Finding your home away from home - Branson lodging

One of the first things we do (besides figuring out the dates we're going) is to select our lodging for our Branson vacation.  Every family's vacation style is different, and so are their lodging requirements.  For example, are your days and evenings so full of activities that you're only going to need a place to crash every night?  If so, maybe a cheaper (but clean, of course) place to stay is in order.  If you have a large family or are vacationing with other families, perhaps a condo would better suit your needs.  Here is a listing of the different kinds of lodging available in Branson:

Hotels
Branson may have a reputation as being an inexpensive place to visit, but there are several upscale hotels for you to stay at if you love being pampered while on vacation.  There are two Hilton hotels which are both at Branson Landing, the Grand Plaza, the Radisson, and Chateau on the Lake. 

Motels
Branson has motels just about everywhere.  Most motels at the very least have an outdoor swimming pool and a continental breakfast (breakfast items offered vary by location, of course).  Other motels may have indoor swimming pools and hot tubs.  There are mom and pop motels all the way up to major nationwide chains, such as La Quinta, Ramada Inn, and Best Western. 

Resorts
When most people think of resorts, they think of the Caribbean Islands or Mexico - the kind with a white sand beach and a blue ocean.  The word "resort" means something different in Branson.  Resorts in Branson are located either on Indian Point close to the lake or on the shores of Lake Taneycomo.  Click here to go to the web site for the Indian Point Chamber of Commerce. On the left hand side of the page, click on Vacation Planner, then Lodging, then Resorts.  You will see a listing of resorts on Indian Point.  Click on the names of the resorts to go to their web sites. Resorts will have cottages, houses or duplexes to stay in.

Condominiums
Condos are great for large families, those traveling in a group or traveling with other families.  Some condos in Branson are located next to golf courses, while other condos are closer to the lakes.  There are time share condos in Branson, so if you own a time share elsewhere, you may want to see if you can swap for a week at a condo in Branson.

Bed and Breakfast
For those who like smaller, more intimate lodging, there are several bed and breakfast locations in Branson.

Campgrounds
If you own an RV or enjoy tent camping, you will find several campgrounds to park your RV or pitch your tent.  Some of them are close to all the action on Hwy. 76, so you may be able to walk to shows, restaurants, etc.

Once you decide what option of lodging you want, you may be asking yourself how to find the best places to stay at.  I find the reviews at TripAdvisor.com most helpful.  I also value the reviews at my favorite Branson message board, which you can find here.  Just click on the Branson Lodging forum. If there is a particular property you're interested in, you can perform a search to pull up a thread on it and if there isn't a thread on that property, you can join the board and post your own thread.  

I've added a new page called "General Branson Information."  You can find it on the top of the blog next to the other tabs. 

Well, that's all for now.  I hope this post has been helpful.  Until next time -

Happy travels!

Diane