Two bedroom House with fenced in yard, covered patio area, located at the Joplin Inn at the entrance to Mountain Harbor, just 1 1/2 miles from Lake Ouachita. by RedAwning
Two bedroom House with fenced in yard, covered patio area, located at the Joplin Inn at the entrance to Mountain Harbor, just 1 1/2 miles from Lake Ouachita. by RedAwning
Mount Ida hotel steps from Ouachita National Forest
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel offers 3 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix. This Mount Ida hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. This hot springs hotel also offers concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel is a smoke-free property.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Art gallery
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Outdoor entertainment area
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
Lever door handles
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch smart TV with digital channels
First-run movies
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Champagne service
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Freezer
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Rockhound Hotel Mount Ida
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel Mount Ida
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel Hotel Mount Ida
The Rockhound Boutique Hotel Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This is an adorable, small business motel. The room was perfect for our needs and the garden area to clean rockhound finds was ideal! I would suggest bringing a small coffee maker if you’re not keen on instant coffee or you aren’t a tea person. My friend had to get his coffee fix at the restaurants in town because he’s a snob about instant coffee (haha). I loved the little touches of consideration for room amenities (popcorn, tea setup, cold water in the fridge, etc.). Would make this my go-to for Mt. Ida if they allowed my pup to stay also, but I know there are many pet owners who might not clean up after their doggos very well. Thank you for the lovely accommodations!
Our family really enjoyed our two night stay in the Crystal Suite. Beautiful room and conveniently located for our rockhounding adventures. The rock cleaning station in the patio area was a great touch!
Zachary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jane
Traveled with family
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Amenities
The room was very pretty. Nice tub with bath salts. Quiet. Restaurants within walking distance. Comfortable bed. Nice yard. Improvements would be some bubble bath. Drawers for clothing. Something to hang clothes An armoire if there is room or a coat rack would help. Thanks
We loved staying at the Rockhound, it was perfect for everything we needed. My only suggestion would be to add a blackout curtain to block the streetlight across the road. Other than that it was the perfect little getaway!
This was our second stay, and within two weeks of our first stay, at the Rockhound. It was so convenient & enjoyable the first time that we had to get back before the summer ended!
My husband & I found tons of gorgeous crystals at the Avatar mine & at Crystal Vista, and the ability to clean them up in the Rockhound’s garden is an amazing amenity. As is the bathroom— the shower & bathtub are the ultimate way to end a day of climbing and mining, as I believe I stated in my last review. Can’t be overstated!
The staff are fantastic; they’re gracious and helpful.
Overall, we can’t wait till we can get back!
This is one of my very favorite hotels of all time! I believe there are just 3 beautifully renovated rooms in a historic building. From the lovely wallpaper to the gorgeous and comfortable bed, to all the little amenities, to the fabulous bathroom - the value is incredible. There is even a pretty little courtyard where you can relax. If you are there on a Saturday you can walk about 100 steps to the courthouse where they have live music in the evening. I wasn’t sure how check in would work but they will text you with info on how to open your room and you just park out front.
We stayed at the Rockhound Boutique after a day of quartz mining. Check-in & entry were a breeze.
Only one (micro) issue-- there was no toilet paper in our room. I texted to ask for some and literally within seconds we had toilet paper & a sincere apology delivered to our door. Excellent response time from the owners!
Our room was luxuriously adorable and had everything we needed to recover from a swelteringly hot day at the mine. I have never enjoyed a shower, followed by a bath in the AMAZING bathtub, more.
Everything about our experience at the Rockhound was spot-on. The graciousness of the owners was obvious throughout our stay.
Cannot wait to go back; the Rockhound will be our go-to for mining getaways for my husband & me. We used to suffer through hot nights in tents to be near mines, now we know (& sleep) better!
This was the most fun and charming little find in Mt. Ida. After dropping my kiddos off at nearby Camp Ozark, I needed a quiet place to stay for the evening without driving back to Hot Springs. This is only a couple of miles down the road, I could pull straight up to my door and the room is so charming. It had everything I needed and more - the owners have thought of everything! I couldn't believe all that I got for the price. They have a gem here. Highly recommend an evening or 2 at this lovely little place.
We are already planning a return trip; that should speak volumes. It's within easy walking distance of the outdoor Front Porch stage, where local and regional bands play mostly roots Americana on Saturday nights all summer long.
The property was ADORABLE! Such a great vibe and style; exactly what I needed for the night before picking my daughter up from Camp Ozark. It was clean, comfortable, and so easy to check in. etc... everything was contactless but I was confident with all of the information given and texts I received, that if I needed anything, I did not need to worry. I sent pics to my family and friends and they all replied, "OBSESSED!" and "Where is that?"
The ONLY point I would mention, although I truly appreciate a well lit outer area, especially as a single woman; there is some light that shines in through the curtain from the street light. I think it was already a difficult sleep night in general due to my long drive and excitement to pick up my daughter, but perhaps a pull-down shade or some kind of option for the window would be helpful?
I feel bad mentioning is because it was a perfect stay in every other way...just light coming in through the window with those beautiful curtains.
The room was spectacularly clean! Everything was beautiful and comfortable. The decor was adorable. We enjoyed the hot coffee, tea, and the deep soaker tub after a hard day of digging for diamonds. We loved the location as it was so close to local shops and eateries. The side garden where you could borrow mining equipment and clean your finds was perfect. Enjoyed the firepit and had smores with neighbors! 5 stars, if ever up there again, will absolutely stay there again!