Businesses await new Gun Lake Casino hotel

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Businesses await new Gun Lake Casino hotel

WAYLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Business owners are counting down the days to the opening of Gun Lake Casino’s new hotel resort.

The expansion started in 2022 as part of what is called “phase 5” for the casino. The 252-room hotel looms 15 stories over the casino.

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While crews continue their work, visitors are already making plans, said Terry Cole. He owns

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in neighboring Yankee Springs that offers both storage and services to classic cars. He said clients have already sent up three cars meant to be their summer rides in anticipation of the opening.

“This summer, the owners can fly into Grand Rapids airport, we are a 15-minute drive from the airport. They come here, they stay at the casino. They already got their reservations made. They take their car and tour West Michigan and drive around. It wasn’t even built yet and they were shipping me their cars,” said Cole.

He said the hotel also brings with it an opportunity to add more to the summer experience in Yankee Springs.

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“There are car clubs from all over the United States. They are now coming here to visit West Michigan and see what we have to offer. Our local businesses like restaurants are getting people to come in to eat and now the casino is a place for them to stay,” said Cole.

In downtown Wayland, restaurant owners and staff look forward to the resort’s expansion.

“The grand opening of the Gun Lake Casino’s hotel marks an exciting new chapter for our community, bringing world-class entertainment, luxurious accommodations and new job opportunities to the area. This vibrant destination is set to boost area tourism, energize local businesses and provide a premier entertainment experience for residents and visitors alike,” said Denise Behm, executive director of the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce in a statement.

The hotel resort opens Friday. Though this does not make the end of Phase 5. Gun Lake Casino is expected to open The Wawyé Oasis this May. The more than 32,000 square-foot waterpark will feature family-friendly pool activities and a 21+ VIP pool.

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