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Reviews of Wanderoo Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Wanderoo Lodge
216 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 205 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kassi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the entertainment and people!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from The Roo Crew on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you Kassie, we are very happy that you emjoyed our little slice of Ozark magic. We will be happy to host you again in the future. Safe travels in the meantime.

10/10 Excellent

Carly, Lenexa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee maker was broken, we didn't have sheets on the pull-out sleeper, the pull-out sleeper was the worst I have ever slept on.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from The Roo Crew on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you Carly for your review. We typically don't leave sheets and pillows in the closet for the pull out sleeper, since the sleeper, rarely - if ever, gets used. We give the guest fresh sheets when they arrive, if they tell us they are using the sleeper. Front desk staff did give you fresh ones and extra blankets for the kids.We have brand new coffee makers ready when that unfortunate breakage happens. When you told the front desk they got you one right away. Sadly, nothing last forever anymore.Thank you for staying with us. And we appreciate your patience with such things.Safe Travels

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 29 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful 5/5 review! We are delighted to hear that you had an exceptional experience during your stay at our hotel. Providing excellent service and a memorable stay for our guests is our top priority, and we are thrilled that we could meet your expectations.Your positive feedback is truly appreciated by the entire team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another outstanding stay in the future.Safe travels, and thank you once again for choosing us.

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Friendly Environment! Looked The Cabin.
We had a great time. Everyone was real friendly. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 17 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and found our cabin to be clean and well-equipped. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and it's truly rewarding to know that our efforts made a positive impact on your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future and providing you with another memorable experience.

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Wanderoo - the staff was warm and friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The property is very charming. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We like working here as much as you like to stay here. Luckily we have the same experience you had, we just have it everyday.See ya soonThe Roo Crew

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
We get so many excellent reviews and then we get one like this with no explanation at all. What was so terrible about free live music, great food, superb drinks, spacious rooms, free parking, a rare historical pool in Arkansas that still functions, kayaks, canoes, a private trail, and so much more? People come here to get the historical vibe that you won't find anywhere else but towns that step back in time. You can't find that anywhere but in the Ozarks and Eureka Springs.Good luck finding a 5 star hotel to stay here in ES. When you find it please let us know.Safe Travels

4/10 Poor

christy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to love this place but if you support historic, quirky old properties, don’t chose this. PROS: pet friendly & convenient location. But so is the charming remodeled Best Western across the street, where parking is ample and staff is professional. CONS: amenities listed for room (desk, iron, housekeeping) don’t exist. Amenities you take for granted like comfortable, ample bedding, bath mat, housekeeping, outlets and places to hang clothes and wet towels, a parking space, documentation showing room charges & policies, desk staff to check in/out, locking windows/doors, a sink stopper, GFCI outlet in the bath/any outlet at all in the bath, exhaust fan in bath…all nonexistent. Also expect to be chided and charged more if you book through Expedia after trying to book directly showed no vacancy. The best thing about this place is their advertising and the youngest lady on staff. But all the attention went into campy claims, not actually providing a clean, comfortable and well-lit basic room with what travelers need: a decent mattress & pillows, sturdy lounge chair, outlets for everything in the room plus guest’s needs, a place for luggage so not on the musty carpet, a place for used towels, a place for toiletries in the bath, a place to park when you return after a long day—and even if plain all should be clean and in good repair. There are just too many better options at this price and location to risk your vacation time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Christy, I literally don't know how to respond to this. We honestly think you wanted to stay at a 5 star resort to get all the needs met that you requested. I might say that you won't find that here in ES anywhere. We are a historical town and every hotel is in that category of ancient and tilted to the side. We just bought this hotel and we are trying hard to remodel one room at time. Once they are done we won't have any risk as you mention.....Safe Travels

8/10 Good

Joyce

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Thank you for your rating! We appreciate you.Safe travels

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Thank you for the rating and we appreciate you!

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
WOW that is a 10 out of 10! We totally appreciate you taking the time to review us. We certainly appreciate that you understand and "get" us and the vibe we try to offer everyone. THANK YOU!!!!!!

