9.6 Exceptional Based on 53 reviews
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"Guests groom and saddle their horses before daily trail rides through open pastures. Buffet meals highlight the property, which also features a heated pool. Made for horse lovers, and less so for anyone sensitive to barn odors."

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Check-in
8 Oct 2026
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9 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Southern Cross Guest Ranch

  • Daily Rides
    Two guided trail sessions
  • International Cuisine
    Dietary-friendly homemade meals
  • Heated Saltwater Pool
    Seasonal outdoor swimming
  • Scenic Wooded Trails
    Over 6 miles of paths
  • Free Bike Rentals
    Explore the property
  • Wildlife Encounters
    Deer sightings on rides

Overview

Located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Steffen Thomas Fine Art Museum and Archives, the 3-star Southern Cross Guest Ranch Madison hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, this comfortable hotel is nestled in a rural area, 2.6 miles from Bruce Weiner Micro Car Museum.

Decatur is 27 miles from the Madison resort, while Barrows Grove Baptist Church is around a 15-minute drive away.

There are 10 rooms at the Southern Cross Guest Ranch Madison, each of them has an air conditioner, as well as entertainment amenities such as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms provide guests with a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and bath sheets.

A buffet breakfast is also offered onsite. The restaurant menu offers a wide range of international dishes.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 22:00
  • Check-out
    until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Southern Cross Guest Ranch
Our tips

Should you book Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Perfect if you
  • Want to dine on site - the traditional restaurant serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Prefer free outdoor activities - the resort provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the area.
Maybe skip if you
  • Travel with a pet - the ranch does not allow pets on the property.
Best for
  • The opportunity to bond with horses through grooming and care

Facilities of Southern Cross Guest Ranch

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
Dining
  • Dryer
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
Leisure & Sports
  • Saltwater pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Board games
  • Game room

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Southern Cross Guest Ranch applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 22:00
Check-out
until 10:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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