We were looking for a place on Lake Ouachita that was quiet and secluded, had access to a boat launch, allowed pets and had a restaurant on the premises. Shangri La Resort had it all. We were very pleased with our stay and will definitely return.

The Shangri La Resort is awesome. It is old, but great. The cafe has daily lunch specials that are good home cooked meals. The breakfast is great. AND, the pies are really great. You better put your pie order in early if you want a whole one or if you want them to put a piece back for later in... More

My father has been going to Shangri La since he was a kid in the 1960s, and he took his own family there when we were growing up as well. Shangri-la is not a 5-star resort in the typical sense. However, if it's peace, beauty, and DARN GOOD PIE that you're looking for, this is the place for you.

Men it is quit sweet been there b/c a saying goes thus: Seeing is beleiving

The view of the lake and the serenity is absolutely outstanding. The cabins are old, funky, rusty, and in need of repair and our cabin could have used some new beds. Except for the flat screen tv, you would think it was the 1950's. Early October our weather was divine most of the time and we came for the Big... More

My wife and I have stayed in 5 Star hotels from Amman, Jordan to all points in the U.S. This is one of our favorite places. It is not 5 Star. It is a quite place of beauty, charm, great food, and friendly people. The view of the lake is not matched anywhere. The acceptance felt by everyone here allows... More

Oh my goodness, what a pleasant surprise. After a two mile drive down a two lane forested road, you are greeted by cabins and a small motel. When you walk into the small office area, everything is still done by hand, from the reservations, the sign in on a small postcard and the handwritten receipt. The bookkeeping is also done... More

My wife's family has been going to Shangri La Resort for the past 35 years, mainly for the food, tranquility, fishing, skiing, and the beautiful lake Ouachita. The food is OUTSTANDING!! One of the older watresses (she's been there forever) can be rude at times, and has been known to throw the menus down if you arrive too close to... More

While traveling across the country, we came upon the Shangri La through online research (primarly Tripadvisor) and are really happy to have found this spot. We planned on staying only one night and were compelled to stay for a second as we felt so much at home and so rested among the tranquility of our lakeside cabin. The room was... More