Is IP Casino Resort Spa worth it? Honest pros and cons

Overview — what this property is

IP Casino Resort Spa is a 32-floor, 1,088-room casino resort on the Back Bay of Biloxi that operates 24 hours and emphasizes gaming, dining, spa services and event space.

The property is not all-inclusive: a mandatory daily resort fee covers Wi‑Fi, self-parking, fitness and pool access, in-room bottled water/coffee, an in-room safe and business-center use. The resort restricts casino and casino-restaurant access to guests 21 and over.

• Address: 850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
• Open 24 hours; 24-hour front desk
• Mandatory daily resort fee (amenities included listed above)

Rooms — who will like the rooms

Guest rooms are offered in four types, listed exactly as: Deluxe Room, "Newly Renovated"; Premium Room, "Newly Renovated"; Deluxe Room, Smoking "Newly Renovated"; and Premium Room, Smoking "Newly Renovated". Bed options for these room types include 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds.

Rooms frequently include views of the Back Bay; registered guests have free Wi‑Fi and in-room safes included as part of resort-fee amenities. The property lists both smoking and non-smoking room types.

• Room types (exact names): Deluxe Room, "Newly Renovated" and Premium Room, "Newly Renovated" (plus smoking variants)
• Beds: 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds, depending on selection
• Free Wi‑Fi and in-room safe (covered by resort fee)

Dining — variety and signature options

IP offers multiple on-site restaurants and outlets, from a 24/7 coffee bar to fine dining. The property’s signature dining rooms include thirty-two (AAA Four Diamond steakhouse) and tien (AAA Three Diamond Pan-Asian restaurant).

Infusion Coffee Bar operates 24 hours for espresso drinks and snacks; Quench is the seasonal poolside dining concept available to registered guests only. Reservations are recommended for thirty-two and tien.

• Thirty-Two: steakhouse/seafood, dinner service (closed Monday–Tuesday); reservations recommended
• Tien: Pan-Asian, dinner service Wed–Sun; reservations recommended
• Bayview Café: casual American late-night dining
• The Sportsbar by FanDuel: sports-bar menu and HD screens
• Infusion Coffee Bar: open 24/7

Casino, nightlife and entertainment

The casino floor is large (reported around 70,000 sq ft) and open 24/7, with a substantial number of slot machines and table games; access is limited to guests 21 and older. The property also has a poker room and a ticketed entertainment theatre (Studio A) for headliners.

Nightlife options include Chill Ultra Lounge, which features live music and a light show. The resort operates an arcade/game room and other gaming-adjacent entertainment spaces.

• Casino: 24-hour operation; large slots and table-game inventory
• Chill Ultra Lounge: live music and beverage service
• Studio A: ticketed entertainment with VIP seating

Pool, spa and fitness — who it works for

The seasonal outdoor pool is located on the 11th floor of the parking garage, open mid-March through mid-October (weather permitting). The pool has a beach-type entrance, rentable private cabanas, a sundeck and poolside dining at Quench; only registered hotel guests may use the pool.

Senses Spa & Salon is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and requires appointments for treatments; guests must be at least 18 and show photo ID. A spa Day Pass for the wet area is available for guests 18 and over, with published weekday and Saturday pricing on the property site.

The fitness center has views of the Back Bay and requires proper workout attire and closed-toe shoes; official listed hours vary by page, but the facility is open daily.

• Pool: seasonal; hotel guests only; adults-only hours reported in some sources
• Spa: appointments required; guests must be 18+; Day Pass available for wet-area access
• Fitness center: age 18+; dress code enforced

Meetings, events and weddings

IP Casino Resort Spa offers extensive event space (over 41,000 sq ft) including Ballroom 1 (17,920 sq ft, divisible), Ballroom 2 (3,293 sq ft), studio b (19,040 sq ft) and smaller rooms such as Fuse and a Boardroom. These spaces are used for conferences, concerts and weddings.

Ballroom 1 subdivides into four sections with banquet capacities provided on the property, and studio b serves larger concerts and events. The property’s meetings fact sheet lists multiple configurable spaces; on-site catering is typically provided for weddings and events.

• Ballroom 1: 17,920 sq ft, divisible into four sections
• studio b: 19,040 sq ft for concerts and large events
• Total meeting space listed at about 41,178 sq ft

Location and nearby activities

The resort sits on Bayview Avenue beside the Back Bay of Biloxi, minutes from Biloxi Beach and close to downtown attractions like the Saenger Theatre and local casinos. Gulfport‑Biloxi International Airport (GPT) is about a 15–20 minute drive depending on traffic.

Nearby activities and day trips include Biloxi Beach, the Ohr‑O'Keefe Museum of Art, the Biloxi Lighthouse, the Mardi Gras Museum, Ship Island ferry departures (from Gulfport), and boat excursions such as shrimping trips and schooner sails.

• Walkable: Back Bay Park about a 5-minute walk; Boomtown Casino within walking distance
• Beach: Biloxi Beach is a short drive (about 1.8–2.2 miles) from the resort
• Airport: Gulfport‑Biloxi International Airport is roughly 15–20 minutes away by car