Another Great visit - Relaxation just off the Branson Strip…read more - - - - - - - - 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! - - - ----- ----- -----

We spent a week here just lounging. The only drawback was the very limited on-site food offerings…read more If they could add a chicken wrap or salad to the menu that would be great. Staff were very helpful and the resort was clean. Family friendly.

Staying at Camp Long Creek at Big Cedar Lodge was such a memorable experience and the perfect mix…read moreof luxury and nature. From the moment we arrived, the property felt peaceful, secluded, and absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake all around us. The scenery alone made the stay feel special. Our accommodations at Long Creek were cozy, spacious, and beautifully designed. I loved how it had that upscale cabin feel--rustic and charming while still feeling comfortable and modern. The bed was very comfortable, the space felt clean and inviting, and waking up to the quiet lake atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. One of the best parts of staying at Long Creek was the privacy. It felt more peaceful than the main lodge, making it perfect if you want a quiet getaway while still having access to all the amazing amenities at Big Cedar. The pool area was gorgeous and relaxing, and being so close to the marina made lake activities super convenient. Whether you're traveling as a couple, with family, or even for a group trip, there's plenty to enjoy. Guests often highlight the privacy and scenic setting as major perks.

Kinda expensive to stay. But it's really fun staying here and there are some things to do that are…read morefree. Stayed at Valley Ridge Lodge. But there's not a free continental breakfast which was a little disappointing. There are places to eat at but they're kinda expensive. There are different names of lodges and the one we stayed at was seemed like it needs a few updates? There's a cool place for kids called Fun Mountain. A few things are included with your stay but others are not free. Along the property, there are many pools and a swim beach, mini golf, pickle ball, shuffle board and beach volley ball. It is a huge place and there are shuttles. It can be confusing at first. They gave a gift shop of course with a lot of stuff to see. You can go on paddle boats or kayak too.

Rooms were well maintained and clean. Beds were made daily and towels provided. The…read moreaccommodations were a good experience overall. The check in process was lengthy Make sure that you advise you fill out a vehicle registration on line. My check in did not mention the vehicle registration and I received a violation for $75 for not registering my vehicle from a third party vendor. I stay at a lot of hotels and they always advise if a vehicle needs registration at check in and usually provide a marker to identify the vehicle. This turned a nice getaway into a bad experience. Bad way to run a resort

Staff ? Ozark friendly. Are they sincere? Don't know. They ARE all well trained…read more Rooms are tacky. Towels old. Frayed. It's an old school atrium type hotel with glass elevators. This design fell out of favor years ago but I love it. Nice water features inside. Parking? Worst system ever. Not worth explaining. Just a convoluted hassle. Not very "Ozark friendly" thats fer sure! I was exhausted after my 8 hr drive from Chicago and had to go BACK OUT across the vast parking lot in the pitch black Missouri darkness with a QR CODE card they gave me to pay for parking. Etc. AWFUL! "And if I don't?" "We'll give you an 80$ ticket." FAIL! Room was around 300$ for 2 nights. Parking EXTRA. (The parking cost this review 2 stars off.)

We stayed here for a few days of fishing. It's so peaceful and away from all the hustle and bustle…read moreof Branson's main tourist area. It's nothing fancy but it's just quiet and has beautiful scenery on Lake Taneycomo. A great place for a family trip.

Wonderful experience for the family. They have everything you need for a successful fishing trip…read more Boat, pole rentals, and temporary fishing licenses were very reasonable and worked great. They also have fish cleaning stations w/ knives and folks that can help. Lisa thoughtfully helped us from patiently answering our questions over the phone to helping outfit us with all the right tackle. Derek was the very kind dock boss who explained all the ins and outs of boating this lake/river. He also provided backup equipment, including rod & reel which ended up being used since we snagged a log that took hook and all our line. Bathrooms (two) are to the right of front door and were kept clean. Wonderful time, caught five beautiful rainbow trout.

Paradise point is a beautiful property with several nice amenities. I have stayed here several…read moretimes, and the staff is consistently kind and welcoming. They have a few activities each day; I participated in ornament making and the hot cocoa bar. We stayed in a two bedroom, and it was very spacious and beautifully decorated. It had a big kitchen that was perfect for preparing a few of our meals. Our patio led straight to the pool area, which is very nice. We will certainly stay here again!

