The area around De Queen, Arkansas is known as Tri-Lakes Country. Three lakes surround the city -- De Queen Lake, Dierks Lake and Gillham Lake -- offering visitors access to boating, camping, jet skiing, swimming and other water sports. If you are looking for faster waters, visit the nearby Cossatot River, where guests can canoe, kayak or raft on white waters. The Ouachita National Forest is ideal for hunters and outdoorsmen. At Ouachita you can hike, hunt, fish, mountain bike and ride horses.
The Western Plaza Inn is locally owned and operated by a De Queen family. At Western Plaza, rooms feature queen beds, a refrigerator, free cable, HBO and courtesy coffee. The hotel is located in close proximity to the freeway. Local calls and Internet access are also free. The hotel accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Check-in is at 3 p.m., and check-out is at 11 a.m. The front desk is open 24 hours to meet your needs. There are two suites available at the hotel if you are staying with a larger group. The outdoor swimming pool keeps children entertained, and guests cool during the hot summer months.
If your visit to De Queen includes a trip to the Ouachita National Forest or the Cossatot River, you might consider staying at the Scottish Inns. The Scottish Inns is ideal for guests looking to save money on dining, as rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The refrigerator will help keep drinks or lunch meat cool for your trip to the river or lake the next day. High speed Internet is free to all motel guests. Pets are allowed at the Scottish Inns. The motel takes American Express, MasterCard, Discover and Visa. Both check-in and check-out is at 11 a.m. A playground is located on the property for small children. The motel has only one floor, making rooms easily accessible by children, the elderly and physically impaired. Parking is abundant and free. Rooms come with cable, satellite and premium TV channels. Wake-up calls can be arranged for guests who want to hit the outdoors early. The property is entirely non-smoking.
The Palace Motel is located in the small town where Country Singer Collin Raye grew up, and you can try to impress locals by bringing up his name. The motel features 59 guest rooms, which fill up in the busy summer months. Get the most out of your stay by taking advantage of the free continental breakfast served on-site. Breakfast consists of bagels, small muffins, fruit and juices. Besides the many outdoor activities to enjoy in De Queen, the motel offers an outdoor swimming pool and exercise room. Get in a cardio workout on one of the treadmills, or pump up with one of the weight machines. Check-in and check-out are both at 11 a.m. Rooms come equipped with an iron, ironing board, and cable TV. You may request a king or queen bed.
