Ozark Valley Lodge: from $62 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $62 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Ozark Valley Lodge on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Ozark Valley Lodge is a no-frills 2-star motel near Branson’s theaters in Branson, United States.

Address: 2693 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson. Property ID: 1155452. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/branson/ozark-valley-lodge-1155452

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/branson/ozark-valley-lodge-1155452/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $62 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $122 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $184 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $245 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $303 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $363 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $424 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $485 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $547 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $610 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $673 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $734 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $795 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $857 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#7 of 9 hotels in Shepherd of the Hills Expressway by Axel's take. Shepherd of the Hills Expressway is #4 of 6 places to stay in Branson. The best hotels in Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, ranked · Where to stay in Branson

Axel's take: 8.0/10

A good-value Branson base with helpful hosts, but updates are still a work in progress. a no-frills 2-star motel near Branson’s theaters, scored for what it is.

Ozark Valley Lodge is a simple, exterior-corridor motel that makes a strong case for budget-minded Branson trips. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and the included breakfast, while free parking makes it practical for drivers visiting the theaters. It delivers the basics well without pretending to be a resort.

The main compromise is an older property in transition: the official site says new owners took over in March 2026 and plan a complete update, not that renovations are finished. Some rooms still feel dated, and Booking.com’s weak Wi-Fi score makes this a questionable work-trip choice. There’s no elevator, and the outdoor pool is seasonal. We’d pick it for an affordable sightseeing base, but skip it for polished interiors or dependable year-round swimming.

• Best for: budget-minded sightseeing trips; families traveling by car; Branson theater visits

• Watch out for: older rooms; updates not confirmed complete; weak guest ratings for Wi-Fi; no elevator; seasonal outdoor pool

• Location: Convenient for theaters and attractions by car, rather than a walk-everywhere base.

• Rooms: Simple exterior-entry rooms; older condition remains a trade-off while owners plan updates.

• Cleanliness: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests generally praise clean rooms.

• Service: Helpful, accommodating hosts are a recurring strength across recent reviews.

• Amenities: Breakfast and parking included; seasonal outdoor pool and self-service laundry.

• Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a deposit, pet and cleaning fees, and early-arrival or late-departure charges; confirm current terms.

Axel's opinion of Ozark Valley Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Ozark Valley Lodge

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 2693 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson
• Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 472 reviews (location 3.6/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Springfield-Branson National Airport: 62 min by taxi · Branson's Promised Land Zoo: 3 min walk
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Pet deposit: $250 per guest per stay; Pets: $15 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $20
• Amenities: Spa tub, Outdoor pool, Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Playroom, Breakfast, Fitness facilities, Parking, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Branson

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Basement room

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Standard room with balcony and with view

• Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Microwave; Patio; With view
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Standard Basement room with balcony and with view

• Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Microwave; Patio; With view
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Standard Single room

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Family room

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Standard Family room with balcony and with view

• Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Microwave; Patio; With view
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Double Basement room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Quadruple Basement room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Sextuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple Family room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Executive room

Executive room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa

Premium room

Premium room with pool view

Classic room

• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Quadruple room

• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Double Basement room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Microwave
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Classic Quadruple Basement room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Microwave
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