Award-Winning Lodge in Branson, MO | The Keeter Center

Mabee Lodge

After an unforgettable day of shows and shopping in Branson, Missouri, a night in The Keeter Center's Mabee Lodge will ensure sweet dreams. Choose from our fifteen elegantly-appointed suites, each with fully-personalized service. The lodge offers award-winning accommodations fully staffed by College of the Ozarks students, helping to fund their education while they gain valuable work experience. Whether you are looking for a relaxing romantic getaway or a family-friendly vacation, Mabee Lodge is the best place to stay near Branson, MO.

 

Our Lodging Options

 

The Keeter Center is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and pet-free facility.

 

Loft Suites
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Open-concept studio-style hotel suite near the hustle and bustle of downtown Branson, MO. - 672 sq. ft. suite - One king bed and a pull-out couch in the living area - Accommodates up to four people - Spacious bathroom with a large two-person jetted bathtub and separate shower - Turndown service with fresh cookies and milk - Private balcony with views of the natural beauty of the Ozarks If you’re looking for the perfect getaway near Branson, MO, book the Loft Suite at The Keeter Center today.

General Hotel Room Amenities and Appliances:

  • Daily Housekeeping Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ironing Boards and Irons
  • Fireplace
  • Pack 'N Play Upon Request
  • Rollaway Bed Upon Request
  • Private Balcony
  • Blackout Drapes
  • Luxury Mattress
  • Work Desk
  • Flatware Set and Custom Dinnerware
  • In-Room Dining Space for Two

Technology and Entertainment Amenities:

  • Exclusive Guest Access to "The Study" our Second Level Landing Featuring a Chef's Pantry, Designer Seating Arrangements, and High-End Board Games.
  • Arrangements, and High-End Board Games
  • Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet
  • Ultimate Sleep Machine
  • 42" Flat Screen Television
  • DVDs Available at Front Desk

Bathroom Amenities:

  • Hard Work U. Robes
  • Towel Warmer
  • Pacific Sea Bath Salt (Lavender and Eucalyptus available)
  • Hairdryer
  • Two-Person Jetted Tub
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Tiled Walk-in Shower
  • Complimentary Bath Toiletries
  • Lighted Makeup Mirror

Food and Drink Amenities:

  • Complimentary Cold Drinks and Student-Made Amenities Upon Arrival
  • In-Room Continental Breakfast with Hot Breakfast Selections Available
  • Signature Turndown Service Featuring Fresh-Baked Cookies and Milk
  • Room Service Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Skyline View Suites
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Host friends and loved ones at the Skyline View Family Suite at The Keeter Center in Point Lookout, MO - just 10 minutes from downtown Branson. - 792 sq. ft. family-style suite - Accommodates up to six people - Kitchenette with appliances - One bedroom with two queen beds - Spacious living room with one sofa bed - Large bathroom with a walk-in shower

General Hotel Room Amenities and Appliances:

  • Daily Housekeeping Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ironing Boards and Irons
  • Fireplace
  • Pack 'N Play Upon Request
  • Rollaway Bed Upon Request
  • Private Balcony
  • Blackout Drapes
  • Luxury Mattress
  • Work Desk
  • Flatware Set and Custom Dinnerware
  • In-Room Dining Space for Two

Technology and Entertainment Amenities:

  • Exclusive Guest Access to "The Study" our Second Level Landing Featuring a Chef's Pantry, Designer Seating Arrangements, and High-End Board Games.
  • Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet
  • Ultimate Sleep Machine
  • 42" Flat Screen Television
  • DVDs Available at Front Desk

Bathroom Amenities:

  • Hard Work U. Robes
  • Towel Warmer
  • Hairdryer
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Tiled Walk-in Shower
  • Complimentary Bath Toiletries
  • Lighted Makeup Mirror

Food and Drink Amenities:

  • Complimentary Cold Drinks and Student-Made Amenities Upon Arrival
  • In-Room Continental Breakfast with Hot Breakfast Selections Available
  • Signature Turndown Service Featuring Fresh-Baked Cookies and Milk
  • Room Service Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Skyline View Accessible
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Wheelchair- and handicap-accessible Skyline View Family Suite at The Keeter Center in Point Lookout, MO - just 10 minutes from downtown Branson. - 792 sq. ft. suite, wheelchair- and handicap-accessible - Accommodates up to five people - Kitchenette with appliances - One bedroom with one queen bed and one twin bed - Spacious living room with one sofa bed - Large bathroom with a walk-in shower

