Falls Lodge At Big Cedar
A Ridgedale lodge stay with supper and a nightcap close by
A place to stay in Ridgedale
Falls Lodge At Big Cedar is a hotel in Ridgedale, Missouri, set within the wider Big Cedar area. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 301 guest reviews. The immediate surroundings lean on food and drink. Devil's Pool Restaurant sits about 0.23 km away and Buzzard Bar about 0.24 km, so dinner and an evening drink are close. Buffalo Bar and Arnie's Barn are roughly 2 km off.
Is this stay right for you?
Expect a lodge-style stay in Ridgedale where the setting and the service carry the stay, and where dining is an easy walk.
Best for
- Couples on a quiet Missouri break
- Travellers who want restaurants close by
- Guests who put service first
- Nature-focused stays
Less suited to
- Travellers who need confirmed room or amenity lists before booking
The Ridgedale setting
The lodge sits in Ridgedale, Missouri, and the natural surroundings are one of its stronger points in guest feedback, with 18 of 22 nature mentions positive. The setting shapes the stay more than any single facility.
Dining within walking distance
Devil's Pool Restaurant is about 0.23 km from the property and Buzzard Bar about 0.24 km, so an evening out needs no car. Buffalo Bar and Arnie's Barn sit roughly 2 km away for a second option.
The rooms
Room feedback is mostly favourable, with 23 of 31 mentions positive. Bathroom comments are more mixed at 4 of 12 positive, so it is worth asking about the specific room when booking. Sleep quality drew 7 positive mentions out of 10.
Inside Falls Lodge At Big Cedar
The location
4 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Big Cedar Beach, is 0.4 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Grandview Conference Centergallery0.1 mi
- Big Cedar Fun Mountainattraction0.3 mi
- Big Cedar Beachbeach0.4 mi
- Bent Hook Marinamarina0.4 mi
Each distance runs directly from the property, not by road · place data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 301 reviews the property earns a 4.7/5 rating. Service is the clearest strength, with all 26 mentions positive, and cleanliness follows at 10 of 10. The property itself drew 57 positive mentions out of 64, and atmosphere 9 of 10. Rooms are mostly liked at 23 of 31, while bathrooms are the weak spot at 4 of 12 positive.
- Things to do3.1
- Restaurants4.4
- Public transit0
- Airport access2.5
Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.
Before you book
Questions & answers
Where is Falls Lodge At Big Cedar?
It is in Ridgedale, Missouri, within the wider Big Cedar area. Restaurants and bars sit close by, so the immediate surroundings cover evening plans without much travel.
What restaurants are near the lodge?
Devil's Pool Restaurant is about 0.23 km away and Arnie's Barn about 2.12 km. For drinks, Buzzard Bar is roughly 0.24 km and Buffalo Bar about 2.09 km from the property.
Can I walk to dinner from the hotel?
Yes. Devil's Pool Restaurant and Buzzard Bar are both around a quarter of a kilometre away, an easy walk. Arnie's Barn and Buffalo Bar are further at roughly 2 km, so those suit a short drive.
What do guests say about the service?
Service is the strongest theme in the reviews, with all 26 mentions positive. It is one of the main reasons the property holds a 4.7/5 rating across 301 reviews.
Are the rooms well reviewed?
Mostly. Room mentions run 23 positive out of 31, and sleep quality 7 of 10. Bathroom feedback is more mixed at 4 of 12 positive, so ask about the specific room when you book.
Is the lodge clean?
Cleanliness scores well in guest feedback, with all 10 mentions positive. It ranks alongside service as one of the most consistent strengths in the reviews.
Is it a good choice for a nature-focused trip?
Yes. Nature is one of the stronger review themes, with 18 of 22 mentions positive. The Ridgedale setting is a clear part of the appeal for most guests.
What is the overall guest rating?
The lodge holds a 4.7/5 rating from 301 guest reviews. Service, cleanliness and the property itself drive that score, while bathrooms draw the most mixed comments.
Is Falls Lodge good for a couples' break?
It suits couples well. The atmosphere drew 9 positive mentions out of 10, the setting leans natural, and dinner and a drink are a short walk away at Devil's Pool Restaurant and Buzzard Bar.