Holiday Inn Express
The three-floor Holiday Inn Express has 56 rooms with interior corridors. The hotel features a fitness center for staying in shape; and a heated, indoor swimming pool for relaxing after a day of exploring and hiking in the 368-acre Logoly State Park, which is located just six miles away. The thrifty adventure traveler will appreciate the free, hot Express Start breakfast bar, free high-speed Internet access and free parking. All rooms and suites have kitchenettes with coffee makers and mini refrigerators. Some also have microwaves. Service animals only are permitted. Rates start at about $99 (as of 2009).
Holiday Inn Express
1604 E. Main St.
Magnolia, AR 71753
(877) 863-4780
hiexpress.com
Coachman's Inn
The two-level Coachman's Inn with 80 rooms is two blocks from the town square and just a mile and half from Lake Columbia. It is also close to about four restaurants. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool for cooling off on a hot summer day. The inn offers free parking, free high-speed Internet access and free continental breakfast. Pets are allowed for an additional fee. Rates start at about $65 (as of 2009). You can get discounted rates by joining the chain's free Star Club.
Coachman's Inn
420 E. Main St.
Magnolia, AR 71753
(877) 747-8713
magnusonhotels.com
Quality Inn
For a cheap stay in an older, no frills hotel, check in at the 71-room Quality Inn, which is within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. There are coffee makers and refrigerators in each room and the hotel offers free continental breakfast, free newspaper and free local calls. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs. Amenities include an outdoor pool. Pets under 20 pounds are allowed for an additional $25 per stay fee. Rates start at $69 (as of 2009).
Quality Inn
411 East Main St.
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-3612
qualityinn.com