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Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Terlingua with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Restaurant
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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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)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

King Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Mountain View, Mountainside

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

About the neighborhood

Terlingua

Terlingua Ranch Lodge places you 17 mi (27.4 km) from Many Stones and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Big Bend Library. This 32-room, 3-star lodge has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 43 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Big Bend Library - 49 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Big Bend National Park - 50 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Starlight Theatre - 54 min drive - 30.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Lodge in Terlingua with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant
At Terlingua Ranch Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a library. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Climb into a memory foam bed with premium linens. Desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to October.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at Terlingua Ranch Lodge?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Terlingua Ranch Lodge?

As of Feb 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Terlingua Ranch Lodge on Feb 19, 2026 start from $149.56, excluding 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.

Does Terlingua Ranch Lodge feature a casino?

No, Terlingua Ranch Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Terlingua Ranch Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from March until October.

Is Terlingua Ranch Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress as well as a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Terlingua Ranch Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Terlingua Ranch Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Terlingua Ranch Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Terlingua Ranch Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Terlingua Ranch Lodge for a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Terlingua Ranch Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Terlingua Ranch Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Terlingua Ranch Lodge comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 560 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay, disconnect and relax. The on site diner was perfect and the staff were all wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not look for luxury, but it is clean and comfortable. The Bad Rabbit is not a fast restaurant, but why rush, you have already driven 16 miles off the highway to get there. Food was very good. Sit on your porch, and look at the stars, the Milky Way and the Moon! Also, do not forget sunsets and sun rises around the appropriate mountains that surround the place. Solitude personified.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great, staff was friendly and accommodating. It was a great perk to have a cafe on site that stayed open past 8. It was a very calm and peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the only thing is that, we are a chemical free family ( my wife is allergic to fragrance's and chemical smells) the room had a couple of different cleaning smells to it. One was the fabric softener and the other a bathroom cleaner. We had to air the room out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Avalon

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It takes exactly 1 hour and 40 minutes to drive from the property to the Chisos Basin. The staff were all great and the restaurant served good food. The food at The Lodge was well-priced in comparison to Terlingua. My only complaint was the WiFi in the room. There is no cell service to the property. NONE. With spotty WiFi being provided any connection to the world is difficult This really is a big deal and not really acceptable in 2025. You can get wifi in the office or by the cafe so it's a fixable issue. The night sky from this location was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest, Crawford

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

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