Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis
Expert reviews
“The Mississippi riverfront glass pyramid that last served as a basketball arena has been refashioned as an immersive Bass Pro Shop, complete with fish- and gator-filled ponds. Overlooking them and the indoor cypress swamp diorama is the rustic-themed, 103-room Big Cypress Lodge.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Memphis.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Located in downtown Memphis within the Bass Pro shops Pyramid in Tennessee, Big Cypress offers royal hospitality to the guests. The designs of the room resemble the tree rest houses. This is a destination for all travelers who seek a vacation within nature. The hospitality in the place is unmatched quality. The hotel can accommodate 750 guests at a time at its event spaces. Thus, accordingly, one cannot just plan fancy vacations but can also plan events there.
Amongst all the other facilities, guests love the fitness center where they can experience and achieve their fitness goals by continuing their regime during their vacation. Apart from that, the big spacious rooms do not just have excellent interior designs, but at the same time, they also have balconies and a kitchen, ultimately extending the utmost comfort to the guests.
The alligator pond is one of the most loved tourist attractions. You can make your stay memorable amidst nature, enjoying the serenity and calmness. If adventure is all you seek, then here is your place. You can attempt various adventurous activities there, and you can even experience the tallest standing elevator in the world in the Big Cypress Lodge.
If you are looking for an enjoyable stay for a family vacation, then Big Cypress can be the perfect destination for you. You can find adjoined rooms for family vacations. Not only just this, but you can experience home-like warm hospitality. The bathtub, shower, refrigerator, and all the other luxury equipment are there in the rooms. Many tourist spots are there nearby like the Sun Studio, Beale Street, Children’s Museum, etc.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
23 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything, this place was amazing!
The distance they put our 2 rooms together. We also had to wait 2 hours after check-in time for our 2nd room to be available. We were only staying 1 night, so it made it very inconvenient and didn't allow us to enjoy the entire store as we had planned to do.
20 October 2025
We will be back in February!!
The outdoors theme
Everything was great
19 October 2025
Definitely would stay here again. Facility was clean, and quiet. We were not big a on Memphis, but the resort was great.
Being inside the bass pro was neat. How you couldn’t hear anything that was happening. Very quiet.
There was some lack of communication between the 2 front desk girls when we checked. I didn’t like that we didn’t have a window or a balcony.
17 October 2025
Lovely stay at a unique location. Will be back!
The man at the front desk in the hotel was so friendly! I remarked how warm he was and his response seemed so genuine. The first time we started the person checking us in was the complete opposite, so this was a nice change.
The sheets were not comfortable. Felt like they were polyester and sweaty. Seemed like a miss since everything else in the room was high quality. The room was right across from the Hilton group, and they were loud leaving, which was when I was trying to put my little one to bed. Not a huge deal.
12 October 2025
Relaxing and fun!
It was a fun and unique experience. Anything you need is onsite.
Nothing
11 October 2025
We had a great time and will likely return.
The rooms are beautiful. The jacuzzi and the shower are very nice.
I do feel like it’s a little over priced.
11 October 2025
Unique and wonderful cabin experience.
It was beautiful and unique. Loved the cabins!
It was a little on the pricey side.
4 October 2025
Lovely place to stay.
Loved how nice everyone was. They even took our luggage for us up to the room.
Nothing bad to say about the property
28 September 2025
Beautiful room, beautiful hotel, overpriced
It was a beautiful room. Very comfortable and clean.
There were lots of fees they never mentioned, and it took hours after our stay to receive the email with the total charges on it. It felt like they were hiding something. Also, they charge $24 per person for a crappy breakfast buffet. The food was just not good. The staff couldn’t care less. Most hotels give a free complementary breakfast, and don’t make you walk the entire place to get a voucher, then go back to the buffet to prove you are staying there. The last couple that walked in were not asked for their vouchers that we saw. It just seemed shady that they never disclosed the charges for it.
27 September 2025
Fabulous
Loved the big room, fire place and spa bath
Needs breakfast included for the price Also a light in the tea /coffee area
26 September 2025
Fabulous
Comfortable beds Nice look Friendly reception staff Large rooms Nice bathroom
Bathtub was not very clean Breakfast was very bad multiple people complained about it.
23 September 2025
Exceptional
I really liked the rooftop and making smores. It was beautiful and nice out so we just sat around the firepit and played uno which we borrowed from the front desk. The hotel room was large and it was quiet and peaceful. Being able to sit on the balcony and look at the fish and ducks was cool. I also liked the fireplace. Even though it is just lights it is pretty to look at.
21 September 2025
Exceptional
It was amazing. Food was so good. Rooms were beautiful
21 September 2025
Exceptional
The staff was wonderful. The room was more than expected, and the view on the balcony was superb.
The breakfast was over priced and it should have been included in the stay, paying half a grand and couldn't get a free continental before heading back to our destination.
19 September 2025
My family and I had a great weekend get away!! 10 Stars for us !!
So beautiful !! 🤩 Felt safe
Nothing
17 September 2025
Excellent
All
Nothing
11 September 2025
We loved it all’
Loved it all
Nothing
10 September 2025
Luxury resort can't wait to go again
Like a cabin in the cypress swamp with no bugs. Also very dog friendly.
Nothing
10 September 2025
Nice stay, friendly staff and felt safe
Very rustic vibe, great restaurant at the rooftop.
Plastic cups! No glasses in the rooms, even the bar served us cocktails in a plastic cup… the restaurant used glasses thankfully
8 September 2025
Fun room for an occasion stay
Stunning huge room, cool experience
Quite expensive and not enough toiletries
5 September 2025
Fabulous hotel
Every staff member we encountered in the hotel, Bass Pro shop or restaurants were wonderful to speak to thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Big Cypress Lodge
2 September 2025
Great stay
Amazing views, great staff, and very relaxing.