General Hotel Room Amenities and Appliances:

  • Daily Housekeeping Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ironing Boards and Irons
  • Fireplace
  • Pack 'N Play Upon Request
  • Rollaway Bed Upon Request
  • Private Balcony
  • Blackout Drapes
  • Luxury Mattress
  • Flatware Set and Custom Dinnerware
  • In-Room Dining Space for Two

Technology and Entertainment Amenities:

  • Exclusive Guest Access to "The Study" our Second Level Landing Featuring a Chef's Pantry, Designer Seating Arrangements, and High-End Board Games.
  • Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet
  • Ultimate Sleep Machine
  • 42" Flat Screen Television
  • DVDs Available at Front Desk

Bathroom Amenities:

  • Hard Work U. Robes
  • Towel Warmer
  • Hairdryer
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Tiled Walk-in Shower
  • Complimentary Bath Toiletries
  • Lighted Makeup Mirror

Food and Drink Amenities:

  • Complimentary Cold Drinks and Student-Made Amenities Upon Arrival
  • In-Room Continental Breakfast with Hot Breakfast Selections Available
  • Signature Turndown Service Featuring Fresh-Baked Cookies and Milk
  • Room Service Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Presidential Suites
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Enjoy a comfortable and roomy stay in the Presidential Suite at The Mabee Lodge in The Keeter Center. Host friends or family on your next Branson trip or relax after an event in our conference space. - 1188 sq. ft. suite - Accommodates up to six people - Two-bedroom suite, each equipped with a king bed - Additional pull-out sofa bed in the large, shared living area - Spacious primary bathroom with a two-person jetted bathtub and separate walk-in shower - Guest bathroom with a second walk-in shower

General Hotel Room Amenities and Appliances:

  • Daily Housekeeping Services
  • Two Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Nespresso® Coffee Maker
  • Ironing Boards and Irons
  • Fireplace
  • Pack 'N Play Upon Request
  • Rollaway Bed Upon Request
  • Private Balcony
  • Blackout Drapes
  • Luxury Mattress
  • Flatware Set and Custom Dinnerware
  • In-Room Dining Space for Two
  • Dual Sink Vanity

Technology and Entertainment Amenities:

  • Exclusive Guest Access to "The Study" our Second Level Landing Featuring a Chef's Pantry, Designer Seating Arrangements, and High-End Board Games
  • Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet
  • Ultimate Sleep Machine
  • 55" Flat Screen Television in Living Room
  • 42" Flat Screen Television in Bedrooms
  • DVDs Available at Front Desk

Bathroom Amenities:

  • Hard Work U. Robes
  • Towel Warmer
  • Pacific Sea Bath Salt (Lavender and Eucalyptus available)
  • Hairdryer
  • Two-person Jetted Tub
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Tiled Walk-in Shower
  • Complimentary Bath Toiletries
  • Lighted Makeup Mirror

Food and Drink Amenities:

  • Complimentary Cold Drinks and Student-Made Amenities Upon Arrival
  • In-Room Continental Breakfast with Hot Breakfast Selections Available
  • Signature Turndown Service Featuring Fresh-Baked Cookies and Milk
  • Room Service Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Business Suite - Interior Room
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After a busy day of conferences and events, plan a stay at the Skyline Business suite at The Keeter Center Point Lookout, MO - only 10 minutes away from the excitement of Branson. - Accommodates up to six people - One bedroom with two queen beds - Living area with one sofa bed - Large full bathroom and half-bath - Kitchenette setup - Group-friendly, multi-use dining table near the kitchen - Interior room with no external windows

General Hotel Room Amenities and Appliances:

  • Daily Housekeeping Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ironing Boards and Irons
  • Fireplace
  • Pack 'N Play Upon Request
  • Rollaway Bed Upon Request
  • Luxury Mattress
  • Flatware Set and Custom Dinnerware
  • In-Room Dining Space for Two

Technology and Entertainment Amenities:

  • Multi-Use Dining Table for Meetings with a Mounted 42” Television
  • Exclusive Guest Access to "The Study" our Second Level Landing Featuring a Chef's Pantry, Designer Seating Arrangements, and High-End Board Games
  • Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet
  • Ultimate Sleep Machine
  • 55" Flat Screen Television in Living Room
  • 42" Flat Screen Television in Bedroom
  • DVDs Available at Front Desk

