WOW.....service is unbelievable....showed up...checked in....amazed by the rooms.....pool was a…read moreperfect temp....while having a party pool side..... the owner treated us to some fresh pulled pork and a taste of amazing local music....being from memphis( blues).....Van Buren hill billy's gives me a whole new view of music....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...Bring your drums!

Very clean, great location close to the tiny town and people we were visiting (the people were…read morenormal-sized for the record). We had a dog with us, so we paid only $10 extra for a night to have her there too. I was very surprised by how nice the room is despite them knowing we'd have a dog there. The owners were helpful, check in was quick, and they were very VERY nice. Considering the area, I wonder if all the 'owners were so rude' comments were just veiled issues with their race, since there really aren't any other Chinese folks in the area.

We were on a trip from south central MO to eastern OK over 9 days and stayed in many hotels. Most…read moreof them were chains. This place competed equally with all of them, better than one of the chain hotels, and was the best of the independent hotels. The owners were helpful and the washer and dryer was a saving grace (they had plenty of quarters to cash our dollar bills and detergent to purchase). The rooms and bathrooms were clean. I only wished the water in the hot tub was truly hot and the pool was warm. Without a doubt, if I were in the area, I'd stay there again.

We decided to social distance ourselves for the Thanksgiving holiday and chose Montauk State Park…read morefor our RV spot for the week. Our anniversary being the weekend before Turkey Day, we decided to eat at the lodge for our special dinner. The food is home cooking, hot, and tasty. They offer a few specialty cocktails and a limited selection of wine and beer. The staff is friendly and clearly work hard together. Due to COVID and the off season, the main dining room was closed, but there are a few tables in the shop and snack bar area. The staff does not wear masks - we called ahead and were assured they did, so that was a disappointment. We loved the food, and the hospitality. Just wish they did observe COVID precautions.

Since 2022, their prices have increased by 31% while their quality of food and service continues to…read moredecline. Here are just some of the new prices. If you look through the other photos, you will see a menu from 2022, you will see the over inflated increases.

Clean and comfortable. Well maintained. Safe location. Friendly staff. Good breakfast buffet…read moreincluded. Close to several restaurants and local coffee shops. We stayed 2 nights for a wedding nearby and were happy with the experience.

Stayed for a week a while back. The room was nice, clean and I enjoyed everything but the bed…read more Please consider upgrading to some better mattresses is all I'd ask. But because of the pain i got fm the mattress, i went to the dr and learned of a kidney tumor, so the pain may have saved my life. Everything else was awesome. Loved the staff, my family came to visit and we all loved the pool and spa. Oh and the hotel is so conveniently located. I can't wait to come back! Fell in live with the whole town!!!

I have been staying at this motel for around 40 years. Unfortunately, our last visit was a huge…read moredisappointment. They have taken out all vending machines, can't even get a bottle of water or a soda. We were there for ten days, no ice in the ice machine the entire time. We went to Walmart and bought new pillows because the motel pillows were flat and completely worn out. One of the best things about this motel has always been the pool. Not anymore, it's filthy dirty. Couldn't even see the bottom in the 7 foot end. But the reason we will NEVER stay there again is because they entered our room without our permission. They also entered the room next to ours without the guests permission. Both rooms had the Do Not Disturb sign out. Not sure what they were looking for, but they violated our 14th amendment rights.

Nice clean rooms and reasonable price. We have stayed here a number of times over the years.read more

My wife's Family traveled to this area of the country for probably 15 years while she was growing…read moreup. They use to stay in Eminence, MO and camp at the State Park (Alley Springs). I've probably been there 10 times over the past 20 years. Prior to Echo Bluff being built, we stayed at various places in Eminence (Rivers Edge, various B&Bs). The accommodations were always Spartan and it was almost impossible to find any restaurants that offered anything more than "Fried something" or hamburgers. All that has changed with Echo Bluff State Park Lodge. The Lodge has accommodations that are orders of magnitude better than what can be found in Eminence and the on-site restaurant has really good food and a menu that is large enough that one could eat several different meals at the Lodge without having to repeat and entree. There is a beautiful creek behind the lodge (about 150 yards) that you can put your lawn chair in, sit back and enjoy the cool stream water and the absolutely gorgeous view of the Bluff.

I had a wonderful stay here the 2nd week of June for a girls trip. My friend, who lives outside…read moreSt. Louis, had made all the arrangements and got us a wonderful cabin for 2 nights. At first, there was a bit of a disappointment as we were supposed to have a top floor, and due to an error we got the downstairs. It ended up being okay as we still had a lovely deck to take in the park views. And our upstairs cabin neighbors were pretty quiet. The main building of the lodge is so rustic, yet modern with a restaurant, nice gift shop, fireplace and a large outdoor deck. The staff was lovely and so helpful. The cabin itself had a small kitchen, 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, deck and living room. For 3 of us, we were very comfortable. I'd have to say the best part of the cabin was sitting out on the deck at night listening to crickets, watching fireflies, and seeing the stars. We lucked out with great weather so were able to enjoy hiking trails within the park, evenings sitting at the creek near the bluffs and pick up from a local rafting company for a river float. The lodge also has the main "hotel" with traditional rooms but I'd highly recommend the cabins for a quieter stay. They're just a short walk away from the main lodge. It was a truly magical and memorable experience here at Echo Bludd.

