OverviewLocated about a 15-minute drive from Branson's city centre, just off Highway 165, the Wyndham Branson at The Meadows is popular with business and vacation travellers who prefer a resort-style hotel with condo accommodations, extended kitchen amenities, several pools and easy highway access.
This hotel has 553 air-conditioned one-, two- and three-bedroom condos, each offering free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a living room with a sofabed, a kitchenette or full kitchen, a washer and dryer, a dining area, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Units with a hot tub and a second bathroom are also available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted.
Hotel amenities include five outdoor pools, one indoor pool, two kiddie pools, two hot tubs, a fitness room, a business centre, a games room, barbecue facilities, massage services, a library and a basketball court.
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse is about a 9-minute walk northwest of the hotel, while Tanger Factory Outlet Center is a 9-minute drive away. Ripley's Believe it or Not! Odditorium is 8 minutes away by car. Pointe Royale Golf Course is a 6-minute drive south, and Branson Airport (BKG) is roughly a 30-minute drive southeast. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: July 31, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, location and rooms.
Numerous guests were pleased with the level of customer service they received, characterizing the staff as accommodating, helpful and friendly. One patron noted, "Staff is amazing. Always willing to help. And always asking if anything is needed. They for sure go the extra mile".
Many reviewers enjoyed the hotel's location, describing it as serene, relaxing and easily accessible, as well as close to attractions, Silver Dollar City, restaurants and highway access. One guest remarked, "The resort is located in a quiet area, yet close enough to all the attractions".
The hotel's accommodations were the source of several compliments by lodgers. They described them as clean, spacious, well equipped and well maintained, with comfortable beds, and beautiful golf-course views. It should be mentioned, however, that a few guests had complaints about their lodgings (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about noise transfer, timeshare pitches and the rooms.
Some guests complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported noise from guests in adjacent and overhead rooms, as well as noise in rooms near the clubhouse area of the resort.
A few reviewers were disappointed with the persistent timeshare sales people located around the resort. They described being bothered several times throughout their stays to attend a timeshare meeting.
While the majority of lodgers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few guests had complaints. They reported uncomfortable beds, unreliable Wi-Fi signals and dated decor.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 with a 93% recommendation rate from 157 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #52 of 162 Branson hotels with a 4 out of 5 average rating from 141 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.6 out of 10 from 15 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 31, 2013 to verify some information.
