The Bradford: from $184 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $184 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Bradford on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Bradford is an independent mid-range hilltop inn outside Branson’s main strip in Branson, United States.

Address: 3590 State Hwy 265, Branson. Property ID: 1265410. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/branson/the-bradford-1265410

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/branson/the-bradford-1265410/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $184 USD

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

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2 nights

Total price: $352 USD

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

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3 nights

Total price: $521 USD

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

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4 nights

Total price: $689 USD

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

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5 nights

Total price: $857 USD

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

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6 nights

Total price: $1,035 USD

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

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7 nights

Total price: $1,214 USD

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

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8 nights

Total price: $1,403 USD

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

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9 nights

Total price: $1,571 USD

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

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10 nights

Total price: $1,719 USD

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

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11 nights

Total price: $1,897 USD

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

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12 nights

Total price: $2,102 USD

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

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13 nights

Total price: $2,281 USD

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

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14 nights

Total price: $2,480 USD

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

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#3 of 8 hotels in Indian Point & Silver Dollar City by Axel's take. Indian Point & Silver Dollar City is #6 of 6 places to stay in Branson. The best hotels in Indian Point & Silver Dollar City, ranked · Where to stay in Branson

Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong pick for hilltop views and character, with self-service trade-offs. an independent mid-range hilltop inn outside Branson’s main strip, scored for what it is.

The Bradford is an independent mid-range inn with individually decorated rooms and hilltop views—a strong pick if you prefer character to a standard chain hotel. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, the peaceful setting and breakfast at on-site Steamy Joe Café. Tripadvisor feedback also highlights the views and couples-getaway appeal. It’s a good base for exploring Branson by car, rather than walking between attractions.

The trade-offs are practical: there’s no elevator, check-in uses emailed instructions and smart locks, and some guests find the tubs awkward to climb into. The café attracts outside customers, so breakfast queues and busy morning parking can interrupt the calm; breakfast costs extra. We’d skip it if you need step-free access or a reliably staffed front desk, but otherwise it delivers comfort and personality for its class.

• Best for: couples seeking a quieter base; Branson sightseeing by car; travelers who prefer individually decorated rooms

• Watch out for: no elevator; confirm room and tub accessibility; self-service arrival rather than a staffed front desk; breakfast queues and busy morning parking

• Location: Hilltop setting away from the main strip; best suited to travelers with a car.

• Rooms: Individually decorated rooms draw comfort praise; fireplaces and jetted tubs depend on the room booked.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent guest feedback, with Expedia scoring cleanliness 9.2/10.

• Service: Generally well reviewed, but contactless arrival and occasional slow responses make this less hands-on than a conventional hotel.

• Amenities: Steamy Joe Café, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges and a shared microwave cover the practical basics.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is free; budget separately for café breakfast and note the 10 a.m. checkout.

Axel's opinion of The Bradford, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Bradford

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 3590 State Hwy 265, Branson
• Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 650 reviews (location 3.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Branson Scenic Railway: 19 min by taxi · Boone County Regional Airport: 40 min by taxi · Springfield-Branson National Airport: 62 min by taxi · Northwest Arkansas National Airport: 124 min by taxi · World's Largest Toy Museum Complex: 6 min by taxi · The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure: 7 min by taxi
• Amenities: No pool, Game room, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Branson

Room types

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Standard room

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Standard Family room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with 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 Quadruple room

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

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

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Triple room

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

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

Premier room with land view

Premium room

Premium Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Suite

• Room features: Kitchen
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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1

Double Suite with land view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Suite with land view (full double bed) — room photo 1

Superior Suite

Superior Double Suite with land view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Studio

• Room features: Kitchen
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Deluxe Quadruple Studio

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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