Best Resorts in Branson

If you want to balance out the hokey fun of Silver Dollar City with a little luxury, Branson's Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center is worth a stay. This massive resort receives great reviews for its lakeside location, large pool and multitude of dining options, including the Chateau Grille, Atrium Cafe & Wine Bar, Sweet Shoppe and Downstairs Deli. Plus, there's a full-service marina (offering water sports galore), a 24-hour fitness center and the hotel is close to the many hiking trails that wind through the Ozark Mountains. Spa Chateau offers an extensive list of treatments to help you recover from your active day on the resort. And when you're in need of a true retreat, find your guest room appointed with a flat-screen TV, a Keurig coffee maker and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, among other amenities.

Families traveling to Branson, Missouri, should consider Cliffs Resort Table Rock Lake. Accommodations range from 675-square-foot rooms to 1,378-square-foot, two-bedroom suites, providing enough space for as many (or as few) guests as you'd like. Every room offers a kitchen or kitchenette with dishware, as well as a separate living and sleeping area. Guests can also enjoy the property's free Wi-Fi access and its infinity pool with killer mountain views. Just note: Pets are not permitted anywhere on the property. Branson's most popular attractions are within 10 miles of Cliffs Resort Table Rock Lake, including the Silver Dollar City theme park, Table Rock Lake and Branson's 76 Strip (a country boulevard lined with theaters). Recent visitors praised the property's proximity to these attractions and nearby restaurants, especially because there are no on-site dining options available. As such, past guests also recommended stocking your fridge upon arrival if you plan to stay for an extended period.