La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Branson stands at 3226 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, a quieter strip of the theater district just off Highway 76. Its listing puts Hamners' Variety Theater a one-minute walk away and Branson's Promised Land Zoo about two minutes on foot. The IMAX Entertainment Complex is about half a mile, the Highway 76 Strip about seven-tenths of a mile, and The Butterfly Palace nine-tenths of a mile. Sight and Sound Theatres is about 2.2 miles. With 158 rooms and a guest score of 9.0 out of 10 from more than 1,100 reviews, it is a dependable mid-priced chain choice that is classed as a three-category property when you book. It suits visitors who want chain consistency, a hot breakfast, and an indoor pool without paying resort prices.
Amenities include a free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, guest laundry, a lobby fireplace, a small grocery and convenience store, free self-parking, free Wi-Fi, and a tour and ticket desk. Rooms have pillowtop mattresses, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, and flat-screen televisions, and some have hydromassage showers. Room types range from standard king and two-queen rooms to a studio suite, a one-bedroom suite, and a three-bedroom suite that sleeps six, which makes it flexible for multi-family groups.
Free cribs are available, and rollaways carry a surcharge. Cats and dogs are allowed, with a limit of two pets up to 75 pounds each and a nightly fee, while service animals are exempt.
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Free cancellation is offered on select rates, so look for those when comparing. Restaurants including Golden Corral are within a short walk, and several chains are a few minutes by car. Springfield-Branson National Airport is more than an hour away.
Because the hotel is near Hamners' Variety Theater and the zoo, it works well for families who want to see a show and an animal attraction without long drives, and the Strip is within walking range for those who do not mind a longer stroll.
Who should book it
Families, small groups, and pet owners who want a predictable chain stay near the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway attractions. Who should look elsewhere: travelers who want a lakeside resort, a kitchen suite with full cooking facilities, or a hotel directly on the Strip. The three-bedroom suite is the standout for extended families, and the combination of an indoor pool and a free breakfast takes pressure off a day of back-to-back attractions, especially in the colder months.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Guest laundry
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Tour and ticket desk
- ✓Pets allowed with limits
Good questions
What is within walking distance?+
The hotel places Hamners' Variety Theater a one-minute walk away, Branson's Promised Land Zoo about two minutes, and the IMAX Entertainment Complex about half a mile.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes. A free breakfast buffet is listed, along with an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym.
Are pets allowed?+
Cats and dogs are allowed with a limit of two pets up to 75 pounds each and a nightly fee; service animals are exempt.
