Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Rose River Falls - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Dark Hollow Falls - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
Stony Man - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
Luray Caverns - 51 min drive - 27.0 km
Getting around
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 60 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive
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
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 visit 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 travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
97 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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
Travelling 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 reception
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
Local culture and 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
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Spottswood Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
New Market Taproom – This restaurant specialises 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 12 November and 24 April.
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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
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 12 November and 24 April.
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 that you 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 motorhome/bus/lorry parking and electric car 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 such as hiking, horse 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. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Big Meadows Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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
6/10 Good
29 October 2024
Avraham
Avraham, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 October 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
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
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2024
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 October 2024
Love skyline drive area. Room getting old but the area is worth the stay
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 September 2024
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
John, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Great menu for dogs!
mark
mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 September 2024
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 September 2024
Charming old lodge. Walking from Lodge to room very dim lighting. Not at all safe if there had been bear.
Staff overall was pleasant. Upstairs servers were great. Gift shop male pleasant and friendly.There were a couple nasty staff members unhappy and rude. We saw a server in tap room pick up a check and go around asking who was sitting there because they didn't pay their tab.The drink was paid for in cash - witnessed by several others. Server told another table and they paid for that table as well. Argumentative and embarrassing. Server could have used help as was very busy with large crowd and stressed out. Completely ignored at check out. No signs to tell us what checkout procedure was. Female behind desk rude never acknowledging me.
No hot water - unless you run water for 15 minutes. Very wasteful. Mattresses were painfully hard. The price paid was for much better accomodations than we got. Some paid same price and had many more amenities. We definitely will not stay again.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Everyone was very nice and the food at the lodge was delicious.
Robbi
Robbi, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 September 2024
Amanjeet
Amanjeet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 August 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
30 August 2024
Dayna
Dayna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 August 2024
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 August 2024
sharon
sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
HAE RYONG
HAE RYONG, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Great
Willem
Willem, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
7 August 2024
When we arrived we asked if there was a vacancy and were told by the clerk that yes, there were plenty of rooms available (two queen beds) as we were a family of four. We went downstairs to eat dinner and booked our room online, paid for it and it was confirmed. After dinner we tried to check in and now the same clerk told us there were no rooms available. We asked if we could get something in writing stating that he never checked us in so we could get our money back and he said his printer had no ink. We then asked him to email us instead and he said he did. We checked our email and what he sent us stated that we were confirmed and checked in. We questioned him about this after realizing he was lying and the exchange got very heated with shouting, swearing and a huge scene. In all my decades of traveling in the US and abroad, I have never experienced this! It was extremely bizarre and we literally felt like the guy ripped us off for nearly $200. It was 9:30 at night at this point and our family had to drive 30 miles outside of the national park to find lodging for the night.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
karen-Mari
karen-Mari, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 August 2024
Very pretty area. Bathroom needs updating
Jeffrey H.
Jeffrey H., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Great location and restaurant was awesome
Shawn
Shawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Very nice place to stay. The lodges were nice and the staff were friendly.
Sam
Sam, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Great lodge
One of the best national park lodges I've stayed in. Nice bed and AC. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 July 2024
The rooms need updating. Stairs, carpeting walls all worn. Very minimal to no hot water in room. Comforters worn with holes. Room was clean.
Did not interact with staff except for front desk. He was cordial.