Harrah's is one of several casino resorts along the Mississippi that are within a 20-minute drive of Arkabutla. Touting itself as the largest casino between Las Vegas and Atlantic City, it offers both hotel highrises and RV camping to appeal to a variety of visitors. Those who come to Arkabutla for fishing may also want to find the time to fit in Harrah's golf course and shooting range during their stay. Guests can also enjoy spa amenities, several onsite restaurants, four pools, and more. Rates as of 2011 start as low as $40 per night during the winter but can go well over $200 on weekends and during holiday periods.
Harrah's Tunica Hotel & Casino
13615 Old Highway 61 North
Robinsonville, MS 38664
800-WIN-4-WIN
harrahstunica.com
The Super 8 is an affordable alternative to the sometimes pricier and flashier casino resorts to the west. To the east of Arkabutla, the community of Hernando provides easy access to Interstates 55 and 69, and is a short drive to Memphis, TN, to the north, making it a good starting point for a trip to the region. The hotel offers guests free breakfast and free Internet for the length of your stay. Rates as of early 2011 run generally $50 to $80 per night year-round depending on bed and smoking preferences.
Super 8 Hernando
2425 Sloans Way
Hernando, MS 38632
662-429-5334
super8.com
This Southern-based chain has a location just a few miles from Arkabutla and the casinos along the Mississippi. Key West Inn offers pet-friendly accommodations in a quiet, two-story setting reminiscent of south Florida's famous chain of islands. Free breakfast in the lobby is included in the rate, but guests can also prepare or reheat meals in a kitchenette right in your tropically decorated room. Rates begin at around $75 to $85 per night as of early 2011.
Key West Inn Tunica Resort
11635 Hwy 61 N.
Robinsonville, MS 38664
662-363-0021
keywestinn.net
If visitors to the Gold Strike are reminded of modern Vegas strip icon Mandalay Bay, it may be because these are sister resorts. Gold Strike, in Tunica, is a short drive from the relative calm of a day of fishing on Arkabutla Lake, with all the amenities of a casino experience. Three full-service restaurants, golf, and spa facilities complement modern rooms with king or double beds and marble bathrooms. Outlet mall shopping is also nearby.
Gold Strike Resort and Casino
1010 Casino Center Drive
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
1-888-24K-PLAY
goldstrikemississippi.com
