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Reviews of Wildcatter Ranch & Resort

4 out of 5
Wildcatter Ranch & Resort
6062 Hwy 16 South, Graham, TX

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 187 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Ok. Excellent restaurant. Breakfast was fairly limited. Staff were very friendly. Activities were overpriced for what they were.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Terri on 2024/4/14
Glad to hear you had a nice stay

8/10 Good

Wiley Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Activities were much to expensive! The food was Amazing but also very costly we had to share our meals due to cost for elderly people maybe allow seniors to buy kids plates ? Justin idea ! Other that cost we had a nice 1st Anniversary trip! Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Terri on 2024/4/10
I will pass your suggestion on to the Steak House as far as seniors buying off the kids menu

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It wasn’t exactly what I thought a ranch experience would be. Somewhat disappointed in the trail ride experience. Really nothing to see except dusty trails and expensive to ride for about an hour. The romantic trail ride was awful. We rode horses to a “campsite “ and they couldn’t lite a fire for anything. All we got was smoke in our eyes and plate of grapes and cheese, meat was chewy and slimy and a cheap bottle of wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael-Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Katie- Front Office Manager on 2023/10/26
Thank you for your review. We always appreciate our guests feedback. We hope you will come and visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Katie- Front Office Manager on 2023/10/26
thank you for the great review! We hope you will come and visit us again soon!

8/10 Good

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the hotel which is clean and staff very friendy beds not so good large sqeaking noise eevry time u move
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from J.W. on 2023/9/26
David, You comment concerning the bed is an issue we are now aware of and will be correcting the problem quickly. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I do hope we have the opportunity to have you as a guest in the near future. Thank you for letting us know of your issueHappy TrailsJ.W.

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean, quite and the staff was overly attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Katie- Front Office Manager on 2023/9/4
Thank you for your excellent review and we hope to see you again soon! Happy Trails!

8/10 Good

Cinthia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were in a cabin, the view was amazing. The pool is only 3 feet deep, not good for y’all people. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, there is NO LUNCH at the hotel, only breakfast and dinner. The activities are so much fun and our guide Jhon was amazing! Aaaahhhh the steak and sweet carrots at the steakhouse are phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Katie- Front Office Manager on 2023/8/14
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We always appreciate our guests feedback. The pool is 3 feet around for insurance purposes but I can understand having to walk on your knees to stay cool for our tall guests. We are currently evaluating the replacement of our mattresses for guest comfort. Although we do not offer lunch we have a cute little town of Graham 12 minutes north driving to enjoy multiple options for meals in the largest square in America. Thank you for the wonderful compliment about your guide John and the Steakhouse. I will make sure to pass on the great news to John and our Chefs. We hope to see you again soon. Happy Trails!

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Katie- Front Office Manager on 2023/8/5
Thank you for your great review. We hope to see you again soon. Happy Trails!

