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title: "Branson Hillside Hotel vs The Ozarker Lodge: which hotel is better?"
description: "Branson Hillside Hotel or The Ozarker Lodge in Branson (MO)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Branson Hillside Hotel vs The Ozarker Lodge

Both are in Branson (MO), 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Table Rock
## [Branson Hillside Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/branson-hillside-hotel-branson-mo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1225888/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Table Rock
## [The Ozarker Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ozarker-lodge-branson-mo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2210680/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose The Ozarker Lodge if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.8)
-   to walk to the sights (2.4 km / 3.8 km)

### Why is Branson Hillside Hotel better than The Ozarker Lodge?

1.  1.4 km closer to the area centre (−1.4 km)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Ozarker Lodge better than Branson Hillside Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8) (+0.7)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Branson Hillside Hotel | The Ozarker Lodge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5  (+0.7) |
| Location | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 4.9  (+3.1) | 1.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 25  (+15) |
| Google rating | 3.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 206 | – |
| Rank in Branson (MO) | bottom 47% | top 3%  (+50%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 3.0  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Table Rock centre | 620 m  (−1.4 km) | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.6 km  (−900 m) | 2.5 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 3.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 159 | 102 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+6) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Branson Hillside HotelThe Ozarker Lodge

           

-   Branson Hillside Hotel is cheaper in 6 of 9 months
-   Branson Hillside Hotel: €114 a night on average · The Ozarker Lodge: €121 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Branson (MO) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/branson-mo/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

1.5 km apart

Branson Hillside Hotel: city centre: 3.8 km, Branson Airport (BKG): 12 km, beach: 1.6 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

The Ozarker Lodge: city centre: 2.4 km, Branson Airport (BKG): 12 km, beach: 2.5 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Branson Hillside Hotel or The Ozarker Lodge: common questions

### Which is better, Branson Hillside Hotel or The Ozarker Lodge?

They are evenly matched. Branson Hillside Hotel is stronger in beach access; The Ozarker Lodge is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Branson Hillside Hotel or The Ozarker Lodge?

Over the year Branson Hillside Hotel costs about €114 a night on average against €121 at The Ozarker Lodge, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Branson Hillside Hotel is closer: 620 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Ozarker Lodge.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Branson Hillside Hotel is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; The Ozarker Lodge is 2.5 km.

### How far apart are Branson Hillside Hotel and The Ozarker Lodge?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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