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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Dark Hollow Falls
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835
  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
    2 min walk
  • Dark Hollow Falls
    11 min drive
  • Rapidan Camp
    40 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    60 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed sheets

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed sheets

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

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
  • Rose River Falls - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dark Hollow Falls - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Stony Man - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Luray Caverns - 51 min drive - 27.0 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

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

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

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

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.

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 633 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Donald

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

6/10 Okay

sharon, Arden

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAE RYONG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen-Mari, Mt Holly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very pretty area. Bathroom needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Greer

Great location and restaurant was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. The lodges were nice and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge
One of the best national park lodges I've stayed in. Nice bed and AC. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms need updating. Stairs, carpeting walls all worn. Very minimal to no hot water in room. Comforters worn with holes. Room was clean. Did not interact with staff except for front desk. He was cordial.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff wasn’t friendly and the rooms are way outdated. Shower had only cold water, never got hot. Not worth $280 I paid for that room. The taphouse had awful service you couldn’t order at the bar and was told to wait for the waitress who passed us 100 times in 40 min we were waiting. They were not busy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to enjoy the park and peace and quiet. There are trails that are walkable from the lodge area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire lodge is under construction. Hot qater barely worked. No ac in room room was 80 degrees on arrival. No mini fridge in room led to food gping bad not explained on the expedia site. Not a happy guest. I am requesting a partial refund for this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute Rustic Rooms
This is a nice place to stay in the park. There is a restaurant and tap room next door. I appreciate that it is dog friendly. The people at the front desk were very nice. The design of the room is very cool - great rustic vibes and high ceilings. The balcony faces the wilderness. The room did have an a/c unit, but it didn’t work super well. (The air blowing out was cold, but it struggled to cool down the room.) The room was very expensive. But you’re paying a wake up in the park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful place, with delicious food and very friendly, helpful staff. Would have been a 5, but the bed was terrible! A cheap old mattress on a platform with a stiff, scratchy, blanket. For $250 per night, I expect better! Room was super clean, air worked well, bath towels were good quality. Location is excellent, and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I made the reservation through Expedia, I did not know reserving a "traditional room" meant no air conditioning when it was over 90 degrees outside. Also, it was far from soundproof, so you could hear every word spoken from the room next door. I ended up paying extra fees to request an upgrade. Once upgraded, it was peaceful and cool with air conditioning. The front desk and restaurant have wonderful staff and surprisingly good-quality food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Carolina Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, excellent trails well-marked. Great smash burgers at the Wayside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scenery, peaceful, quiet, removed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Woodbridge

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Hotel for a National Park
Very modest accommodations. Good restaurant and bar. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bed, GREAT views.
You don’t stay at Big Meadows for the creature comforts, you stay at the lodge because it’s beautiful, you’re surrounded by nature, you want easy access to hiking, or maybe you’re through hiking and this is your one night in a bed for a long time (😂) That said, the bed was loud but comfy. TV, fridge, and coffee maker are all nice touches. Our room had an excellent view of the sunset and two comfy chairs to sit on the patio to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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