Mena Mountain Resort is the most comfortable, quaint and clean resort I've ever been to! Denni and…read moreLou are the sweetest most accommodating hosts! We enjoyed our stay immensely and we will be back!

We've stayed here the past two years and are booking our third trip for next year! Great staff!…read moreGreat atmosphere! Great rooms that are spacious and clean! Too many towels to count!? Clean pool! Large warm hot tub! Pleasant music throughout entire property. Very nice/clean gas grill that we used to cook pork chops and baked potatoes on! We love this place and can not wait to go back next year when we are booking an extra night this time just so we have more time to enjoy all this place has to offer!! BTW: this is a great motorcycle destination as the roads surrounding have lots of curves with awesome views. Just head south out of western Missouri on Rt23 and ride the "Pig Trail" down ... set google maps destination for : Mena Mountain Resort ... and then just sit back and enjoy the ride!! (Attached is a pic we took of Lou & Denni (Mena Mountain Resort owners) who agreed to lead us up the mountain for a cruise on our motorcycles; great folks with hearts of gold!)

This is off the beaten path and nestled in the country in the shadows of Mount Magazine in…read moreArkansas. If you look on the map it looks like you are in the middle of a pasture, and that's sort of how it feels. It's the most comfortable place I've ever stayed. And the owners, Barbara and Edward Clare are almost like family to all of their guests. When you stop in the main house they have a fresh baked loaf of bread for you--there's butter and blackberry jelly in your fridge at one of the two cottages. Now if you are looking for 5-star accommodations with the finest spa amenities, this is not your place. If you are looking for a country cabin with a fire pit, comfy bed, rustic beauty of the mountains all around you--then you have hit pay-dirt. This is the only place I stay in the area. Based on when you books you will pay $80-$100 per night, less than most hotels in the area. We stayed the night before in Mena and regretted it. The cottage has a fully stocked kitchen with coffee, hot tea and enough spices, pots, pans and dishes for you to cook what ever you want. I make breakfast every time I'm there. I grab some eggs and ham at the local convenience store and I'm set. The bed is comfy and the bathrooms is super clean. They have DISH Network, so you can watch television or enjoy the selection of VHS tapes. But really you should go sit on the porch and see the stars or listen for the wildlife to come scurrying by.

We have loved out stay here! It is the perfect little homey cottage away from it all but the…read moreperfect launching spot for hiking and wine tasting adventures. My husband and I have had such a wonderful week and the hosts/owners are so welcoming and lovely!

What a delightful historic experience! It's like staying at grandma's house her dad built with his…read morebare hands. We snagged a room here to get us the majority of the way from Dallas to Eagle Rock Loop (Arkansas) so we could knock it out without a 4.5h drive leading up to it. I am so glad we did! Upon arrival at around 8PM, we had to call so the inn keeper could let us in, then we got a tour, and were shown upstairs to our room: #4. The floors are creaky with charm, but there's a private bathroom in the room, window-unit AC, and a large and powerful space heater (we were toasty on a freezing night). So much personality and personal touches here. A modest, but complimentary, selection of snacks and drinks are available in various places, too! All in all, I'd definitely come back and stay a little longer!

I stayed here with a buddy on a road trip to Texas and it was definitely unusual…read more The neighboring national park is beautiful but the town of Talihina is a grim place, avoid if possible, it's definitely seen better days. Upon arrival we received a warm greeting from the gentleman at the front desk and he showed us to our ground floor room. The decor in the hallway set the tone (rather rundown but featuring displays about the area and history of the hotel), one of the rooms we passed was missing a door and had a bed sheet covering the door way, perhaps it was being rehabbed? Our room was clean, sheets were nice and the beds were comfy but the room didn't feel finished (bare concrete floor, exposed pipes and electric lines from the room above running along the ceiling). The bathroom was clean but tiny and a bit rundown. After seeing the room for the first time, I'm certain that had I been with my wife, she would have insisted we get back in the car and keep driving. The hotel restaurant is closed for business (not sure if that is temporary or permanent) but that was definitely the only attractive room in the building. The whole marketing emphasis of this place is that it's "historic" but it's only from the 1940's, my home is much older and I've never thought of it as historic. Frankly, it felt like the whole "historic" thing was just an excuse for being so shabby. All in all I'd say that whoever is in charge of cleaning is doing a wonderful job but the whole place is rundown and desperately in need of restoration. You will be hard pressed to find somewhere decent to eat in town. We received a couple of recommendations for "El Rancho Mexican Grill" and it was pretty awful.

It seemed they did renovation, the rooms nice and cleaned, easy check in and out. Definitely stay…read morethere again when we're in town

We have stayed here 3 different times. The 1st 2. Being 10 & 8 years earlier. We knew to expect…read moreclean and at a good value. We were very impressed with the newest updates! They have done a great job of increasing that value. Last time we were in town we let the others pick the place to stay. It was about $60 higher but not nicer. It was more than one level ( a hotel) , but that was it. This stay was Nov.7th, 2024. Andy at the desk , was very friendly. No negatives to report. Being a retired truck driver , I've stayed at hotels quite a bit. This Motel is one of my favorites. I hate to pay a sizable amount and it's nothing special. This place suits me perfectly! We will be back, soon.

I had a very pleasant experience at this inn. I got caught up in a bad storm while camping and…read moreneeded a place to stay for the night. Darren answered my call late at night and was able to get me a room. This place has incredible history. It's very charming. But, Darren was a big part of what made me enjoy my stay. I was alone, scared, and tired after being caught in that storm. Darren made me feel at home in this inn. He even made me some incredible blueberry muffins in the morning to send me off. Thank you so much for your generosity.

