Basin Park Hotel FAQs
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Rooms, Amenities & Spa
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The Basin Park Hotel offers a variety of accommodations ranging from Standard Rooms and 2 Double Rooms to more spacious options like Premium and Superior King Rooms. Guests can choose specialty stays such as the King Jacuzzi Room, Suites or Spa Collection Rooms with exclusive spa access. These options blend comfort, historic charm, and modern amenities to fit everything from budget-friendly stays to relaxing spa getaways.
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The Basin Park Hotel offers amenities such as Wi-Fi, shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, and bellman service, plus access to Spa1905 with its hot tub, spa deck, fire pit, and patio. Guests can also enjoy daily activities included in their stay from welcome socials, tours, tastings and more.
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Spa1905 at the Basin Park Hotel offers massages, body treatments, and facials, along with Spa Collection guest rooms designed for a full wellness experience. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and lounge area, all set against a relaxing mountain backdrop.
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The Basin Park Hotel is pet-friendly with a $35 per pet, per night fee. (Due to Health Code, pets are not allowed on the Spa Level). To learn more about our hotel policies, visit our Guest Rooms & Hotel Policies page.
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The Basin Park Hotel provides guest parking at a nearby lot, with covered motorcycle parking available. A shuttle runs between the lot and the hotel, and guests can also use the shuttle to get around downtown as part of the daily activity fee.
History
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The 1905 Basin Park Hotel is the only full service hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs. Its unique because it’s a historic limestone landmark built into the hillside of downtown Eureka Springs, giving it multiple ground-level entrances across its eight floors. Once considered “fireproof,” it was among the most modern hotels of its era, with running water, telephones, and electric lighting. Its rich history includes events like the Barefoot Ball, tales of gangsters and Prohibition, and ongoing paranormal lore, all preserved alongside its vintage architecture and central location overlooking Basin Spring Park and downtown.
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The hotel is located directly next to Basin Spring Park, giving guests a perfect downtown location. Step right out the front doors to enjoy events, live music in the park, and the vibrant energy of Eureka Springs.
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The Basin Park Hotel was built in 1905 on the site of the former Perry House, which burned down in 1890. Constructed from local limestone, it was considered modern for its time with electric lights, steam heat, and telephones in every room. Over the years it became a lively social hub—most famously hosting the Barefoot Ball starting in 1948—and has since been carefully preserved and restored to maintain its historic charm. To learn more about the Basin Park hotel’s history in Eureka Springs, visit the hotel’s History page.
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The Basin Park Hotel is owned by Elise Roenigk, who purchased it with her late husband Marty in 1997. Since then, they have led extensive restorations to preserve its historic character—restoring the original roofline, renovating guest rooms with period décor, and updating spaces like Spa1905, restaurants, and bars—while ensuring the hotel remains both authentic and sustainable for the future. To learn more about the Basin Park hotel’s history in Eureka Springs, visit the hotel’s History page.
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The Basin Park Hotel offers a Paranormal Investigation tour, where guests can explore the hotel’s most haunted spaces with the guidance of experienced investigators. The experience includes access to ghost-hunting equipment, making it a fun and immersive way to connect with the hotel’s spooky history.
Dining, Bars & Nightlife
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The Balcony Restaurant is a go-to spot for casual dining in downtown Eureka Springs. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu of classic comfort foods like burgers, salads, and hearty entrées. Guests can also enjoy the Balcony Bar’s craft beers and relaxed atmosphere, all with the best views overlooking downtown Eureka Springs.
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Jack Rabbett’s Whisky Bar at the Basin Park Hotel offers craft cocktails, signature whiskies, and upscale bar bites. Guests can enjoy sports on big screens, pool tables, and live music on select nights, making it a fun and social evening hangout in the downtown district.
Activities & Events
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Guests at the Basin Park Hotel can enjoy a variety of daily activities, from family-friendly options like the Kids Discover Downtown activity, scavenger hunts, and a game room, to unique experiences such as the Civil War Cave self-guided adventure and discounted local tours. Welcoming socials vary depending on the season from ice cream socials to caramel apple bar. Relaxing touches include Fireside on the Spa Deck, Scenic drives, while evenings often feature live music at Jack Rabbett’s Whisky Bar.
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The Basin Park Hotel hosts and participates in several seasonal events each year, including the Ozark Mountain Music Festival in January and the Eureka Springs Blues Party in late May/early June. In the fall, the Ozark Folk Festival brings traditional music and performances to the town. During the holidays, guests can enjoy Christmas parades, tree lighting, and festive downtown activities, capped off with a lively New Year’s Eve Bash outdoors in Basin Spring Park.
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The Basin Park Hotel offers several family-friendly activities, including a kids’ downtown discovery activity with treats, a self-guided scavenger hunt, and JR’s Game Room with fun indoor games. Families can also enjoy relaxing experiences like Fireside on the Spa Deck and easy access to nearby shops and attractions.
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Yes — the Basin Park Hotel is close to outdoor adventures, with hiking and biking trails nearby. Nearby spots include Black Bass Lake, just over a mile away with scenic trails, and Lake Leatherwood City Park, offering extensive hiking, biking, and lake activities only a short drive from the hotel. Walk up the Basin Bluff Shelter that overlooks the downtown or venture around downotown to the many natural springs with beautiful garden landscape.
Weddings & Group Meetings
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Yes — the Basin Park Hotel offers unique event spaces. The entire 6th floor, including the ballroom, can be reserved for weddings, receptions, meetings, and special events. In addition, the rooftop is accessible during guided activity events, giving guests a one-of-a-kind view over downtown Eureka Springs. For full details on hotel weddings at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, visit BasinParkHotelWeddings.com.
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Yes — the Basin Park Hotel hosts weddings and receptions with venues like the Barefoot Ballroom & Foyer for up to 250 guests. They offer wedding packages with catering, bar service, and cake, plus on-site suites, a rooftop photo spot, and dedicated event staff to help plan your celebration. For full details on hotel weddings at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, visit BasinParkHotelWeddings.com.
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Yes — the Basin Park Hotel offers meeting and conference facilities, including the historic Barefoot Ballroom & Foyer with space for up to 250 guests. Meeting attendees also enjoy easy accessibility to downtown Eureka Springs, with shops, dining, and attractions just steps away for breaks between sessions.
Travel Deals
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The Basin Park Hotel offers a variety of packages, including best value rates with free parking and breakfast credits, paranormal investigation stays, and last-minute room deals. Guests can also enjoy midweek spa getaways, birthday celebration packages, biker-friendly stays, and weekday discounts, giving options for both relaxation and adventure. For the latest details, visit the Basin Park Hotel’s Deals & Packages page.
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