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Big Meadows Lodge

3.0 star property
Unwind by the lobby’s warm fireplace then discover great food at Spottswood Dining Room. Enjoy nature's beauty just steps away.

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Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Perched near Rose River Falls, Big Meadows Lodge offers a charming getaway with live concerts, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and an on-site restaurant serving up American cuisine. With helpful staff nearby and free WiFi to stay connected, you can unwind with a drink from the bar or take advantage of daily housekeeping.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Water dispenser
  • Meeting room
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Kids' menu

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.4 sq m
  • 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
  • Rose River Falls - 4 min drive
  • Dark Hollow Falls - 11 min drive
  • Stony Man - 21 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 60 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive
  • 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

Enjoy your visit to Luray with a stay at Big Meadows Lodge. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Spottswood Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 11 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1939
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Spottswood Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
New Market Taproom - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and April 24.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 11.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 currently open?

The property is closed between November 12 and April 24.

Does Big Meadows Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Big Meadows Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Big Meadows Lodge?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Big Meadows Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Meadows Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Big Meadows Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing.

Are there restaurants at or near Big Meadows Lodge?

Yes, Spottswood Dining Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Big Meadows Lodge like?

Big Meadows Lodge is located a short 2-minute walk from Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Big Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!
taranjeet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful views and wonderful trails
Sigurbjorg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and restaurant was awesome
Shawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very nice and the food at the lodge was delicious.
Robbi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Harry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What's close by for kids to do
Lacie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The great room is very cozy with the big fire lit at night.
Dora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great menu for dogs!
mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great being right in the park. Enjoyed both dining options at the lodge.
jeff, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love skyline drive area. Room getting old but the area is worth the stay
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. The lodges were nice and the staff were friendly.
Sam, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
kavita, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Denise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful secluded cabins in an incredible area. The walls are pretty thin, but everyone there was really quiet. Easy access to good hiking, and walking around the property itself was really cool.
Tierney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice lodge with beautiful views.
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little lodge in the national park.
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely spacious room with a view, we enjoyed our stay. Nice lounge area with rocking chairs and outside seating. Reception staff could have been a little more welcoming.
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice place. Bed was like sleeping on a board with a sheet, shower had hardly any water pressure. rustic atmosphere just what a lodge should be and the staff were very nice and attentive.
Kirk, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

A little expensive for what it offers in terms of facilities and amenities, but located right in the middle of the national park at mile marker 51.
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as expected!
Heinz-Josef, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting. Paths to walk around. Nicer gift shop. The water for the shower was cold after the first person.
Delores, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Hotel for a National Park
Very modest accommodations. Good restaurant and bar. Great views.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great lodge
One of the best national park lodges I've stayed in. Nice bed and AC. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery, excellent trails well-marked. Great smash burgers at the Wayside.
Mary, 3-night trip