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Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat

5200 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-525-4438
Ranked #2 of 2 tours in Hot Springs
3.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Austin, TX
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The scenery of Lake Hamilton is really beautiful however the 10+ twenty somethings that choose to ride the riverboat the same night as my husband and I made it a grueling 2 hour ordeal. They were drunk, profane and vulgar along with making racist comment all of which was done in a very loud, obnoxious level that made sure everyone... More

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Carlsbad, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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The Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat provides a very nice two-hour dinner/dance cruise on the waters of Lake Hamilton, AR. The prime rib dinner with a cocktail runs over $110 for two, so it's not exactly an economy event. It is, however, a very enjoyable evening with suprisingly good food and service. The ship holds around 140, but there were... More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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If you are in search of a spectacular dinner cruise, this probably isn't for you. The food was good, not great. It was prepared prior to leaving shore and brought on board. But it was hot and tasted fine. The meal seemed a little over priced. We got a Brandy Alexander after dinner to share and it made the entire... More

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Stonewall, Louisiana, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Our family enjoyed my daughter's sweet, intimate wedding aboard the Belle of Hot Springs! From the first phone call regarding wedding plans, to the completion of the wedding, the staff was SO accommodating. Captain Mark was So helpful even with the menu planning for the after wedding dinner reception as we cruised Lake Hamilton! His wedding officiating touch our hearts... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We (husband and I) took the dinner cruise on a Saturday evening and it was not worth the $78 we paid. The inner decks of the boat were gross, the tables were sticky and the drink menu needs a good wipe down with cleaner. The actual dinner consisted of a self serve salad bar, the mini bowl was the volume... More

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Stuttgart, AR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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The tour will definately show you some of the INSANELY beautiful homes along Lake Hamilton & give you wonderful historical tidbits about Hot Springs. But don't count on the lunch cruise to give you a good meal, and the Belle itself could use a little sprucing up...

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Springdale, Arkansas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

You know, it's a local AR thing and I've been on this boat before and had a GREAT time. You shouldn't have to high expectations but when the price is as high as anything in Hot Springs, you might expect at least a decent meal. Well don't. I mean expect a decent meal. It's not just that they cook it... More

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Minden, Louisiana
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

THe boat ride was ok, the hostes' was nice. THe food was horrible. The prime rib seemed to be poorly cooked. I would suggest the cruise but not the dinner.

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Jackson, Mississippi
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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I visited Hotsprings, Arkansas for the first time February 2012 and I googled alot of things to do and Belle was one of the things. I was a little skeptical about doing it because previous reviews I read were not good. I decided to try it and the experience was wonderful. Everyone on the boat was extremely nice. The drinks... More

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MISSOURI
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile
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My husband and I visited Hot Springs for the 1st time. Saw the ads for the Belle of Hot Springs on the visitors guide and the city's website. We booked for the night cruise prior to arriving to the city. The ad boasts of having the "best" prime rib in town, so that's what we ordered for our dinner that... More

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