Big Meadows Lodge

Property class: 3

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A cozy, well-lit shop with large windows and a welcoming entrance.
A spacious room with wooden beams, a sofa, chairs, and a view through large windows.
Two people dining at an outdoor table with a scenic view.
A large hall with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $170
$153 nightly
$170 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 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
  • Stony Man - 27 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 52 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • James Madison University - 56 min drive - 44.1 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 968 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious cabins with privacy and many trails to hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Delightful property, staff, fireplace, deck with rocking chairs and sunsets. All you could want in a National Park Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, bathrooms were a bit dated but otherwise it had all the amenities one needs. Close to a camp store with good food options and kid friendly hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I expected from a lodge. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet freindly and area.was awesome with views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay! The only problem was I couldn't stay longer! The cabin was clean, pet friendly, and steps away from trails and the lodge with a gift shop, dining room and taproom. A quick walk to the Blackrock Trail viewing point at sunset is a must see!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had one night to do the national parl adventure. It was perfect Room was great although the bathroom exrractor fan would wake the dead :) Eat in themain restaurant, excellent value and good honest food along wirh a beer in the bar to celebrate the Bear I managed to capture on film as it crossed my path when walking back down the path fom the highest point view point.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love th
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to see the sunset along with family. The park was too good to spend timeout. Staying in this hotel was the right choice as I was traveling from far. Room was neat and clean, as it is inside forest be aware of some insects to enter as guests :). We experienced it but it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms have a/c, some don’t. Ours didn’t. It was cool enough at night with windows open, but took a while to cool off with fan. Overall a nice facility and good location in the park. Didn’t have to leave the park and drive 35-50 miles one way to find a place to stay, then drive back the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room Air conditioning terrible - either too loud or goes off then on NO INTERNET SERVICE Nice staff but vastly varied knowledge of the area Would seem more servers in bar and restaurant would make sense Lovely nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
Can't beat the location and the view. The food in the dining room was good, if a bit salty, but service there was very slow. Kitchen had trouble getting everything out hot. Great easy to moderate hiking nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge is exactly what you expect as you pull up. The Staff were extremely accommodating giving us tips and suggestions. The rooms lol lol have NO TV so you have to talk with each other. We liked the Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty when we got in. The amenities are outdated. There is a very cozy feel in the rooms and the lodge, but the price for the rooms is far too expensive. Keep the rooms outdated and charge $100 or update them and keep them at current price. If we come back we will be looking for alternative lodging
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in the mountains. Casual mountain lodge overlooking the beautiful Shenandoah area! They had a restaurant we got dinner and breakfast at and the food was good, the tap room was fun to have a drink, play games, and listen to music, had a big fireplace in the main lobby area to hang around, and a perfect location for hiking. The only negative was that our room did not have hot water in the sink - it was completely off, so the water pressure was very low. Outside of that, it is a great place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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