Dutton Inn vs Element by Marriott Branson
Both are in Branson (MO), 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★Gretna
Dutton Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 8 of 15
Hotel★★★Gretna
Element by Marriott Branson
- Guest rating
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 5 of 15
The short answer
Pick Dutton Inn
It comes out ahead on 8 of 15 compared facts. 460 m apart.
Choose Dutton Inn if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Dutton Inn better than Element by Marriott Branson?
- 1460 m closer to the beach (4.0 km vs 4.4 km)−460 m
- 29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
Why is Element by Marriott Branson better than Dutton Inn?
- 1450 m closer to the area centre−450 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dutton Inn vs Element by Marriott Branson: which hotel is better? | Dutton Inn | Element by Marriott Branson |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | – |
| Location | 6.5 +0.4 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 10.0 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 19 +18 | 1 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 +0.1 |
| Google reviews | 466 +377 | 89 |
| Rank in Branson (MO) | top 45% +9% | top 54% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 +0.4 | 6.1 |
| Distance to Gretna centre | 2.6 km | 2.2 km −450 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +9 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 +2 | 20 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 10 +6 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Lift | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
460 m apart
Dutton Inn or Element by Marriott Branson: common questions
Which is better, Dutton Inn or Element by Marriott Branson?
Dutton Inn leads in 8 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, Google reviews. Element by Marriott Branson is stronger in guest rating, Google rating, distance to Gretna centre.
Which is cheaper, Dutton Inn or Element by Marriott Branson?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Element by Marriott Branson is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Dutton Inn.
How far apart are Dutton Inn and Element by Marriott Branson?
The two hotels are 460 m apart in a straight line.
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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