We just spent 3 nights at Mariott's Willow Ridge in Branson, Mo. With it being December, the outdoor pools and such were not operational, and we did not make use of the indoor pool, so my review is not based on those things. Our room was on the fifth floor of building 2. There is an elevator so accessing the upper floors is easy. There were plenty of luggage carts available. Our "room" was a one bedroom apartment. Full kitchen (full size fridge/freezer, stove/oven, toaster, microwave, 12 cup coffee pot, double sink, dishwasher, pots/pans, plates, utensils, etc) A large dining table with seating for six. Living room with couch and chair and TV with Cable and several streaming apps that you can sign into with your own credentials (also a DVD player which we did not use.) The king size bed in the bedroom was very comfortable! Another TV in the bedroom. The bathroom was very nice. Typical hotel bathrooms have terrible lighting for applying make-up, but the lighting in this bathroom was very bright and they offered a magnifying mirror. The tub is comfortable and large for taking a relaxing bath! The shower operated very well, with a normal shower head plus a hand held shower wand. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash supplied. Lots of towels and washcloths. This place was super clean, extremely comfortable. If I had to find a negative, it would be that they charge $15/day for parking which seems ridiculous. We would definitely stay here again. read more

We are staying at Marriott's Willow Ridge, Branson and our 1-bedroom is immaculate, well organized and has a roomy patio!! We've enjoyed the activities of the area even with the inclement weather and the wine & beer tasting ! The Activities Director, Massimo organized the activities well and took time to talk with us and Michael greeted us at the front desk and was thorough and pleasant in preparing important information and answering questions for us!!! read more

Another Great visit - Relaxation just off the Branson Strip - - - - - - - - September, 2025 Visit Short Summary: Great property near everything yet can and relaxing. Located on the Yellow Route and close to Reza Theater, the Titanic, and about 15 minutes from Salt Lake City- - -Additional information : My wonderful wife planned a getaway to Branson Labor Day weekend 2025, and we had a great time. Each time we've visited, we have stayed at Willow Ridge. We have typically been in rooms near the pool; this trip on the 5th floor with a view away from the pool, to the south. We hadn't realized when we scheduled the trip, but this 2025 Labor Day weekend, Branson hosted the US Navy Blue Angels for the first time, and we could see the show from our balcony - wonderful! - - - The property - - - Three buildings; 5 floors apiece. You can see the Branson Strip (Hw 76) but you don't hear the commotion. To the south is a great view of the Ozark hills.- - -The room- - -The rooms are standard MVCI / Marriott Vacation Club rooms:- 2 bedrooms, one king and two full sized beds- 2 bathrooms- Laundry- Kitchens with servings for 8 and all the utensils you need; refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave and coffee machine.. with coffee available; just ask housekeeping for more- Patio table and chairs with a view- nice!Recommendation: bring a Bluetooth speaker for music.- - - Activities- - -In the main building there is football, ping pong / table tennis, an exercise room, a place for kids to have fun, and more. We spent most of our time at the pool; there are hot tubs. We also played a round of disc golf - this seems to be a simple course, but it does have surprising challenges; more MVCIs should have disc golf like Willow Ridge does!- - - MarketPlace- - -The MarketPlace is in the lobby; is a smaller shop. For more groceries, go to Rhodes Price Chopper, in the same parking lot as Walmart: ... leave the Marriott, and turn left/east on the Yellow Route ... at Green Mtn Drive, Yellow Route turns right/south; continue straight on Green Mtn. Dr. ... and at the top of the hill you'll see the Branson Strip is just ahead; look right and turn into the parking lot - - - Thank you, Willow Ridge! - - - ----- ----- ----- read more

There is a great game room for kids, air hockey, fossball, ping pong, billards, shuffle board, con hole and others. All free. Also there are daily and evening activities for free or minimal cost. I like the location near wal mart and price chopper, since rooms have kitchenettes or full kitchens. The only negative of our stay was the quality of pillows. They were very flat and uncomfortable. You may want to bring your own from home. read more

