Howard Johnson by Wyndham Branson Theatre District

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Howard Johnson
6.2 (2825 reviews)
3295 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway , Branson , US
+1 417-335-8108

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Indoor pool
Low price / perceived good value
Some friendly staff interactions
Weekend breakfast and occasional comfortable beds
Cons:
Very poor cleanliness (stains, bugs, sticky floors, smoke smell)
Unresponsive or inconsistent maintenance/service (no towels, slow repairs)
Room issues (broken shower/AC, collapsing beds, dirty carpets)
Noise and long-term residents; security/access concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report filthy rooms and common areas: stained/dirty sheets and carpets, bugs, sticky bathroom floors, duct-taped AC, cigarette/marijuana smell—overall very poor cleanliness.
Service
7
Mixed: a few guests mention friendly personnel, but many report unresponsive staff, slow/no maintenance response, missing towels/toilet paper and front desk issues. Service is inconsistent.
Location
9
Several guests noted the location was great and appreciated features like balconies; location itself did not receive major complaints.
Room Quality
4
Rooms show significant issues: collapsing beds, dirty walls and carpets, malfunctioning tubs/showers and AC, smoky smells and evidence of long-term occupants—room quality is below expectations.
Amenities
8
Indoor pool and balcony cited positively; however, other amenities (working showers, AC, towels, safe access) had problems. Pool is a definite perk despite maintenance shortfalls.
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple guests commented on low price and 'you get what you pay for'—price is attractive, which some consider decent value despite issues.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Breakfast received mixed feedback: good on weekends but limited on weekdays (often no eggs/sausage), otherwise basic offerings like waffles and biscuits/gravy.
Overall Experience
4.6
Overall negative: many guests described leaving early, noise, long-term residents, fights, and cleanliness/service failures. A few positives (pool, some comfortable beds) do not offset widespread problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations

Guests at the Southern Oaks Inn can indulge in rooms with king or queen beds, free cable TV, and Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a variety of room options, including non-smoking and smoking rooms, all conveniently situated near ample parking.

Relaxation and Recreation

Unwind at the indoor or outdoor pool, or soak up the sun on one of the two spacious sun decks. For those looking to stay active, the hotel's prime location near Branson's music theaters and attractions provides plenty of entertainment options.

Convenience and Comfort

Start your day right with a complimentary hot breakfast before exploring nearby attractions like the Shoji Tabuchi Theater or White Water outdoor water park. With 24-hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities, Southern Oaks Inn ensures a stress-free stay.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Southern Oaks Inn? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BKG

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 2825 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 4.6
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Brycen • couple • us
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The price and friendly personnel.Good breakfast.

Cons:

Róom smelled like smoke.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • us
3
Pros:

The only reason I booked this is because of the indoor pool. The motel has people living in the room's. Fixing cars on property. Some of the cars looked like jaws got ahold of them. Anyone could freely walk in the door with no key entry. Into the building .
The water for showers was not hot for those 3 days we was in town for a wedding
I will not re book with this property.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • us
2
Stay
Pros:

Room was big

Cons:

Had a issue with the toilet clugging up and staff never fixed it. Call 5 different times before we got a answer.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • us
1
Needs some maintenance
Cons:

The bathtub was in very bad shape. Water did not drain, floor had something very sticky on it. The ac unit did not work very well to cool the room. There was only 1 washcloth asked for 2 more and never did get them.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Benner • couple • us
1
This place sucked. I’ll never book it ever again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The filthy carpet, the dirty walls and beding, the bed collapsing in the middle when you sit on the side before getting in the large stain on their carpet that had wrinkles, and then the hornet that appeared as I was trying to sleep, and when I looked around to see where it came from after I open the door to let it out I found spiders living in the curtains, and my husband was in the bathroom and said it smelled like someone was smoking dope in there we had to ask for towels cause there was none and the television didn’t work properly. We asked for a maintenance guy waited an hour asked again waited another hour. No one ever came. We ended up leaving around 10 PM and going to a different place.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • us
1
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
1
Pros:

The room smelt like cigarette smoke and it was a nonsmoking room. The fire alarm went off when I turned on the heater.there was sticky stuff on the carpet as well.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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London • couple • us
5
Cheap. You get what you pay for.
Pros:

The room was nicer than the outside looked.

Cons:

The cleanliness in the lobby was poor. Also breakfast isn’t all prepared unless it’s the weekend. So during our week days there was no eggs or sausage at all. Just waffles, bread, biscuits and gravy.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Staff,building

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Alea • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • family_with_children • us
10
It was great
Pros:

The indoor pool

Cons:

The parking lot

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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May • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Moore • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

The in door pool and the balcony! The location was great!

Cons:

It was 3 adults and 1 child they only gave us 4 bath cloths and 4 towels the whole 4 days we were there I ask at the desk for some I called the desk for some and never got them. Then the shower didn't work only the tub. I myself can't get up and down in a tub but if I could I don't like to sit in a motel tub! Thank God we had some cups!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Kimberlee • couple • us
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • extended_group • us
1
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Soft beds

Cons:

Stinky stair ways .

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Dry • couple • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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haynes • couple • us
3
Wish I would have stayed elsewhere, bed was only good thing
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and breakfast on the weekends was awesome

Cons:

Had to move from jetted room to a double bed cause I'm in wheelchair, got charged more. They say on website shower chair included. I asked for 3 days never got one. Front desk will lock the doors and leave. No toilet paper in room. Ac didn't work.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee