The Hawthorne Motel at one time was a very nice motel in this quaint little tourist community... but is now dated. The rooms are on the small side, and the furnishings are several years old. The room that I was in had older carpet and a saggy bed. I have talked with some of the other patrons and they said pretty much the same. They are alright, but the value for what you pay....? I know it is supposed to be a 'resort community' but really it is a "Party Community" with a river to keep you cool. You won't be in the room most of the time, you'll be on the river, or sitting at the river park (a parking lot) watching other on the river. So, your room costs are high for what you get.

We had stayed here several years ago and it wasn't very nice but the manager said the were in the process of redoing and renovating the rooms and the motel. If they did do any work they forgot to bring the place out of the 50's. The only newness was the swimming pool.

Our room was the best, according to the manager. If so I'd hate to see the worst. Dirty old carpet that was outdated 20 years ago. Rust around the drain in the tub, a tiny bathroom, and the place smelled musty and mildewed. Never again. If we come to Van Buren again, I'd rather put down the rear seats in our SUV and sleep in the car.