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
4 April 2026
Amazing place to visit
Beautiful large rooms. Amazing helpful staff had a great time will be back soon!!
31 March 2026
Okay but definitely not great for the money!
Didn't have breakfast. The burger place by the bowling alley was not good. The server was not good. Food items we ordered didn't get provided, we had to ask where's the appetizer we ordered after our main food arrived. Quality of food not good and over priced. Ran out of every mixed drink we wanted so settled for water which was a big disappointment.
Quality of food. No help with luggage to room. No signage indicating where to check in at outside. Valet very laxadaisical. Need to stay open later on Sunday since we can't check in until 4pm.
28 March 2026
Wonderful stay! Very pleased
Very friendly, helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable.
No microwave in the room. It was dark in some areas. Needed more light.
23 March 2026
Enjoyable stay but expensive for what you get!
Very cool place. Being inside The Bass Pro shop and with all of the amazing decor is a brilliant experience.
Used dirty bed sheets left on floor of our room.
22 March 2026
Exceptional
The lodge & room was beautiful! It was fun to spend the night inside of a Bass Pro store.
The cost! I felt it could have been a little cheaper. Everything from the room to the food to the alcohol was pretty expensive. That's why we only stayed for one night.
21 March 2026
Exceptional
the room was so cute . Had a nice coffee maker with coffee in room an snacks
20 March 2026
I love the stay
Everything
Everything
19 March 2026
Definitely recommend to families with kids of all ages
Very clean and the staff, extremely friendly, the amenities are a plus, so much to do and see. Kid friendly, pet friendly etc.. Breakfast buffet option was very nice.
The second elevator was out of commission. Making wait times long especially since there isn’t an “exclusive” guest like when making your way back down the observation deck.
18 March 2026
Exceptional
Very nice
Na
14 March 2026
Exceptional
13 March 2026
My stay was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!
It was clean and staffed.
Everything was exceptional.
13 March 2026
Enjoyable, once in a lifetime, a pleasure.
The property was really tidy and well looked after, the rooms were very tidy and the organisation and cleanliness were top tier. The quality of products in and around the room were also a very nice touch.
The food service provided at the “lookout” restaurant was very poor, the waiters people skills, time management & service skills were poor to say the least. We were given our main entree’s prior to being served our appetisers, and the waiters speaking / communication skills were very poor. Additionally the gentleman whom checked us in “Trez” had poor communication skills as he was very quiet and misinformed us of our check in time which resulted in a delay during Checkin for ourselves.
9 March 2026
The hotel was great and the property was nice. The food was just mediocre
The property was convenient having things to do located on property. We really did not have to venture off the property to find things to do.
The food was quite expensive for the type of foods we had at both Wahlburger Wild and The Lookout restaurant. The food was just okay.
23 February 2026
Fun short but a great experience.
The outdoor feeling but inside in a controlled environment.
How much walking is involved.
23 February 2026
Exceptional
Just a little disappointed in the Wahlberg restaurant. The web site still gives you indication that the fish bowl is still a restaurant there. Was looking for more selection other then wings and hamburgers. Should have left and went to the lookout up top and tried to get in
22 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
20 February 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful interior and quite.
Rooms and patio could have been cleaner
19 February 2026
Great stay. Friendly staff.
everything.
Nothing.
19 February 2026
Had the experience but will not go back a store and hotel with 3 restaurants don’t work for me.
The location was good.
The parking was bad as they had plenty parking in front lot but you could not park there.
16 February 2026
Wish the room had been cleaner, but we enjoyed our stay.
We loved everything there is to do on the property. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
I felt that the room could have been cleaner. Often found hair in the room.
16 February 2026
Amazing
I love it very beautiful place and room
11 February 2026
Exceptional
The bartender Kayla was soo sweet the staff was so nice
Elevator was broken
9 February 2026
Fabulous
Fun place to stay as there is the shop, the observatory, bowling and food options. The rooms are beautiful and well stocked.
There is a parking fee and a resort fee that gets added on. 1
8 February 2026
Very good
Everything it’s very beautiful
Nothing doesn’t stay open long enough to enjoy yourself
5 February 2026
Exceptional
The property was lovely! I adored the location and the staff showed kindness and friendliness. In general, everything was superb.
I was unhappy about the lack of cleanliness in the floor and the jacuzzi tub. I took care of cleaning the tub on my own, and I suggest replacing the complimentary pepper popcorn with a fresh batch since it wasn't fresh. Despite these issues, I would be willing to return and suggest this place to my family and friends.
2 February 2026
Perfect
It was very clean and unique. Had plenty of space as well
Nothing
2 February 2026
Exceptional
Friendly and helpful staff
Nothing everything was great
29 January 2026
Fabulous
size of the room, valet, private balcony.
