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Sonesta Essential Van Buren

2.5 star property
Motel in Van Buren with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
3131 Cloverleaf St, Van Buren, AR, 72956
  • Kay Rodgers Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fort Smith Convention Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Van Buren

At Sonesta Essential Van Buren, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Baptist Health-Van Buren and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Arkansas River. Highlights at this motel include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Van Buren motel include Kay Rodgers Park and Harper Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Van Buren - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kay Rodgers Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Van Buren

Motel in Van Buren with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sonesta Essential Van Buren also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Van Buren motel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sonesta Essential Van Buren offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 3 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

VB Hotel
Rodeway Inn
Van Buren Inn
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Van Buren
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel Van Buren

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Essential Van Buren?

Sonesta Essential Van Buren offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Van Buren?

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Van Buren on 30 Mar 2025 start from AU$139.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential Van Buren?

Yep, Sonesta Essential Van Buren has a free self car park.

Does Sonesta Essential Van Buren serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential Van Buren?

No, Sonesta Essential Van Buren does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential Van Buren?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 21 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gislaine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehboob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under extensive remodeling. No elevator - doesn't appear to be any place for one. No coffee & condiments in room. Nice breakfast room, but no breakfast available. Parking lot pavement extensively damaged. Attendant "Chris" is excellent! great help in moving in and out. Seems to be a very nice facility - our room was enormous. This has a potential for a few "stars" when renovation complete!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRUNAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks abandoned driving up with virtually no customers and the lobby is a complete construction site. Confusing check in. Demanding a security deposit without noting the deposit on my receipt. Paid with cash and front desk person would not list the deposit, only the room total so we will see if it gets refunded upon checkout. We entered our room and it was dirty and uncleaned from the last guests. Not like any hotel i"ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kassondra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very hott temp wise and the ac unit didn’t help much. The air conditioner leaked and the bucket underneath overflowed onto the carpet so the carpet was soaking wet. The toilet barely flushed. The beds are very uncomfortable and the pillows are tiny. The room had a bad smell to it the second we walked in. The second floor itself is hott and felt like a sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room next to me smoked every night I left
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. This hotel was a bargain and after spending 2 nights there, it was apparent why. - In the first room we were given, the bathroom sink was clogged. Our first night was a Saturday night, so when we reported the problem Sunday morning, they couldn’t call a plumber to come fix it on a Sunday. The best they could do was move us to another room after housekeeping was done at 11 am Sunday - There was no one attending the front desk either when we wanted to check in or when we needed to report the plumbing issue. There was just a sign saying call this phone number. - We weren’t sure we had the right place because they’re in the process of rebranding from Quality Inn to Rodeway Inn and the signage hasn’t yet been updated. - The streets getting to the hotel were horrible - The electrical outlets on the nightstands didn’t work on either side of the bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price, you cannot beat this place. Super friendly owners, very quiet location, and clean rooms. They are currently under a remodel, so some minor things such as doors being hard to shut are to be expected. But as far as major red flags, there are none. As I said, super clean and super nice! Will definitely be going back. Can’t believe this place is so cheap… Hidden treasure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed!
The place is being renovated and mattress were lining the hallway,Sheetrock dust in the room, billing was screwed up I booked thru hotels.Com and the place had no record of our reservation and charged me more than I had booked the rooms for originally and they charged me for 3 rooms while I had booked 2 although the one is supposed to be taken off my card!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The free breakfast was not good. The juice machine was out of order. Only whole milk. One kind of coffee. Small amount of eggs, sausage on heating plate and very small stale pastries. Room was good and clean. When I checked in I was greeted warmly and friendly, even at 12:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle, Cherokee Village

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reserved and paid for a room. Called at 9:00pm to ask about checkin cutoff time. She said before 2:00 am. Arrived before 11:00pm. Nobody at desk. Called number provided on counter under “call this number for service”. Headset rang behind counter. Waited at desk until 11:55. Nobody ever came to desk. Three other parties came and left in that timeframe and each tried to call the number. One lady walked down the hall hollering for help and knocked on doors. Nobody came out. The Expedia app says check-in 24 hours, staff will greet you upon arrival. Cannot get refund because NOBODY will answer the phone. Had to pay $130 for a room elsewhere after already paying for this one!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the VB Hotel (actually Quality Inn — they’re converting) as a stopover going east. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Pets stay for free. Facility was clean and had a small breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gonzalo

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar esta en proceso de remodelacion. Muchas cosas en losmpasios y lobby. El cuarto excelente. Pero lo demas muy mal. Espero que pronto terminen la remodeñacion
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022