Comfort Inn and Suites Branson Meadows is a high-scoring value hotel on the west side of town, close to the Sight and Sound Theatres. Choice Hotels lists the address as 5150 Gretna Road and says the hotel holds the Ring of Honor award, which the chain says is based primarily on guest reviews; the page shows a 4.8 rating from several thousand reviews. Distances on the property page are the practical draw: Sight and Sound Theatres about a mile away, Dolly Parton's Stampede about three miles and Silver Dollar City about seven miles, with Branson Landing, Tanger Outlets, Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo also named as nearby. Amenities include free hot breakfast daily and free coffee, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, a fitness center and sauna, free Wi-Fi, free parking with bus parking and an electric vehicle charging station, a game room, a gift shop, laundry, a concierge desk and an in-house ticket desk. The hotel is 100 percent smoke-free and does not accept pets other than service animals. Room types include a two-queen room for up to five guests and a one-room suite with a sofa bed for up to seven.
The reasoning for booking is strong guest satisfaction at a moderate price. A hotel with an on-site ticket desk and concierge makes it easier to organize shows and attractions, and the Sight and Sound location is useful if you are attending a performance there, since leaving the theater at night and reaching the hotel takes only minutes.
Practical notes
The property lists pool hours that run late, a rarity for family-oriented hotels, and a fitness center with an early opening. Free parking and EV charging are helpful in a destination where parking charges are creeping up. The no-pets policy is firm, and the game room, gift shop and laundry may carry separate charges. For breakfast, the hot breakfast is served in the morning window listed on the property page, so plan around it if you have a early show departure.
Who should book it
Families, Sight and Sound visitors, and any traveler who values an independent review record over a flashy lobby. Who should look elsewhere: pet owners, guests who want a suite with a kitchen, or a lake view. Confirm current rates and pool hours at booking. When you compare rates, look at the total for your dates including any parking, resort or pet charges, and book the room type that matches your group size, since the larger layouts at this kind of property sell out first during summer weekends and the Christmas season.
Arriving on a weekday also tends to make check-in smoother and leaves more choice of rooms.
Why stay here
- ✓Free hot breakfast
- ✓Indoor heated pool and whirlpool
- ✓Fitness center and sauna
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free parking and EV charging
- ✓In-house ticket desk
- ✓Game room
- ✓Smoke-free hotel
Good questions
How close is Sight and Sound Theatres?+
The hotel lists Sight and Sound Theatres about one mile away.
Is breakfast free?+
Yes, Choice Hotels lists a free hot breakfast daily and free coffee.
Are pets allowed?+
No, only service animals are accepted.