We just stayed for our first time at the Sassafras Inn in Mena, Arkansas. What a great time and…read moresuch a beautiful, 125 year old home. We stayed in the Magnolia Suite upstairs and our friends who came with us had the Veranda Suite downstairs and they were both so very comfortable. We felt so very much at home, everything was very clean and overall it was just a great getaway. The Host, Darren took such great care of us, and his blueberry muffins were amazing. If you happen to be in the area or want to be, contact them, you won't be sorry.

Every thing is great. One that was over looked one trash can still has trash in it. But all in all…read moreit is an upgrade from the last hotel I stayed in Tulsa. So I would recommend this hotel in Poteau.

The beds were extremely comfortable and I am so glad the room didn't have carpet. So clean we were…read morevery impressed and we have stayed at several different motels in the area and this was phenomenal! Will not only be back but will recommend to anyone coming to the area.

We have a wonderful experience in here. The place and view are awesome. Breakfast is served from…read more8:30 - 9:00 and you have the option to have a romantic breakfast in your room or get it from the dining room with everyone . Breakfast is just perfect. Room is pretty and clean with jacuzi inside. The view from the balcony is just refreshing. Though we are not able to use the pool because it's too cold but it looks enticing ;). . They got a theater room that you can enjoy. The owner/host chandra is so nice and friendly. You can never go wrong in this place. The drive around the town is pretty cool with all the nature and lake views. Restaurants serve good seafood , fresh and yummy. I really recommend this place to everyone. Best experience so far! Too bad we can only stay for 2 nights because we had to get home and work on New Year's eve.

Absolutely perfect. Beautiful views, nice room, amazing pool and hot tub, delicious breakfast…read more We decided to visit Broken Bow on a whim. It was 6 hours to South Padre or 6 hours to Oklahoma, so we decided to head north. It was so much more than we expected and we will definitely be back!!

Someone needed to write a review on this place so here it comes....This place is an absolute…read moredisaster. By that I mean completely disgusting. I normally have no problem staying in dive hotels. I'm glad I took pictures because I am not a creative enough with words to do this place justice. The bathtub was disgusting. There were dead flies that had been stepped on and stuck to the bathroom floor. Oh and to top it all off it was right next to railroad tracks. I was completely mortified but took a shower trying to convince myself that it was going to be OK for the night. The shower didn't drain so I ended up standing up to my ankles and water in the gross dirty looking bathtub. I felt dirtier when I got out of the shower. That's when I went to the bed pull back the covers and found blood stains on the sheets. Sheets that have been washed so many times they were see-through and it had holes in them! Words can't do it justice that's why I'm posting pictures.

Could not give negative stars, so listing the lowest I can. This place cannot even be classified…read moreas a fleabag, it's that bad. Absolutely the most abysmal lodging I have ever seen in my entire life. If I hadn't rolled in so late and so dog-tired I would have moved on as soon as I saw the room. It is unfit for human habitation, and that's a compliment. Previous post referred to bloodstains on the sheets. I don't think that's what they were. More likely excretions from the abundant bedbugs present. I have never been bitten by a bedbug before in my life, but I left there with no fewer than seven bites. Thank God I had the presence to keep my luggage off the floor to reduce the chance of bringing bedbugs home with me. The toilet was cleaner than the several inches of standing swill in the bathtub. I couldn't hope to take a shower. I will be reporting this stinking heap of garbage to the Le Flore county health department, and I recommend no one spend a single night at the Crane Motel even if your life depends on it. It should be burned to the ground.

Context: I'm tired and cranky after a crappy night's sleep…read more Whatever you do be sure to get a room on the top floor. Otherwise, you may have an experience like mine and wind up with a "Parent of the Year" above you who allows a couple kids to stomp all over the floor until 1am. Listening to another kid crying at 5am through the paper-thin walls was a fun bonus. The only reason I can't bring myself to rate this place one-star is the super nice lady at the front desk. And, yes, the rooms are clean, so there's that. The Holiday Inn Express was sold out. Now I know why.

If you are a light sleeper do not stay here, even though the hotel is nice. The customer service…read morewas delightful. The rooms were clean, and the breakfast was fine. It is also only a 30 minute drive to Talimena. The down side is the paper thin walls! We had extremely rude neighbors above us and beside us. It sounded like elephants above us or tap dancers.. take your pick. Then the great people next to us had their t.v. at full blast, they must have a large family of 8 because they had to talk so loud, and the cherry on top was waking up to a gentlemen hacking up his lungs. It was NOT a good night's sleep.

Cozy cabin with great views and all the comforts of home! Everything you need for a getaway;…read morepeaceful and private. Ashley V was extremely helpful in getting us scheduled. Would definitely stay here again.

I absolutely love this place. We stayed here for two nights…read moreover the weekend. The cabins are easy to get to write off the main highway close to Mena. There is a steep grade climb up to the cabins, no issues for a car or truck. All of the cabins have a view. We stayed at the honeymooners cabin number three in the view from the screened in porch was amazing. The porch is where we spent most of our time. We used the Jacuzzi tub in the living room for a good hour of soak time before bed. The queen bed was comfortable for two people. Cabin was clean and spacious enough for us, And had everything we needed including a small refrigerator microwave toaster oven sink. Good size shower in the bathroom. We stayed in cabin 3, Honeymooners. The interior of the cabin is all wood but in really good condition and there was no smell of smoke. Good communications by text we never have to actually see anyone. Looking forward to the next visit!