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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
Front of property - evening/night
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835
  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dark Hollow Falls
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Rose River Falls
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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 - 30 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 45 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 52 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 60 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. 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

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.

Languages

English

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Front of property - evening/night

Skyland

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 1,008 reviews
$148 nightly
The price is $170
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Skyland

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and April 24.

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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Big Meadows Lodge Hotel Luray
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Meadows Lodge?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Meadows Lodge on Jul 8, 2025 start from $131.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 666 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KAREN, WINTER GARDEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in / Check out was great. Lodge was nice with great view. Room was adequate - about what you’d expect in an older NP hotel. Disappointed that we didn’t have a paved walkway to our doorway - had to walk down a muddy path. Construction in nearby building impacted the neighboring building. Outside lighting at our building was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angelica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid it! It is a pity that being located in a wonderful location the logging is so disapointing: - not clean, I found underwater from previous guest in my room! - it takes over an hour to get a table at the restaurant and when you are finally seated, they treat you so badly. Waiters are understaffed and that makes the personnel too stressed and too mean. We’ll never come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated, could have been cleaned better. No microwave available in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kavita

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We we had two rooms at this wonderful lodge in Shenandoah Park. We had drinks and dinner at the lodge as well. Both rooms are all very nice. Think there were some bathroom issue with both of them but nothing major. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What's close by for kids to do
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sigurbjorg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and wonderful trails
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Avraham

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elfriede

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

taranjeet

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

frncis and ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Driving the Skyline Road is most enjoyable. The Big Meadow Lodge affords the extra pleasure of a break, good food and a surprisingly comfortable cabin inside the Shenandoah park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Denise, Ashburn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a gorgeous setting inside the national park. Rooms are dated but quaint. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was ok, could use an upgrade. Overall nice place with a nice dining room where our meal was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newcomers should know that the Lodges in the Shenandoah National Park are rustic. The rooms are clean and wood-paneled from floor to ceiling. However, they are also small and old and are not 5-star hotel rooms. That is to say, they have no clocks, refrigerators or microwaves or carpets nor airconditioning (but they do have heat). You are also billed for water use, so don't take long showers. The food is generally good but ask the waitress for her recommendations before you order. There is almost always a wait for lunch or dinner. These lodges are really a place for people to stay who love to be outdoors as much as possible. You must drive carefully at all times, the curves are many and you don't want to risk going over the edges of the drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent in every way except musty

We stayed one night. The room was impeccably clean with high quality linens and towels. Good amenities including larger mini-fridge and coffee maker. Good TV and lots of storage. Ceiling fan. My only complaint is that it was musty which is understandable given both the age of the building and the climate in this area. Airing the room out didn't help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place if you want to explore the Skydrive

A traditional room in a row of log cabins. Very basic and rustic. There are two beds in quite a small room. Not a huge amount of space but adequate for the one night we were there. Basically bathroom but again adequate for what you need. It was all clean and there was a coffee maker. The walls are thin and as my husband was still recovering from a cold we felt inclined the let our neighbours know that there may coughing and snoring (due to how thin the walls are). The area is as you would expect - you’re in a National Park. Getting to main building for food is via paths which aren’t well lit or level so bear that in mind. No problem for us. We enjoyed our evening meal and service was good. The receptionist was a little frosty but maybe she’d had a tough day. Breakfast service however wasn’t great. You couldn’t be in a hurry!! We ventured to he downstairs bar as there was a singer playing. It was a quaint enjoyable place. Overall we enjoyed our time there and would return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Paths to walk around. Nicer gift shop. The water for the shower was cold after the first person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great room is very cozy with the big fire lit at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024