Not the hotels fault but the room next to us was occupied by someone's kids who were exceptionally loud and it went on for hours. Sounded as if they were wrestling and jumping on furniture. I did not like that breakfast was a separate expense.
27 January 2026
It was very nice
Everything
Nothing
22 January 2026
Such a beautiful hotel, the reception staff were a rude about payment for deposit, other than that everything was amazin
Everything it was amazing
Nothing
22 January 2026
Exceptional
Central location, rooms were beautiful
21 January 2026
Wonderful experience
Amazing views of Memphis.
Like everything.
17 January 2026
Humans build crazy things- you have to see this one!!
Granted, I am not the normal demographic to stay in a place like this, but the uniqueness, attention to kitchsy detail, and legitimate 4+ star amenities made for a wonderful stay! I really wished we could have stayed longer. This was like boys' Disneyland! Boats, guns, fishing, all the outdoor gear. Warm staff, fantastically comfortable room, great cocktails (and top-of-pyramid views), amazing aquariums and faux cypress decor- I loved it here!
The only downside is the location (not easily walkable to bars/restaurants), which the hotel handily solves by offering a complimentary shuttle service, so no actual downside!
12 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything and the variety
Nothing I loved everything
11 January 2026
Very good
Pillow. The small one with holes. Also the bed.
There was a bright light in the bar cabinet thing that we could not turn off.
7 January 2026
It’s was great stay overall.
The features of the property. The cabin feel. The cozy feeling. The rooms sizes.
It took a while for my room to be ready.
7 January 2026
Amazing place to stay for a romantic getaway or a outdoor enthusiast!
The whole place is amazing, the lodge overlooking the store, the rooftop restaurant, the rooms were absolutely stunning!!
There’s not a whole lot you can improve!
4 January 2026
Loved it.
Huge rooms.
Hot water didn’t work in the shower in the morning. May have just been a glitch that day. Manager apologized and gave me a discount, which satisfied.
3 January 2026
Kevin & Candi's Adventure
I liked having the cabin feel. The room service. Everything was so clean. Rooms were awesome. I loved getting to go down and shop at Bass Pro then go back to our room & relax. Free shuttle service downtown was also a plus. Will definitely be back
Check in was @ 4:00, we arrived @ 5:00 & room wasn't ready.
2 January 2026
Fabulous
Very visually appealing place to stay. Bathroom was amazing.
Honestly it was a bit too expensive. I feel like I've paid less for a bigger experience at other stays.
18 December 2025
The most relaxing place to stay!
The room was amazing! By far the best place I’ve ever stayed. The decor in the room totally matched the vibe of the bass pro stores. The bathroom was massive with a bath big enough for two people. The shower pressure was great! The bed was comfy. The balcony was the perfect spot to sit and relax and had the best view of all the bass pro shops. Would highly recommend!!
Nothing.
14 December 2025
Exceptional
Had a blast, the pyramid restaurant was a complete let down though.
7 December 2025
Pleasantly surprised!
All of the staff were extremely friendly. I cannot say enough wonderful things about everyone we interacted with. The location, the room, the complimentary snacks, the cleanliness, the spaciousness of the bathroom, the balcony overlooking Bass Pro. There were so many things to love.
The toilet closet was dark. Would love it to be a little brighter.
4 December 2025
Exceptional
Really nest atmosphere! Rooms are good size, and make you feel like you in a cabin. Would recommend staying here!
2 December 2025
Besides the long wait to get into my room everything was nice a great experience
Very nice and comfortable and very clean
I had to wait 2 hours after check in time for a room
28 November 2025
It was a great place to stay and was great style
Very well styled, great concept
N/A
28 November 2025
Very good
This resort is very conveniently located to attractions like Beale Street, the Memphis Zoo, and Graceland. The rooms were clean and well maintained. My kids enjoyed the bowling alley and the food at Wahlburgers was good.
It would have been nice if the facility was open later for guests of the resort. Room service was not available after 9:00pm, and the only other onsite options for food after that time, were chips and candy from the vending machine. Guests pay $20/day for parking, and are offered spots in the same parking lot as patrons of the Bass Pro Shop. If we are expected to pay for parking, it would have been nice to have a closer, dedicated lot for guests.
17 November 2025
Lovely room
Large tub
Everything was great
13 November 2025
Perfect
I live in Memphis. I booked a surprise Birthday staycation here for my husband. I have been to the Bass Pro several times but staying at the lodge was my first. I saw things differently from a hotel guest perspective. It was magnificent. It felt as if we were not in Memphis. It was beautiful! We stayed there, we ate at the Lookout and we went bowling at the Fishbowl. Everything was wonderful. It was a great mini staycation and I would stay again! The staff was absolutely wonderful!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kids' 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 & 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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5 April 2026
Exceptional