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Cardinal Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Luray Valley Museum in Luray

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Porch
Exterior
Reception
Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | LCD TV
Honeymoon Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1005 East Main Street, Luray, VA, 22835
  • Place, Warehouse Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Luray

In Luray .You'll find Luray Valley Museum and Luray Caverns within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Warehouse Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪West Main Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Broad Porch Luray - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cardinal Inn

Hotel near Luray Valley Museum in Luray
Cardinal Inn offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Cardinal Inn also features a picnic area and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Luray hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cardinal Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Luray hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 35 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Cardinal Inn Silver Star
Cardinal Inn Silver Star Luray
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Cardinal Inn By Silver Star Hotel Luray
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cardinal Inn to the airport?

Cardinal Inn is 79.6 mi (94-min drive) away from the Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cardinal Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cardinal Inn.

Does Cardinal Inn offer free breakfast?

Cardinal Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cardinal Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Cardinal Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cardinal Inn have a pool?

Cardinal Inn does not have a pool.

Does Cardinal Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cardinal Inn to downtown Luray?

Cardinal Inn is 1 mi away from Luray.

Cardinal Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 335 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room pet friendly very brightly lit at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, BLOOMFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

A real treat in Shenandoah Valley

This hotel stay was one of the best. The place itself is very well upkept and clean. The honeymoon suite had its own screened in porch with a nice field view. We loved this place and hope to go back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Daniels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style roadside inn in tip top condition at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For this level of accommodation, it was great. The staff went out of their way to assist with a late check-in and we found the rooms to be large, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynnette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check-in no one was at the front desk. We had to call several times. The room was dirty. We found dead insect under covers. Others in bathroom and behind dresser.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
While the staff was very friendly and welcoming and the room appeared clean, upon opening the dresser, there were roaches in every drawer. Went to the ice machine and there was the smell of urine. Needless to say i didn't get any ice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought this dog friendly motel was as cute as a button. I enjoyed my stay there my grandson and myself the room was cozy and home like nice pressure plenty of hot water on the shower a little dated which adds to the charm. I only wish they had Apple Pay. Thank you to the gentleman at the front desk. I believe his name is VJ He was very kind and Patient. Property was well maintained as I walk my dog for the bathroom breaks. I really enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to Skyline Drive entrance excellent. Friendly staff. Surprisingly roomy. Excellent shower. Plenty of towels. Updated but kept charm. Parked right in front of room door. Great price. Seats out front of room and nice field out back. Rainbow and lovely sunset were a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Cheap place to stay to visit Luray caverns Friendly staff. Allows dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A last resort only

They don't answer "Cardinal Inn" - it's just 'Hello' so you may have to confirm that you have reached the right business. The place is extremely old, wall unit AC's, so be prepared for a noisy night. They told us not to steal linens when we checked in, and that if we did steal them, we'd be charged, though I can't imagine why anyone would steal them unless they were desperate for rags at the moment; the doors are flimsy, no weather strip seals around them, so there is a huge gap around all edges of the entry door, would be very easy to break into the old key locks that are what one uses for bathroom/bedroom doors - not entry doors - the bed and pillows are extremely uncomfortable. My husband and I both had sore backs/necks, which was a real bummer as this was a work trip and we were exhausted for our job; the shower drained slow and didn't like like it had been thoroughly cleaned in who knows how long so you are aware that you are standing in the dirt of other people while showering; the hotel soap is crappy so def bring your own; the furniture is old and dingy; there are black out curtains but a lot of good they do when they don't sit close to the wall so all the light from the security lights that are every few feet outside shine brightly into the room; the internet goes in and out - even though they insist they've 'never had complaints before' sure, believe that if you want. This is right up there with the worst of hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need relatively inexpensive pet friendly motel convenient to Luray this is it. We brought our 80lb golden retriever. Big open grassy area right in front of the motel perfect to walk your dog. Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Beds were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, decent price, clean room and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent stay

Great motel. Clean, large rooms, comfortable. Close to luray caverns
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pay alittle more and stay in the bridal suite it has a screened in porch and hottub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Burgandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant old style motor court. Well maintained and updated. On the edge of Luray town. Best cost to be near so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025