Absolutely loved our stay here. We rented a villa for two nights. It was beautiful, clean, and spacious. The property was set back off the strip and quiet. Lots to do - pools, shuffleboard, fire pit, pool table, foosball, basketball, tetherball, coffee in the lobby! Staff was very kind. 100% will be back! read more

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Resort has lots to do...pool (inside and outside), whirlpool, indoor game room, hosted activities, trails, corn hole, basketball court, frisbee golf, horseshoe, small gym, etc. Good place for families, reunions, or girls/guys getaway. Rooms have fully stocked kitchen and amenities. Very pleased with our stay! read more

First let me say this is a beautiful property. TLDR; First floor rooms are MOLDY and staff is not responsive. We arrived 8/23/25 after booking via Priceline. We had reserved a studio unit which is basically like a regular hotel room with a small kitchenette. Our room was on the first floor of building 5. Upon entering we noticed that the room was a bit musty and damp and chalked it up to being in the basement level. We figured after the ac ran for awhile it would be better. The room was also quite dark and had only 1/2 window and no sheers. We left and went to a show and came back to a stronger musty smell. We noticed a dehumidifier unit and set that to maximum for the overnight. Between the AC going on and off and the dehumidifier going on and off we didn't get much sleep. The next morning we woke up swollen with allergies and went to the lobby to ask for assistance with our room at about 8 am. The woman at the front desk was very nice and assured us she would have it taken care of while we were out. We came back around 3 and when we opened the door were hit with a very strong moldy smell. Our message light was blinking and the front desk had called to let us know the filters had been changed and the curtains hung. No. No they had not. I went back to the front desk and spoke to Erik the manger. (Should not be in the service industry) I explained that no work had been done and voiced my displeasure that we received such a terrible room. His response was that "if the work had not been done ...." Excuse me? He actually said that to me, as if I'm lying and really wanted to spend my vacation dealing with this. Unreal. I left and an hour later when we were changing for dinner someone came to the room. The young man upon entering commented on the mold smell. We left him to his work and during dinner received a text stating that the water would be shut off the next day but they'd give us bottled water. No. I actually had to FIGHT to get our room changed. Unbelievable. The new room on the second floor was what we had originally expected. Would have been a great stay if I hadn't had to waste a day fighting with the "manager". We received NO credit nor discount for our inconvenience, truly unacceptable level of service. read more

This has been a good stay. We visit here frequently. It's the only place in Branson we like to stay. We had very friendly interactions with Earl and Brittany who were cleaning rooms and delivering clean linens. Very friendly and welcoming. They were at 100% capacity, so we're busy but still took great care of any needs. We had fun joining in some of the resort activities, such as Friday evening sangria and salsa. Love the quiet clean area, yet close to everything. read more

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From checking in to checking out, this property goes above and beyond all others! We have stayed several times and as always we look forward to returning. The grandchildren love the activities, the game room and the pool, especially. The activities are fantastic! We did a picture frame and bracelets, mermaid/pirate trivia and bath bombs. The best part about this Marriott came this morning when we were due to checkout at 10am. Our adult son woke up with a migraine and was very sick. My husband and I had to leave to be back to work on Monday. When I called the front desk they were able to offer a late check out so we could look for a different place for our son and his family to stay. When I arrived at the front desk to check out, Angelina offered that they could hang out in their movie room and that they would turn off the music to make him more comfortable. We checked with the other property (another well known brand), they had nothing to offer. No use of amenities until 4 pm check in. They were not hospitable at all! So my son and his family are hanging out at the Marriott Willow Ridge where they were offered use of amenities and a quiet place to rest until their room is available at another Non-Marriott property. Now, that is going above and beyond! read more

Nice hotel. Love indoor pool wish it was bigger. Outdoor pool closed‍‍‍ Nice read more

