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A restaurant interior with illuminated 'ROAD HOUSE' signage, black booths, and tables with glasses and condiments.

A bar area with a neon sign, multiple screens, and bar stools.

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a white bedspread, and a bedside table.

A building with a sign reading "Road House" and a parking lot with several cars.

1. Road House Hotel & RV Park

10.2 km from Optimist Park

Ashleigh

RM434

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A wooden cabin with a glass enclosure, elevated on stilts, surrounded by trees.

A cozy room with a large window, a glass-top table, and a wicker sofa.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, beige sofa, and a coffee table. There are large windows with a view of trees and a door leading outside.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden accent wall, and a built-in oven.

2. Whiskey on the River

16.4 km from Optimist Park

Jonathan

RM388

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A large, two-story white house with a front porch, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with a fountain.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a chandelier.

A traditional library with wooden bookshelves, a round table, and chairs.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.

3. Ross Mansion Bed & Breakfast and Events

5 km from Optimist Park

Anthony

RM817

RM898 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, seating with cushioned chairs, and a green wall with a sign reading "Brass Hat".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A brick building with the name "MIDTOWN" on the facade.

4. Hotel Indigo Hattiesburg by IHG

8.5 km from Optimist Park

Branson

RM583

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and cookies.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a seating area with chairs, and large windows.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent and a blue geometric wall in the background.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hattiesburg West Univ Area by IHG

9.8 km from Optimist Park

Tamina

RM546

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'avid' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A snack display with various packaged goods and a refrigerated section with beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A gym with exercise equipment, a wall clock, and a blue wall.

6. avid hotel Hattiesburg West by IHG

9.6 km from Optimist Park

Nelda

RM425

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view of parked cars.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg

10.4 km from Optimist Park

Carol

RM289

RM318 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a television.

A hotel reception area with two computer workstations, a printer, and framed artwork on the wall.

A conference room with multiple tables and orange chairs, carpeted floor, and a television on the wall.

A gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

8. Best Western Plus University Inn

10.1 km from Optimist Park

Amonde

RM365

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A buffet with labeled food stations including scrambled eggs, sausages, and bacon.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a projection screen, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a couch, and a large window with a city view.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, purple ambient lighting, and a projector screen.

9. Holiday Inn Hattiesburg - North by IHG

8.2 km from Optimist Park

Gary

RM526

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A lobby with a sofa set, ottomans, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with four armchairs and a small side table, large windows with sheer curtains, and wooden flooring.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered parking area.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59

9.6 km from Optimist Park

Billy

RM345

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large central table, comfortable seating, and a prominent 'Open' sign.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and a glass building in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

11. Doubletree by Hilton Hattiesburg, MS

9.1 km from Optimist Park

Joseph

RM428

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A gym with exercise equipment, a pool, and a sheltered area with chairs.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof and a sign that reads "Hampton Inn."

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

12. Hampton Inn by Hilton Hattiesburg

10 km from Optimist Park

Michael

RM607

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A swimming pool with a lifeguard stand, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a television, and a window with curtains.

TownePlace Suites hotel with a well-lit entrance and a clear sign.

13. TownePlace Suites Hattiesburg

9.7 km from Optimist Park

christopher

RM409

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill, tables, and chairs, under a covered area with string lights.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a covered entrance and a clear blue sky.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hattiesburg

10 km from Optimist Park

christopher

RM583

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A lobby with a sofa, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a designated smoking area sign, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, and a large window with curtains.

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North

8.6 km from Optimist Park

Cedric

RM283

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a round table, and a TV.

A Wingate by Wyndham hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a green roof.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a plant, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

16. Wingate by Wyndham Hattiesburg

10 km from Optimist Park

Randall (Randy)

RM341

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a glass railing.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a red umbrella, and a view of a modern building.

17. Comfort Suites Hattiesburg near University

10 km from Optimist Park

Sandra

RM375

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A lobby with a brown sofa, two armchairs, a round ottoman, and a large abstract art piece on the wall.

A lending locker with various items inside, including a chess checker set, a Connect 4 game, and a coffee maker.

18. Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg by IHG

9.1 km from Optimist Park

Jason or Marlana

RM332

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a lifebuoy.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a wooden pergola.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg

10.2 km from Optimist Park

Kasi

RM401

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a television, and a plant.

A hotel room with a living area featuring a patterned sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel gym with a treadmill, exercise bike, and weight machines.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a microwave, a refrigerator, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a chair.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North

7.9 km from Optimist Park

Karie

RM241

RM265 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Optimist Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Road House Hotel & RV Park	9.0 Wonderful 124 reviews	View
Whiskey on the River	8.8 Excellent 230 reviews	View
Ross Mansion Bed & Breakfast and Events	10.0 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Hattiesburg by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hattiesburg West Univ Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 333 reviews	View

Top Optimist Park Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk was pleasant."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59

10/10 Excellent

"Todo fue genial, lo recomiendo 👍"

Best Western Plus University Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very spacious and well equipped. The bathroom was small but had a large counter for setting things on and a very nice shower. The breakfast was plentiful and good. There were two good restaurants within walking distance."

Sleep Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North

10/10 Excellent

"Great, clean, and comfortable rooms."

Holiday Inn Hattiesburg - North by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay at this hotel again for sure! The rooms were extremely clean the staff was wonderful. Thank you so much for the wonderful night's sleep"

Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff"

Comfort Suites Hattiesburg near University

8/10 Good

"The presidential suite is large and the breakfast was great"

Courtyard by Marriott Hattiesburg

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and very well kept 😊"

Days Inn by Wyndham Hattiesburg MS

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

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Petal City Hall

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The Petal Library

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Hinton Park

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Petal River Park

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Chain Park

After visiting Chain Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hattiesburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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9th Street Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Optimist Park?

Optimist Park is located in Petal. You'll find 51 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Optimist Park?

Ross Mansion Bed & Breakfast and Events is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Optimist Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Motel 6 Hattiesburg, MS and Quality Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North.

How many hotels will I find close to Optimist Park?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Optimist Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Optimist Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Optimist Park.

What can I see and do near Optimist Park?

Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum, Sara Gillespie Museum of Art at William Carey University and African American Military History Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Create some family memories at Hattiesburg Zoo and Champion Lanes. Attractions like USM's Museum of Art, Hattiesburg Arts Council Gallery and Kress Gallery highlight Petal's local culture.

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Our top choices for Optimist Park hotels

1. Road House Hotel & RV Park

2. Whiskey on the River

3. Ross Mansion Bed & Breakfast and Events

4. Hotel Indigo Hattiesburg by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express Hattiesburg West Univ Area by IHG

6. avid hotel Hattiesburg West by IHG

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg

8. Best Western Plus University Inn

9. Holiday Inn Hattiesburg - North by IHG

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59

11. Doubletree by Hilton Hattiesburg, MS

12. Hampton Inn by Hilton Hattiesburg

13. TownePlace Suites Hattiesburg

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hattiesburg

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North

16. Wingate by Wyndham Hattiesburg

17. Comfort Suites Hattiesburg near University

18. Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg by IHG

19. Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg

20. Quality Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North

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Top Optimist Park Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59

Best Western Plus University Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites Hattiesburg North

Holiday Inn Hattiesburg - North by IHG

Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg by IHG

Comfort Suites Hattiesburg near University

Courtyard by Marriott Hattiesburg

Days Inn by Wyndham Hattiesburg MS

Other attractions near Optimist Park

Friendly Park

Petal City Hall

The Petal Library

Hinton Park

Petal River Park

Chain Park

9th Street Park

Eureka School Museum

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