Questions, answered briefly

Where exactly is South Beach Casino & Resort?

At 1 Ocean Dr., Scanterbury, MB R0E 1W0, on Highway 59 inside Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, north of Winnipeg on the road to the Lake Winnipeg beaches. Open in Google Maps or see the route page.

How long is the drive from Winnipeg?

The resort says 30 minutes north of Winnipeg on Highway 59. Wikipedia gives about 70 km and an hour. It depends on where in the city you start; from downtown, allow the hour.

Is there public transport to the resort?

I could not find a scheduled bus or train that serves it. The resort works with coach operators that run day and overnight tours; their names are on the groups page.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is any time after 4 p.m., but the resort only guarantees the room will be ready by 6 p.m. Check-out is at 12 noon; some packages include a 1 p.m. late check-out.

Are pets allowed?

No. The resort's rooms page says no pets are allowed.

How many rooms does the hotel have?

Ninety-three: 70 Deluxe rooms, 8 Luxury King rooms, 5 Junior Suites and 10 Grand Suites, according to the resort.

Is the pool good for children?

Travel Manitoba's writer described shallow water welcoming to families. The resort's rules: children under 12 with an adult, no lifeguard, and adults only from 10 to 11 p.m.

Can children go into the casino or the Blue Dolphin?

No. The casino is 18+ under Manitoba law, and the Blue Dolphin lounge sits inside the casino area. Mango's, the pool, the arcade and the hotel are open to families.

Is the casino smoke-free?

Yes. The resort describes its casino of more than 40,000 sq ft as entirely smoke-free.

How far is Grand Beach?

Manitoba Parks gives directions from Winnipeg: Highway 59 north for 80 km to the Grand Beach turn-off, then PTH 12 west for 6 km. The resort is on the same highway, closer to the city.

Do I need a permit for the beaches?

Yes, a provincial park vehicle permit. In 2026 a daily permit was $9.50 and a three-day permit $16.50, bought online. Some weekends are free.

Is there live music?

Yes, free bands in the Blue Dolphin on Friday and Saturday nights, and ticketed concerts in the ballroom a few times a season. The calendar is on the live-music page.

Where can we eat?

Mango's for breakfast, lunch and supper; the Blue Dolphin for a late kitchen; The Palms buffet on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning; and a café open 24 hours in the lobby.

Is this the official South Beach website?

No. Lake Winnipeg Getaway is an independent guide. The official site is southbeachcasino.ca.

Does sending a request book a room?

No. It asks our desk to check availability and a price. Nothing is booked until you confirm, and we never ask for a card number.

Who should I call if gambling becomes a problem?

The Manitoba Problem Gambling Helpline, free and open 24 hours, at 1-800-463-1554.