3.5hrs later still here .Promise two hours still wait on free gifts lol.They even say you can buy memories but not time back they wasted my time and still no gifts. So they say not time share if it looks like a duck walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it must be a duck .DONT waste your time sitting here . read more

Our group of 4 stayed from late May - early June 2024. There is lots of parking. The staff is friendly and the concierge, Holly, was helpful and knowledgeable. She assisted us with tickets for 2 shows and an attraction too. Our building #1 4th floor room was noisier than expected. We could easily hear people talking and walking in the hallway. The ceiling transferred every step from those above us, we could recognize the music being played next door. Thankfully it would all end prior to our turn in time. The front desk staff did say they would have someone ask them to be quieter (anonymously on our behalf) if we'd like. The buildings elevator needs maintenance (not always working and slow/erratic). The location is close to everything. Having a full kitchen and washer/dryer is fabulous. The bedroom with the window facing the pool has some issues that will be pointed out when we check out (didn't want all 4 of us to repack to change rooms). The carpet tack is exposed at the room/bathroom tile transition. The shower ceiling showed mold on our 2nd day. And the seal on the shower door needs addressing too. We thoroughly enjoyed shuffle board, corn hole, foosball, air hockey, and grills. And please, since there is a butterfly friendly milk thistle garden, pull the weeds and apply some water. read more

I have stayed at this hotel a few times and it is always a great experience. The activity staff is great and always does a wonderful job. We will continue to come back. read more

Okay. We'll start with their attempt to copy Drury's 5:30 Kickback. Willow Ridge Lodge? Their version is a handful of mini pretzels and your choice of either sangria or an orange drink. Not a fan of a 10 AM checkout when industry standard is 11. And REALLY not a fan of being texted at SEVEN IN THE MORNING to remind us that checkout is at ten. And then every fifteen minutes following. Once, at 9:30, would have been sufficient. read more

8.18.20 Just checked in to Willow Ridge front desk ladies are excellent very friendly we actually got in early room wasn't ready. We went drove around grabbed a bit to eat and the called when the room was ready. Came back and now we are all checked in. Will update later about other things later. read more

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I booked a 4day stay here for my anniversary. The grounds are clean and well kept and the lodge itself was nice. Our room was clean although it did smell a bit funny. The TV kept cutting out but that wasn't a big deal. The problem started with the balcony upgrade we bought. We paid extra for a balcony with a view but when we got our room it was on the ground floor. There was a patio outside the living room and several large sized air conditioning units outside the bedroom. No balcony. When I called the front desks to inquire about the balcony upgrade that I paid for she said the patio "is the balcony"and that it was "just on the first floor". I got scammed so if you stay here don't even bother with the balcony upgrade. They don't honor it. read more

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I've been staying at Marriotts most of my travel life. This is near the top of worst stays ever. The room looked nice when we arrived, and pretty nice amenities. Then we go to bed and all hell breaks loose. The TV has weird lights on the set, the super thin walls, you can literally hear people using the bathroom next door. We had a constant noise coming from the refrigerator and the fan in the bathroom all night long. The we had the AC kick on and you could feel your hair blowing back it was like you were in a windstorm in bed! I've never had worse sleeplessness in a Marriott hotel ever. You have to remedy this Marriott- really bad. And last thing, no sign anywhere at all on the highway telling you where this place is. We drove completely around this hotel, not one sign that says Marriott or Willow Ridge lodge. I had to wing it, and just go in and ask. read more

Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge - This is the terrible TV - Hotels Near Me - Branson, Missouri

We had a great time ! No problems at all. The personal was so accommodating with everything we ask of them.

