Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Banquet hall

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $166
$151 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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, Luray Caverns
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Luray

Located in Luray, Big Meadows Lodge is in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Rose River Falls and 11 minutes from Dark Hollow Falls. .This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Wisteria Farm and Vineyard and 9.8 mi (15.9 km) from Stony Man.

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Massanutten Water Park - 44 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 52 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • James Madison University - 57 min drive - 44.3 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Big Meadows Lodge

Big Meadows Lodge offers 97 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 97 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Spottswood Dining Room serving guests of Big Meadows Lodge. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is 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

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 836 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice trip. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, and we loved the view from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thilagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we could have stayed longer!
What a view and great stargazing.so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for many hikes! The property was built I think about 60years ago, but for hiking and camping resort, it is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anshum

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. You can eat breakfast and dinner in the reastaurant. Rooms are small but comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wil definitely stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Dining was reasonably priced, short hikes nearby, and fun to watch deer in evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and everyone was incredibly helpful, the food in the dining room was delicious for all 3 meals, our room was cozy and comfortable, a great stay all around. Only complaint is the small shower head, but that’s ok, it was still an amazing stay, and I will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Great location along Skyline Drive. Had a wonderful dinner in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mukesh

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

10/10 Excellent

andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views tap room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

taranjeet

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our one night stay! Room was clean, view was fantastic, and restaurant was pretty good. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect. Great bed, great restaurant, incredible scenery!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharvil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is rustic but so perfect for the area. Good food in the dinning room, clean room, beds were good. Just a sweet place to step back in time and slow down. Look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great food, and excellent staff. Prices were VERY high, but it’s one of the only options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was quaint, clean, small. the staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025