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Westgate Branson Woods Resort vs Element by Marriott Branson

Both are in Branson (MO), 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort★★★★Gretna

Westgate Branson Woods Resort

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
2.4
Score by category
6 of 13
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Hotel★★★Gretna

Element by Marriott Branson

Guest rating
10.0 Exceptional
Location score
6.1
Score by category
6 of 13
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 6 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.

Choose Westgate Branson Woods Resort if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Choose Element by Marriott Branson if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • breakfast included

Why is Westgate Branson Woods Resort better than Element by Marriott Branson?

  1. 11.7 km closer to the area centre−1.7 km
  2. 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
  3. 3More guest reviews (251 vs 1), so the rating is more reliable×251

Why is Element by Marriott Branson better than Westgate Branson Woods Resort?

  1. 1Includes free breakfast
  2. 210 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 6)+52
  4. 419 more sights within 1 km+19
  5. 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
  6. 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h

All compared facts

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

Westgate Branson Woods ResortElement by Marriott Branson
Score by category
Guest rating 8.9 –
Location 2.4 6.1 +3.7
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 5.0 –
Beach access – 0.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.9 +0.3 8.6
Guest rating 8.9 10.0 +1.1
Number of reviews 251 +250 1
Google rating – 4.6/5
Google reviews – 89
Rank in Branson (MO) top 8% +46% top 54%
Location
Location score 2.4 6.1 +3.7
Distance to Gretna centre 520 m −1.7 km 2.2 km
To the airport 15 km 15 km
Restaurants within 500 m 0 10 +10
Sights within 1 km 1 20 +19
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★
Rooms 615 –
Floors – 4
Newest building or renovation – 2025
Listed amenities 18 +14 4
Policies
Check-in from 16:00 15:00 −1h
Check-out until 10:00 12:00 +2h
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Room service ✓ –
Indoor pool ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Meeting rooms ✓ –
Pets allowed ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Free breakfast – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –

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      Location

      1.7 km apart

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      Westgate Branson Woods Resort or Element by Marriott Branson: common questions

      Which is better, Westgate Branson Woods Resort or Element by Marriott Branson?

      They are evenly matched. Westgate Branson Woods Resort is stronger in StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Branson (MO); Element by Marriott Branson is stronger in guest rating, location score, restaurants within 500 m.

      Which is cheaper, Westgate Branson Woods Resort 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?

      Westgate Branson Woods Resort is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Element by Marriott Branson.

      How far apart are Westgate Branson Woods Resort and Element by Marriott Branson?

      The two hotels are 1.7 km 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