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Reviews of The Happy Hollow

231 Fountain Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901, United States of America

#18 of 120 hotels in Hot Springs

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 449 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    It is what I wanted close to town. Didn't need a pool or a lot of other ammenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe reserve a room for guests that don't want a room where pets had stayed. We had a very bad experience once where we got flees from a pet friendly room. That was long ago and in Virginia, but my wife still remembers and was not really happy that I reserved this room. One of 8 different locations on this trip.

    Great location we walked to breakfast. Comfortable and plenty of room. We really didn't use the kitchen, as we were only in town for 1 night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely no dislikes. Can't wait to go back.

    Older motel right at the entrance to the National Park. Walking distance to bathhouses and shops. The staff is awesome and caring. This was my 4th time staying there. Comfy beds and no exterior noise. Will always stay there. Very reasonable prices and CLEAN

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Retro comfort and a friendly welcome at Hot Springs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    The staff were wonderful and helpful, location was good, just off the main road so a little quieter, and the facilities were great. It's a very lovingly restored retro motel with nice touches like a station to wash your crystals and they left out flashlights as there was a power cut due to a storm

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Trip was enjoyable. Quiet area but close to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were a bit small.

    Convenience to Bath Row and the Tower area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    A Hidden Gem
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was super accomodating and the location is great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Nice motel within walking distance of many activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds could have been more comfortable. My husband didn’t sleep well and our son-in-law in the room above said the mattress was uncomfortable for his back. I forgot to tell the manager the bathroom door sticks. I’m sure that could easily be remedied.

    The location was great! Close to bath houses and the grand promenade. The place is cute in a retro way.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Wonderful vintage hotel. Very friendly and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely vintage hotel. Very clean and super friendly staff. Very convenient to downtown Hot Springs - just steps from the start of the Grand Promenade.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location to downtown

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    10
    Great for a small getaway with large dogs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom area wasn’t pictured and was a tad small, but it wouldn’t deter us from staying again.

    We loved the closeness to the national park and the Haply Hollow Spring. The location was great for walking to the Bath District. We love that it allows pets! We traveled with 2 well behaved, large dogs (78lbs & 106lbs) and stayed in the XL king suite and it was perfect with the extra room! The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    10
    We love this hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We love everything about it.

    This is our fourth stay at this hotel. We just love it. It is perfect for our vacation to Hot Springs...location, facilities, dogs allowed, free parking. The hotel is within walking distance of shops, trails, restaurants, breweries, distillery, bath houses...our vehicle stays parked until we leave for home. The Happy Hollow is the only place I will stay when visiting Hot Springs.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    10
    Perfect location in a kitschy, retro motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more counter space in bathroom.

    Perfect location for walking to Bathhouse Row. Great value. Safe & clean. Facilities were as expected. Friendly & helpful staff Would def return for visit.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some areas of the room are not as updated as some may prefer, particularly the bathroom. A community firepit could be a cool addition on the chilly nights. Also, I would like to see some EV charging in the future.

    This is our second stay here, great location, quiet, and an easy walk to bathhouse row. The hotel has a cool history and has been reasonably updated, but it does show its age in some places. It's not a glitzy ritzy type of place, but the room was very comfortable and clean, and the price was right. We enjoyed it and would stay again in the future. A bonus is the cold spring, just a short walk up the hill.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    10
    Quaint little place near everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I have to say anything I guess the beds are older.

    Quiet little place out of the way of busy street. Next to trails, the bathhouse row and very nice. The ability to walk from here is awesome. Free parking is great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is great! Our rooms were large and comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Hot Springs for the Weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was dust under the bed and around the fridge. Didn't care for the table and chairs near the doorway.

    Great location and affordable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No breakfast. Tables and chairs were set up outside each door and people were allowed to smoke there. Fortunately no one was smoking outside, but if they had been,, it would have drifted into our room.

    The location was right across the street from Hot Springs National Park. It was about a block from the Arlington Springs Hotel where we were attending a film festival and Bathhouse Row was just beyond that. The room had everything we needed including a jug to use for water from a nearby spring.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is my go to spot for the last 4 years when visiting Hot Springs!I love everything about it! And Aletha is the absolute BEST!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Perfect Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great.

    The room was cozy, quiet and clean The motel was in a great location. We were able to walk to the best shops and the bath houses.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location to stay while exploring downtown Hot Springs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was pretty small and the door wouldn't close properly, but that comes with the age of the building. So no real complaints.

    The location was perfect! We were able to walk to everywhere we wanted to go. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly and flexible in accommodating us.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    9.0
    Nice little motel for a weekend getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Air conditioning didn't get as cold as we like.

    We loved the location and being able to walk downtown. Having connecting balconies was awesome!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the retro/vintage feel of the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay. It was an easy walk to bathhouse row.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's an older hotel that has been updated. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, and it included a small kitchenette.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    9.0
    small property. staff was amazing. quiet location close to bath house row.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bathroom door did not close

    great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking can be limited. No breakfast.

    Location is absolutely perfect. Close to downtown main street and the mountain tower. Rooms felt updated since last time we stayed here. Very comfortable beds. Rooms come with TV, fridge, microwave, coffee pot, plates & utensils, kitchen sink, bathroom with sink shower and toilet. Large closet.

    Stayed in September 2023

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