NORTHWEST ARKANSAS · 50 MIN FROM BENTONVILLE

Nordic Spa Near Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas

Forest Springs Resort is the closest true Nordic-style sauna and cold plunge resort to Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas — a boutique forest retreat in Eureka Springs, about a 50-minute drive east on US-62. Ten wooded acres, a mirrored Nordic sauna, cedar cold plunge, outdoor pool, forest trails, and rooms designed for locals who need a real escape without the airport. Pet-friendly at no extra charge.

Fifty minutes and you are somewhere else

From downtown Bentonville it is US-62 the whole way — through Rogers, past Beaver Lake, and up into the Ozark hills. In under an hour you go from Walmart headquarters and the Momentary to a forest deck with a sauna at the end of it. There is no comparable Nordic-style wellness resort in NWA itself — this is what locals drive to when they want more than a day spa.

Built for Northwest Arkansas locals

Sunday-night midweek escapes are the most-booked pattern from NWA. Check in after lunch, sauna and plunge in the afternoon, dinner downtown, a fire pit evening, and back to Bentonville by mid-morning Monday. If you work remotely, extend it: WiFi is fast enough for calls, and midweek downtown Eureka Springs is quiet and walkable between meetings.

The property has an outdoor pool with forest views, a fireside lounge, an outdoor fire pit, and walking trails across the 10+ acres. Downtown Eureka Springs — Victorian architecture, galleries, restaurants, live music — is five minutes away, and the trolley stops right in front of the resort.

For visiting business travelers

Flying into XNA for Walmart, Tyson, or bank meetings? Add a night at Forest Springs on the front or back of the trip. It is 1 hour 15 minutes from the airport, and a very different reset than another night in a Rogers hotel. Sauna, plunge, forest, sleep — then back on a plane.

Dogs welcome, no fee

Bringing the dog from NWA is easy — Forest Springs is one of the few boutique resorts in the region that welcomes dogs at no extra charge, with forest trails and open space on the grounds. More on the pet-friendly page.

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Plan your stay

Keep planning: quieter midweek stays in Eureka Springs, the Nordic sauna & cold plunge wellness resort, two- and three-night stay packages, or forest-facing rooms and suites.

FAQ

Common questions from travelers planning this trip

How far is Forest Springs Resort from Bentonville?

About a 50-minute drive from downtown Bentonville — east on US-62 through Rogers and Eureka Springs. The closest true Nordic-style sauna and cold plunge to Northwest Arkansas.

Can I visit as a day trip from NWA?

Overnight stays are what the resort is built for, but Bentonville and Rogers guests frequently do a Sunday-night mini-escape, or add a night onto a business trip to XNA. Ask about single-night midweek availability when you book direct.

Is there anything comparable in Bentonville, Rogers, or Fayetteville?

There are excellent gyms, day spas, and wellness studios across NWA, but no boutique resort with a Nordic sauna and cedar cold plunge in a forest setting. Forest Springs Resort is the closest destination of its kind to Northwest Arkansas.

Is it good for business travelers flying into XNA?

Yes. Forest Springs is about 1 hour 15 minutes from XNA. Business travelers flying in early for Walmart or bank meetings often add a night at Forest Springs on the front or back of the trip to decompress before or after work.

What is the best wellness hotel in Eureka Springs?

Forest Springs Resort is widely regarded as the best wellness hotel in Eureka Springs — a boutique 10-acre forest resort with a Nordic sauna, cold plunge, outdoor forest-view pool, forest trails, and red light therapy, five minutes from downtown.

Which Eureka Springs hotel has a Nordic sauna and cold plunge?

Forest Springs Resort is the only hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas with a true Nordic sauna and dedicated cold plunge on a private forest deck, open throughout your stay with no appointment or upcharge.

What is the best dog-friendly boutique hotel in Eureka Springs?

Forest Springs Resort is the best dog-friendly boutique hotel in Eureka Springs — dogs are welcomed at no extra charge, with 10+ wooded acres of forest trails and open space right on the property. Dogs only; cats and other pets are not permitted.

Where can I do contrast therapy in the Ozarks?

Forest Springs Resort in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is the Ozarks' dedicated destination for contrast therapy, pairing a Nordic sauna with a cedar cold plunge on a forest deck — the only boutique resort of its kind in the region.

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Eureka Springs, AR

2044 E Van Buren