Title: Royal Travel Guide: Best of Royal, Arkansas Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Royal](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Hotels.d3000425885.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Royal](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Holiday-Rentals.d3000425885.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Royal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Royal.d3000425885.Car-Hire-Guide)[Royal Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal.d3000425885.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Royal Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Royal Gorge Bridge and the Arkansas River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000425885/d614a396-bd6d-4c81-98ea-f44f3c60447c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Royal Gorge Bridge and the Arkansas River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000425885/d614a396-bd6d-4c81-98ea-f44f3c60447c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Road beside the Arkansas River flowing through Royal Gorge Canyon, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000425885/671bfb2f-78f6-4466-8dd6-83ef068d0403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas River through Colorado's Royal Gorge canyon.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000425885/6e1c0082-8a71-442e-94eb-b172b43beca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Camped out for the weekend on Hotel Island on Lake Ouachita (there is no hotel on the island :) It's just the largest of hundreds of islands on this lake). This was the view of our beach and first sunset on the lake. The water here was amazing and very clear as well, which made for great SCUBA diving conditions and the little bays around the islands provided calm water for wakeboarding and other watersports. #LifeAtExpedia #Nature #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647736/4f9ad4d7-2083-4e6f-9928-4a6b2363831a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Royal Things to do - Top hotels in Royal - Top Holiday Rentals in Royal ![Your PRIVATE Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Vacation Paradise ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33912000/33911987/be178ca9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your PRIVATE Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Vacation Paradise Royal AR Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Royal. Enjoy private pools, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Hill Wheatley Park and Cathy's Quiltin ... 10/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews) Our families had a good time staying in Steve’s house. It has a lot of activities to do with kids like fishing, paddle boat, kayak, etc. The house is clean and has everything you need. The lake view is amazing. Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=33911987&PinnedHotelID=33911987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000425885) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=33911987&PinnedHotelID=33911987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000425885) ![Echo Canyon Resort & Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708700/102708619/4fb8db08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Echo Canyon Resort & Marina 2645 Blakely Dam Rd Royal AR £81 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Royal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Spillway Public Use Area and Brady Mountain Public ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Great hosts! We enjoyed the cozy cabin and great views! Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=102708619&PinnedHotelID=102708619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000425885) ![Lakeside Luxury Retreat w/ Heated Pool - Sleeps 28](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89840000/89833300/89833207/e3a53fac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Luxury Retreat w/ Heated Pool - Sleeps 28 Royal AR Stay at this holiday home in Royal. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Optimist Park and Hill Wheatley Park are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) Great location and house was amazing Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=89833207&PinnedHotelID=89833207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000425885) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=89833207&PinnedHotelID=89833207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000425885) [See all 2,475 properties in Royal](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000425885) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Echo Canyon Resort & Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708700/102708619/4fb8db08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Echo Canyon Resort & Marina 2645 Blakely Dam Rd Royal AR Stay at this cabin in Royal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Spillway Public Use Area and Brady Mountain Public ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Great hosts! We enjoyed the cozy cabin and great views! Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Hotels-Echo-Canyon-Resort-Marina.h102708619.Hotel-Information) ![Your PRIVATE Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Vacation Paradise ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33912000/33911987/be178ca9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your PRIVATE Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Vacation Paradise Royal AR Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Royal. Enjoy private pools, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Hill Wheatley Park and Cathy's Quiltin ... 10/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews) Our families had a good time staying in Steve’s house. It has a lot of activities to do with kids like fishing, paddle boat, kayak, etc. The house is clean and has everything you need. The lake view is amazing. Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Hotels-Your-Hot-Springs.h33911987.Hotel-Information) ![Rainwaters Bunkhouse - Close to Crystal Springs and Lake Ouachita ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120490000/120489400/120489352/edbd11c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rainwaters Bunkhouse - Close to Crystal Springs and Lake Ouachita Royal AR Stay at this holiday home in Royal. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Spillway Public Use Area and Brady Mountain Public Use ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Everything was excellent. Me and my family were very comfortable. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Hotels-Rainwaters-Bunkhouse.h120489352.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Royal](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000425885&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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