OKANA opening getting closer

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OKC's OKANA resort preparing for spring break 2025 opening

Families looking to make plans for spring break next year can look at visiting OKANA, the $400 million resort being built along the Oklahoma River.

Regional marketing for the attraction is about to ramp up with the 11-story, 404-room OKANA hotel now accepting reservations for stays as early as April 1.

Some of the hotel rooms are already completed and ready for furnishings. They range in size between 420 and 720 square feet, larger than traditionally sized hotel rooms, and will be able to accommodate an average of 4.3 guests per room.

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This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKANA opening getting closer