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Big Meadows Lodge

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

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Relax in this cozy cabin-style retreat, featuring a comfortable sofa set, wooden rocking chairs, and a coffee table.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, adorned with decorative pillows, are set against a backdrop of traditional wooden paneling.
Step into this charming boutique shop, featuring a traditional pitched roof and inviting entrance.
Enjoy meals in this beautifully appointed dining hall with wooden tables and chairs, set with placemats and napkins.
Enjoy a meal with a view at this outdoor dining area, where a round table is set with plates of grilled meats, fries, and sandwiches.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray, VA, 22835

What's nearby

  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stony Man - 30 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 45 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 52 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Luray Caverns - 60 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International 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

Hotel near Dark Hollow Falls
Located close to Rose River Falls, Big Meadows Lodge provides concerts and live shows, a fireplace in reception and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spottswood Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, a water dispenser and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
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The price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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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
  • 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

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 November and 24 April.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are 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.

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 any lifts
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
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Big Meadows Lodge Hotel
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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 does it cost to stay at Big Meadows Lodge?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Meadows Lodge on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$231.75, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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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Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 702 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

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional American lodging at its finest!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Georgian

Was a little skeptical based on other reviews, but the room was nice, clean, good AC, good running water. Beds were comfortable. A great stay in the heart of the national park.
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

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful getaway! Nice porch with amazing view! Near hiking and shops. Restaurant is expensive for lackluster offerings
Stayed 1 night 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

Carrie

Very pleasant experience and good was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

8/10 Good

Jingran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, big, and had all the amenities we needed. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , area quiet. Small seating area outside room but view not as nice as it was several years ago since the trees have grown so much . Bed comfortable. Able to control room temperature. Mini fridge and coffee maker appreciated
Upper hawksbill trail summitt
Visitors center
Limberlost trail
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Disliked: Amenities
Wonderful helpful young lady in the lodge giftshop, Makailya. Very friendly and had slot of advice about the hiking in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun rustic old lodges. Decent bar. Excellent dining room. Nice trail to sunset view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yulai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good mountain view. The room has AC. But honestly. In this area. AC is not necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is situated in an incredibly beautiful location. The views are breathtaking and nature/wildlife is all around. It is a rustic setting, but the facilities were well maintained and the staff with friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love Big Meadows and Skyline Driver! Big Meadows Lodge is upgrading but the going is slow. We had a good experience but construction was ongoing during our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

The rooms were extremely clean the property was well maintained it was very noisy though the weed wackers started at 7:40 in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Regina

Considering the fact that we were right off of skyline Drive! It was pretty good however the air conditioning and it kept going on and off and when we first got there, they had problems with not having any power! It took them until late afternoon to fix the problem! However, the electric went off again the next day! Considering we are in a very remote area! Could not reach the outside world unless you had a special Wi-Fi set up! And you have to aim your phone up at the sky, reaching for a satellite availability anyway the weekend was very nice. Weather was great as well! Overall, it was a nice vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The weather was terrible. Rain, thunderstorms, hailstorm, no electricity. Room was lovely but the weather was a major issue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

taranjeet

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024