Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

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Located on M-72 in Williamsburg, just four miles east of Traverse City, Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and part of Grand Traverse Resorts, along with their sister casino Leelanau Sands in Peshabestown. The  336,000 square feet resort features a 137-room and suite hotel with a broad range of amenities including flat-screen HDTVs, access to a 24-hour workout room, complimentary WiFi, 3 dining options, including a premier steakhouse, a retro diner, and a snack shop, along with bars/lounges, gift shop and 4,500 square feet of meeting space.

The property's 56,000 square feet of gaming features over 1,200 state-of-the-art slot machines, including reels, video, keno, and video poker, a variety of table games including Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps, as well as electronic table games, High Limit room and sports betting. 

Just minutes from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel (the casino is visible from the Grand Traverse Resort Tower), its sister property,  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, offers nationally recognized spa services. The two-floor, 7,000-square-foot spa resort features a full range of amenities, including 23 treatment rooms, a salon and boutique. The spa offers a full menu of treatments including massage & body care, facials, nail care, hair artistry, waxing, makeup and a variety of packages. The sister property also features one of the Midwest’s finest golf experiences, which offers three different courses; The Bear, Spruce Run and The Wolverine, as well as two bars and three first-rate restaurants including Aerie Restaurant & Lounge located on the 16th floor of the tower and 86,500 square-feet of versatile meeting space.

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Dining & Restaurants

Sideline Snacks

• Serving: Snacks / Hotdogs

At Sideline Snacks, you can order your favorite lite bites to go, so you don't miss any of the big game. Choose from items such as personal pizzas, soft pretzels, handhelds, nacho chips and cheese, and more. 

Bourbon's 72

• Serving: Steakhouse

Conveniently located within Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, Bourbons 72 is one of Northern Michigan's premier steakhouses. A stay here is not complete without dinner and drinks at this intimate restaurant. Begin your evening with a bourbon flight and small plate in the cozy lounge area, where you'll choose from over 72 kinds of bourbon from Michigan, Kentucky and beyond. Follow it up with a delicious meal in the spacious dining room.

Choose from Bourbons 72's signature slow-roasted prime rib of beef, which is served nightly along with all prime center-cut steaks, premium seafood, delicious side dishes and bourbon-infused sauces. Complete your meal with a decadent dessert made in-house and complement it with a selection from the impressive wine list.

 

The Deli

• Serving: Various

Located within the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, The Deli is open daily and offers breakfast items and classic diner fare including burgers, shakes and malts, along with hot dogs, fryer baskets, pizza, and snacks. They also offer grab-and-go options and a monthly blue plate special featuring seasonal fare.

 

Turtle Creek Venues & Hotspots

Tower Bars

Tower Bars are located between the first and second floors. They feature comfortable lounge couches, bar seating and tables that overlook the casino floor below. Guests will enjoy multiple flat screens, a surround sound music system, and a floor-to-ceiling waterfall with glowing lights.

 

Meeting & Event Space

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel features 4,500 square feet of meeting space which is able to accommodate groups from 10 to 200. The conference room is suited for meetings of up to 12 people; the 4,000 sq ft ballroom features 14’ ceilings, as is the most spacious meeting venue at Turtle Creek at 50’ x 80' and can be adjusted to accommodate smaller gatherings. 

The Skybox is a private event space that overlooks the casino floor and is outfitted with eight HDTVs, eight comfy lounge chairs, and can accommodate up to ten guests. Food and drinks are delivered to your party via personal server, so you can relax and enjoy the big game.