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Big Meadows Lodge

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

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Lobby sitting area
Bed sheets
Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Hollow Falls
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

  • Shenandoah National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stony Man - 25 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 35 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Luray Caverns - 48 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pollock Dining Room @ Skyland Resort - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hawksbill Diner - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Big Meadows Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Pizza - ‬42 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.

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  • Parking included
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  • Breakfast available
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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
  • Private wine tours

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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.

Reviews

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 816 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anshum

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying inside National Parks are always beneficial and the cabin lodges here are clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Broadlands

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, fabulous location, and clean, comfortable lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great national park lodge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mukesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quite place, sunset point is very close by or you see sunset from lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JT

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a rustic lodge - rooms are in need of upgrading.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aftab, Okeechobee

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lodge Life

Our stay was wonderful. The staff were very friendly, rooms were no frills and a bit rustic, but very clean. Bring a map and flashlight if you go out exploring after dark as there is no cell service and the area is dimly lit. Beautiful views in the morning and great dining.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline, Odessa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge.Great views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jatinder K.

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Deluxe Room with 2 Queen Beds was lovely, high-ceilinged lodge with a comfortable bed. But the shower had low pressure and the sound insulation was poor—we could clearly hear the family next door and even ended up counting how many kids they had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Larchmont

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 89 was clean, and comfortable. The wood walls and ceiling contributed to a cozy lodge-vibe. Food at the lodge is good not great but I didn’t expect great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Muriel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the large room with the big screen TV and the fireplace. The walk in shower was huge and very nice. The location was great for visiting the National Park and for walking around Gatlinburg. Also, a big plus was The Peddler Steakhouse next door. It was awesome! We would definitely stay at the lodge again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room they provided had evidence of a bedbug infestation. There was bedbug excrement on the sheets and in between the mattress and box spring. Bedbug molting shells on the sheets. They gave us a new room which was somewhat cleaner (meaning there was at least no blood on the sheets) but still had evidence of bedbugs. We declined to stay out of fear of bringing a bedbug infestation home and both the Lodge and Expedia refused a refund. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Make sure to catch the sunset

Amazing location with views over the mountains. They have a very short walk up to the rocks where you can see the sunset over the mountains. Restaurant was good with a reasonable amount to offer. The common area has a lovely big fireplace and lots of jigsaws and games to fill the time. The cabin we stayed in was a bit tatty but was fitting with the mountain vibe. The walls were paper thin though so if you get noisy neighbours then you arent getting a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thilagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025