We stayed here in October 2021. It was a great visit. Very clean and very aesthetically pleasing. It's very centrally located in the heart of Branson which is great if you want to be close to the main strip. It is very noisy for that reason and that was our only downside. But we would stay here again. read more

Excellent. When checking in, the front desk was very informative, answered all my questions, personable, appeared very knowledgeable, and most of all, acted genuine instead of some bored robot going through the motions. I couldn't have asked for a better check-in experience. This is Marriott. I think you pay for what you get, and this resort was very relaxing. As a member of Worldmark by Wyndham, Marriott or even Hyatt Vacation Clubis, Marriott is a very solid step up. Worldmark with their pushy sales and a internet fee at many of their resorts is insulting. At this resort when I asked a question about show tickets, he said most all of them are pushing timeshares...or since timeshare has become a dirty name, a "vacation club." The pools were nice and clean. Good snacks by the pool, shuffleboard, ping pong, nice outdoor pool, frisbee golf, a big indoor pool, several Jacuzzis, foosball, pool, and air hockey. The resort is nicely laid out so no long walk to anything. Everything in our unit was working, and the beds were comfortable. read more

Everything you need out of a room was included. Shower was fine. Cozy bed. Controlled and reliable temperature individual to the consumer. However, the reason for not five stars was that the buildings only had one elevator. This made for some frustrating wait times in the cold. Other than that though, made for a cozy stay. #yelped read more

Willow Ridge Resort's villas are arranged like other Marriott Vacation Clubs. They are very comfortable vacation apartments with full kitchens, dining area, living room, balcony, laundry, etc. they update them regularly. Willow Ridge earned 5 stars for friendliness and going beyond what was expected regarding customer service. We forgot some medicine and they called to let us know. read more

My choice was a room with a balcony which is not what we were given. My view is my car and the parking lot on the first floor. Drove a long way for a nice relaxing getaway and a room with a view. The front door faces a wall and feels like you are in a dungeon. The property and landscape is very beautiful as you drive in. The location of room is terrible. read more

4 days and 3 nights here and loved it. Beautiful property with tons to do for everyone. Indoor and outdoor games for kids and adults. Indoor and outdoor pools. Several areas with seating and fire pits. Main lobby building has offers of nightly movies, reading rooms and a large balcony/deck to sit and relax. Great place for family or just a couple like us. read more

Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Branson, Missouri

We had a mostly delightful stay at the Marriott Willow Ridge Lodge last week with my entire family! Our 4 cohorts stayed in different suites - two one-bedrooms and two two-bedrooms. The rooms were spacious and included everything we needed (detergent, ample beach towels which dried quickly on the balcony, lots of extra linens for the pull-out couches, etc). Beds were SUPER comfy and when we all 16 of us gathered in one space for a meal or to play games, it never felt too cramped. The pool was a big highlight for us (with so many kids in our group, that's no surprise!) and we took advantage of the grilling area for a few nights for dinner. We were also pleasantly surprised at all the mostly free extras that the resort offered, such as nearly daily ice cream socials ($1 per very generous scoop), s'mores night, morning water aerobic or stretching classes, craft activities for kids, movie nights, themed evenings, etc. We ended up hanging out at the resort more than we had initially planned but really enjoyed our time spent here. When we looked at pictures of the resort online, it seemed like it was in a more secluded, woodsy part of Branson. Surprise! It isn't far from the main stretch, but the resort is a nice, quiet, classy respite from the overall cheesiness of Branson. We would definitely stay here again if our family ever decided to reunite in this part of the country again. There were a few noteworthy negatives that knocked this down from a 5 star experience: -Check-in was a strict 4 pm. This is probably the latest, most inflexible check-in time we have ever encountered. My sister - who made the reservations months and months in advance - asked for all 4 families to have rooms close to each other. The team was mostly able to achieve this, but weren't able to confirm anything until actual check-in time. So if you are coming with a big group (it seemed as though that was a common thing here), don't be surprised if you can't be guaranteed rooms close to each other. Check out is also super early - 10 am - but they were able to give 2 out of the 4 of us late check-outs (noon), so that helped. -We also had a few issues regarding....creatures...above our room. Squirrels, perhaps? Doubtful it was rats as we were on the top floor, but there were SOME animals making all sorts of noise and running back and forth and scratching above our bedroom ceiling for two nights. To their credit, maintenance tried to resolve the issue, but the noisy critters were back at it a second night. Secondly, there was an overnight leak in my brother's family's bathroom which made for quite a mess. Once again, maintenance worked their hardest to resolve the issue in a timely manner, but it was a little off-putting that two rooms had to deal with those issues during our stay. read more

Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge - View from the main lodge - Hotels Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Absolutely love this hotel! Full kitchen, separate bedrooms, washer/dryer in unit, beautiful grounds, and friendly staff! Lots of planned activities - the fire pit and s'mores were a hit with my kids, along with the pool, hot tub, air hockey, and other games. Definitely will be back! read more

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First, this is a timeshare resort, so don't expect all the services you'll find 8n a hotel. We were in a 1 bedroom unit. The majority of these units, 4 out of 6, gave the parking lot. If you're assigned a ground floor unit, that means you'll get headlights directly in your unit at night, so try to stay off the ground floor. Studio or hotel unit rooms have the same drawback. This was a full one bedroom with a kitchen, washer/dryer in unit, living space with a large TV, private bath and master bedroom. There is also a patio/balcony to enjoy the evening air or coffee in the morning. If you're familiar with the Marriott timeshare system, this was originally part of their failed Horizons family brand. While they have up scaled many things to full Marriott quality, the bathrooms still leave something to be desired. Only one sink in the vanity and a tub shower combo instead of a separate tub and shower. The resort has some great grounds with both gas and charcoal grills, a whiffle ball field, tether ball, basket ball, 9 hole frisbee golf course, fire pit for s'mores a large family pool and hot tubs. Overall a great family resort in Branson read more

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Top notch stay. The facilities were extremely nice and well cared for. Tucked away from the traffic it's got some nice views depending on your room. Easy access to all the Branson fun. I stayed for a week and it was extremely comfortable, clean, and inviting. The pool, hot tub, and general area were a welcomed get away from everyday life. I've already booked another stay and am really looking forward to it. Quality accommodations! Recommended. read more

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Another great stay in Branson this week. Our third time to stay here and have enjoyed all three trips. This time we have 16 members of our family staying in 5 x 1 bedroom villas. All the 2 bedroom villas were sold out, as far out as last June, when we booked. We have been enjoying the ice cream social, the indoor pool, activities, wine/cheese night, and the smores. Always comfortable amenities and well cleaned. The location is fantastic too. read more

Nice property under renovation. Still covid restrictions on pool facilities and activities. Stayed in a newly updated studio and it was ok. Miss the stove and dishwasher in smaller units. Good bed. Stiff fold out couch. WHY did we not install ADA toilets in remodel? Too low for older folks!!! Needs a "comfortable" reading chair in units. Typical Marriott with LACKING TV movie channels. read more

My cousin and I stayed here as a gift trip last week and it was like a dream! The resort is spacious and beautiful with a variety of rooms and suites. We stayed in a villa, equipped with a full refrigerator, microwave, and one cup coffee maker. The toiletries offered were top of the line and I never missed mine. The beds were very comfortable as well. The resort offered daily activities such as s'mores makings, hot dog grilling, wine tastings, and live music. The resort had both an outdoor and indoor pool. The pool was amazing and the hot tub was the perfect temperature. This was easily one of the best places I've ever stayed and I'm hoping one day to get the chance to go back. read more

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We have arrived at our hotel. Willow Ridge by Marriott hotel and the one bedroom Villa is phenomenal. It's way bigger than I imagined and really nice. There's even a patio. It's actually has a full size kitchen living room and bedroom with plenty of closet space. The staff and checkin process was smooth. Tony was very nice and was helpful. Gave us all kinds of helpful information as far as tour shows etc. So far this experience has be excellent read more

