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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Dark Hollow Falls

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Relax in this cozy cabin-style retreat, featuring a comfortable sofa set, wooden rocking chairs, and a coffee table.
Enjoy meals in this beautifully appointed dining hall with wooden tables and chairs, set with placemats and napkins.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, adorned with decorative pillows, are set against a backdrop of traditional wooden paneling.
Enjoy a meal with a view at this outdoor dining area, where a round table is set with plates of grilled meats, fries, and sandwiches.
Step into this charming boutique shop, featuring a traditional pitched roof and inviting entrance.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835
  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dark Hollow Falls
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Rose River Falls
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

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

Luray

At Big Meadows Lodge you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Dark Hollow Falls and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Rose River Falls. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Spottswood Dining Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. New Market Taproom is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and wedding services. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Luray hotel, you'll be 13.6 km (8.5 mi) from Wisteria Farm and Vineyard and 15.9 km (9.8 mi) from Stony Man.

What's nearby

  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stony Man - 30 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 45 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 52 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Luray Caverns - 60 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • 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

Hotel with free parking, near Dark Hollow Falls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Big Meadows Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Luray hotel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 1939
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Big Meadows Lodge offers 97 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • New Market Taproom
  • Spottswood Dining Room

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 11 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1939
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 November and 24 April.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Big Meadows Lodge Hotel Luray
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Big Meadows Lodge?

Big Meadows Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Meadows Lodge?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Meadows Lodge on 27 Aug 2025 start from AU$224.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Big Meadows Lodge?

Yep, Big Meadows Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Big Meadows Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Big Meadows Lodge?

No, Big Meadows Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Big Meadows Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Big Meadows Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 705 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angelica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid it! It is a pity that being located in a wonderful location the logging is so disapointing: - not clean, I found underwater from previous guest in my room! - it takes over an hour to get a table at the restaurant and when you are finally seated, they treat you so badly. Waiters are understaffed and that makes the personnel too stressed and too mean. We’ll never come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated, could have been cleaned better. No microwave available in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kavita

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We we had two rooms at this wonderful lodge in Shenandoah Park. We had drinks and dinner at the lodge as well. Both rooms are all very nice. Think there were some bathroom issue with both of them but nothing major. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What's close by for kids to do
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sigurbjorg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and wonderful trails
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Avraham

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elfriede

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

taranjeet

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

frncis and ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Driving the Skyline Road is most enjoyable. The Big Meadow Lodge affords the extra pleasure of a break, good food and a surprisingly comfortable cabin inside the Shenandoah park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise, Ashburn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a gorgeous setting inside the national park. Rooms are dated but quaint. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was ok, could use an upgrade. Overall nice place with a nice dining room where our meal was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newcomers should know that the Lodges in the Shenandoah National Park are rustic. The rooms are clean and wood-paneled from floor to ceiling. However, they are also small and old and are not 5-star hotel rooms. That is to say, they have no clocks, refrigerators or microwaves or carpets nor airconditioning (but they do have heat). You are also billed for water use, so don't take long showers. The food is generally good but ask the waitress for her recommendations before you order. There is almost always a wait for lunch or dinner. These lodges are really a place for people to stay who love to be outdoors as much as possible. You must drive carefully at all times, the curves are many and you don't want to risk going over the edges of the drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Paths to walk around. Nicer gift shop. The water for the shower was cold after the first person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great room is very cozy with the big fire lit at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024