6/10 Okay

MARY, Hickory Creek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was what we made it. When we checked in, the staff was friendly and apologetic, but we had to wait for room to be ready so we drove around the property, but the roads were not very passable to get to places. There is not alot of privacy at what they call cabins. The room itself is nice and large, but the back porch offers no privacy or space from other 3 rooms that are combined in the one cabin. The views were nice and serene but you really can't see much. It's not a very walkable property. The pictures on website are a bit misleading. The horseback ride was disappointing as it was just a walk through rocky treed pasture area, but not with much to see. Even when you walked past the Brazos river, we didn't stop to see it. The guide never talked or anything unless asked specific questions. Our dinner at the steakhouse was disappointing and expensive. The bacon wrapped quail was good but the chicken-fried steak gravy tasted very floury and the peppered salmon special tasted burnt. We had hoped for a steak but not at $50. The town of Graham really has only fast food choices. We drove out to see Possum Kingdom and the dam but not much to see/do in that area either. All-in-all it was an expensive weekend for napping.
Response from Katie- Front Office Manager on 2023/7/5
Howdy Mary, Thank you for your review, the design of our property is calm relaxed living. A place to be away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. We do offer scenic walking trails through out the property to enjoy. Your feedback is valuable and will aid in improving our Ranch. I might suggest when visiting us again you may consider the OT cabin or Ranch House, which is separated from the other Cabin Suites and Hotels. This will ensure a most private experience. Thank you. and Happy Trails!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Wildcatter was just a beautiful, peaceful place. I would not hesitate to return one bit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Katie on 2023/5/22
Thank you for the excellent Review! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved every minute! Everything was perfect. The rooms, activities, dining, pool. EVERYTHING! Highly recommend. Such a beautiful place. I enjoyed many sunsets by the pool and many morning coffees in a rocking chair taking in the view. The beds were so comfy and the detail in the rooms beautifully unique. Could not recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Katie on 2023/5/18
Thank you for the great review! I hope you will come visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great country vacation to see some amazing nature.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from J.W. on 2023/5/15
Dear Conrad, It is great to hear from our guests especially when their experiences are will received. Thank you and please come back soon.Happy TrailsJ.W.Budge

10/10 Excellent

Manjunath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from J.W. on 2023/5/13
We are always pleased to receive comments from our guests about their stay at the Wildcatter. Thank you for letting us know how our services were received by you. Hopefully we will have thew pleasure of hosting you again in the very near futureHappy TrailsJ.W.Budge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and romantic
Absolutely loved our stay here. Comfortable bed and lovely sheets and bedding. Cell reception wasn’t great, but I saw that as positive since I was there to escape and relax. Breakfast was amazing. Loved the lodge feel of the lobby and how it is laid out. Nice romantic place. Gorgeous views everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from J.W. on 2022/10/24
On behalf of the management and staff it is most rewarding to receive such nice comments from our guests related to their stay at the Wildcatter. It is very much appreciated. We hope to have you as a return guest in the not to distant future Happy Trails J.W.Budge

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beauty and serenity of the ranch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from J.W. on 2022/10/12
Paula K. It is always a pleasure to receive comments from our guests. Yes, indeed the ranch is a great place to sit back and take in the Atmosphere created by the scenery and the quiet. Please come back and visit us again.Happy TrailsJ.W.Budge

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay and the great steakhouse on the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from J.W. on 2022/9/3
Thank you for the kind words about our resort and the very nice comment concerning the Steakhouse. I will be sure to pass on your message. They will appreciate it very much. Please come back and visit.Happy Trails J.W.Budge

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was fair at best. Food was over cooked, baked potato was old. Dessert was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from JW on 2022/10/22
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience, but I really appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will look into it.

10/10 Excellent

Mark E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rugged outdoor areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from J.W. on 2022/8/23
It's always nice to receive positive comments about our guests' experiences while visiting with us at the Wildcatter Ranch Resort. Our hope is that you will be a return guest. Happy TrailsJ.W.Budge General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Scott on 2022/8/8
Thank you for you response Michael! We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old People with English Bull dog "GERTIE"
Really nice stay..... We really enjoyed visiting with crew at the barn.....they really made the stay FUN....Eat at the Steakhouse.... we both had ribeyes and they were great....Only thing one of the days were there it was 114...HOT!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Addi on 2022/7/20
Thank you so much! We were happy to have y'all and Gertie! We look forward to your next stay, when it isn't so hot outside. Thanks, again

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not recommend
The hotel is in desperate need of updates, the carpets are filthy and definitely need to be replaced. The hotel is over priced at about $250 a night. There is no complimentary breakfast or any type of view from the window. The beds are extremely hard and uncomfortable. The staff was nice and helpful when needed. We will not be returning to this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Scott FOM on 2022/8/8
We're sorry that you did not have the best possible stay at the resort Jesus, we will work hard to improve in all aspects! I'm sorry to hear that you do not wish to return. If you do end up coming back to the resort we will make sure you and your family have a blast!

