Master Key Properties
Property Management

Meet the Innkeepers

Two hospitality professionals, one motel, full commitment.

Our Story

From New York to Hot Springs

Baker and Justin Gold-Smith met at the University of Houston studying hotel and restaurant management, then spent years working in some of New York's most respected hotels. In 2015, they launched Gold-Inn Hospitality to help independent lodging owners build better systems and operations. They purchased the Gold-Inn in 2018 and now run it full time, bringing two decades of experience to every detail of your stay.

About the Gold-Inn

A 1905 manor in the Ouachita Mountains

The Gold-Inn is a boutique 17-room motor lodge anchored by a 1905 manor in the Ouachita Mountains, surrounded by Hot Springs National Park. The property was once owned by Samuel Fordyce, founder of Mountain Valley Spring Water, whose name is on the Bathhouse that now houses the National Park Visitor Center. A 15-minute walk puts you at Bathhouse Row and the Central Avenue Historic District. Oaklawn Racetrack and Casino is 10 minutes away, Magic Springs 8 minutes, Ron Coleman Crystal Mine 25 minutes, and hiking trails start within 5.

The Gold-Inn

A Motel Worth Staying In

17 rooms, no two alike

Boutique motor lodge

17 rooms, no two alike

Each room is individually furnished inside a 1905 manor and its surrounding buildings, set within Hot Springs National Park.

Walk to Bathhouse Row

15 minutes on foot

Walk to Bathhouse Row

The Central Avenue Historic District, the national park visitor center, and the best of downtown Hot Springs are all within easy walking distance.

Thermal baths on your doorstep

Hot springs & history

Thermal baths on your doorstep

Hot Springs has been drawing visitors since the 1800s. The bathhouses on Central Avenue are still operating, and the national park trails start minutes from the front door.

Bring the dog

Pets welcome

Bring the dog

The Gold-Inn is pet-friendly. The surrounding national park has miles of trails to explore together, and downtown Hot Springs is an easy walk from the property.

What We Do

How We Run the Gold-Inn

Systems and operations

Systems and operations

Thoughtful processes that keep everything running smoothly.

  • Reliable check-in and checkout

  • Responsive guest communication

  • Consistent property care

Hospitality expertise

Hospitality expertise

Two decades of hotel experience applied to your comfort.

  • Anticipate guest needs

  • Solve problems quickly

  • Create welcoming spaces

Independent ownership

Independent ownership

A motel run by people who live here and care deeply.

  • Personal attention daily

  • Local knowledge and roots

  • Long-term commitment