Hotels Near Oatman, Arizona

Oatman, Arizona is an authentic remnant of the old-west mining towns. The original Oatman Hotel still exists, but is now a museum and no longer offers lodging. When the hotel doors closed, the tiny town was left without overnight accommodations. Rock-hounds and desert explorers need not worry, the Oatman Chamber of Commerce recommends nearby Laughlin, Nevada for hotels. This area's myriad of resorts, Colorado River recreational activities, sport-fishing, rafting and boating opportunities provide a home-base from which the outdoor enthusiast can head for adventures in the Arizona/Nevada state border lands that surround Oatman.

Colorado Belle and Microbrewery

Situated directly on the river, this hotel and casino has over 1167 rooms on its Colorado Belle replica of a 19th century paddle-wheel riverboat and accompanying two towers. The "boat," has 49 suites, each with a whirlpool tub or massaging, multiple-head shower. Guests can swim and soak in two heated pools and 14-person bubbling spa. A salon, laundry service, high-speed Internet and free valet are on-site. Overnight guests have year-round access to the hotel's beach for sun and play. In summer, personal watercraft vehicles can be rented riverside at the hotel's beach. Oatman is an approximate 1 hour drive from this hotel.

Colorado Belle and Microbrewery
2100 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-4000
coloradobelle.com

Golden Nugget Laughlin

This hotel and casino's guests can request a river, pool or courtyard view to accompany their tropically themed room or one-bedroom Paradise Suite. Guests can also specify a non-smoking room. Refrigerators are available in some rooms, and valet laundry may be requested. The Golden Nuggets palm-lined swimming pool is located alongside the Colorado River. Summer outdoor enthusiasts will find personal water craft rentals and a myriad of areas to satiate their cravings to play in the sand and sun.

Golden Nugget Laughlin
2300 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-7111
goldennugget.com/laughlin/accommodations

Edgewater Hotel

Edgewater Casino Resort has more than 1,350 guestrooms, many with views of the Colorado River or surrounding desert mountain ranges. The Edgewater offers guests access to a fitness room, gift shop, and hair salon. The outdoor adventurer will find available boat-trailer and RV parking for their personal vehicles and watercraft. The hotel also provides free on-property, security-patrolled covered parking until you are ready to venture out to explore the old mining-town of Oatman.

Edgewater Hotel
2020 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-2453
edgewater-casino.com

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