Bunkie, Louisiana Area Hotels

Bunkie, Louisiana Area Hotels
Situated in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Bunkie is called the crossroad of Central Louisiana because it is within a three-hour radius of any Louisiana location. Once a cotton, corn and sugarcane farming community, Bunkie boasts several historic plantations. Bunkie epitomizes Louisiana's nickname, "Sportsman's Paradise." Twenty miles in either direction, waters featuring cypress and gum trees offer camping and fishing as well as duck and deer hunting. Several hotels are located around Bunkie and the surrounding area.

The Bailey Hotel

Built in 1907, The Bailey Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits in the heart of downtown Bunkie. Decorated with Victorian furnishings, the seven suites feature dial-up Internet and cable television. On-site amenities include a 24-hour front desk, babysitting, room service and wireless Internet in public areas. Select rooms have whirlpool tubs. The Magnolia Room at the Bailey serves Cajun Cuisine and Southern comfort foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast consists of grits, pancakes, biscuits and fried eggs with fresh fruit and juices. For lunch and dinner, chefs prepare beef, pork and seafood dishes. Enjoy nightly live entertainment in the hotel's lounge. Schedule skiing and fishing excursions at Indian Creek, located 10 miles away.

The Bailey Hotel
200 W. Magnolia St.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7111
baileyhotel.com

Paragon Casino Resort

Marksville's Paragon Casino Resort is approximately 17 miles east of Bunkie, Louisiana. The resort property caters to all of your needs during your visit to sites around Avoyelles Parish, including shopping, casino gaming, a Kid's Quest arcade, live performances, dining, movies, a fitness center, golf and camping. The resort's atrium features a bayou-themed motif, complete with cypress trees in a man-made bayou and live alligators. Its 500 rooms include accommodations overlooking the atrium. Other on-site accommodations include a 185-unit RV park and 45 one-bedroom cabins behind the casinos. Hotel amenities are shuttle service to downtown Marksville, an indoor pool and meeting rooms. On the property, Tamahka Trails Golf Club boasts an 18-hole course and a 50,000-square-foot hitting area.

Paragon Casino Resort
711 Paragon Place
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-4892
paragoncasinoresort.com

Best Western Ville Platte

Located 20 miles west of Bunkie, Best Western Ville Platte is a AAA Two Diamond Hotel just within the city limits of Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish. All 30 rooms offer free Internet access, cable television, refrigerators, microwaves and work desks. Hotel amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor pool and large vehicle parking spots. El Charro's Mexican Restaurant is next to the hotel. Ville Platte offers several dining options, from fast food restaurants like McDonald's to locally-owned Cajun restaurants like the Pig Stand and Kernie's.

Best Western Ville Platte
1919 E. Main St.
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 360-9961
bestwestern.com

Article Written By Cicely A. Richard

Based in Tucson, Ariz., Cicely A. Richard has been writing since 1996. Her articles have been published in the “Arizona Daily Star” newspaper and “ForeWord Magazine.” Richard earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and journalism from Louisiana State University.

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