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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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About this property

Big Meadows Lodge

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Big Meadows Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Spottswood Dining Room
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a gift shop and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Rose River Falls and 11 minutes from Dark Hollow Falls
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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 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
  • 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: 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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
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Big Meadows Lodge Hotel
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Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 849 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
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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

10/10 Excellent

Thilagar

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

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

Christina

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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

Shawn

Great location and restaurant was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
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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

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the clean air and outdoorsy feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025