Shangri-La Resort, Monkey Island

Shangri-La Resort - A lakeside golf destination with spa facilities, multiple dining options, and family recreational activities

This 4-star resort hotel on Monkey Island features 119 rooms with Grand Lake views, complimentary Wi-Fi, 50-inch HDTVs, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffee makers. Room categories include King Patio rooms with courtyard access, Double Queen accommodations for families, and Corner Suites with separate living areas and kitchen spaces. The Summit Restaurant at Shangri-La serves lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday with lake views from the clubhouse second floor. Recreational facilities include a 27-hole championship golf course, an 18-hole Battlefield Par 3 course, a 6500-square-foot resort pool with tanning ledge, hot tub, splash pad, and playground. The full-service spa offers massage treatments, facials, and access to an indoor pool, steam room, and sauna. Shangri-La Resort provides 10000 square feet of meeting space across ballrooms and boardrooms, with professional catering and audiovisual equipment available. Family services include interconnected rooms, children's menus at dining outlets, and supervised activities at The Anchor activity park.

Pros

The property includes a 27-hole championship golf course and separate 18-hole par-3 course

Multiple dining venues include fine dining at The Summit and casual options at Eddy's Lakeside Bar

The 6500-square-foot resort pool complex features a hot tub, splash pad, and playground

Full-service spa with massage treatments, facials, and wellness facilities

10000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space with professional catering

Cons

The Summit Restaurant is closed Monday through Wednesday for dinner service

Joplin Regional Airport is 62 miles from the property