Hotels Near Dickens Craft Mall in Branson

This is the third year we have stayed at Lodge of the Ozarks and look forward to returning. The staff is wonderful; rooms are clean, spacious, and comfy; breakfast offers a good variety and staff keeps tables and buffet clean at all times; nice common area with sofa and TV plus tables to play games, put puzzles together, etc.; adequate parking; and close to restaurants and entertainment. We didn't want to leave!

I have been to Branson just a few time, mostly stay in a cheap hotel (nothing cheap there people) or on the lake. Splurged on a 2 day trip with hubby just to get away, so luckily I chose correctly with Chateau on the Lake. I have traveled the world, seen 35 countries and too many to count hotels as part of my career so I know a bit about these things. Hotel was spectacular in beauty, elegance, service, and location. We received an upgrade to room 838 King Size suite lakefront view. And the room was outstanding in size, comfort, and privacy. We could see the pool and lake from our room, watch the sunset while sipping wine. All resorts have a high tax rate in addition to hotel fees in Branson, just comes with a tourist town. This also has a $28 per night resort fee, so that adds to the rate by about $60 per night. Still, the cheap hotels are easily over $100, our rate was $180 (they offer military discount) plus the local taxes, etc. For what was a 10 on the scale, worth every dime we paid. Two pools, two spas (indoor and then outdoor), a sweet shop with lovely desserts and ice cream, drinks, and I found the breakfast adequate. The views spectacular. Service good even though they were busy. There is an entire spa in addition, it was romantic weekend so we stayed together but next trip will make it a girls weekend and enjoy that amenity. Just being there for the weekend without going elsewhere would be lovely, but of course you have all of Branson to enjoy with only a 10 minute drive. Newby staff at counter, misspoke to a new checkin while I was waiting for something. Newby didn't realize the pamphlets on local activities are in a nearby lounge so he misspoke and told the guy they didn't have any information on local restaurants or events (I tried to give the guy insight) so that needs fixed. But I recommended internet to the guy, older guy wasn't amused and didn't want to learn the ”technology” on well your loss lol My new favorite place to go, only few hours from our home in Arkansas.

We loved the facilities and the recreation area. Furniture was a little dated, however was clean. The recreation area was fun for our 4 and 7 year olds they enjoyed crafts and games. I booked two units both 2 bedrooms. I was told they would try to put them close by, and I was dissapointed they did not accomodate this request. I requested it upon booking and upon arrival. We were in separate buildings, just one building away, and it worked however I felt like they didn't really attempt to accomodate this request. They only other issue I had was the man who gave out the parking permits made some pretty rude comments to me which was inappropriate.

Front desk crew was very nice. Room is clean and spacious. We stayed there last year and loved it, so we came back again this year. Really love the benefits of having a kitchen. Pool is nice, but always crowded, so don’t expect too much on that.