Big Meadows Lodge

Perfect cozy accommodations in the private cabins, the fireplace was a bonus. Loved the main lodge "lobby" with plenty of places to relax and look out onto the mountains, walk around with a drink from the bar. Location is central to a lot of popular overlooks and hikes too-- staff was very willing to give tips and recommendations!

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

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.

I’ve stayed at BML about 3/4 times over a 20 year period but this was the first time with my own kids. We had rooms 15/16 and knew exactly what to expect before we arrived. If you are after a luxury mountain retreat then you will bro disappointed. If you want to have some home comforts and explore the park for a few days this is perfect! The staff are all amazing and general situation is fantastic at the heart of the park with amazing views. I would recommend a room in the central building or a/c rooms rather than the cabins personally. Our room was perfect for 2 adults and 2 children as by an odd quirk you get 2 rooms for the price of one due to annually positioned fire escape! There is a double in one room and twin beds in the other connected by a double bathroom. The hotel has a tap room, restaurant and coffee bar with lots of seating around then. Things are on the expensive side but you are in a NP. The wayside diner and shop 1 mile down the road has some cheaper options and we used an ice chest to keep some drinks cool and snacks. The lodge is quiet most of the time but busier on weekends but we never had trouble sleeping. On the down side, the place needs lots of general tlc. Things like bug screens and window frames don’t fully close at times. The wood on the veranda needs to desperately be treated or replaced is its cracked and curling. Rooms are clean to the point they can be given their age and the challenges of the environment but you do need to expect natural bugs and creepy crawlies! Overall we loved this place, you just need to be clear what you are booking a your expectations! Management need to invest and soon to save parts of the building.

The front desk staff wasn’t very forth coming with information or welcoming. Make sure to visit the visitors center if you want any park info - very helpful there.

Wonderful getaway! Nice porch with amazing view! Near hiking and shops. Restaurant is expensive for lackluster offerings

Stayed with a friend to show her the park. Centrally located and close to all the best hikes. Room was comfortable, had TV and air conditioning too. A nice upgrade from a campsite.

Cool place in the Shenandoah! It’s within the national park and we stayed after 3 days on the AT. Most amazing shower I’ve ever had - okay maybe I was influenced by the hiking dirt and grime. Lol. Lisa in the bar was outstanding.

Traditional American lodging at its finest!

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.