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous place!! We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Addi on 2022/7/26
Thank you! We enjoyed having you, please come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for a relaxed weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Addi on 2022/7/26
Thank you for your feedback! Come again soon

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Scott on 2022/8/8
Thank you for your review Jeffery

6/10 Okay

LaTonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The representative that checked us in was very friendly, very welcoming. Everyone else, not so much. Don’t think we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from AC on 2022/7/6
I am very sorry you experienced this. We would love to have you back. Please call with any direct questions. Again I am sorry.

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Julie Reed - Front Desk Manager on 2022/6/14
Thank you! We look forward to having you back soon.

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is nice but under staffed , horrible internet conection
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Julie Reed - Front Desk Manager on 2022/6/14
Thank you! We are currently trying to remedy both situations.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Food was horrible
The service and the food in the restaurant was horrible. I ended up sending my food back and drove into town, several miles away, and bought snack food from Walmart and ate in my room. When I have business in Graham I stay at the Wildcatter Ranch for two reasons: the scenery and good food. The food this trip was the worst I have ever had here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

lester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff lady didn't take care of my bill at checkout as usual. She called me around 4 hours later saying she will call the police unless she gets another card without even let me speak first. Credit cards have their own policies when you are out of town. I paid right away with another card. I send a message about this issue and I never got an answer. Everybody else at the Ranch was very nice and professional. In more than 30 years of staying at different hotels, resorts, etc., I never ever had an issue like this one.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2022/3/22
Hello, We will look into this issue. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

8/10 Good

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glad I went. Won’t make it a habit
Nice hotel. For the price not really worth it. Rooms were cramped but comfortable. Breakfast was an extra charge, and wasn’t early enough for us to enjoy it. Restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2022/2/25
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We always strive to improve our guest experience at Wildcatterranch.

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Wildcatter Ranch on 2022/1/31
Thank you so much Matt! Come and see us again!

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway.
Great getaway spot. Highly recommend the Jeep ride and feeding the longhorns. Restaurant is a bit pricey but good! Cabin was quaint and clean! Fantastic scenery!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/12/26
Thank you so much for staying with us Larry and leaving feedback. Please come visit Again!

8/10 Good

Gareth, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/11/9
Hello Philip. I am unable to read this review for some reason, as it's showing up blank, but we do appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place. It's showing its age here and there. Lobby has an odd smell like its very old. Beds and pillows weren't as comfortable as some. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/11/7
Thank you for your feedback.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Better The First Time
First let me start by saying that my husband and I visited Wildcatter Ranch in 2012 and it was AMAZING! Unfortunately, I believe the ranch has been sold since then. When I walked in the first thing I noticed was the smell. It smelled faintly of rotten eggs. As I was walking up to the “front desk” which is currently the bar, l noticed that all of the flower arrangements on the tables in the lobby were dead. They’ve turned what was the front desk area into a gift shop so I’m not sure what their permanent plans are for a front desk. I arrived at 1:00 in time for my 1:30 horseback ride. I asked if there was early check-in available and she said yes they had a room cleaned. When I stepped into the elevator it smelled like feces had been rubbed into the carpet. My daughter and I tried not to breathe while riding up to the second floor. When I got to my room the door was cracked open and I thought they must’ve done that with all of the clean rooms that were ready for check-in. When I opened the door a wave of cheap cologne hit me, the bed was not made and there was an empty can on the nightstand. I waved down a maid and she apologized sincerely. She was very nice. She reassured me that my room would be clean when I got back from riding. The “cowboys” who took us on our trail ride were really nice but it was one of their first trail rides on the ranch and the other had only been there 2 months. The pool was great. The steakhouse was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch on 2021/10/13
Thank you for your feedback, we will look into that for you.

10/10 Excellent

simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is exelent I highly recomend id to any body who want to enjoy the real nature...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Anne on 2021/10/12
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the ranch and look forward to seeing you again.

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, Arlington

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Great potential at this ranch. Very nice property. Very confused Management. We drove 2 hours to enjoy horse back riding and other activities only to be told that they made a mistake in the activities reservation day and time. Dissapointed kids and adults. The cabins were nice but now in September full of crickets, since the doors don't latch. I would recommend staying in the hotel if you don't like bugs. Dinner was great, the steak was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch on 2021/9/12
We have addressed your concerns with the new staff. Thank you for your feedback, we do strive to give our guests the best experience possible.

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our weekend stay at the Wildcatter. The cabin rooms are decorated nicely. The beds were reasonably comfortable. The pool was amazing - we spent a lot of time there. We booked several activities, which were a lot of fun. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant was WAY better than it needed to be. The staff, drinks and meals were all excellent. But the main attraction was the beautiful scenery surrounding the ranch and the sound of the cicadas. The only CON would maybe be the price. The room itself is reasonably priced, but when you add up dinner and drinks and activities, it can get very expensive fast. That would be the only thing that might keep me from booking again, although I fully expect we will return again. This is an excellent, fun destination for couples and families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Anne on 2021/9/12
We really appreciate you staying with us and your feedback. Do come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Orville

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wildcatter Ranch was an excellent getaway from DFW for a couple days, the room was clean spacious and comfortable. The steakhouse food was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive in all areas of the operation from lobby check-in, to wait staff, bartender and housekeeping. Five Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Anne on 2021/7/31
Thank you for your post! We are happy you had a good stay. Come see us again!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick get away
Beautiful surroundings and clean rooms. Enjoyed the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/7/31
Thank you so much! We will pass this on to staff and look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

TRISH

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Won't be back!
If you forget anything in the room! Make sure housekeeping doesn't have it in their bucket in the lost and found area. That would be okay! If they would have informed the front desk they had it. I drove 60 miles back two days later to pick it. I called a head of time to inform the front desk I was on my way. Upon arrival the older blonde at the desk didn't even have it at the front. Made me walk to the pool area to get my watch. Plus she was rude! Side note there where steps on my tracker. Some one had been using it. All the information was tracked on my email. The Breakfast in the lobby should be free! lol! You have to pay for that. I would visit off and on since 2006. Will not be returning. Breakfast was included back then, The pool was always clean. The pool water needed a good cleaning. Or more salt added. Good things come to an end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch on 2021/7/17
We appreciate your feedback and realize that you felt frustrated. At the time you came into the lobby, there were 70 people in the lobby, several of whom were wanting to be assisted by front desk. Our front desk staff was occupied and trying to accommodate you and called housekeeping who was doing their best to accommodate our guests as well and you picking up your Fitbit from the laundry room a very short stop away was thought to be a win/win situation so you would not have to wait so long. We have never offered a free breakfast as we are a local business and not a franchise, which are traditionally the locations that offer free breakfasts. We have a professional pool service that maintains our pool as well. Your Fitbit probably had steps on it as housekeeping had to put it in their cart while cleaning rooms around the ranch and probably had to wait until the end of their day to return it to the lost items area. We suggest next time it may be easier for you to have the lost item shipped back to you. We apologize for any misunderstanding.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
The bed and mattress can be better. And the room requires more lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/6/24
Thank you for your feedback. We will look into the issue best we can, however, it does help to know which room you were in.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to renovations kind of noisy and messy. I’m sure it will be nice when done
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/6/19
Hello, We are not doing any renovations so we are unsure if you are reviewing the correct property. In any rate, thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch & Resort on 2021/6/25
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful scenery as you sit in a rocker on the back side of the cabin. Room was spotless with lots of space. Actually there are 4 "cabins" in each building. Walls are a little thin. Only negative was the longhorn feeding which was to happen at 0900. Waited till 0920. It never happened. Will definately be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Wildcatter Ranch on 2021/5/14
Thank you for your feedback. It’s much appreciated. Please visit us again.