Everything went well! We were the first customers for new owners who just took over. They were…read moresuper nice and friendly and the motel is amazing. You can feel the history. A small, quiet, peaceful place. Would highly recommend staying here!

Like everyone else who has reviewed this hotel, we're traveling Route 66 and chose this place…read morebecause it was a recommended stop. It's quaint; a nice reminder of what life used to be for travelers. The room is clean and quiet and the bed comfortable. The decor, including the microwave and refrigerator, were chosen to provide a retro vibe. I just feel this could have been a lot better, especially for the price of the room. The manager was not here when we arrived at 5:00 pm and was unavailable by phone. It would have been nice to be able to talk to someone because this is kind of a remote area, no cell service and the wifi didn't work, so how could we know what's available around here? There were ants everywhere in the room, though I'm sure that's not normal for this place. The yard was nice (though showing some neglect), but we weren't sure where it was ok to sit and relax because -- again -- the management wasn't available. The ice machine was broken. TL/DR: Potentially nice, but for the money we've stayed in much better historic hotels on our route.

If you don't want to read the whole review I'll summarize by saying don't book here, it's a rundown…read moreproperty with poor food and no good river access. The bumpy, crumbling, neglected driveway into the property was the first clue. Our cabin was so musty it gave us head aches and runny noses. There was a dehumidifier running (which we emptied three times a day as no one from the property ever came to check on it) and four box fans running when we entered the unit. It had a European style ventless A/C which could not keep up with the heat and left one bedroom unusable at night for sleeping. The furniture looked as if it was from the 60's and the front porch furniture even older. The cabin was sort of clean, the bathroom faucets still had toothpaste spots from previous guests. The porch was just plain dirty with holes in the screens. On a positive note, the beds and linens were more than acceptable and the staff who worked there could not have been nicer. Food is included in your room rent and it was awful. First night dinner..some shredded slaw with a limey dressing of some sort and a plate of oily noodles topped with cube steak cooked with chunks of green peppers and onions..the cook's take on Philly Cheesesteak noodles ??? A small piece of bought carrot cake. No bread, no butter, never a choice, food is served plated. There was a coffee pot in the room which we used the first morning (as well as some complimentary Folgers) only to find not one single mug to drink it. And there were no glasses either which we had not noticed as we had bottled water. We found that when we went to pour some wine! Lunch was a "bag lunch" which would have been fine. In other places we've stayed bag lunch to the river is great, sandwich, chips, piece of fruit and a cookie and that's what we expected. Instead this is what we got, this "sandwich", no mayo, no mustard, and off brand bag of chips, no fruit, no cookie, not even a napkin. The second day was a repeat of the first but this time the sandwich was a blob of cold pulled pork on a bun and the chips, nothing else. It was like the pork you buy at Sam's Club but you would serve it heated! The charge for this wonderful food was $55 per day!! And the beautiful Black River could not be seen from the property. You had to walk down the long hill, cross the two lane gravel road, make your way through the brush to find a treacherous set of steps to reach the river. In short we left early. It is impossible to understand the 5 star reviews unless written by someone with interest in the property, especially the one written by "Sabrina". If you are looking for a place to stay go to the Black River Lodge, the property is cared for, lots of activities, three family style meals a day, and a well maintained set of steps that take you right to the river. Interestingly, these properties are owned by the same people, but Wilderness Lodge has certainly been neglected.

Great food and amenities! The black river is crystal clear and always cool and refreshingread more

So nice and clean. The pool is small but is also clean and ready for fun. Clean rooms, and just a…read morenice stay. One of the better breakfasts I've seen in a hotel.

We stayed at this Fairfield in Rolla and had such a nice stay. (Our previous stay was in the…read moreHoliday Inn Express a few doors down- meh). For one, the location was awesome. Right off the highway and near our relative's house. The hotel itself was new and modern. Love the decor. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had a king bed and a pullout sofa. Having 2 TVs was nice to let the kids watch one and we had the other. Bed was comfy and shower was always hot. As for amenities, we used the fitness room daily. There was plenty of cardio equipment and my husband used the free weights. We planned to let the kids use the indoor pool but never got around to it. As for the breakfast, it is good. There is always some kind of eggs and meat (since we eat low carb, this is clutch.) There are also other options like homemade waffles, various breads, bagels, pastries, muffins, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal. One day they had cheese omelets but they were out. I asked a worker and they not only replenished them, she brought one over to me so I didn't have to get up. (So nice.) The workers here were all wonderful. Every single one of them were friendly and helpful. We definitely plan to stay here next time we're in town!

Great fish on Friday's another favorite is the smothered chicken breast. Great spot for burger and…read morefries with the family can't go wrong .

I stop here for lunch fairly often and have always been met with friendly and smiling staff, great…read morefood and decent prices. The burgers, soup and sandwiches are all great.