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Travelers’ Choice Best Of The Best – Top B&Bs In The US
Earning TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award is no small feat — it places Cedar Crest Lodge among the most exceptional bed and breakfasts in the entire country, as determined by millions of real traveler reviews. This 2025 recognition reflects years of unwavering commitment to outstanding guest experiences, from farm-to-table dining and full-service spa treatments to the kind of warm, personalized hospitality that turns first-time visitors into lifelong guests.
Kansas City Magazine – Best Bed & Breakfast 2025
Being named Best Bed & Breakfast by Kansas City Magazine is a distinction that carries real weight in the region — and Cedar Crest Lodge is proud to have earned it in 2025. Voted on by Kansas City-area readers who know the local hospitality scene well, this award reflects the Lodge’s reputation as the premier romantic retreat and weekend escape for travelers throughout the greater Kansas City area and beyond.
Select Registry Best Craft Lodging Property – Central Region 2025
At the Select Registry 2025 National Meeting & Conference in San Diego, Cedar Crest Lodge was honored with the Best Craft Lodging Property Award for the Central Region — one of the most prestigious distinctions in independent innkeeping. Select Registry represents the finest independent properties across North America, and this award specifically recognizes lodges that have set new standards in guest experience, innovation, and excellence in the art of hospitality.
Travelers’ Choice Best Of The Best – #3 Top B&B In The US
In 2024, TripAdvisor ranked Cedar Crest Lodge the #3 Top B&B in the entire United States — a remarkable achievement driven entirely by the voices of real guests. Out of tens of thousands of properties nationwide, landing in the top three is a testament to the Lodge’s consistent ability to exceed expectations, whether guests are arriving for a romantic weekend, a spa retreat, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
Travelers’ Choice Best Of The Best – #9 Top B&B In The US
Cedar Crest Lodge earned its place among the top 10 B&Bs in the country on TripAdvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best list — ranking #9 nationally based on authentic guest reviews. This recognition marked another milestone in the Lodge’s long-standing record of excellence, affirming that what happens here goes well beyond a comfortable room and a good breakfast.
TripAdvisor Award Of Excellence 2019 – 2022
Cedar Crest Lodge earned TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for four consecutive years, a distinction reserved for properties that consistently deliver outstanding hospitality year after year. As one guest summed it up: “The food and rooms are top notch but nothing can beat the wonderful hospitality and friendliness you receive from the moment you arrive.”
Travelers’ Choice Best Of The Best – #12 Top B&B In The US
The 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best ranking placed Cedar Crest Lodge among the top 12 bed and breakfasts in America — an honor earned not through advertising or self-nomination, but through the authentic experiences of hundreds of guests who chose to share their stays with the world. It was an early signal of the upward trajectory that would carry the Lodge to #3 nationally just two years later.
2020 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns
Cedar Crest Lodge was recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Romantic Inns in the country in 2020 — a fitting nod to a property that has made romance its specialty. As the feature noted: “Whether you are looking for a relaxing romantic getaway, looking to ‘pop the question,’ or get married, the innkeepers are excited to help provide special touches to make your getaway everything you would like it to be.”
The It List: Best Boutique Hotels
Cedar Crest Lodge made the national spotlight when This Is It With Cheldin featured the property on its ultimate list of the best boutique hotels across the country. As the feature put it, the Lodge earned its place on “the ultimate list of the best boutique hotels across the country” — a recognition that captures what sets Cedar Crest apart from standard hotel stays: genuine character, personal service, and an experience that can’t be replicated anywhere else.
TripAdvisor 2019 Hall Of Fame Award
Receiving TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for eight consecutive years is a rare achievement — and it earned Cedar Crest Lodge induction into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, reserved exclusively for properties that have maintained the COE distinction for five or more years in a row. It’s a track record of consistency that speaks louder than any single award.
Top 10 Romantic Inns In The U.S.
Cedar Crest Lodge landed on the national Top 10 Romantic Inns list in 2019, recognized for the kind of thoughtful, detail-driven hospitality that transforms a stay into a genuine memory. As the feature highlighted: “A true focus on the details of superb customer service make this inn a top choice; just ask the gentleman that dropped off a special place setting so his first-anniversary breakfast could be unforgettable.”
The Most Charming Small-Town Bed And Breakfasts In Every State
Reader’s Digest named Cedar Crest Lodge Kansas’s most charming small-town bed and breakfast, and the accolade speaks for itself. As the magazine put it: “Connect with nature on serene walking trails that wind among ponds and trees, take a dip in the tranquil outdoor pool, or explore the bountiful gardens on the property.” Add an onsite full-service spa, luxurious whirlpool suites, and farm-to-table dining rooted in 40+ varieties of organically grown produce – and it’s clear why Cedar Crest Lodge was named the standout B&B for the entire state of Kansas.
