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Kohl's Ranch Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Payson with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Terrace/patio
Majestic mountains surround Kohl's Ranch Lodge. Enjoy a welcoming lobby with a fireplace, mini golf, spa tub, outdoor pool, gym, volleyball courts, and barbecue grills. Zane Grey Steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Efficiency) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Efficiency)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Payson, Kohl's Ranch Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rim Country Museum and Young Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and horse riding nearby.
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Map
202 S Kohls Ranch Lodge Rd, Payson, AZ, 85541

What's nearby

  • Mongollon Rim Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 27 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Mazatzal Casino - 28 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Payson Golf Course - 31 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 60 min drive - 31.5 miles

Getting around

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Landmark @ The Creek - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Double D Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • Zane Grey's Steakhouse & Saloon
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Kohl's Ranch Lodge

Lodge in the mountains
At Kohl's Ranch Lodge, you can look forward to mini golf, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Zane Grey Steakhouse, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zane Grey Steakhouse

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 23 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Please note: due to this property's remote location cell phone service and WiFi connections may be intermittently limited.
Restaurant hours are 11 AM-8 PM Friday-Sunday and 4-8 PM Wednesday-Thursday.
This property's restaurant is open from 11AM-8PM on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8AM-10:30AM, 11AM-8PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 21.32 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kohl's Ranch Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kohl's Ranch Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kohl's Ranch Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kohl's Ranch Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kohl's Ranch Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kohl's Ranch Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 16 mi (25 km) of Mongollon Rim Visitor Center and Lake One. Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area and Lake Three are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Kohl's Ranch Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1270 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scenic quiet property, great staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful space and exceptionally comfortable. The grounds are wonderful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zsolt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place ! Beautiful surrounding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay at! Hospitality at its best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well maintained property, friendly staff, excellent food! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wildlife was very entertaining and the property was enjoyable. They provide propane grill in a picnic area which was very useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful time when we stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchenette is awesome especially since restaurant only offers breakfast on weekends and is also closed a couple of days during the week
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, hope to go back soon! Thank you to all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a clean, comfortable, and enjoyable stay with great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place, excellent prices and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying for years and have never had any issues while staying there. The staff is friendly and and they invest a tremendous amount of effort that results in a clean, safe, comfortable and well run Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility and great place to get away. Hidden great gem Highly recommend 🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morgan, front desk checkin clerk was so kind and made us feel welcome!! We will definitely be back. Employees like Morgan are hard to find, she definitely went above and beyond to find the room that suited us!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the rim lakes. Cozy rooms and a nice lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just lovely :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quiet and pleasant visit we had with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing environment to enjoy being in nature. Watching the wildlife from the patio was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tom and i always love to come its so peaceful quiet from our strefull jobs , everyone is so supe kind and helpful too cant wait to come again thankyou The schades
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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