Great view of the lake from our balcony, but the constant pool music was annoying, starting at 8 am.read more

The Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail has been on my Branson bucket list for a while, and I'm so glad…read morewe finally got to experience it! You drive your own golf cart along the trail, and we took turns driving as we made our way through the woods, past waterfalls, and eventually into the cave. One of the most unique parts is the Bat Bar inside the cave! Our admission included a drink token, so we pulled the golf cart right up to the cave bar window, grabbed a drink, and continued along the trail. The entire route is clearly marked, so you just follow the path and enjoy the scenery along the way. The golf cart ride itself is a huge part of the experience and made the admission price feel worth it to us. Such a fun and unique way to experience the Ozarks, and definitely one of my favorite things we did in Branson!

We went on a late afternoon weekday and had a great time. It was a little hot, which we expected,…read morebut we didn't have any waits either at the welcome center, on the nature trail, or to take the shuttle over to the museum. We thought it seemed expensive at first, but it was well worth it! I highly recommend adding this to your Branson itinerary. I can't wait to come back in the fall when the leaves are changing.

I stayed here with family over memorial weekend and really wanted to like the place. I think it's a…read moreneat facility, but unfortunately, appears to have fallen into disrepair. They have awesome kids pools, but they were all closed for maintenance. There is however a fairly small but nice playground that our 2yr old grandson thoroughly enjoyed. Our house had A/C issues, it never did get down to the low 70's which we set it for despite being a fairly mild weekend. The whole family got a kick out of the watching the ground hogs which are everywhere! We saw very little of the staff which seemed odd but not a problem, and they were very friendly. With the closest lake access being a couple minutes driving distance, and the closest beach being even further, the pool not working left us very little to do on site. If you do go to the beach, be aware that the entry line is insanely slow and chaotic. People yelling at each other and a police presence, After about 10 minutes in line, we along with several other vehicles left without ever getting in. I suspect the earlier you go the better chance you have.

I booked a 4 bedroom cottage and they gave it away right in front of me and then tried to gaslight…read moreme by saying I only booked a 2 bedroom. I showed up to check in and while i was in line I overheard the people in line beside me. They were surprised and happy that they had only booked a 2 bedroom and they were given a 4 bedroom. When I came up to check in they told me that I had booked a 2 bedroom and that they were out of 4 bedroom units. That's not possible because they have limits on how many people are allowed to book a 2 bedroom unit. I went out and got my phone and showed them the reservation that clearly showed my reservation for my family of 7 that was booked for a 4 bedroom. They told me they had none left. I asked them if we could get two 2 bedrooms and switch to a 4 bedroom when one became available. They said they would have one available 2 days later and we waited 20 minutes for them to get it straightened out. They assured us that they would put priority on getting our place ready first thing Sunday so we could get moved early in the day. I also asked if we could have a restaurant voucher for our trouble. They gave us a $60 voucher for 7 people that didn't even cover 5 of us and had an 18% gratuity automatically added. Our cottage wasn't ready early as promised so we decided to go swim while waiting. When our room was finally ready Sunday afternoon we all packed up and left the pool, picked up our cards from the office and went to move our stuff only to find out that they had already deactivated our cards at the first cottages. We had to go back to the office where we were gaslit again. They told us they didn't deactivate the cards and we must have accidently de magnetized our cards. All 3 cards! Yeah right! When we got home I called to try to get a partial refund and was told to call Expedia. They lied and told Expedia that I booked a 2 bedroom and denied my request and made a big deal that they compensated me with the $60 restaurant coupon. Expedia had my booking right in front of them and didn't even fight for me. This was the first time in 11 years that were able to take a family vacation and our first vacation ever with our grandkids. Our daughter has an illness that limits her ability to travel and we had this small window of time to all be together and our first 2 nights together were taken from us. As much as we paid for this place I expected to get what I paid for and not to be gaslit and treated so poorly. The place was otherwise nice and we would have come back but after this, NOT A CHANCE!

The resort is gorgeous and filled with activities to keep the family busy on site. But the…read morestaff...that's what sells this place. Johnny Lonestar is an exceptional activities director, and we travel to Branson often. Every resort needs a Johnny Lonestar. He will make your trip memorable.

