Top Hotels in Arkansas Resorts
Top Things to do in Arkansas
The 10 best Resorts in Arkansas, United States
Living up to its billing as “The Natural State”, the state is a nature wonderland with three national forests, nearly 9,000 miles of pristine streams and rivers, awe-inspiring settings in the Ozark and Quachita mountains and sparkling lakes. The menu of vacation experiences is an exciting one. For great golf, spas, horse racing and the Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs is the place to go. Outdoor enthusiasts love the Ozark Mountains where activities like canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking and rock climbing are popular. The mountain village of Eureka Springs, with its streets lined with Victorian homes, is brimming with boutiques, antique shops and art galleries. Wine enthusiasts love the Arkansas Wine Country, encompassing the towns of Paris, Ozark and Altus, where German style wines are produced.
From its ancient mountains to the Delta flatlands leveled by the Mississippi River, the state has a diverse topography with numerous scenic drives. Try the Pig Trail, Ozark Highlands and Sylamore scenic byways in the Ozark National Forest designated by the U.S. Forest Service.
Golfers love the state because greens fees are extremely affordable for great courses. A few excellent public access courses are Sage Meadows in Jonesboro, Stonebridge Meadows in Fayetteville and the Mountain Ranch Course in Fairfield Bay.
Things to do in Arkansas
1. Best Western Inn Of The Ozarks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1167 reviews
Located in Eureka Springs,AR, the Best Western Inn Of The Ozarks is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Comfortable
Reviewed By whitnieverhageEnjoyed the on site restaurant. Excellent staff! Clean room, comfortable bed. You can walk to downtown just bring walking shoes it is up a hill and no sidewalks. There is also putt putt near by. All around good stay.
2. Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1063 reviews
Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa, with Lake Ouachita's premiere Arkansas cabins, has been proudly owned and operated by the Barnes family since 1955, when Hal Barnes found a beautiful harbor in the newly formed Lake Ouachita, just under the gentle sweep of Hickory Nut Mountain. His vision for his "mountain harbor" lives on under the ownership and management of his son, Bill Barnes, and his son, Chris, and daughter, Stephanie, who are both integral in the operations. Just a thirty minute drive west from Hot Springs, this premier Arkansas resort, offers Lake Ouachita's most luxurious cabins and cozy lake view guest rooms, an elite fleet of rental boats, services and fuel through Mountain Harbor's Marina, houseboat rentals, lake view dining at the Lodge Restaurant and three sparkling swimming pools. Weddings, group meetings and family reunions find exceptional staff and service in our lake side conference and wedding venues. You can access miles of hiking, biking, and wandering at Mountain Harbor Resort on the popular LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). Nearby, Mount Ida, just 12 miles down the road boasts a friendly, small-town personality and is famed as the quartz crystal capitol of the world!Camp Ozark is also a short 21 miles away. Golf courses, museums, canoeing, Arkansas' only theme park, Magic Springs, the entire Tri-Lake's area, and a host of yearly events and activities are within an hour's drive. From our family to yours, we welcome you!
Awesome resort!
Reviewed By carlavaughn1108We had a wonderful mini family vacation. The cabin was spacious, nicely decorated and clean. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We received a text message prior to day of arrival and day of arrival greeting us as a family, we also received a text letting us know that we could text resort staff if anything is needed in the cabin. We had a great view of the lake. We took a boat out for the day and everyone treated us so well and made sure the boat was ready for our family. Amazing little trip and we will be back for sure!
3. Best Western Eureka Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1093 reviews
Located in Eureka Springs,AR, the Best Western Eureka Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Best Western Eureka Springs AR
Reviewed By partialtechWe came to Eureka Springs for our 35th anniversary. We were married at Thorncrown Chapel. We love to old town atmosphere. This hotel is centrally located with easy access to the trolley to the old part of town.
4. Days Inn by Wyndham Eureka Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Newly updated and away from road noise and surrounded by lovely Ozark woodland, the Days Inn offers classic Arkansas hospitality with 24 scenic rooms. Our location offers a quiet, relaxing stay away from the highway. Come visit us where the neighbors are deer, squirrels and chipmunks. Our staff will be happy to direct you to our recommended restaurants. We can also help you plan your site seeing day, choosing from among the many activities that Eureka Springs has to offer. Catch the trolley on site to our many area attractions, or take a short walk to the historic downtown area of Eureka Springs to visit shops and restaurants. We are within a few minutes drive of music shows, two convention centers, and many area lakes and walking trails. We are very proud of our Days Inn Chairman's Award for Quality and Service (received every year from 1998 to present), our Tripadvisor top rating award, and our AAA approval
Motorcycle trip
Reviewed By Dream63386431230Great place to stay. Clean well kept motel walking distance from downtown restraunts. The owners do a great job of making you feel welcome. We were on our annual motorcycle trip and this motel provides the perfect home base for great daily riding adventures.We have stayed here multiple times and will be back . Thanks Joe ?
5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Enjoy modern design and stunning lake views when you choose DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs for your stay. Explore the Lake Hamilton area, with direct lake access, or take a short trip to Oaklawn for the races. Our hotel is a great option for your next corporate meeting, convention or family reunion. Experience a warm greeting as well as our signature DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie upon your check-in. Have your choice of a modern designed guest room with complimentary WiFi, work desk, USB outlets, and more. Upgrade for lake views or choose a suite for a more spacious stay. Dine in our Made Market Restaurant that features clean and simple American inspired food. Use our room service and eat in the comfort of your room during our restaurant's operating hours. Are you looking for a modern setting and a cocktail or beer? visit the Made Market Bar. Visit the Made Market pantry for grab and go and fresh items.