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Well, this review won't be very long because I have not stayed here since 2009 which was one year before I started YELPING......LOL!!!!!! Here is what I wanted to say that I have not really seen in the other reviews......while this resort is located in a prime location to visit everything great about Branson.....there are no ELEVATORS. I specifically remembered how crazy it was to arrive back from a great evening of being out on the town to only return to the joy of having to climb many flights of stairs to get to your room. When we stayed we were initially on the 2nd floor but we requested to be moved to the first floor. Now, besides all of this......the resort is really a great place to stay. As I said earlier it is almost within walking distance of the Branson "STRIP" and I loved how it was so quiet which I greatly appreciate because I really value my sleep. There was a Panera Bread location right down the street and there was also a couple of fast food joints nearby as well......when I say nearby I mean walking distance and that is always a plus. I believe there was a great wine tasting location nearby as well but I can't remember exactly how close it was to the resort. Well, that is that.....if your ever in Branson give this resort a look for sure. Eat, Drink, and be Merry, my Friends!!!!!! read more

Room not ready until after 4 pm. Parking lot was pretty empty but it is the Tuesday after Labor Day so I kind of get it. Then my key did not work so I had to load back up and head to the front desk to get it remade. They did respond promptly and followed up. Rooms are well appointed but it did have a faint smoke smell. No restaurant of any type on site and I just don't understand that not even breakfast. In town for business for 2 days but I think I would rather stay at the landing next time. Just overall ok. Might make sense for a week with family but then I think it would be really overpriced for the offering. read more

Spacious rooms , very clean , full equipped kitchen , very clean , bathrooms spacious and very clean , friendly staff , many activities offered mostly for free. We enjoyed our stay , worth its value. Highly recommended. read more

Wow. Loved this place. Our king villa was huge and everything needed was provided. Great having the ability to do laundry mid trip. The facilities were very nice as well. Pool and jacuzzi were very clean. There were indoor and outdoor game rooms. We love ping pong and were happy that we could play in/outside. The gym was small, but adequate. S'mores night is always a nice treat. Service, as friendly as it gets and helpful too (except for concierge). When I asked him for a restaurant recommendation he referred me to a restaurant book. Um, I can always use Yelp, but wanted a locals opinion! Location, perfect for us. We stayed the week prior to MDW and the room was a true bargain. Only change I would recommend, eliminate the amount of single use plastic in the rooms, ie the garbage bags in every can. read more

We're MVC owners. We learned we really need the beach on vacation! The property and staff is MVC quality through and through. Just didn't realize environment around town would be so carnival like. Only reason took a star away. Some shows were great but no real plays. Mostly music acts. Saw SIX it was great. Love how Branson honors their vets! read more

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This place is fantastic. Large rooms/villas. A home away from home. Extremely well maintained. Interior design choices are tasteful and high quality. Hotel/resort grounds are beautiful and kept up. Pricing was fair. Indoor pool perfectly maintained. Love Marriott Vacation Club properties. You won't be disappointed! read more

This is the second time we've stayed here. It is cleaner than most hotels and there is plenty to do on site. Complimentary s'mores by the fire pit, exercise classes, arts & crafts time (pay $5-10), free board games, etc. Its close to a lot in Branson. We only drove at max 15 minutes to get to activities or restaurants. It comes fully stocked and we love to get the villas with the kitchen and laundry in room. Thanks for a great stay! read more

Bottom Line: With so many choices in Branson, you just can't beat the room and amenities at this property. I reserved a king studio room for a three-night stay through Hotels.com. Marriott also sells their "Marriott Vacation Club" through this location; I was pleased that there was no sales pitch whatsoever. The room was excellent: clean, modern, and chock-full of amenities (kitchen supplies, ample towels, sofa bed, etc.). But the real star on this property are the amenities: 3+ ADA-accessible swimming pools and hot tubs, ping pong, pool table, shuffle board, fire pits, basketball courts, etc. The grounds are immaculate. To top it all off, staff were extremely friendly and the location is central to Branson's main attractions. read more