The Ozarker Lodge
995 Historic Highway 165
Branson, MO
Branson always had Silver Dollar City. Now it has a hotel worth the drive on its own.
About The Ozarker Lodge
The Ozarker Lodge opened in summer 2023 on a former roadside property along Fall Creek, a mile outside Branson on Historic Highway 165. The renovation was led by Longitude, a boutique hospitality design firm, in partnership with Flyover Developments and Eagle Point Hotel Partners. The brief was to create the boutique hotel Branson had never had. The result: rooms built around curated antiques, locally sourced art, and a restored 1982 Jeep Wagoneer that Longitude partner Jeremy Wells personally rehabilitated and installed in the lobby. USA Today named it one of the 10 Best New Hotels in America for 2024. The Independent Lodging Congress named it Best Independent Hotel in 2023. Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and Forbes Travel all took notice. Branson has Silver Dollar City and the 76 strip. It now also has a place to stay that can be described without any of those references.
What The Ozarker Lodge Is Known For
The Ozarker was built with a thesis: Branson, one of the most-visited destinations in the Midwest, had never had a genuine boutique hotel. The Longitude design team brought the same intention to Fall Creek valley that they would bring anywhere, without condescending to the destination or leaning on nostalgia in a heavy-handed way. The result earned USA Today's Best New Hotel recognition in its first year, Independent Lodging Congress recognition in the same period, and consistent editorial attention from publications that cover American travel seriously. The creekside soaking tubs, the Marshall speakers, the 1982 Wagoneer in the lobby: these are the decisions of a team that thought specifically about what staying in this valley should feel like, not what a Branson hotel usually looks like.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Complimentary continental breakfast daily
- Heated outdoor pool
- Creekside soaking tubs
- Fire pits
- Natural playground along Fall Creek
- Storeroom Coffee + Wine on site
- Poolside movie nights (seasonal)
- Dog wash station
What Guests Love
- Silver Dollar City, Branson's signature theme park, is five miles from the lodge: close enough for a full day trip without the property feeling like a gateway motel. The creek, the soaking tubs, and the fire pits pull guests back each evening regardless of where the day took them.
- Creekside soaking tubs and fire pits along Fall Creek are the specific details guests name most often across hundreds of reviews as what made the stay memorable, not just comfortable.
- Every room has a Marshall Bluetooth speaker and complimentary continental breakfast is included daily, so the morning is handled and the evenings come with a proper soundtrack.
Worth Knowing
- Rooms are compact by design. The Ozarker Suite is the right choice for groups or anyone who needs more space.
- The elevator serves the ground floor only. Rooms on floors 2 and 3 require stairs. Request a ground-floor room when booking if mobility or heavy luggage is a concern.
- Silver Dollar City is a separately ticketed attraction about 5 miles away. Tickets sell out on peak summer and fall festival weekends; buy in advance.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
Rooms across three floors in several configurations: single queen, two-bed room, king with soaking tub, suites, and a large signature suite. Every room comes with a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, a TV, a mini fridge, luxury toiletries, quality linens, and complimentary WiFi. Spa King rooms add an in-room soaking tub. The Ozarker Suite is the largest room on property with a kitchenette, dining area, a king bed, and additional sleeping capacity. Fall Creek Suites add a queen sleeper sofa to a king configuration. Bunk Bed Rooms are designed for families with multiple beds in a single footprint. Standard rooms are compact by design; the focus is on quality of finish.
The Grounds
Fall Creek runs along the back of the property and the grounds are built around it: a heated outdoor pool faces the creek, with creekside soaking tubs and fire pits near the water's edge. Poolside movie nights run seasonally. A natural playground occupies the lower section of the creek bank. The Storeroom Coffee + Wine serves as the onsite coffee bar and mercantile, open daily. Complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning in the main lodge space. An outdoor dog wash station is available for guests with pets. Complimentary parking is on site. The building has three floors; the elevator serves the ground floor only, so rooms on floors 2 and 3 require stairs.
The Experience
The rhythm at the Ozarker is unhurried by Branson standards. Breakfast is at the Storeroom, with overnight oats and a proper coffee bar. Silver Dollar City is 10 minutes away when you want it: one of the most attended theme parks in the Midwest, built around Ozark craft traditions and serious roller coasters. Table Rock Lake is 15 minutes the other direction for kayaks and clear water. Come back in the afternoon, claim a creekside soaking tub, watch the light go off the valley from a fire pit. The pool stays warm. Staff, some of them named by name in guest reviews across hundreds of visits, have the kind of familiarity with the property that comes from genuinely caring about it. Branson is a strange and wonderful American road trip destination. The Ozarker is the version of it you can describe to someone without a qualifier.
Details
Branson, MO 65616
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Ozarker Lodge have EV charging?
No, The Ozarker Lodge does not have EV charging.
Does The Ozarker Lodge have WiFi?
Yes, The Ozarker Lodge has WiFi.
What is there to do near The Ozarker Lodge?
Silver Dollar City: 5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there. Table Rock Lake: 3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Branson Landing: 6 miles, about a 10 minute drive.
How far is The Ozarker Lodge from Silver Dollar City?
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Ozarker Lodge from Table Rock Lake?
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Ozarker Lodge from Branson Landing?
6 miles, about a 10 minute drive.
Is The Ozarker Lodge pet friendly?
Yes. The Ozarker Lodge welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
Does The Ozarker Lodge include breakfast?
Yes. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning with overnight oats, a coffee bar, and weekend waffle sticks at the Storeroom Coffee + Wine on site.
Does The Ozarker Lodge have a pool?
Yes. The property has a heated outdoor pool facing Fall Creek, along with creekside soaking tubs and fire pits.
How far is The Ozarker Lodge from Silver Dollar City?
Silver Dollar City is approximately 5 miles from the lodge, about a 10-minute drive. Advance tickets are recommended on peak summer and fall festival weekends.
What was The Ozarker Lodge before the renovation?
The property formerly operated as Fall Creek Inn and Suites. It was renovated and relaunched as The Ozarker Lodge in summer 2023 by Longitude, a boutique hospitality design firm, in partnership with Flyover Developments and Eagle Point Hotel Partners.
What awards has The Ozarker Lodge received?
The Ozarker Lodge has received national recognition for its design and the distinctiveness of its setting on Lake Taneycomo. It has also been featured in Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and Forbes Travel.
What is Branson, Missouri like as a destination?
Branson is a live entertainment town in the Ozarks with more theater seats than Broadway, Silver Dollar City theme park, and Table Rock Lake. The Ozarker Lodge is positioned to give guests the natural side of the Branson area, with Fall Creek running through the property and the lake, state parks, and Ozark forest access within easy reach alongside the entertainment corridor.
Is parking available at The Ozarker Lodge?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at The Ozarker Lodge. If arriving with a large vehicle, contact the property in advance to confirm space availability.
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Things to Do Near The Ozarks
Silver Dollar City
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
One of the most attended theme parks in the Midwest, Silver Dollar City is built around Ozark craft traditions, live music, and roller coasters in roughly equal measure. About a 10-minute drive from the lodge. Advance tickets are recommended on summer weekends and during fall festival season.
Table Rock Lake
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
A 43,100-acre reservoir with clear water and forested Ozark hillsides on every shore. Kayak, pontoon, and fishing boat rentals are available at nearby marinas. About a 10-minute drive from the lodge.
Branson Landing
6 miles, about a 10 minute drive.
Branson's waterfront boardwalk on Lake Taneycomo, with dining, shopping, and a 100-foot water-and-fire fountain show that runs on the hour. The most walkable stretch of central Branson, about 15 minutes from the lodge by car.