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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Dark Hollow Falls

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Reception fireplace
  • Water dispenser
  • Meeting room
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking
  • Children's menu

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835

What's nearby

  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk
  • Rose River Falls - 4 min drive
  • Dark Hollow Falls - 11 min drive
  • Stony Man - 21 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 60 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciro's Pizza - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪China Chef - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Hawksbill Diner - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Pollock Dining Room at Skyland - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Big Meadows Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Luray with a stay at Big Meadows Lodge. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Spottswood Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 97 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • The host will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 11 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1939
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Spottswood Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
New Market Taproom – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 November and 24 April.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 11.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Big Meadows Lodge Hotel
Big Meadows Lodge Hotel Luray
Big Meadows Lodge Luray
Big Meadows Luray
Big Meadows Lodge Hotel
Big Meadows Lodge Luray
Big Meadows Lodge Hotel Luray

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Meadows Lodge currently open?
The property is closed between 12 November and 24 April.
Does Big Meadows Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Big Meadows Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Big Meadows Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Big Meadows Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Meadows Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Big Meadows Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and rock climbing.
Are there restaurants at or near Big Meadows Lodge?
Yes, Spottswood Dining Room offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Big Meadows Lodge like?
Big Meadows Lodge is located a short 2-minute walk from Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Avraham, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent in every way except musty
We stayed one night. The room was impeccably clean with high quality linens and towels. Good amenities including larger mini-fridge and coffee maker. Good TV and lots of storage. Ceiling fan. My only complaint is that it was musty which is understandable given both the age of the building and the climate in this area. Airing the room out didn't help.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place if you want to explore the Skydrive
A traditional room in a row of log cabins. Very basic and rustic. There are two beds in quite a small room. Not a huge amount of space but adequate for the one night we were there. Basically bathroom but again adequate for what you need. It was all clean and there was a coffee maker. The walls are thin and as my husband was still recovering from a cold we felt inclined the let our neighbours know that there may coughing and snoring (due to how thin the walls are). The area is as you would expect - you’re in a National Park. Getting to main building for food is via paths which aren’t well lit or level so bear that in mind. No problem for us. We enjoyed our evening meal and service was good. The receptionist was a little frosty but maybe she’d had a tough day. Breakfast service however wasn’t great. You couldn’t be in a hurry!! We ventured to he downstairs bar as there was a singer playing. It was a quaint enjoyable place. Overall we enjoyed our time there and would return
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Denise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Love skyline drive area. Room getting old but the area is worth the stay
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful secluded cabins in an incredible area. The walls are pretty thin, but everyone there was really quiet. Easy access to good hiking, and walking around the property itself was really cool.
Tierney, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely spacious room with a view, we enjoyed our stay. Nice lounge area with rocking chairs and outside seating. Reception staff could have been a little more welcoming.
John, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great menu for dogs!
mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Shannon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Charming old lodge. Walking from Lodge to room very dim lighting. Not at all safe if there had been bear. Staff overall was pleasant. Upstairs servers were great. Gift shop male pleasant and friendly.There were a couple nasty staff members unhappy and rude. We saw a server in tap room pick up a check and go around asking who was sitting there because they didn't pay their tab.The drink was paid for in cash - witnessed by several others. Server told another table and they paid for that table as well. Argumentative and embarrassing. Server could have used help as was very busy with large crowd and stressed out. Completely ignored at check out. No signs to tell us what checkout procedure was. Female behind desk rude never acknowledging me. No hot water - unless you run water for 15 minutes. Very wasteful. Mattresses were painfully hard. The price paid was for much better accomodations than we got. Some paid same price and had many more amenities. We definitely will not stay again.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Property in poor shape. Needs cleaning remodeling. Windows in room and dining hall so dirty couldn’t see out of them. Guy behind check in desk needs more training in social skills. Dining room food average.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great being right in the park. Enjoyed both dining options at the lodge.
jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Donald, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very nice and the food at the lodge was delicious.
Robbi, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Amanjeet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sameer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Dayna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

HAE RYONG, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Willem, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

When we arrived we asked if there was a vacancy and were told by the clerk that yes, there were plenty of rooms available (two queen beds) as we were a family of four. We went downstairs to eat dinner and booked our room online, paid for it and it was confirmed. After dinner we tried to check in and now the same clerk told us there were no rooms available. We asked if we could get something in writing stating that he never checked us in so we could get our money back and he said his printer had no ink. We then asked him to email us instead and he said he did. We checked our email and what he sent us stated that we were confirmed and checked in. We questioned him about this after realizing he was lying and the exchange got very heated with shouting, swearing and a huge scene. In all my decades of traveling in the US and abroad, I have never experienced this! It was extremely bizarre and we literally felt like the guy ripped us off for nearly $200. It was 9:30 at night at this point and our family had to drive 30 miles outside of the national park to find lodging for the night.
Cindy, 1-night trip
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