Hampton Inn Ozark
235 US-231, Ozark, AL 36360, Ozark, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Hampton Inn Ozark is a 3-star hotel located off Highway 231 in Ozark, Alabama, about a 5-minute drive from downtown Ozark and roughly 16 minutes from Fort Rucker. This modern lodging holds a public rating of 3.9 from 643 reviews, reflecting a generally positive but mixed guest experience. It offers a straightforward, well-equipped base for both military-related visits and regional travel in southeast Alabama.
Rooms
Each room is furnished with custom-designed beds, a coffeemaker, minifridge, microwave, and a flat-screen TV with HD channels. Guests also get free WiFi and both a full desk and a lap desk for working from bed. Suites step things up with a separate living area featuring a sofabed and a wet bar, useful for longer stays or families needing extra space.
Dining
The hotel includes free hot breakfast each morning, with weekday grab-and-go breakfast bags for early risers, and complimentary tea and coffee available in the lobby around the clock. Beyond the property, guests have easy access to a wide range of nearby dining, including 231 Seafood House, Goldfingers, Hoppergrass Restaurant, The Smoke Ring BBQ, Rodeo Ozark Alabama Mexican Restaurant, Jameson's, Applebee's Grill + Bar, Our Place Diner, and Vittles Cafe, all within roughly a 1 to 7 kilometer radius.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, a gym, business facilities, and free parking. Recreational options in the surrounding area include Ed Lisenby Lake, Dale County Public Lake, and Lake Tholocco for outdoor time near the water.
Location
The hotel sits along US-231, convenient for reaching downtown Ozark in about five minutes and Fort Rucker in about 16 minutes. Points of interest such as the Army Aviation Museum Foundation and the U.S. Army Aviation Museum and Gift Shop are roughly 15.6 kilometers away, while Dothan Regional Airport is about 26 kilometers from the property.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers visiting Fort Rucker or the U.S. Army Aviation Museum, given its roughly 16-minute drive to the base and proximity to Ozark's dining strip along US-231. It also works well for road-trippers and business travelers who need reliable in-room work setups (full and lap desks, free WiFi) plus an on-site gym and pool for downtime.
Travel tips
Since the hotel sits directly off US-231, having a car is the most practical way to reach both downtown Ozark and Fort Rucker, as well as the numerous restaurants clustered within a few kilometers. Travelers flying in should note that Dothan Regional Airport is about 26 kilometers away, so plan for a roughly 25-30 minute drive. Weekday guests in a hurry can grab one of the to-go breakfast bags instead of the full hot breakfast to save time.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the comfortable beds, the quality of the free hot breakfast (including options like yogurt on ice and a range of hot drinks), and polite, helpful staff. Some reviewers also mention enjoying a jacuzzi feature during their stay. However, a recurring negative theme is inconsistent housekeeping, with multiple guests reporting dirty bathrooms, sticky floors, spills on furniture, and crumbs left in rooms or beds, sometimes requiring a room change. A few longer-term guests felt that overall standards had declined compared to their past experiences with the brand.
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