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Big Meadows Lodge

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

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Perched near Rose River Falls, Big Meadows Lodge offers a charming getaway with live concerts, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and an on-site restaurant serving up American cuisine. With helpful staff nearby and free WiFi to stay connected, you can unwind with a drink from the bar or take advantage of daily housekeeping.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 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
The current price is €124
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 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

  • 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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

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
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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

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
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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.
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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

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

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Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Location
Food
Restaurant
View
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Parks
National parks
Sunsets

Reviews

8/10

Relaxing trip to the mountains, great drive, beautiful views
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing environment! Hreat friendly staff and very clean!!
3-night trip

8/10

Cute cabin type rooms with private bathroom. Small but was just 2 of us. Enjoyed our stay. Great location, central to many hikes on our agenda.
2-night trip

10/10

We love coming to Shenandoah to go hiking. This was a nice place to stay since its centrally located. The lodge serves the best meatloaf. We always get that.
4-night trip

10/10

Room was clean and spacious as was the bathroom. The ceiling fan worked well and even in summer heat it was very cool for sleeping. Just behind the lodge is a short hike to a gorgeous overlook. The food at the restaurant on site was delicious and all staff were friendly and competent. I'll return for sure!
1-night trip

10/10

The lodge is set in the woods, with many areas to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings. We stayed in a building a short walking distance from the main lodge. The lodge and buildings are rustic, which adds to the charm. The room was clean, with ample space inside. A Keurig coffee maker and refrigerator were included in the room. Both the taproom and the dining room were good, with a few choices of food and drinks at a usual price point. They also have a Starbucks in the common area. We would happily stay again if in the area.
King size bed room - ground floor
Lodge common room
Lodge common room
Patio off common room.
1-night trip

8/10

Typical lodge accommodation. Simple, rustic but a bit dated.............but would definitely stay here again
1-night trip

8/10

The large was very clean. We reserved a handicap room, however, it was a decent walk to get to our room from the parking lot. The bed in our room was very uncomfortable. Mattress was very worn, obviously as there was plywood underneath, supporting it. Staff at checking in and restaurant were very courteous.
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful stay!
1-night trip

6/10

The staff are amazing, friendly and customer focused. The room was okay. It was as expected for a lodge in a national park. The walls are very thin. We could hear conversations and snoring of our neighbors. The bathroom was very small. Keep in mind that there is no tv. We had service throughout most of park so not an issue if you have a smart phone. The lodge is nice and rustic with a tap room and restaurant. I wouldn’t get the carbonara at the restaurant but the service is excellent. There’s also a coffee shop. The visitor center and a gas station are nearby. For a cheaper meal they do have good food at the grill inside gas station. If you’re trying to stay somewhere in the park it can be worth the stay.
1-night trip

6/10

Adequate, though primitive- walls are very thin. Low water pressure. Dining hall was out of their “Signature BlackBerry pie all 5 nights I was there! :(
5-night trip

10/10

Great place
1-night trip

10/10

Great location and restaurant was awesome
2-night trip

8/10

Beautiful views and wonderful trails
2-night trip

10/10

Very nice place to stay. The lodges were nice and the staff were friendly.
3-night trip

10/10

Great menu for dogs!
1-night trip

8/10

Great being right in the park. Enjoyed both dining options at the lodge.
1-night trip

10/10

The great room is very cozy with the big fire lit at night.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice little lodge in the national park.
1-night trip

10/10

What's close by for kids to do
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Very modest accommodations. Good restaurant and bar. Great views.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

A little expensive for what it offers in terms of facilities and amenities, but located right in the middle of the national park at mile marker 51.
1-night trip