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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Dark Hollow Falls

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Bed sheets
Front of property - evening/night
Big Meadows Lodge near Rose River Falls offers live concerts, a welcoming lobby with a fireplace, an on-site restaurant with American dishes, helpful staff, and free WiFi. The bar provides drinks for relaxing evenings, and daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835

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

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

About this property

Big Meadows Lodge

Hotel near Dark Hollow Falls
Located close to Rose River Falls, Big Meadows Lodge provides concerts and live shows, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spottswood Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and wedding services
  • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Front of property - evening/night

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  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,012 reviews
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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

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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Meadows Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Big Meadows Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Meadows Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Big Meadows Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Big Meadows Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dark Hollow Falls and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rose River Falls. Wisteria Farm and Vineyard and Stony Man are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 802 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

10/10 Excellent

andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views tap room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Endrhis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was remote and quiet. It was also very pet friendly, but the cabin could really use a deep cleaning because the floors were filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. The lodge has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and our room was clean and comfortable. A couple of areas could be improved: (1) better sound insulation between rooms, as we could hear noise from neighboring guests (TVs, conversations, etc.), and (2) quicker service in the restaurant. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin. Very overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharvil

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We liked the rustic feeling. No TV, No microwave, No Fridge, No internet, just peace and quiet. Easy to get to. Deer all around area to watch. We got there and they said restaurant was closed because of power issues. So we did go downstairs to the Tap Room to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely one of the best meals ever. I am an avid cook and must commend the chef for the perfectly cooked trout, fluffy quinoa, FRESH steamed spinach appreciated and green been cooked to perfection, as well as the delicious lemon/butter sauce. Delicious!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
Great value in an wonderful environment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the area overall. Able to walk our pet throughout the area and it was very nice. The Skyline view was spectacular!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, peaceful. Gorgeous sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accomodations, great food, and fantastic staff. Just what we needed! A perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Reinder

Liked: Staff & service
Basic bit old. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Deluxe Room with 2 Queen Beds was lovely, high-ceilinged lodge with a comfortable bed. But the shower had low pressure and the sound insulation was poor—we could clearly hear the family next door and even ended up counting how many kids they had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Amenities
Super friendly staff. Just what we expected it to be. Rustic comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute cabin type rooms with private bathroom. Small but was just 2 of us. Enjoyed our stay. Great location, central to many hikes on our agenda.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love coming to Shenandoah to go hiking. This was a nice place to stay since its centrally located. The lodge serves the best meatloaf. We always get that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the views at the lodge and the cottage was cozy. Thank you for the fire wood and fire place. A great addition to the cottage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful but very rustic. If you are looking for a hotel experience this is more like a cabin. We loved it and would stay again without hesitation, but you should know this going in. Food was fantastic. No cell service and the WiFi does not work well except for in the main lodge. Be aware of that going in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

A good place to stay with a new mattress.

The large was very clean. We reserved a handicap room, however, it was a decent walk to get to our room from the parking lot. The bed in our room was very uncomfortable. Mattress was very worn, obviously as there was plywood underneath, supporting it. Staff at checking in and restaurant were very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room was not up to standard, everything was sub-par. Our concerns were brought to the reception desk and they offered alternate accomodation, which also were worse than the first. On our return after second days activities, the manager offered another alternate accommodation which was different from the original room set up. This appeared to be newer and was definitely better than the first, so we swapped for our remaining stay All credit to the front desk especially Claire and Manager Amanda for their efforts Update: shortly after leaving Big Meadows Lodge, my wife exhibited numerous bite marks on her neck, back and earlobe which is attributed to bed bugs. The First room we stayed in should be checked and the necessary remedial steps taken.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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