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The Happy Hollow

2.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming home base near Hot Springs National Park, where cozy rooms and friendly service create the perfect setting for park exploration

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A living room with a large black and white cityscape painting, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a modern chair. - The Happy Hollow (Hot Springs)
A balcony with outdoor seating, a brick building, and a window with the number 27. - The Happy Hollow (Hot Springs)
A living room with a black leather sofa, a glass-top dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and a radiator on the wall. - The Happy Hollow (Hot Springs)
A motel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area. - The Happy Hollow (Hot Springs)
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a kitchenette area. - The Happy Hollow (Hot Springs)
The Happy Hollow sits right on Bathhouse Row, offering travelers a convenient retreat after exploring the park. Guests appreciate the free self parking, in-room WiFi, and attentive staff. Previous visitors consistently mention the excellent value this well-located motel provides.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A neatly made bed in a hotel room with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Single Room, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bathhouse Row, a neighborhood in Hot Springs, The Happy Hollow is in a national park. 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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231 Fountain Street, 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
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large beige building with two towers, surrounded by trees and a sidewalk.
    Bathhouse Row
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Quapaw Baths
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buckstaff Bathhouse
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malvern Station
    31 min drive
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pho House
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • 501 Prime
    3 min drive
  • Don Juan Mexican Bar and Grill
    4 min drive
  • SQZBX Brewery & Pizza
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Hollow pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Hollow?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Happy Hollow?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Hollow located?

Located in Bathhouse Row, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Hot Springs National Park and Bathhouse Row. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Happy Hollow Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 649 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woman who checked us in was great - friendly, welcoming, full of good local info and recommendations. The location was perfect for us - easy walk to "bath house row", restaurants, the national park and trailheads. Not fancy or elegant, but clean, comfortable and a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location! We were able to walk from the hotel to anywhwere downtown. The young lady that checked me was super nice. The parking was good. The room was the perfect temperature after walking out and about. Very nice experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful vacation and the staff was informative and so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice & quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is amazing and love the proximity to everything Hot Springs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The national park was close and it’s was good the view of the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest little gem of a hotel located in the Hot Springs National Park. This was our 4th time staying at Happy Hollow and we'd stay here again anytime we're in Hot Springs. It's a retro looking motel that sits in the National Park. Rooms are always super clean. Staff is friendly and gets you whatever you need. Loved that our room was so spacious and all for a great price. Walking distance to the hikes of course but also to the main drag in Hot Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re visiting the National Park. You can leave your car at the hotel and walk to bathhouse row or the hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's always great staying at The Happy Hollow. Clean rooms, great staff, peacefully quiet, yet so close to th town
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, very affordable,.clean well kept property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, quiet, easy to walk to sight see around the area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, pet friendly we very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and it’s such a cute motel with friendly staff. It’s tucked away at the end of a short street of hotels and at the base of a mountain, but still close enough to bathhouse row. The bedding and towels were clean, but the rest of the room hadn’t had a good scrubbing in quite a while. Under the beds and under microwave had a build-up of dust. The toilet had not been cleaned under the rim or around the floor in (guessing) months. The toilet needed to be plunged but plunger is provided. The beds were comfy and I slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff. Old facility, but had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!

Amazing place to stay in Hot Springs. Great location and the staff is wonderful. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place all around. Friendly staff. Close to everything we needed and wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, great location near park and main streets.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always stay at the Happy Hollow when visiting Hot Springs. Its quiet, walkable and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Amenities
The staff was so friendly and informative. The vibe was very chill, other guests were so friendly. It's a short walk to the bathhouses. My pup was relaxed and happy. I would recommend this place, thanks Happy Hollow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the Happy Hollow because we wanted to hike and be able to walk to Bathhouse Row. AND it looked cute in the pictures. We were more than impressed with everything we were looking for!! The trail system access was very close, the property is so cute-we really enjoyed our little patio, and it was a quick walk to the bath houses and springs. A cold spring water drinking spigot is very near the motel, and we filled up all of our bottles to take home. Not to mention friendly check in and service. We loved our stay and will return if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place, great walkable location 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

Always clean & very friendly owner & employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025