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gravel bar food and service were excellent. The bed in my room was comfortable. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful. If I had a critique, it would be to put better lighting in the rooms. Also, the swimming pool was drained and had nasty water in the bottom of it. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Howdy Richard, we are sorry the pool is closed during colder seasonal periods, and you must have been here during that time. Usually Labor Day is the last day the pool is open. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Thank you for staying with us. Safe Travels

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Travelled with group
The staff is phenomenal, the fire pit, restaurant & live band were just the right touches for our night away in Eureka. However, I noticed a few of the rooms are upgraded, while we were in a room still did it to the 70s and not in the best condition. (And for the same price?) The shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold, and would change on its own dime, without you touching the knobs. There was absolutely no water pressure and the worst part, was the AC kicking on and off sporadically. Leaving us sweating most of the night. This made for a rough nights rest. The bar and restaurant looked to be amazing, but after a $12 small drink, we opted for something else a little more affordable.. All in all, the staff, fire pit, and good times with friends made this a fun night, but unfortunately, we won’t stay here again 😔
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay if in Eureka!
Everything was spot on! Special shout out to the receptionist who was so very lovely and kind, we even added an additional night to our stay. Must stop by the Gravel Bar - just all around a super laid back and chill vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Hello Carmen Spot on is one of the things we love the most about our little haven in the Ozarks. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Safe Travels

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming but Dated and pricey.
This is a cool little hotel that is like taking a step back in time. With that said, it does not have a lot of amenities you would expect for the price. It could definitely use some improvements or maybe the price should come down. Hard to justify how much I spent to stay there other than it was close to the Volkswagen show. It was super cute the the staff was super helpful. There is a bar and grill on site which was nice. We enjoyed swimming in the afternoon and sitting around the fire pit at night. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Deborah thank you for your review, and I would love to explain. If you were here during a festival weekend or a large scheduled event that takes place annually -- prices will be higher during those times. You will find that happens in all resort towns and all hotels. We stay in communication with other hotels that have similar amenities and prices so that we can stay slightly lower than they are. This might be why we have sold out weekends and other hotels don't. Truthfully VW weekend is one of the largest weekends in ES. Again thank you for the wonderful review. Safe Travels.

8/10 Good

Richard, Ridgeland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice little motel with a decent pool, good bed even though worn and a great little bar and restaurant especially for $70 a night plus tax. IT is a cool place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 1 Dec 2023
Thank you Richard! We are happy you enjoy staying with us. We hope that everyone enjoys our little haven in the Ozarks.Safe Travels

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from the Roo crew on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for the review Stacey!

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, good people at the bar, local music, the pool was nice and it was salt water. I would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from the Roo crew on 20 Aug 2023
We think our guests are nice Madison! Thank you for your review, and please contact us if you are returning to our fair village!

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a blast. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from the Roo crew on 20 Aug 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your time with us Lori, we'll continue to be available anytime you're visiting Eureka Springs!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location is what they have going for them
Overall; my stay was just fine. The room was pretty dark and only one out of the three lamps in the room worked. I think that you can get a nicer room in town; for the price they charge but I would still rent a room at this motel; based off of their location and the closeness to the areas of Eureka I like to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from the Roo crew on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, we've been swapping lamps and bulbs this summer to try and address our lighting issues! We also value your opinions on our pricing and location, tucked right where we're needed on a major intersection in town.We hope to see you the next time you visit Eureka Springs!thank you

8/10 Good

fred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from the Roo crew on 20 Aug 2023
We appreciate you Fred!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from the Roo crew on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate you and hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you Thomas for your great review! We hope to see you again soon! The Roo Crew

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love your quiet times policy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 25 Jun 2023
Thank you for the great review, Kathy! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just great place with great people!! Great food and fun atmosphere!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you Melissa for the great review! We hope you'll stay with us again the next time you're in Eureka Springs!

6/10 Okay

Deidra

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 25 Jun 2023
Thank you, Deidra! Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 25 May 2023
Thanks for staying with us Thomas! We hope you'll stay with us again the next time you're in Eureka Springs!

4/10 Poor

Lee

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovation was close to my venue
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 3 May 2023
Good afternoon Lee! We're sorry to here your stay was less than satisfactory. Do you mind elaborating on your review so we can make any necessary changes/improvements? We greatly appreciate it. Thanks! The Roo Crew

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere. Such a neat lodge! The staff were very friendly My only complaint was my bed was lumpy and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 26 Apr 2023
Thank you for your positive review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we hope you'll stay with us again when you're in Eureka Springs! We're sorry to hear the bed was uncomfortable for you. We have forwarded this information to the proper folks. Thanks again Jennifer!

