The Perfect Girls’ Night Out at Island Resort & Casino

You know the conversation.

Someone says, “We need a girls’ weekend.”

Someone else suggests the same old shopping trip.

And before you know it, everyone is trying to coordinate cars, hotel rooms, dinner plans, store hours, parking, reservations and whose turn it is to pick where to eat.

Ladies, there is a better way.

This year, skip the mall marathon and make your girls’ night out a full Island getaway. At Island Resort & Casino, you can dine, play, relax, see a show, grab a drink, book a spa service and stay the night without turning the whole weekend into a logistics project.

Because the perfect girls’ night out should not feel like work.

It should feel like the Island.

Start With the Stay

Every great girls’ weekend needs a home base, and the Island makes that part easy.

With 454 guest rooms and suites, Island Resort & Casino puts your group steps from gaming, dining, live entertainment, Drift Spa, golf, pools and resort amenities. No piling into the car after dinner. No looking for a second stop. No debating where to go next.

You’re already there.

Book a room, drop the bags, freshen up and let the weekend unfold from there. Whether your group is planning a one-night escape, a birthday celebration, a concert weekend, a spa getaway or a long-overdue reunion, staying at the Island keeps everything close, comfortable and connected.

Add a Little Spa Time

A girls’ getaway without a little relaxation? We don’t recommend it.

Drift Spa is one of the easiest ways to turn a night out into a real retreat. Schedule a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, Head Spa session, float therapy or red light therapy session before dinner, after checkout or right in the middle of your weekend.

Need a quieter moment between the fun? Drift Spa also offers a tranquility room, and the resort includes relaxing amenities like an adults-only saltwater pool and whirlpool.

Go big with treatments for the whole group or keep it simple with a little “me time” before the night begins. Either way, your weekend just got better.

Make Dinner Part of the Fun

Forget the food court.

At the Island, dinner can be casual, lively, upscale or quick and easy depending on the mood of the group. Make it a steakhouse night at Horizons. Keep things relaxed at Firekeeper’s Restaurant. Grab sports bar favorites at T. McC’s. Share pizza from Signature Pizza. Stop by The Reef for fresh, made-to-order options. Sip your way through the craft beer selection at 5 Bridges Bar. Start the next morning with coffee and bakery favorites from Island Café.

That’s the beauty of a girls’ night at the Island. Everyone can find something they like without turning dinner into a group negotiation.

And if your group likes to plan ahead, check the dining pages before your trip so you can map out your must-try stops.

Keep the Night Going

Once dinner is done, the night does not have to be.

The Island offers live entertainment throughout the year, from headline shows in the Island Showroom to music and special events at Club Four One. Depending on when you visit, your girls’ weekend could include a concert, comedy, gaming promotion, poker event, themed weekend, convention center event or a can’t-miss night on the entertainment calendar.

Planning ahead? Check the Island events calendar before booking your room. You may find the perfect reason to turn a simple night out into a full weekend getaway.

And of course, there is always the casino floor.

Slots, table games, poker, sportsbook action and all the energy of the Island are waiting when your group is ready to play.

Shop Without Making It the Whole Trip

We are not anti-shopping.

We are just saying your entire weekend does not need to happen under fluorescent lights.

If your group still wants a little retail therapy, Paradise Bay Gift Shop is right on-site and features gifts, souvenirs and handmade crafts created by local tribal artists. It is a great place to pick up something special without dedicating the whole day to walking in circles through a mall.

See? Everybody wins.

Turn It Into a Full Upper Peninsula Getaway

One of the best parts about planning a girls’ weekend at the Island is that you can keep the fun on-site or build in a little Upper Peninsula adventure.

Coming in the summer? Add golf, outdoor exploring or a local event to the itinerary.

Planning a fall getaway? Pair your stay with a color tour through Upper Michigan.

Looking for a winter escape? Make the Island your warm, comfortable home base after a day out in the snow.

Want something built around a specific event? Keep an eye on the Island calendar for concerts, gaming events, special promotions and seasonal happenings. Current and upcoming events like the Great Lakes Summer Showdown, REZ CON 2026 and headline entertainment give guests even more reasons to plan a stay.

Your Girls’ Night Out, Island Style

Here is the winning argument for bringing the group to the Island:

You can stay here.
You can eat here.
You can play here.
You can relax here.
You can see a show here.
You can wake up and do it all again here.

No mall map required.

So text the group chat, pick a weekend and make your next girls’ night out a Total Island Experience.

We’ll see you at the Island.

FAQ

Is Island Resort & Casino a good place for a girls’ weekend?

Yes. Island Resort & Casino is a great place for a girls’ weekend because lodging, dining, gaming, live entertainment, spa services and resort amenities are all connected in one destination.

What can a group do during a girls’ night out at the Island?

Groups can enjoy dinner, drinks, casino gaming, live entertainment, spa services, shopping at Paradise Bay Gift Shop, resort amenities and overnight accommodations.

Can we book spa services during a girls’ weekend?

Yes. Drift Spa offers massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, float therapy, red light therapy and other treatments that can fit into a girls’ weekend or night out.

Should we check the events calendar before booking?

Yes. The Island events calendar is the best place to find upcoming concerts, comedy, Club Four One entertainment, gaming events, poker tournaments, promotions and special events.