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Idabel Hotels & Places to Stay

The county seat: hotels and quieter, often cheaper stays.

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Idabel Hotels & Places to Stay

Idabel is the McCurtain County seat, about 25 minutes south of Broken Bow. It has hotels, restaurants and the Museum of the Red River.

It's a good pick for work trips, family visits, ball games and anyone who wants a cheaper night than a cabin up north.

The map below shows hotels and rentals in and around Idabel with prices.

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  • Best for: Hotels, work trips and family visits
  • To Broken Bow: About 25 minutes
  • To Hochatown: About 40 minutes

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Places to stay: Idabel

The county seat: hotels and quieter, often cheaper stays.

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🗺️ Where it is

Where Idabel is

Idabel started in 1902 as a railroad town. Its name joins two sisters, Ida and Bell. Today it's the McCurtain County seat, about 12 miles south of Broken Bow. See a cast of Oklahoma's state dinosaur at the free Museum of the Red River. Then head south to Red Slough, where more than 300 kinds of birds have been spotted and eagles are a common sight.

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Places to eat near Idabel

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Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store🍽️ Ice Cream Shop / Fast Food
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store

Walk into the Idabel Braum's and you're really stepping into three stores in one: an old-fashioned soda fountain, a full grill, and a dairy grocery, all under one roof on Washington Street.

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Cielito Lindo🍽️ Mexican Restaurant
Cielito Lindo

Cielito Lindo is a Mexican restaurant in Idabel known for its handmade comfort-food menu, including taquitos, burritos, chile rellenos, tamales, and homemade soups.

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David Beard's Catfish, Seafood And Steak House🍽️ Food
David Beard's Catfish, Seafood And Steak House

David Beard’s Catfish King in Idabel is a seafood-and-steakhouse favorite built around classic Southern comfort food.

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Delicias Mexicanas Idabel🍽️ Restaurant
Delicias Mexicanas Idabel

Delicias Mexicanas Idabel is a Mexican restaurant in Idabel that’s known for drawing locals with generous plates, friendly service, and a lively drink list that includes a watermelon mojito.

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Domino's Pizza🍽️ Restaurant
Domino's Pizza

Domino’s Pizza in Idabel is a familiar stop for hot, made-to-order pizza, with the convenience of online ordering and a location on SE Washington Street.

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Guacamole Brothers Restaurant🍽️ Restaurant
Guacamole Brothers Restaurant

Guacamole Brothers Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant in Idabel serving the Broken Bow area, with online ordering that features a broad Tex-Mex menu built around fajitas, quesabirria tacos, burritos…

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Hochabel Bar & Grill🍽️ Restaurant & Bar
Hochabel Bar & Grill

Hochabel Bar & Grill brings a lively restaurant-and-bar experience to Idabel, pairing a casual gathering place with a menu that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Loggers Bar & Grill🍽️ Restaurant
Loggers Bar & Grill

Loggers Bar & Grill is an American restaurant and bar in Idabel, located at Choctaw Casino–Idabel and known as a casual food-and-drink stop in the heart of the property.

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Mariachi's Mexican Tacos🍽️ Mexican Restaurant
Mariachi's Mexican Tacos

Mariachi's Mexican Tacos brings the flavors of a genuine taco stand to Idabel, serving up Mexican and Tex-Mex food from a permanent food truck setup with a covered eating area.

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McDonald's🍽️ Food
McDonald's

McDonald’s in Idabel is part of one of the world’s best-known fast-food chains, built on the classic promise of quick, familiar food served with remarkable consistency.

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Things to do near Idabel

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Grocery delivery

Skip the drive to town. Adam's Snack Wagon shops the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow for you. Type or say your shopping list in the app, check the items it finds, and a driver brings your groceries to your cabin around Hochatown.

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Order from local restaurants on the Adam's Snack Wagon app. A driver picks up your food and brings it right to your cabin, so nobody has to drive after a long day on the lake.

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This map shows cabins and vacation rentals around Idabel with prices. Add your dates to see what's open.

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Tips for staying: Idabel

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See the museum

The Museum of the Red River has a famous dinosaur cast and free admission.

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Plan the drive

Hochatown and the lake are about 40 minutes north.

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Check event weekends

Fairs and school events can fill the hotels.

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Compare prices

Idabel is often cheaper than staying near the lake.

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Common questions

Are there hotels in Idabel, Oklahoma?

Yes. Idabel has several hotels and motels, plus a casino hotel nearby.

How far is Idabel from Broken Bow Lake?

About 40 minutes north by car.

Is Idabel a good place to stay?

It's a good, quieter choice for hotels, work trips and family visits, and it's often cheaper than the lake area.

Do you earn money from these maps?

We may earn a small commission if you book through these maps. It doesn't change your price.

Can I get restaurant food or groceries delivered to my cabin in Hochatown?

Yes. Adam's Snack Wagon delivers restaurant food and groceries to cabins around Hochatown. You order on the Snack Wagon app, a driver goes and gets it, and brings it to your door. For groceries, they shop the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow, and you can type or say your shopping list right in the app.

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