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A grand staircase with a chandelier, a white console table with lamps, and a mirror.

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A room with two armchairs, a wooden floor, a large mirror, and curtains.

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

1. The Beland Mansion

9.1 km from McMahan Lake

Bruce

₩84,031

₩143,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A restaurant with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk with a digital display and a sign promoting the hotel.

A reception area with a dark wooden desk, a potted plant, and a glass door leading outside.

A modern restaurant with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a buffet area, and a bar.

2. Motel 6 Alma, AR

19.4 km from McMahan Lake

Thomas

₩79,067

₩89,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of the outside, and a seating area with chairs and an umbrella.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Smith

4.8 km from McMahan Lake

James

₩152,665

₩174,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A poolside area with sun loungers and a pool.

4. Element by Marriott Fort Smith

5.2 km from McMahan Lake

Arvin

₩174,244

₩199,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a built-in desk with a telephone, and a corner bathtub with a towel and toiletries.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a green wall, a blue sofa, a wooden table, a black chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

5. Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG

15.3 km from McMahan Lake

Shelley

₩147,437

₩172,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern restaurant with a stone accent wall, multiple dining tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a microwave.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Smith

6.8 km from McMahan Lake

Lena

₩141,272

₩161,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bistro with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a lamp.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a prominent entrance, flag display, and well-lit exterior.

A modern living room with sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

7. Courtyard Marriott Fort Smith Downtown

12.7 km from McMahan Lake

Meg

₩135,575

₩155,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A lobby with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a registration desk.

A hotel room with a kitchen area, a living room with a sofa and a coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view.

A hotel with a large building, a pond, and a well-maintained lawn.

8. Choctaw Casino & Resort Pocola, Trademark Coll by Wyndham

13 km from McMahan Lake

Rhonda

₩102,281

₩118,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel with a large entrance, a sign reading "La Quinta", and a clear sky with clouds.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting above it, and a doormat with the hotel name.

A hotel dining area with wooden cabinets, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate desk, a desk chair, a desk lamp, a flat-screen TV, a large window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and two bedside lamps.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith

6 km from McMahan Lake

Manuela

₩104,814

₩120,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with wooden pergola, string lights, and a barbecue station.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a flagpole.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Smith

5.2 km from McMahan Lake

Craig

₩164,058

₩187,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a view of the kitchen area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a diving board, and a building with multiple windows and doors.

A hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

11. Best Western Van Buren Inn

15.9 km from McMahan Lake

Chris

₩132,640

₩152,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered parking area, a large tree, and red flowering plants in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a changing room, and a seating area with chairs.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Van Buren - Fort Smith

15.3 km from McMahan Lake

Joey

₩123,097

₩143,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden gazebo with a bench and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a barbecue grill.

A small, modern kitchen with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building entrance with a glass door, a brick wall, and a stone base.

13. Motel 6 Van Buren, AR

13.2 km from McMahan Lake

Jessica

₩80,407

₩92,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a food display, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a table, and a TV.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under pergolas, a pool in the background, and a stone building facade.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Smith I-540

6.4 km from McMahan Lake

Karie

₩118,486

₩135,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a kitchen area, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Smith Airport by IHG

5.3 km from McMahan Lake

BRENDA

₩147,437

₩168,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a welcoming entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception desk at the Hilton Honors hotel in the Hot Springs State.

16. Hampton Inn Van Buren

15.9 km from McMahan Lake

Naarai

₩149,113

₩171,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table with fruit, a small side table with a plant, and a lamp.

A modern building with a central elevator shaft, multiple floors, and a symmetrical facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining area, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-level lobby with a central staircase, wooden bookshelves, seating areas, and a television.

17. Wyndham Fort Smith City Center

13 km from McMahan Lake

Kaneshia

₩111,516

₩127,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast bar with a refrigerated display case containing various food items and a digital scale.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, and a black coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A hotel with a covered parking area, beige exterior walls, and a green roof.

18. Quality Inn & Suites Alma I-40

19.3 km from McMahan Lake

Claire

₩94,387

₩106,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table.

An outdoor patio with a grill, wicker furniture, and a pool area.

A refrigerated display case stocked with various food items and beverages.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Smith

5.3 km from McMahan Lake

Nilda

₩138,055

₩158,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a seating area with a coffee table and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a red brick wall, and two white chairs near the pool.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a large window with a view.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Van Buren/Ft. Smith Area

15.6 km from McMahan Lake

Misty

₩89,803

₩103,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to McMahan Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Beland Mansion	9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews	View
Motel 6 Alma, AR	8.8 Excellent 972 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Smith	9.4 Exceptional 776 reviews	View
Element by Marriott Fort Smith	9.6 Exceptional 363 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top McMahan Lake Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Smith

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean."

The Beland Mansion

8/10 Good

"Nothing I want posted"

Element by Marriott Fort Smith

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and great hot breakfast."

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Smith

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay always enjoyed staying there"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Smith Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The 2 pillows together were still flat."

Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Smith I-540

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

Quality Inn Fort Smith I-540

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about our stay! The room was well maintained and even serviced during our stay! The lobby has the CUTEST snack area! The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve had in YEARS! (Even if there weren’t bagels 😂). I stay in fort smith multiple times a year and this may just have become my default choice."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Smith

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, clean rooms and amenities, and restful sleep."

Other attractions near McMahan Lake

Ben Geren Regional Park

After visiting Ben Geren Regional Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Smith. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Barling City Park

Barling City Park is just one of the places to see in Barling, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Barling City Hall

After visiting Barling City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Barling.

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Chaffee Barbershop Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chaffee Barbershop Museum in Barling.

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Celebration Garden and Wellness Park

Celebration Garden and Wellness Park is just one of the places to see in Barling, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine during your visit to Barling.

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McClure Amphitheater

McClure Amphitheater is just one of the places to see in Fort Smith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McMahan Lake?

McMahan Lake is located in Barling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near McMahan Lake?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.7 mi (6 km) from McMahan Lake. Other good options within a few miles include Element by Marriott Fort Smith and Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Smith.

How many hotels are there close to McMahan Lake?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from McMahan Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McMahan Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to McMahan Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near McMahan Lake?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near McMahan Lake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near McMahan Lake?

Enjoy the outdoors at West Arkansas Regional Park, Massard Prairie Battlefield Park, or Spring Hill Park. You might plan a visit to The Links at Fort Smith Golf & Athetic Club or Ben Geren Golf Course while you're in the area. Fort Chaffee and Chaffee Barbershop Museum are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for McMahan Lake hotels

1. The Beland Mansion

2. Motel 6 Alma, AR

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Smith

4. Element by Marriott Fort Smith

5. Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Smith

7. Courtyard Marriott Fort Smith Downtown

8. Choctaw Casino & Resort Pocola, Trademark Coll by Wyndham

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Smith

11. Best Western Van Buren Inn

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Van Buren - Fort Smith

13. Motel 6 Van Buren, AR

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Smith I-540

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Smith Airport by IHG

16. Hampton Inn Van Buren

17. Wyndham Fort Smith City Center

18. Quality Inn & Suites Alma I-40

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Smith

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Van Buren/Ft. Smith Area

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Top McMahan Lake Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Smith

The Beland Mansion

Element by Marriott Fort Smith

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Smith

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Smith Airport by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Smith I-540

Quality Inn Fort Smith I-540

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Smith

Other attractions near McMahan Lake

Ben Geren Regional Park

Barling City Park

Barling City Hall

Chaffee Barbershop Museum

Celebration Garden and Wellness Park

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

McClure Amphitheater

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