Bathroom Amenities:

  • Two bathrooms (one full bathroom with shower and one half bath)
  • Hard Work U. Robes
  • Towel Warmer
  • Hairdryer

Food and Drink Amenities:

  • Complimentary Cold Drinks and Student-Made Amenities Upon Arrival
  • In-Room Continental Breakfast with Hot Breakfast Selections Available
  • Signature Turndown Service Featuring Fresh-Baked Cookies and Milk
  • Room Service Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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PLEASE NOTE:

  • Check-in is 4:00 p.m.
  • The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, pet-free facility, as well as a learning laboratory of the College’s educational program, and is operated under the same Vision, Mission, Goals, and expectations as the College.
  • You must be 21 years of age to book a Mabee Lodge Suite at The Keeter Center.
  • 72-hour reservation cancellation notice required.
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Patio Tables and Chairs in the Keeter Center outdoor seating area.

For over 100 years, work and agriculture, as well as education, have been important at College of the Ozarks®. From its humble farm beginnings and early canning operations to today's student-run farms and student-produced smoked hams and other foods, "Hard Work U®," as the College is known, continues to serve the Ozarks in many ways. Every part of your Dobyns dining experience includes work done by students, and products grown on campus. Visit our unique restaurant in Branson featuring a farm to table dining experience unlike any other. 

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A Valentine's Chocolate Afternoon Tea | February 15, 2025

Experience a refined afternoon tea affair at The Keeter Center this Valentine's season.

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Savor an exquisite afternoon tea gathering at The Keeter Center, where the ambiance seamlessly blends rustic charm with sophisticated elegance. Delight in the harmonies of live music as you partake in a selection of aromatic herbal teas. Indulge your palate with a delectable menu for this special occasion, featuring a delightful array of savory and sweet treats. Join us for an elegant affair, where every sip, bite, and melody intertwines to create a memorable experience in a setting that exudes both warmth and refinement.

Event Seating Begins at 1:30 pm - 1:45 p.m.

The event is 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

MENU

An Assortment of Tea Sandwiches including: 

Pimento Cheese and Bacon 

Prosciutto, Brie, and Apple

Cucumber, Cream Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Roasted Beef, Dressed Arugula, Pickled Red Onion, Herbed Mayonnaise

 

Pastries

Chocolate Chip Scone with Clotted Cream, Strawberry Fruit Spread, Orange Marmalade, and Butter

Madeleine 

Dark Chocolate, Cherry, and Pistachio Biscotti half-dipped in White Chocolate

 

Sweets 

Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Pistachio and Chocolate Opera Gateau with Cranberry Blood Orange and Dark Chocolate Mousse

White Chocolate and Lemon Macarons

Chocolate with Pecan Caramel Filling

Finest Assortment of Gourmet Hot Teas

$75 per person

 

We require a pre-purchased ticket for this event. Tickets are $75 and refundable up to seven days prior to the event, after which they are non-refundable. Seating for this event is community-style. Please name guests that you would prefer to sit next to in the reservation process, and we will do our best to accommodate you, although we cannot guarantee requests. Seating is arranged for up to eight people per table. 

 

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A gift card from The Keeter Center makes the ideal gift for any occasion. Situated on the picturesque campus of College of the Ozarks, The Keeter Center offers fine dining, elegantly appointed guest rooms, and products made by C of O students.

This gift card may be redeemed at The College Creamery, Gift Shop, Restaurant, Lodge or Bakery.

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The College of the Ozarks is a religious, non-profit, educational institution. The Vision of College of the Ozarks is to develop citizens of Christ-like character who are well-educated, hard-working and patriotic. The College focuses on developing young men and women in accordance with biblical teaching, including traditional notions of family, marriage, and sexuality. In keeping with the College’s Vision, Mission, and Goals, all events and the conduct of patrons must reflect the expectations of the College as expressed in this paragraph, in the College Catalog, and in the faculty, staff, and student handbooks. The College reserves the right to prohibit events and not extend services to persons or groups that are inconsistent with the College’s beliefs and expectations. Though the College will not deviate from its stated position, this provision is not intended to, and will not be used as a way to, exclude or discriminate against persons or groups that are legally protected under state and federal laws as those laws are applicable to the College.        

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, pet-free facility, as well as a learning laboratory of the College’s educational program, and is operated under the same Vision, Mission, Goals, and expectations as the College.

 

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