10/10 Excellent

Shirlynn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 3 May 2023
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future! The Roo Crew

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 12 Apr 2023
Thank you for staying with us Travis! We hope to see you again in the future! The Roo Crew

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The motel was affordable, the staff was amazing, and the room was clean and updated. We are making this our new go to place when we visit Eureka! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 27 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future! The Roo Crew

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 31 Mar 2023
Thank you so much Mary for the great review! We hope you'll come see us again the next time you're staying in Eureka Springs! The Roo Crew

10/10 Excellent

nathan, bentonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in eureka
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 27 Mar 2023
Thank you Nathan for the positive review! We're so happy you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again in the future! Thanks again! The Roo Crew

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable
Very disappointed in the quality of the bed and pillows was terribly uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 7 Mar 2023
Hi, Kimberly. I'm very sorry that you had an uncomfortable bed! Did you mention anything to the Front Desk when you were here? We would have gladly put you in a different room. We are currently in the process of replacing and updating the beds in the lodge. Again, I'm very sorry!

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 31 Mar 2023
Hello Chris! Do you mind letting us know what made your stay less than expected? We'd love the opportunity to correct any issues that may have arose. Thank you!The Roo Crew

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible!!!!!!!!!
A chemical odor permeates the room. This is not a cleaning product I have ever smelled. Dropped my luggage & upon my return two hours later the smell was just as strong. Clothing left in the room had the odor, Checked out with burning eyes!!!!!!! Property is very run down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 22 Feb 2023
Hi Janet! Thank you for reaching out. We’re so sorry to hear that this was your experience - it’s a very historic and old property so occasionally there are kinks and issues. We’ve forwarded your list to the folks on staff to correct these issues and to locate the chemical odor. Thank you, The Roo Crew

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and has a coffee maker. Could use a brighter light source for people to read by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Roo Crew on 15 Feb 2023
Thank you Raymond! We hope you'll come see us again soon! The Roo Crew

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 5 Feb 2023
Hi, Tyler. We're very sorry about the AC unit in your room. We were unaware of the problem. Unfortunately, we were not made aware of the problem until check out so there was no way we could have helped rectify it. We do thank you for bringing it to our attention, as it has already been replaced with a new unit.

10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
We love staying at Wanderoo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! Come back and see us next time you decide to make Eureka Springs your destination! -- The Roo Crew

6/10 Okay

Lyndsi, Rogers

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great and super helpful. Rooms have minor upgrades. Though lighting options are a modern selection, they are small for the size of the room. Minimum blanketing and pillows are provided. In our room, there were only 2 little pillows per bed. Lighting outside is great, but it can still be a bit creepy going to room if you are in “the basement” area near the pool. Room was reminiscent of an old 70’s lake rental or remod prison cell. Parking is limited and one direction. Very tight.
Response from The Roo Crew on 19 Jan 2023
Hi Lyndsi! Thank you for reaching out. We’re so sorry to hear that this was your experience - it’s a very historic and old property so occasionally there are kinks and issues. We’ve forwarded your list to the folks on staff to correct these issues. Thank you for your feedback. The Roo Crew

4/10 Poor

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprise at check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 5 Feb 2023
Hi, Clifford. Can you please provide more detail about your surprise at check in? Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from The Roo Crew on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! Come back and see us next time you decide to make Eureka Springs your destination! -- The Roo Crew

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, great rooms and the area felt very safe
Response from Roo Crew on 24 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! Come back and see us next time you decide to make Eureka Springs your destination! -- Wanderoo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Maureece

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Roo Crew on 24 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! Come back and see us next time you decide to make Eureka Springs your destination! -- Wanderoo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the overall vibe of the Wanderoo. They staff is friendly, the rooms comfortable, the Gravel Bar has excellent food and live music. It's our favorite spot to stay in Eureka!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Roo Crew on 29 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! Come back and see us next time you decide to make Eureka Springs your destination! -- Wanderoo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff, room amenities were exactly as I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from kg on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon! The Roo Crew

6/10 Okay

Barb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from kg on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you'll visit us again soon!

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed arriving at the property. I called ahead to let the attendant know i was arriving after midnight. The key was exactly where the attendant told me. I had trouble finding my room which was located on the backside of the motel. When going to my room, there were several wildlife animals in the area. The bed was very uncomfortable and after a 6 hour drive it was a disappointment. I ended up across the street at the Best Western approximately 1:00 am where I was greeted with a smiling attendant who gave me a room for the same price as the disappointing Wanderoo. Oct. 3, 2022 I went back to the Wanderoo to let the attendant know I did not stay at his property and wanted a refun. I was not given a refund for that disappointing room that I did not stay in.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While it is an old motel, it is well maintained and very clean. Loved the balcony overlooking the pool even with it was closed for the season. The staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. 5 star stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from KG on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon! The Roo Crew

2/10 Terrible

Jospeh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not like anything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Roo Crew on 4 Nov 2022
We're sorry to hear you were dissatisfied.