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The Derby Inn

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. - The Derby Inn (Hot Springs)
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A short walk from Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, The Derby Inn provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, chairs, and a view of the outside.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, chairs, and a view of the outside.

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin-style bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a refrigerator, and a dining area.

Premium Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Oaklawn District, a neighborhood in Hot Springs, The Derby Inn is near the airport and near theme parks. Bathhouse Row is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita National Forest. Check out an event or a game at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, and consider making time for Magic Springs and Crystal Falls, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Hot Springs travel guide
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2208 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR, 71901

What's nearby

  • NPS Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Galaxy Connection
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • T-Rex Fun Spot
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Family Fun Park
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hot Springs Convention Center
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malvern Station
    29 min drive
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mainline Sports Bar
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    14 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's GOKI mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 29 to January 31:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Derby Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Derby Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Derby Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Derby Inn located?

Located in Oaklawn District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of NPS Visitor Center and Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Hot Springs National Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

The Derby Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was super easy and the room was well stocked and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was a gated/key pad entry. The room was spacious including a separate sitting room. There was also a little kitchen area including a few complimentary muffins. Very clean and cutely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, beautiful, and comfortable! The TV was HUGE and such an added bonus. It exceeded expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for the wife birthday room was very nice and loved the gate on property new go to hotel in hot springs
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow...loved the space the Jacuzzi bathtub was such a nice added surprise. Felt secure & the location awesome as well as abundance of towels little extras like muffins & liquid cream for coffee. I actually rested! mjf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that Derby Inn was pet friendly, clean and secure. Also the fact that it was close to Oaklawn and Bathhouse row as well as central to pretty much everything Hot Springs has to offer. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and aesthetically pleasing the rooms have everything you could need &more! The location is great you have so many things in the surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was super comfortable. Clean. Smelled good. The jetted tub was great. Nice centralized location. Lighting in the bathroom was kinda dark for those gals that need good lighting to do your makeup. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chelsie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There is no management. Here you receive a code to get inside of the gate. It is in a good location in this city. The room was very nice. It's under renovations. The breakfast is some muffins and coffee and stuff in the room. They tried to make it nice on a busy street, but very clean room did not see any amenities here.Other than the inside of the room, it is a very short ride to downtown hot springs
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean and well stocked. Great location for Oaklawn Racetrack and Casino.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caitlin was the best hostess I’ve used in all my years of travel, the room was clean and comfortable. I’d stay there again if we go back to Oaklawn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting the ap to get the key was kind of a pain. They were very good about sending me messages. But I had no idea I would have to download another ap and then add the code....it was stressful for an "old lady". The room was nice, AC worked great, comfy bed, towels were soft and shower was small, but nice. Would have been nice to have a shelf or something in the bathroom to hold our shower supplies. Good snacks and a couple of water bottles. Keurig coffee maker. Overall, we were pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in process was fast and easy, Room was clean and well thought out. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, quiet, cozy little place to stay. The contactless check in was nice, was quick and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check in. Fence inclosed parking lot for security. Room was comfortable, clean, and visually pleasing. Would definitely stay again! Room could use a cozy chair and the bathroom has no light over the vanity so it was very hard to see well enough to put on make up. Room had a nice little kitchenette but no pots, dishes, or silverware so we were unable to make use of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Hot Springs, only a mile or so from the National Park. The rooms are in great condition & newly renovated. The price was reasonable & includes free parking & wifi. They offer a SmartTV with streaming apps. There's no staff on-site, but the gate access & self check-in were very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute room, very clean and very affordable. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Super clean. Comfortable!! Huge TV. Awesome bath/shower. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean and nicely remodeled room. It does need a comfortable chair for relaxing in other than the dining chairs. The snacks were plentiful and appreciated. The ice machine wasn't working while I was there. They were blowing the parking lot with a pretty loud blower at 7p.m. Probably would be better to do that between checkout and checkin. Overall I was very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the fact that the owner was on site the first morning we were there to welcome us and to see if he could do anything for us. It is an old hotel that they have made considerable improvements on. We felt safe and it was very convenient to the track(walkable) We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed solo in a basic room for a June conference at Oaklawn Park. Within walking distance of Oaklawn Park and Waffle House. Conveniently located on Central Avenue/Highway 7, a short distance from downtown (North), and shops, stores and the 70 Bypass/ MLK Expressway (South). Newer facility with everything in the room being new, clean and in working order, and it is a gated facility with a gate code for entry into the inn grounds and a room code for entry into the room. The wall unit blew cold A/C, hot shower with high water pressure, oversized flat screen tv, comfortable king size bed, and apartment-sized refrigerator/freezer. Decent sized microwave. Snacks in the room were a plus and the bedside lamps on nice nightstands were touch lamps with USB C & A ports. Staff always answered the phone the few times I called with questions. Parked right in front of the room with easy and quick transport of belongings into the room. Well lighted facility; I didn’t lack for anything I needed during my stay. I have stayed in several hotels over many years in Hot Springs and rate this one as an excellent value, a true gem that should rise in popularity over time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Derby Inn was Fantastic! Rustic getaway smack in the middle of Central Ave. Short walk to Oaklawn racing/casino and of course the historic Rocky's corner! Very cozy, extremely clean, bed super comfy, and the TV is HUGE along with Fireplace, really sets the atmosphere for relaxation right in the middle of the city. Check in was very smooth and nice to have gated area with contactless entry - no key or card to carry around was very nice. Staff (which is onsite during the day) is SUPER Friendly and helpful! Stayed in the King Rustic and I can't say enough about how cozy and comfy this place is. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is less than a mile from the big casino, which was very convenient as we wanted to try our luck. The back parking lot is older and not attended and I wasn't sure if this was part of the place. The Derby Inn is gated so we felt secure there. The room was lovely and the small amenities they gave were great. We called ahead of time to see if we could get an earlier check in time and the staff were very accommodating. In fact, if you book through Expedia or some other website it would be good to call ahead. They have no information other than your name, so I was glad that I called. We never had a contactless check in before, but with them having my direct email and talking with them ahead of time, it made the process easy overall, as there is an APP that gives that information to you. They have a small Kuerig for coffee and a pot to heat water for tea and provide the items for your use (coffee pods, sugar/creamer packets, cups, tea), which was very nice. There is a microwave and small fridge. The bathroom is small but with just me and hubby, it was ok, but there is not a lot of cabinet space there to spread out your hygiene products, and the plug is at the light switch if you need to shave or blow dry your hair, and one small trashcan, so be aware of that. That's the only reason I gave this a four, but the staff over the phone was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While Expedia did not provide the correct room type, the staff graciously upgraded our accommodations. Unfortunately, there were no available rooms on the first floor, which slightly exacerbated my knee issues due to the stairs. The room itself, despite its 1970s aesthetic, was impeccably clean and offered a delightful selection of snacks. The staff was truly exceptional, assisting us even after regular hours. My only minor suggestion would be regarding the single small waste bin in the bathroom; the provided trash bags were quite thin, so I might consider bringing my own bin and bags for future visits. The location was incredibly convenient, and the gated entry provided a wonderful sense of security.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room looked like the pictures with very few blemishes. The only problem we had was the head board was seemingly detached from the bed and the door was hard to close. The amenities were almost non existent. For the amount of the rooms, paying to use outdated washer and dryers were a major turn off. But if this is local owned or small investor, I would say - just make it a provided service for free or non at all...especially if you can't provide quality equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026