My wife and I were given the opportunity to stay when a friend recently lost his wife. We visited…read morein the off season and still found parking nearby our building was a challenge. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. We enjoyed evenings on the balcony overlooking the pool area and stream. This is not the closest thing to the strip but not that far either. I found a barbecue place just minutes away called Danna's which is very hometown and where the locals go, but a definite Branson must! We enjoyed the in-room two person hotel tub and the spaciousness of the larger room. We found there was normally someone waiting when the elevator door opened and that could be a challenge for the in season time. The staff was very helpful and even kept a guitar for us so we could check out and still enjoy a morning music show before heading back home to the STL metro area. I would go 5* but not a huge vacation crowd fan and this place will be jammed in season. So go in the less popular times and enjoy a very high quality stay!

Stayed at Westgate Branson Woods Resort and it's honestly a mixed bag…read more The amenities here are amazing, especially for families. The "Fun House" is a huge win with a rock climbing wall, arcade, and craft area for kids. There's also a full schedule of daily activities, which keeps everyone busy. Between the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, half basketball court, sand volleyball, putt putt, playgrounds, and walking/hiking paths... there is a lot to do. No complaints at all on that side. They also have a restaurant on site along with a marketplace for basics, snacks, and ice cream, which is super convenient. Where it falls short is the rooms. They are very outdated and definitely need some maintenance. Cleanliness was also an issue for me--I ended up cleaning the bathroom myself before using it, which is not something you want to deal with on vacation. For amenities, 5 stars. For rooms and cleanliness, 1 star Overall, great property and amenities, but the rooms need some serious attention to match the rest of the experience.

It's a nice resort - a country setting on the lower mountainsides. Units are very nice and well…read moreappointed. Check in & out are easy though you must visit the concierge to get the full packet of arrival paperwork, maps, etc. They really push the timeshare presentation even after very clear declination. As owners, we've succumbed to too many of the same tired sales pitches. Even when presented as 'just a 1 hour update', they devolve into sakes. Activities and amenities are very family oriented.

WorldMark (WM) Branson in Branson, MO, was the third WM resort during our Route 66 Centennial…read moreCelebration road trip in the Midwest. Our overall stay was wonderful and comfortable. Upon entry into the simple and cozy lobby, Tom greeted me immediately with a smile. Check-in was quick and easy. He was very friendly and amicable. Thank you for the warm welcome and great service! This relaxed resort has multiple buildings. There are external stairs, but no elevators. Free self-parking. Seasonal outdoor pool, year-round hot tubs, fitness center, basketball & tennis courts, and game room are primary amenities available for guest use only. We had a one bedroom unit plus a pull down murphy bed in the living room. Room was clean and organized. Carpet was a bit dark and could use a wash. Kitchen was small, but fully equipped with kitchen essentials and dishwashing detergents. Bathroom had complimentary bottles of shampoo, body wash, hand soap, and lotion for our use. Always nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. There was a fireplace. Small patio with table and chairs. Overlook from the patio was of vibrant green trees... not much of a view. This will be our only visit at this resort since we don't live nearby. We only added this stay as part of our trip because we were in MO. Grateful to have stayed here. I got to check off one more WM resort on my WM resort adventures list. Highly recommend for anyone who loves vacationing in MO. Enjoy your WM stay! Btw, I attended a WM owner's update (always happy to attend them) on the day of check-out. Jonathan was able to extend our checkout by an hour. Thanks for accommodating! Note: Part of Route 66 Centennial Celebration road trip with my eldest daughter in June 2026

Our stay at WorldMark at Branson was extremely disappointing due to a serious cleanliness issue…read more Late one evening, we discovered bed bugs on the shower curtain in our unit. This was alarming and completely unacceptable. We immediately contacted the help desk around 11:30 p.m. to report the issue. Unfortunately, we were told there was nothing they could do at that time and that a manager would be emailed. No alternative accommodations, inspection, or immediate assistance was offered. Because of this, we felt we had no choice but to cut our trip short. We were staying with family and friends and had activities planned for another full day, all of which had to be canceled. This was especially frustrating and disappointing right before Christmas. A situation like this should be handled with urgency and care. The lack of response and support only made an already stressful situation worse. We expected much better from a resort of this reputation.