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Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3.0 star property

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Beach
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd, Terlingua, TX, 79852
  • Place, Santa Elena Canyon
  • Place, Big Bend Ranch State Park
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Mountain view

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About the area

Terlingua

With a stay at Terlingua Ranch Lodge in Terlingua, you'll be in the mountains, and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Many Stones and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Big Bend Library. .This lodge is 22.8 mi (36.6 km) from Big Bend National Park and 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from Starlight Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 43 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Big Bend Library - 49 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 50 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 54 min drive - 49.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Lodge in Terlingua with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant
Terlingua Ranch Lodge offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually furnished guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
At Terlingua Ranch Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Terlingua Ranch Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Terlingua Ranch Lodge Lodge
Terlingua Ranch Lodge Terlingua
Terlingua Ranch Lodge Lodge Terlingua

Terlingua Ranch Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 550 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Forrest, Crawford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was able to help with late check-in and then when we had to leave a day early was very accommodating. It is a long way down the road to get to it but worth it. Rooms are nice (small fridge ONLY) but sitting underneath the mountains is nice. Bad Rabbit Cafe is right there and can get you anything you need if you're hungry. We had a great time and would stay here again. You can stay in Terlingua in the motels but you won't get the same experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tucked away

It was me, my 5 year old, and our 9 month old puppy. Clean, quiet, comfortable cabin. Nice stargazing patio. Walk-in shower easy for all 3 of us to get clean after a long day of hiking. Bed was big enough for all of us and comfy. Restaurant on site had great staff that made us feel at home for diner and breakfast and the food was on point. Easy check-in and out process and a nice drive with great views.
Staff hanging my daughter’s art.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motorcyclists... Do not stay at this property unless you have a off-road bike. There is three miles of washboard, large, sharp rock road. The wifi only worked while sitting at the pool or in the restaurant. The pool water was freezing, even in 100 degree temperatures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Buda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy, Vail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice rustic and pup friendly place to stay if you are visiting the Big Bend National Park or state park. The cabins/rooms are clean with the basic necessities... no frills. They have a nice pool onsite along with a great little restaurant serving up meals all day. Everyone on staff we encountered was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Be ready to disconnect or bring a good book, WiFi is spotty which is totally fine if you are out here in the first place (no cell service) we enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, Sacramento

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
If you want to get away from it all, this is the place for you. No cell service, spotty wifi, no TV. Pretty stars at night. 15 mi off main hwy— last 3 mi unpaved. Restaurant on sight. Very friendly staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay and visit Big Ben NP. And watch the stars in the dark. room was comfortable and clean. Our group of three rate this property👍👍👍!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

donald

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed at Terlingua Ranch Lodge and while there were a few nice aspects, overall it wasn’t the right fit for our trip. The lodge is about 45 minutes from Terlingua proper, which makes it too far for convenient access to Big Bend or Alpine. From the main road, it’s a 16-mile drive that feels endless and rough—about 3 of those miles are gravel/dirt, and it was brutal on my poor RAV4. By the time we arrived, we were exhausted. Once there, be aware there is no cell service at all, and while WiFi is available, it doesn’t work at night in the lodges, so download everything you need ahead of time. The lodges sit on dirt roads that aren’t well maintained and can feel a bit sketchy driving in the dark. On the bright side, the saltwater pool is beautiful, though I wish it had been heated. The night sky views are absolutely stunning—you can see the Milky Way and thousands of stars. That alone made the darkness around the property feel magical (just bring a flashlight!). The rooms were clean but very small, and the beds, while comfortable, felt more like queen-sized cots. The blankets were thin and a little scratchy, so I’d suggest bringing your own pillows and extra blankets if you want to be cozy. Given how remote it is, it would have been nice to have a coffee maker, microwave, or at least free coffee in the office, as the mini fridge is tiny. We had booked three nights but ended up leaving after two—the thought of driving that 16-mile road again was enough to make my eye twit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We left early on a 5 day trip. Room very uncomfortable. Food terrible, everything way over salted to be unhealthy. Service at the restaurant non existent. Water quality extremely hard, no effort to soften it. Wi-Fi in cabins essentially non existent ( are they on dial up?). Hotels. Con refuse to rebate the prepaid funds even though we did stay 4 of the prepaid five nights. We tried to last all 5 days, but the food was like inedible, the service so bad, that we had to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The wear and tear of the vehicles to get to a room with just beds and bathroom was okay. We were lucky to if we had Internet for maybe 1 hour a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property, awesome staff. Restaurant exceeded expectations. An all around amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating for our pet (there is a one time fee). Very quiet out there. About 3 miles on a dirt road though, it's not horrible but I wish it was all paved. Makes for a lot of dust. It is a way out there, about 45 minutes to Study Butte and Terlingua but a nice scenic drive and the roads out there are good. Our King room was clean and spacious with a coffee maker, mini-fridge, and microwave. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was roomy. Nice, large, shared front porch for sitting out and looking at stars and mountains. Unfortunately we were there close to full moon so star gazing wasn't extra special. Staff was very friendly. The restaurant was good. We would definitely stay there again.
View off front porch
One of the locals
Moon rise
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Great place with beautiful scenery. We stayed with two dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Hermosa beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff is awesome! Cafe food is yummy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the property but it was a bit off of the beaten path, which I'm sure some love.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, service and the restaurant, pool and small store were great. The room was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed but was nothing fancy. AC worked well and the mini fridge was nice. The surrounding is exactly like they say-well off the main road -but the place was beautiful and safe and we didn’t mind. We planned to eat at the restaurant one night but the food was so good, we ended up eating there twice!! We brought our own mini coffee pot and enjoyed coffee on the balcony every morning…and the starry skies at night. We went with our family who brought their RV and it was a perfect base for our 5-day visit to Big Bend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband loves the quiet and remoteness- deer walk through the grounds. It's a dark sky spot so we watched the stars come out. The room was clean and the fridge has a tiny freezer so we could refreeze our blocks. Bring your own coffee pot though. The last few miles are washboard roads- so be prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice, comfortable, and it was peaceful. Be aware there is no TV. We were the farthest away from the office and the WIFI was intermittent. It was good to get away from the world for a few days. Really enjoyed the accommodations, just wish WIFI was a little stronger
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025