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The Joy Motel

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Cleanliness
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 6 reviews Families with young children
    • 50% based on 6 reviews Pet owners
    • 50% based on 6 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 6 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 6 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of The Joy Motel

( 1-7 of 7 )
2 of 5 stars
Kyle, TX
Jul 25, 2008

Let me start off by saying that this place has some good potential, and judging by existing reviews, you may have a great time here. We stayed in the Grateful Dead room, which made us feel more like we were in a hotel dorm than a hotel. This is not a bad thing, and was fun even. We had their... more

4 of 5 stars
Bixby, Oklahoma
Jun 14, 2008

We stayed at the Joy Motel while in Eureka Springs for our daughter's wedding. The atmosphere was very laid back and friendly. The Blues Festival was going on while we were there and the owners made several trips taking people downtown and picking them up so they wouldn't have to try to find parking. The smores at the fire pit... more

May 23, 2008

This motel is in serious decline. The owners permitted several members of their family to stay, and their children were exceedingly loud and obnoxious. Normally it is a peaceful and quiet motel-where deer come up to the grassy area near the veranda-however, the children immediately scared all of the deer away and made so much noise they would not return.... more

1 of 5 stars
fort smith
Aug 1, 2007

First, we called the 800 many times without any answer. Finally after the 5 or 6 time, we finally got a girl on the line who was not friendly at all. However, we liked the website, but very dishonest. Room was very dirty and smelled moldy. In the morning, office loked up with no one around; meaing no coffee or... more

2 of 5 stars
Iola, Kansas
Jul 16, 2007

Stayed at the Joy Motel for two nights in June 2007. Along was the very pregnant wife and 5 & 6 year old boys. When we found the website and booked was looking for something other than a chain motel and chose the Joy. Easy enough to find along US 62. A storm had just been through and there was... more

4 of 5 stars
Bartlesville, Ok
Jun 25, 2007

We had a girls weekend in Eureka and stayed at the Joy Motel. We had a fabulous time. The worst part was trying to get a reservation. We emailed and called and never received any confirmation until the day before we left to go to Arkansas. That aside, the hotel was exactly what it advertised itself to be. Clean, comfy,... more

3 of 5 stars
Fayetteville, AR
May 30, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

We just got back from a long weekend in Eureka Springs. We decided to stay at the Joy Motel because we thought it would save us a little money and they accept pets. The staff was really friendly and the rooms were adequate. However, there was no microwave or fridge in the room even though the website advertised rooms with... more

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216 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632