TripAdvisor 2018 Hall Of Fame Award
We are proud to be recipients of the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award after earning a Certificate of Excellence for the last 5 years straight!
Top 25 B&Bs Of 2017
BedandBreakfast.com recognized Cedar Crest Lodge as one of the Top 25 B&Bs in the country in 2017, praising the property’s remarkable breadth of on-site offerings. As the feature described it: “There’s just so much to do at this sprawling resort: gardens, walking trails, fish ponds, a bocce court, a horseshoe pit, even a full-service spa — a splendid spot for taking in the Kansas countryside’s most spectacular scenery.”
TripAdvisor Award Of Excellence 2012 – 2017
Long before the national rankings and major media features, Cedar Crest Lodge was quietly building a reputation for excellence — earning TripAdvisor’s Award of Excellence every single year from 2012 through 2017. As one guest put it during that stretch: “I can’t say enough good things about Cedar Crest Lodge. The accommodations, food, massages and everything in between were absolutely exceptional. I’ve never eaten so many 5-star meals in one weekend.”
Best Of WhereToElope.com
Cedar Crest Lodge has long been one of the most sought-after elopement destinations in the Midwest, and WhereToElope.com took notice — naming the property a Best Of winner for its stunning variety of ceremony settings. As featured: “Rustic but elegant, offering magnificent views and many venue options for your exchange of vows” across 111 acres of trees, ponds, and rolling hills.
Best Farm-To-Table B&B’s 2017
Cedar Crest Lodge was singled out by BedandBreakfast.com as one of the best farm-to-table B&Bs in the country — a recognition rooted in the Lodge’s deep commitment to growing its own food. With over 40 varieties of organic vegetables, 30 types of heirloom tomatoes, a berry patch, fruit trees, an herb garden, and edible flowers all cultivated on the property, the kitchen at Cedar Crest Lodge is stocked from the ground up — literally.
Top 10 Hidden Escapes
Cedar Crest Lodge earned a spot on a national Top 10 Hidden Escapes list, recognized as the kind of under-the-radar destination that rewards those who seek it out. Spanning 111 acres and officially certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, the property offers walking trails, fishing ponds, an outdoor pool, bocce court, and horseshoe pit — everything needed to fully unplug and recharge, just a short drive from Kansas City.
Runner-Up: Best B&B Breakfast Tournament 2016
Cedar Crest Lodge took Runner-Up honors in BedandBreakfast.com’s Best B&B Breakfast Tournament in 2016, earning national attention for its creative, garden-driven breakfast menu. The standout entry — a Citrus-Berry Pizza featuring homemade dough, cream cheese, organic fresh berries, and blood orange — captured everything the Lodge’s kitchen is about: seasonal ingredients grown on-site, crafted into something unexpected and memorable.
Incredible Romantic Getaways In Every State
When Travel + Leisure went searching for the most unforgettable romantic getaways across America, Cedar Crest Lodge earned its place on the list — spotlighted for delivering the kind of romance travelers actually dream about. As the magazine described it: “The Couple’s Weekend Package comes with all that gushy stuff die-hard romantics crave: chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne, and a three-course dinner delivered straight to your room for an intimate evening in, followed up by a spa and jacuzzi day.” From anniversary celebrations to proposals and weekend escapes, this is the retreat Travel + Leisure says belongs on your bucket list.
This Hidden Resort In Kansas Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All 2016
“Nestled on 100-acres of pure natural beauty, Cedar Crest Lodge is a lovely bed and breakfast complete with picturesque amenities that you won’t find anywhere else in the state.”
Best Of WhereToElope.com 2016
For the second year running, WhereToElope.com recognized Cedar Crest Lodge among the best elopement destinations in the country. With outdoor venues overlooking the expansive north lawn, a west patio perfectly positioned for sunset ceremonies, and a century-old pecan grove providing natural beauty that no decorator could replicate, Cedar Crest Lodge offers elopement experiences as unique as the couples who choose them.
10 Great Hotel Rooms In The Midwest
The Chicago Tribune named Cedar Crest Lodge one of the 10 Great Hotel Rooms in the Midwest, recognizing the property for its rare blend of refined country inn hospitality and genuine natural beauty — including official certification as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Just 75 miles south of Kansas City on 111 acres of ponds, hardwood forests, and expansive gardens, it’s an immersive setting that stands apart from any ordinary Midwest hotel stay and keeps guests coming back year after year.
Finalist: Best B&B Breakfast Tournament 2015
Cedar Crest Lodge was a national finalist in BedandBreakfast.com’s Best B&B Breakfast Tournament in 2015, spotlighted for a breakfast menu that celebrates Kansas City’s culinary roots. Built around house-smoked brisket with a signature dry rub, farm-fresh eggs, and a chunky garden salsa made from organically grown produce harvested right on the property, it’s the kind of breakfast that reminds guests exactly where they are — and makes them want to stay another night.