
- For non-gambling families or travelers with young kids, there are very few non-gaming recreations on-site, making it less suitable for family trips.