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The Derby Inn

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • A historic building with a clock tower, a flag, and a well-lit pathway.
    Hot Springs National Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • 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
  • 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
  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • 501 Prime
    3 min drive

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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: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM
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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM

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: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM–5:30 AM for a fee.

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 and Bathhouse Row are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Derby Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

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
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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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great location and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, secure, and clean. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel made up like an air b&b with all the extra touches
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was a nice place to stay. It’s a renovated old style motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the owners and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled and very nice and clean. I wish there was a clothes rack/rod of some sort to hang my clothes, as we were in Hot Springs for a funeral and had dressy clothes that needed to be hung. It also would have been nice to have had an iron and ironing board, but I don't think the rooms come equipped with those. We received so many different emails with gate and room codes that it was a bit confusing. Overall, we were happy with the room as it was very clean, which is what it most important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and newly painted with new floors. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice and the room was beautiful! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok, price was high but it was derby weekend. If you had to walk to Oaklawn you could. Room was nice. Quality of bath products low, bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026