La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Searcy
504 N Poplar St, Searcy, AR 72143, Searcy, United States
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Searcy is a contemporary, 3-star hotel located at 504 N Poplar St in Searcy, Arkansas. It's a colorful, modern property about 1.7 miles from White County Fairgrounds and 2.1 miles from Harding University, making it a convenient base for campus visits, events, and local business trips. The hotel holds a strong 4.3 rating from 692 reviews.
Rooms
Each room is outfitted with a minifridge, microwave, and coffeemaker, along with pillow-top mattresses, free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs with HD channels. Suites step things up with a separate living area featuring a sofabed, useful for families or travelers needing extra space. The overall room style is described as modern and colorful, consistent with the hotel's contemporary branding.
Dining
A free continental breakfast is included for all guests, with reviewers specifically noting a good variety of breakfast options. For other meals, the hotel is within easy walking or short driving distance of numerous restaurants, including Casey's pizza just steps away, Waffle House, RibCrib BBQ & Grill, Chili's Grill & Bar, Colton's Steak House & Grill, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, and Rock House.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an indoor pool, a fitness room, a business center, and one meeting room, plus complimentary parking. Kids 18 and under stay free when accompanied by a parent or grandparent, adding value for family travel.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits close to several green spaces and local attractions, including Berryhill Park, Pioneer Village, Riverside Park, and the Searcy Art Gallery, all within roughly 2.2 to 4 miles. Nature-oriented travelers can also reach Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Bald Knob within a scenic drive, while Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is about 47 miles away for those flying in.
Best for
This hotel suits families visiting Harding University or attending events at White County Fairgrounds, thanks to its free-kids-stay policy, indoor pool, and nearby dining options within walking distance. It also works well for business travelers needing a business center and meeting room close to town, and for road-trippers who value easy access to multiple parks and casual restaurants right off the property.
Travel tips
Since Casey's pizza is essentially next door and Waffle House, Chili's, and RibCrib are all within a few hundred meters, guests can easily walk to several dining options without needing a car. The property is a short drive from Harding University and White County Fairgrounds, so plan extra time around game days or fairground events when local traffic may increase. Note that the nearest major airport, Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, is roughly 47 miles away, so budget about an hour for airport transfers.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, with one repeat visitor specifically highlighting the manager and team for their hospitality across multiple stays. Clean rooms and a satisfying breakfast with good variety are frequently mentioned positives, along with the hotel's convenient location near restaurants and local amenities. A minority of reviews cite maintenance issues, such as a broken faucet and non-functioning phone, along with a general impression of cheaper build quality in some rooms. Overall sentiment leans strongly positive, particularly around service and location.
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