Staff goes out of their way to help!
Reviewed By Roadtripsw51Not only a nice hotel with a great location on the lake, it was clean with very kind employees. The staff works to make sure that you have a great stay. One employee rescued my son's toy when he saw that it fell into the lake, and when our shower broke, another employee came immediately to our room to fix it (and quickly and quietly resolved the issue insuring not to wake our baby).
6. Gaston's White River Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Gaston's White River Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Lakeview, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and air conditioning, and Gaston's White River Resort makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you like Greek restaurants, Gastons White River Hotel is conveniently located near Anthonees Kitchen. Enjoy your stay in Lakeview!
Anniversary Lunch
Reviewed By rte0733As a special treat to my Wife on our 34th wedding anniversary I decided to take her to lunch at the restaurant at Gaston's. We live in the area so I called the restaurant that morning to make sure it was "OK" for us to swing by just for lunch as we are not staying there. I was told that would be fine but for dinner, after 5:PM, they prefer a formal reservation. When we got there at about 1:PM the lady at the desk seemed distressed that we did not actually have a set reservation but seated us anyway at a nice table looking over the White River. The place was empty except for only one other table. I was prepared for the high prices but expected the food to be high quality. My Wife ordered the French Dip sandwich for $14.00 - I order fried catfish for $21.00 and we added the salad bar. Her sandwich was small with a few slices of processed beef that looked like it had been re-hated several times. My catfish was mushy which indicates it was cooked at the wrong temp. Cold mashed potatoes with gravy that tasted like wall paper paste! The salad bar was very good and the awesome view made the entire $45.00 lunch worth it. BUT... When I expressed my disappointment about the horrible food - to the waitress, who did not check on us until much later, all she could offer was a new piece of fish after checking with "the kitchen"...? A new piece of fish...? Really...? We were there for almost an hour before that offer was made which was not the right way to solve our disappointment. Being local I would have much preferred a solution I could brag about to my large circle of friends and family however, I can't recommend Gaston's Restaurant to anyone. In fact since then when I mentioned this bad experience to anyone else the response I get is - "oh yeah it's well known how bad the food id there"...! As a last resort the waitress was allowed to bring me out a piece of pie for free to show how sorry they were. That was nice but taking off at least half of the cost of the lousy meal would have been the right thing to do. Surely at those prices they could afford that. Lastly the fact that we were there for our anniversary was never mentioned again after we were seated. Sadly the disappointing lunch left a "wet blanket" on our entire day.
7. Copper John's Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Finding an ideal charming resort in Lakeview does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Copper John's Resort, a nice option for travelers like you. The rooms offer a kitchenette and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While staying in Lakeview, you can check out a popular Greek restaurant like Anthonees Kitchen, which is serving up some great dishes. Copper John's Resort looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Lakeview.
Beautiful place — great owner
Reviewed By MatthewWrennShowed up late but the owner answered his personal phone and got me all set up. So cool to talk to the owner of a place like this since most of the time you book online, hope the spot is what they say it’s going to be, and roll the dice. Not so with this place… True southern hospitality!
8. Longbow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
The perfect little Garden of Eden if you want peace and quiet...
Reviewed By JsnbwMy wife and I just returned from staying in the Longbow cabin. If you are looking to unplug from everything, this is the place to do it. No cell phone service, no wi-fi, no satellite TV, not even antenna TV. Bring a good book or two and just relax in the hammock. The weather was warm for October, so we went for a swim under the waterfall. Took a hike along the trails for exercise too. We were just enjoying God's beautiful creation. I recommend you travel in a SUV or truck. The access roads ro the Longbow and Bushwacker cabins are steep and winding. Make sure you have good tires no matter what you drive. We just took our time and enjoyed the scenery of our leisurely ride. The cabin was clean when we arrived. It has all of the necessities, keep in mind it is not the Ritz-Carlton. It has a queen bed, and the mattress was okay. I am a big guy, 6'2" and 300 lbs, so I'm used to a king size bed. The shower was a little bit of a challenge for me, but I managed. These are not negatives for me, because the place is just cozy, rustic, and beautiful. We would have no problem staying here again and I highly recommend it.
9. Shangri-La Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Wonderful Place to Stay and Relax
Reviewed By Barbara JQuaint resort right on the lake. The large picture window overlooked the lake. What a view to wake up to! The bed was very comfortable and the hosts were very friendly. The restaurant food was excellent and reasonably priced.
10. Boondocks Bull Shoals Lake Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AS OF JUNE 2019. Bull Shoals Lake Resort is located on the south end of Bull Shoals Lake and east of the dam. Our resort sits on a point surrounded by the lake. We have 20 modern housekeeping units, all linens and towels are provided. The kitchen accommodations are well supplied with all you will need for cooking and dining. You can walk to your boat moored at our private well lit docks, or we have boat rentals available. We are just a few miles to the state park where you will find hiking and bike trails. Close by is The White River making it easy to fish and enjoy both bodies of water. The best thing to do is have some good old fashioned family fun. After a day on the lake enjoy one of our 2 pools, barbeque and enjoy a beautiful sunset. We have games and books for your use in the office. Your cabin will have everything you need for the week.
Best stay ever. They are very nice cabins. And they give the best customer service
Reviewed By 665luannelThe best of the best. Awesome customer service. The cabins are spotless. Loved the view and the pools. Will be back again and again. Staff is very helpful. Cannot wait to go back next year. Thank yall for an awesome time.