Nothing
1 September 2025
Outdoorsman Heaven
The peaceful balcony and relaxing jacuzzi tub
31 August 2025
Exceptional
Amazing hotel! The room was incredible, clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Really really cool place to stay I would love to come back!
Only thing was the light in the toilet you couldn't see a thing in there.
24 August 2025
Exceptional
All
21 August 2025
The hotel was beautiful. It was a great family experience.
Beautiful and great size rooms
Nothing
21 August 2025
Fabulous
Rooms were amazing, clean and comfortable. You get free entry to the observation deck as part of your stay and well worth the visit. Treasure trail for the kids.
21 August 2025
We had a great time!
Family members wanted to stay there so I booked it -- a little pricey but family liked it!
Hefty price for rooms - had more amenities than i could use in a one night stay
8 August 2025
Very good
Buffet was good but no clue what it cost us. Help desk was super friendly.
Wahlburgers food was just okay and pricey.
1 August 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast was not included in the hotel reservation. There was a breakfast buffet offered for a price.
The complimentary basket of goodies was a great idea, the product just needed to be updated. Quite stale.
31 July 2025
Absolutely Amazing Stay – Highly Recommend!
I had an incredible experience at this hotel from start to finish! The rooms were spotless, beautifully maintained, and super comfortable. Everything felt fresh and clean, and the attention to detail was impressive. The customer service was top-notch—everyone I interacted with was friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. They made me feel valued and taken care of throughout my stay. I honestly loved everything about this place and would absolutely stay here again. If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-run hotel, this is it!
31 July 2025
Family place, but expensive
Liked the inside terrace room, not the outside room terrace. Bathrooms were huge and very nice. Liked the Whalburg restaurant downstairs. Kids loved the room as it looked similar to a cabin, very nice.,
They have kids activities during the week but we were there during the weekend and there were not any activities for kids. I did wish the hotel or the Bass Pro store sold milk for the kids. They advertise breakfast buffet but it is $24.99 a person, which is a lot for a family of 4. The bowling was $10 for 30 minutes per person and the only balls were heavy and for adults. The rooms temperature would not go below 70 degrees, which was annoying.
28 July 2025
fun
it was great
no fan in the room
26 July 2025
Fabulous
The staff at Check-in was so friendly. We arrived late, and they had us check in quickly. The valet was friendly. The room was so beautiful.
The price. For the price, I expected the most comfortable bed ever, but that was not the case. Toilet had ring around the toilet. More lightning would've been nicer.
21 July 2025
Nice stay! Would never check in on a Sunday again due to short hours after check in time.
Fun atmosphere
We checked in at 5:30pm and didn’t know that we couldn’t eat or do any of the activities after 6:30. The host at wahlbergers was extremely rude to us
21 July 2025
N/A
I loved the quietness, space, cleanliness and everything about the stay. The staff were very friendly and thorough with the information.
N/A
17 July 2025
Super fun experience from the norm!
Spacious room Fun decor Bath tub Front desk staff Bas Pro Shop
17 July 2025
Beautiful room. Great food
The lighting in the toilet area is too dark. The number zero on the phone keypad does not work. We called 3 times to the front desk to try and get a bell hop. No answer every time. The staff in the rest was excellent.. The breakfast ladies were so sweet. The older night shift bell hop was so fantastic.The young lady running the elevator in the evening needs to be trained on customer service. She upset quite a few folks waiting in line with her attitude.
Dark bathroom. No morning bell hop. Keypad not working on phone. Wish there would have been a souvenir of the pyramid we could purchase. Not one item in that entire huge store.
15 July 2025
Exceptional
Loved the atmosphere.
The room and food were too pricey. There was a charge for everything. Cut down on some of the fees.
14 July 2025
Amazing and plenty to do.
The beautiful layout. It was gorgeous. The terrace was awesome. The observation deck was really neat.
The breakfast. Way too much for what was offered.
13 July 2025
Very good
Breakfast
24 June 2025
Had a wonderful stay and will DEFINITELY be back!!
Very nice place to stay
If I have to say any negative comments they would be these….Low lighting in the room (which didn’t affect our stay at all) and a/c couldn’t keep up but it is very hot outside.
19 June 2025
Hotel stay was comfortable and enjoyable
Family oriented and great customer service
N/A
18 June 2025
Exceptional
Wonderful, but pricey.
11 June 2025
Very good
Friendly staff, great themed rooms!
Not many amenities, pillows were lumpy and smelled funny.
10 June 2025
Exceptional
Everything! It was a wonderful experience and we would absolutely stay again. Room was stunning.
Breakfast was a little pricey considering the cost of the rooms but nice.
7 June 2025
Amazing, loved it! An experience!
Shower, decor, room size, beds very comfortable, views.
Breakfast minimum options wasn’t value for money. Didn’t have breakfast, thought I had paid enough for the room to have breakfast included. Also no pancakes for kids. Would have liked to been able to go to top of pyramid but no option for guests outside the set times. We checked in late and out early so couldn’t do it. Discount in the store for hotel guests would have been nice too 😊
26 May 2025
Memorable place to stay .
Good location
Shower looked great but not powerful. No nightstand by my bed . Had to pay $20 for parking.
12 May 2025
Fantastic just didn’t get to stay long enough
That craftsman ship of the whole property especially the rooms
The only criticism I have is to make clear of the room types as I was on the understanding of a King balcony / terrace room was an internal viewing room not the roads outside as I found out it is the king Tree House room
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Foot bath
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Archery (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available

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24 October 2025
We absolutely loved it, but might not be back soon due to the value for what you pay.