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Big Meadows Lodge

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Lobby 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
  • Kids' menu
$221 nightly
The total price is $244
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 60 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. 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

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 check out 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 travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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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

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Private winery tours
  • 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 lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & 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
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Spottswood Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
New Market Taproom - This restaurant specializes 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

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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

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 to 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 RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle 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 like hiking, horseback 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. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Food
View
Restaurant
Service staff
Bathroom
Parks
National parks
Sunsets

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our brief stay

Very convenient place to stay. Options for food.Rooms very pleasant. Everything was clean.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's tough to beat a mountain escape like Big Meadows.
Timothy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Worth the drive!

Incredable location in the heart of Skyline Drive. Property views were amazing.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Skyline Drive

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable accomodations, great food, and fantastic staff. Just what we needed! A perfect weekend getaway!
Iyanna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is fantastic. The staff are warmly welcoming and helpful. The outdoor seating in the restaurant overlooking the valley is lovely.
Roberta, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Place

Food is really good, the hostess Amanda was amazing. My daughter just recently started a gluten free diet. We asked if they had any bread that was gluten free, she said yes we do and went to back and came out with it and jam. No charge, i couldnt believe it. Place was awesome, we will be going back next year.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful helpful young lady in the lodge giftshop, Makailya. Very friendly and had slot of advice about the hiking in the area.
Deanna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tracey, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The front desk staff wasn’t very forth coming with information or welcoming. Make sure to visit the visitors center if you want any park info - very helpful there.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Getaway

Took an impromptu trip with my husband for the weekend and while on Skyline Drive we were fortunate that Big Meadows had some vacancies. Absolutely loved the lodge. Room was wonderful and the staff was exceptional nice. The property was great for hiking and enjoying nature. We encountered a lot of deer and chipmunks around the lodge which we enjoyed watching. The on site restaurant and store was nice. This was our first stay at Big Meadows and we will definitely stay there again!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, and view. Facilities and food manu became so much better then before.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun rustic old lodges. Decent bar. Excellent dining room. Nice trail to sunset view
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, big, and had all the amenities we needed. Looking forward to coming back!
Scott, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful and Comfortable- But Be Prepared

We’ve stayed here twice before. Very nice lodge and areas. The restaurant was one of our main reasons for going (lodge is a little out of the way), but it was a “problem with the kitchen.” There are very limited options for food. Take your own just in case!
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful venue!

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

10/10 Exceptional

The lodge is situated in an incredibly beautiful location. The views are breathtaking and nature/wildlife is all around. It is a rustic setting, but the facilities were well maintained and the staff with friendly and very helpful.
Charles, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Worth staying at

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

10/10 Exceptional

Big Meadow Lodge

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!
Christa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the views at the lodge and the cottage was cozy. Thank you for the fire wood and fire place. A great addition to the cottage.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms were extremely clean the property was well maintained it was very noisy though the weed wackers started at 7:40 in the morning
Janet, 2-night trip