Lake Havasu City in Mohave County, Arizona is home to Lake Havasu, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the state. The original London Bridge was relocated to Lake Havasu in the late 1960s and offers a scenic walk over the lake. The area is a prime destination for college students during spring break as well as boaters, jet skiers and snowbirds escaping the cold winter in their home states. Hotels abound, ranging from budget motels to lakeside resorts.
The Nautical offers direct access to Lake Havasu and the Colorado River, but the resort's tropical theme might make you think you're in the Bahamas. The resort offers everything from a large water park and 18-hole golf course to a private beach and boat rentals with a private boat launch. Special packages are available including the Golf Package, which offers a round of golf, free lunch and dinner and a beachfront room. The resort boasts a restaurant, bar and Starbucks as well as an outdoor pool.
Nautical Beachfront Resort
1000 McCulloch Blvd. North
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
800-892-2141
nauticalinn.com
The Bridgewater offers singles, doubles and kitchen suites with direct access to the lake. London Bridge is within walking distance, as are a number of shops and restaurants. The motel has referral services for boat rentals and other activities, and has an outdoor pool for on-site relaxation. Reservations during Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekend require a refundable $300 deposit.
Bridgewater Motel
101 London Bridge Rd.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
877-755-3550
bridgewatermotel.com
Havasu Dunes is just one mile from the center of town and from London Bridge. Rooms range from mini-suites to two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos with full kitchens. The hotel offers weekly and monthly rates for extended stays, as well as free access to a local fitness club. Three on-site swimming pools are available, and the hotel is within walking distance to a few restaurants and bars.
Havasu Dunes Resort
620 Lake Havasu Ave. South
Lake Havasu, AZ 86406
866-430-9932
havasudunes.com
This waterfront resort features one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens. On-site recreation is ample, with a nine-hole golf course, 55-slip marina, three swimming pools, boat and jet ski rentals and the English Village, a shopping center with boutiques and eateries. Guests who stay for two nights get the third night free, and the resort offers special packages for families, couples and boaters. The on-site Martini Bay restaurant overlooks the London Bridge and serves up steakhouse fare.
London Bridge Resort
1477 Queens Bay
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
866-331-9231
londonbridgeresort.com
