Cheap Hotels in Lake of the Ozarks

Lake Ozark offers a variety of budget accommodations.hotel room image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com

Lake Ozark is a popular and family-friendly vacation destination that in Missouri. Lake Ozark is minutes away from the vast reservoir known as the Lake of the Ozarks, which is a hub for diverse recreational activities such as fishing, parasailing, horseback riding, golfing and hiking. For budget-conscious travelers looking to visit the Lake of the Ozarks area, several budget-friendly hotels are available.

Baymont Inn and Suites Lake of the Ozarks

Baymont Inn and Suites Lake of the Ozarks is an affordable hotel that provides guests with rapid access to notable local points of interest, such as the Miller County Museum, Columbia College and the Lake of the Ozarks State Park -- a popular site for camping, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking and boating. For dining purposes, the hotel is near the American cuisine of the Duck Restaurant, the steaks of Bentley's Restaurant, and JJ Twig's Pizza and Pub. Some highlights of the hotel are complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, meeting and event facilities, interconnecting guest units, a heated indoor swimming pool and complimentary continental breakfast. As of October 2010, nightly rates begin at $79.

The Shoreland Motel is a bargain Lake Ozark accommodation situated directly on the scenic Lake of the Ozarks, right next to Bagnell Dam. The Shoreland Motel is a suitable lodging option for outdoorsy individuals because of its proximity to diverse outdoor activities including swimming, fishing, jet skiing and boating. Some of the closest choices for dining are the seafood of JB Hooks, the casual American dishes of Baxter's Lakeside Grille and the Italian meals of Li'l Rizzo's. Both smoking and smoke-free rooms are available at the accommodation. Other benefits are a hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry, barbecue area and boat parking. As of October 2010, room prices start at $39.

Buck Creek Bed and Breakfast is an inexpensive Lake of the Ozarks guesthouse hotel that has a quaint and rustic atmosphere. Buck Creek Bed and Breakfast is a short drive away from local attractions such as Bagnell Dam, Ha Ha Tonka State Park and the discount shopping of Osage Beach Premium Outlets. The accommodation is also near eateries including the Italian cuisine of Olive Branch, the Osage River Bar and Grill and Camp Bagnell Fish and Steak. Complimentary full breakfast is available for all guests, and includes rotating food items such as French toast, cinnamon rolls, apple pancakes, pecan waffles, bacon, sausages and fresh fruit. Other highlights are a dock, outdoor deck and sun porch. The hotel consists of four sweetly themed (dolls, toys, cherubs and angels) guest rooms, one of which is a roomy suite. As of October 2010, room rates start at $77.