The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Branson

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Branson

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Branson, Missouri? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Branson, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Branson to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Branson, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Branson for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Branson for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Green Gables Inn

Inn with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Located at 2400 Green Mountain Drive, Green Gables Inn has great rooms from $47 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, golf, golf, and city views. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, free parking, free parking, family rooms, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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Still Waters Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Still Waters Resort which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 21 Stillwater. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7 miles from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Bradford House Bed & Breakfast

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Branson
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Bradford House Bed & Breakfast to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $155. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 296 Blue Meadows Road. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, golf, golf, free parking, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Club Vacations Holiday Hills Resort Branson By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

With terrific rooms from $121, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Holiday Hills Resort Branson By IHG, at 2380 East Highway 76 provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a hot tub, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 2 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Homestead Motel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Branson
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Homestead Motel has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $116 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1024 West Main. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a private pool, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Center Pointe Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Best Western Center Pointe Inn is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $79, and it's located at 3215 West 76 Country Boulevard. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Thousand Hills Golf Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Branson
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Thousand Hills Golf Resort because it has great rooms that start at $125. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 245 South Wildwood Drive. Only 2.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, city views, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The Lodges at Timber Ridge by Vacation Club Rentals

4-star Resort with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

The Lodges at Timber Ridge by Vacation Club Rentals offers a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a game room which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $128 (before taxes). It's located at 147 Welk Resort Circle and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, a pool table, bicycle rental, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.8 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Lodge Of The Ozarks

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 3431 West 76 Country Boulevard, Lodge Of The Ozarks has great rooms from $97 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and golf. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, a pool table, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.7 miles from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Palace View Heights by Spinnaker

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Branson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Palace View Heights by Spinnaker which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, and a game room, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 724 Blue Meadows Rd. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 3.3 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Branson, Springfield, Bentonville, Eureka Springs, and Rogers.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Branson, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Branson, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Branson, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Branson, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Branson, Best Hotels for One Week in Branson, Best Hotels for One Night in Branson, or Best Business Hotels in Branson.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Branson?

Branson Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$103

Travelers to Branson, Missouri will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 60 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $103. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Branson.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $128
  • 3-star hotels: $121
  • 2-star hotels: $76


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