ESCANABA — Island Resort & Casino, located just outside of Escanaba and featuring one of the largest casinos, plus the award-winning Sweetgrass and Sage Run golf courses, has completed its $33 million expansion.

The new hotel, which opened on New Year’s Eve, is connected to the south end of the current 11-story Palm Tower. The hotel features 138 guest rooms and suites, the Horizons Steakhouse located on the top floor featuring some of the best views in the region, and the resort’s new family water attraction, Splash Island.

The new and spacious rooms feature modern furnishings, décor and technology with inspiring views of the Sweetgrass golf course and northern Michigan forests. Guest room offerings include specialized golf and spa suites featuring a luxury experience with hot tubs and a unique option of getting in-room massages.

There will also be 34 rooms that can be converted into 17 family-style suites for people who want to bring children to the new waterpark and pool area.

The expansion provides an added perk for golfers with the expansive Golf Suites. The 675-sq-ft suites are complete with a king, double queen, sleeper sofas and a common area, all with views of the Sweetgrass Golf Course.

Over the past ten years, and with the addition of Sage Run, Island Resort has become a very popular destination for golfers. Adding the new rooms and golf suites creates more lodging options,

For more information, go to www.islandresortgolf.com.