Places to stay in Kensett, Arkansas

Kensett is a city in White County, Arkansas. Located adjacent to the east side of Searcy, the city is the hometown of noted legislator Wilbur D. Mills, who was influential throughout the 1960s in the United States House of Representatives. Max McDonald is the current mayor. It is also currently home to a very exotic Zonkey, who is usually used as one of the main attractions of Kensett and has become a very important part of White county's entertainment. Places to eat in the region include Lostucames Mexican Restaurant, Country Kitchen, Jimmy Phils Smoke Wagon, and Chili’s.

If you are travelling in the area, Kensett is located close to Foothills Technical Institute, Pine Creek, Assembly of God Church, City of Judsonia and Owl Creek.

The center of Kensett ( which is at is longitude -91°40'3.7199 and latitude 35°13'55.56 ) is located 5 miles away from Searcy and 8 miles away from Bald Knob.

Available Kensett lodging

We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Kensett.

Kensett Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Super 8

Approx 2 miles away in Searcy:

Super 8 Searcy is a 100% non-smoking hotel, conveniently located off Highway 67/167. We're less than a half mile from Harding and Arkansas State universities and under a mile from Searcy Industrial Park.

1200 Truman Baker Drive Exit 45 Highway 67E -1Block North

Searcy, Arkansas

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express

Approx 2 miles away in Searcy:

Searcy, Arkansas Hotel Is near Little Red River Whether it's the promise of excellent trout fishing or the convenience of several nearby businesses that lures you here, the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Searcy, Arkansas is sure to meet all of your .....

3660 Ferren Trail

Searcy, Arkansas

Hotels

Best Western Searcy Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Searcy:

The BEST WESTERN PLUS Searcy Inn located in the heart of Searcy, Arkansas is the perfect place to stay when passing through town or visiting the area.

501 Willow Street

Searcy, Arkansas

Kensett Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Red River RV Park

Approx 4 miles away in Judsonia:

416 C.W. Road

Judsonia, Arkansas

Campsite / RV Parks

Sunshine Meadows RV Park

Approx 5 miles away in Judsonia:

363 Highway 385 North

Judsonia, Arkansas

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Kensett

Mazzio's Pizza ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 2910 East Race Avenue, Searcy, 3 miles from the center of Kensett. Mazzio's Italian Eatery offers its customers the convenience of dine-in, carryout and delivery. Menu items include pizzas, starters, salads, and more. www.mazzios.com Link