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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Dark Hollow Falls

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Lobby sitting area
Bed sheets
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835
  • Place, Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Hollow Falls
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Luray

In Luray .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Luray hotel, you'll find Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls. Wisteria Farm and Vineyard is within 9 miles (15 km) and Stony Man is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stony Man - 25 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 35 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Massanutten Water Park - 45 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 48 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪Ciro's Pizza - ‬42 min drive

About this property

Big Meadows Lodge

3-star hotel 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 showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Nov 20 - Nov 21
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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

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Private wine tours

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

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

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.

Property 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Meadows Lodge to the airport?

Big Meadows Lodge is 37.7 mi (60-min drive) away from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Meadows Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Meadows Lodge.

Does Big Meadows Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Big Meadows Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Big Meadows Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Big Meadows Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Big Meadows Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Big Meadows Lodge have a pool?

Big Meadows Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Big Meadows Lodge have a restaurant?

Big Meadows Lodge is home to Spottswood Dining Room, which features American cuisine.

Does Big Meadows Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Big Meadows Lodge to downtown Luray?

Big Meadows Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Big Meadows.

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 811 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not many dining options and over-priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location. Nice dinner. Good hikes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle, Honolulu

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Perfect for a weekend get away! Friendly staff. On site restaurant was perfect. The menu really accommodates everyone and the servings size is huge!! We booked two rooms. One room was on the ground floor where the air conditioner from above leaked down making it impossible to sit on the 'porch' area in front of the room. It was not in front of thr door so only a minor inconvenience. The beds were too soft in one room and too hard in the other (probably should have swapped rooms with our friends). All in all, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

The description on Expedia is not accurate. Traditional room means no AC or TV. Not a big deal unless its 100 put and humid in mid summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lodging very old- need new facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
What do you get for a King Size ($239) Room? First of all, you get a surprise: we were never forewarned about the $30 National Park entrance fee. (Not all national parks have fees). Room had an expired fire extinguisher (over a year!). 3 screws were sticking up on threshold. Total safety hazard. Ceiling has water damage San Quentin style bathroom (broken sink light, holes in the concrete walls, no hot water, broken shower spout, no arrows for water temp) Unreliable Wi-Fi in the rooms Nightlight from Wi-Fi glare Bad outlets: several did not work. TV with no directions how to work Ants and cockroaches Wet fire wood, no matches, no kindling, broken fire tools (swiveling poker handle) Humming refrigerator 5 sets of towels for a double occupancy No bottled water in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Beautiful grounds and well maintained. Clean room. Comfortable bed. Clean guest laundry. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharvil

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient place to stay. Not the most updated but clean and quiet. Food was good and again, convenient. Friendly staff and lovely views. Close to the ranger station and easy to go see the stars over Big Meadows at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's tough to beat a mountain escape like Big Meadows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jun, Ellicott City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You don't need to visit multiple overlooks in the skyline drive if you stay here. Easy 5 min hike of Black Rock trail on premise will be sufficient. It truly was a hidden gem for fantastic view! There was no air conditioner but a portable fan in my room. It wasn't super hot in July but a ceiling fan would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sohee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

M, Richmond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pleasure
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, there are bugs (flying insects and creepy crawlies but NOT roaches) that get in the rooms. They are not pristine but the rooms are clean and in an excellent location. The amenities worked for us (dining, shops with provisions, close to the visitor center, refrigerator in the room) but you really come to rest your head between hikes and take in the views. We were happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025