Looking for a bike-friendly place to stay in Bentonville, Arkansas? Since announcing its claim as the Mountain Bike Capital of the World, Bentonville has drawn mountain bikers from near and far. Unsurprisingly, this has also given rise to a lot of mountain biker-friendly hotels and rentals.
In this post, I share a few of the best places to stay in Bentonville that cater to the mountain biking crowd.
Bike-friendly Hotels
The Bike Inn
Last time I visited Bentonville, I stayed at the Bike Inn Bentonville and loved it. If you’re looking for a place that fully pampers mountain bikers, this is it! You can read my full review of the Bike Inn here.
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21C Museum Hotel
If you’re looking to splurge a bit, the 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville is beautifully designed and located within walking or biking distance to most of Bentonville’s top attractions including the Slaughter Pen Trails and Crystal Bridges Museum.
At $400 at night, it’s definitely not budget-friendly, but a great splurge for a special occasion.
Prefer to have your own place? I don’t blame you! When I travel, I like having a kitchen to cook in, a couch to unwind on, and maybe even a hot tube to soak in.
I chose these mountain-biker-friendly rentals because they specifically cater to mountain bikers who want to be close to downtown. They have amenities like dedicated bike storage, bike wash stations, maps, and close proximity to Coler and the Slaughter Pen Trails.
The Coler Lounge: Located just north of downtown and only a short ride away from Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, The Coler Lounge can’t be beat. It sleeps up to 6 guests, has a hot tub, and plenty of storage for bikes and gear in the garage.
The Drop Inn: This cute bike-friendly rental in Bentonville is a perfect getaway for a couple or solo vacation. It’s a tiny home located right next door to the Slaughter Pen Trails with its own private access trail. You can literally wake up and ride! It also comes with secure bike storage, wall-mounted trail maps, and an outdoor hangout area with a fire pit.
The Genesis: Planning a trip with a big group of mountain biking friends? The Genesis rental can sleep up to 15 guests and it comes with a hot tub on one of the three outdoor deck areas. You can store your bikes in the garage, which also has a bike stand for maintenance/repairs, and then relax post-ride and enjoy the beautiful living spaces.
The Mural House: This Bentonville rental has a great location to explore the Slaughter Pen trails. You can literally jump on singletrack from the house! It’s also cute with simple, no-frills decor and can sleep up to 6. If this one is booked, it’s a duplex so the other side might be available.
The All-American: Jump on All-American Trail from the All-American! This rental is close to everything from downtown Bentonville, the Slaughter Pen Trails, Crystal Bridges, and Coler. It sleeps 7.
WheelHaus: Another downtown rental, this house can sleep 6 and has some fun biker-friendly amenities like a post-ride hangout area in the garage and a backyard fire pit. It’s not the cutest, but you’ll be on the trails all day, right?
Trailblazer on Slaughter Pen: Definitely a splurge, this rental is beautiful and has a lot of nice touches that make it feel like home away from home. You can ride right from the house and walk to downtown in the evening.
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If you want to be a bit removed from the downtown Bentonville scene, Bella Vista is a great escape. This area is more residential, but you’ll still have access to singletrack on the Back 40 or Little Sugar loops.
Staggerwing MTB Oasis: This apartment is located just a short pedal from the Back 40 Loop. It also sits atop Phat Tire Bike Shop and Trailside Coffee Co. What more could you need? If this one is booked, check out the Tweedy Bird.
Cottage Bleu:A super cute rental set back into the woods, the Cottage Bleu is in a good location for accessing both the Back 40 trails and Little Sugar.
The Trailside: A nice affordable rental right on the Little Sugar Loop that sleeps 2. It has a bike stand and workstation with tools and an outdoor sitting area.
The Drop Inn
Do you have a favorite bike-friendly hotel or rental in Bentonville? Have you stayed in any of these? Leave a comment below!
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Becky is the creator and founder of the bike blog Two Wheeled Wanderer. She's been riding bikes and traveling the world since she was a kid and likes nothing more than enjoying some flowy singletrack or embarking on a multi-day bikepacking adventure. When she's not blogging, Becky is a Level 1 PMBIA-certified mountain bike coach and coaches with Ladies AllRide.
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