Beaver Lake Lodge
Location is key with Beaver Lake Lodge, which roosts on a hill overlooking the lake and has quick access to the local marina. Within 10 minutes are two golf courses, shops and restaurants, yet the lodge is less than a mile from the waterfront. The lodge also is just 20 minutes from the cobblestone streets of the Rogers historic district, which features shops, restaurants and museums. An outdoor pool and kitchenettes make this lodging great for family getaways; romance also can bloom with a fully equipped suite, complete with fireplace and Jacuzzi.
14733 Dutchman's Drive
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 925-2313
beaverlake.com/beaverlakelodge/
Rocky Branch Resort
The folks at Rocky Branch Resort know that guests want to spend their time outside in the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Located just a few minutes from Beaver Lake, the main resort building has rooms complete with fully equipped kitchenettes, outdoor picnic tables and charcoal grills. There also are separate cabins for group use, including the Lake House, which is just 50 yards from the lakefront. For larger groups, there's also a rustic barn building with a barbecue smoker for meals or gatherings. Guests also have an excellent chance of spotting deer, raccoons and other wildlife sauntering past in the forest; bird watching and hiking are popular pastimes from spring through autumn, but the resort is closed in the winter. For anglers, the resort has a list of recommended fishing guides. Nearby attractions include War Eagle Mill, a historic site featuring a working grist mill; War Eagle Cavern, which offers tours; and outdoor activities at Madison County WMA.
20510 Park Road
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 925-1688
rockybranchresorts.com
Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas
Although this hotel is located in the new Rogers development of Pinnacle Hills, it's still within a 30-minute drive of Beaver Lake. The facility is also located next to I-540 for an easy drive south to the picturesque Devil's Den State Park and Prairie Grove Battlefield. Within a mile of the new Pinnacle Hills Promenade shopping center and numerous restaurants, the Embassy Suites is also connected to the Hammons Convention Center, making it a top pick for conference attendees who need a quick escape route to the great outdoors during downtime. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, restaurant and a recreation desk to help guests with attraction reservations and maps.
3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 254-8400
embassysuitesnwa.com