Hot Hotel: The Heat in Lake Havasu

We locals love discovering what’s hot, what’s new, and what’s next. From San Diego hotel bars and pool parties, to buzz-worthy resorts and restaurants all across the nation, we are always on the lookout for our next lifestyle obsession. And during summer, our radar is finely tuned for the best summer vacation destinations.

If you’re craving a bit of Las Vegas excitement, but prefer to remain comfortably close to the water’s edge during the peak of summer heat, take Lake Havasu into consideration. Lake Havasu is located on the border between California and Arizona, making it a top choice for a fun and easy weekend getaway. Known as “Arizona’s Playground,” Lake Havasu offers an incredible natural landscape along 60 miles of pristine waterways. From boating to party-boating, hiking, fishing, and off-roading, this desert oasis is full of high-energy activities to keep all travelers entertained.

If you’re anything like me, you love to get your hands dirty while hiking, swimming, and boating all day, but you demand the utmost style and class when returing to your hotel at night. A popular Lake Havasu hotel choice is The Heat Hotel, an ultra-modern waterfront property boasting luxury suites, contemporary design, and most importantly, a 4,000 square foot outdoor patio bar with posh daybeds and all-day drink specials. Located on the water, The Heat Hotel offers direct access to the Bridgewater Channel and London Bridge – putting all of Lake Havasu at a hand’s reach.

The Heat Hotel offers a variety of guest room and suite options, most with private balconies and panormamic lake views. Choose from the Luxury Queen, Luxury King, Ultimate King, The Suite, Channel View Suite, or Inferno Suite. An affordable choice that does not sacrifice in style is the Luxury King, complete with a view of the London Bridge and Bridgeview Channel from a private patio, as well as Tempur-Pedic beds, plush linens and H20 bath and spa products. If you need a little more room for family or friends, upgrade to the Channel View Suite, a spacious two bedroom, two bathroom suite with a full kitchen and living room, large private patio that overlooks the lake, a Whirlpool Jacuzzi tub and more. For the ultimate experience, treat yourself to the Inferno Suite. Considered the hottest hotel suites in Lake Havasu, there are six Inferno Suites available, each boasting over 800 square feet of luxurious living, complete with California King Tempur-Pedic beds, 42-inch flat screen TVs, Jacuzzi tubs, oversized “party showers” and much more.

One thing is for sure: you will never go thirsty when staying or playing at The Heat Hotel. The Heat Bar is a 4,000 square foot outdoor lounge complete with shaded daybeds and private cabanas, all overlooking the lake below. Relaxation is best enjoyed with a buzz, and The Heat Bar offers drink specials every day, all day, such as $4 Absolut cocktails on Mondays, $2 draft beers on Tuesdays, $4 margaritas on Wednesdays, and $2 mimoas on Saturdays. There is no hotel restaurant on-site, but The Heat is located near many of the area’s top eateries, including Barley Brothers Brewery & Grill, Javelina Cantina, and Shugre’s Steakhouse. Fuel up on spirits and go explore Lake Havasu.

To view more hotel photos, check room rates, and learn more about Lake Havasu, visit heathotel.com.

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