Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3.0 star property

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Enjoy al fresco dining amidst lush surroundings and a scenic hillside backdrop.
Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by desert vegetation and majestic mountains.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by a low fence and benches for a peaceful retreat.
Enjoy dining in a warm and inviting space with exposed beams, murals of desert landscapes, and comfortable seating for guests.
Directions to resort facilities are clearly marked on this signpost.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd, Terlingua, TX, 79852
  • Big Bend National Park
  • Santa Elena Canyon
  • Many Stones
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3-star Terlingua lodge with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

The lodge offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Terlingua lodge also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Property 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 462 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management and front desk staff very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind, great service, great food at bad rabbit cafe, so convenient after a long day visiting this beautiful part of Texas!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay at a place without a T V and phone. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

martha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, first off it takes 30 min to get there from the main road. The last 5 min is a caliche Road! Very dark and secluded. Kinda of scary for this city girl. Only had a small frig was expecting a microwave & coffee maker too. The internet service was spotty. The shower was very small meant for an RV. No soap to was your hands. It’s like a duplex and the wall is so thin you can hear the conversation next door . Will not be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleschia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Tg
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandrasekaran

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

We'd go back any day!

This is a great base for Big Bend roaming. We were ok on the unpaved road in our van but those not used to it may want a suv/crossover/truck. This is glamping- not 5 star hotel- everything in the room is outfitted as such. It was the perfect mix of comforts and still getting that outdoorsy feel. We saw deer, ringtail cats, javalina, lots of quail & roadrunners. The views are lovely & the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is about 25 miles away from the main area of Terlingua. The ranch is located at the end of a road that turns into a dirt road. We had two nights booked and only stayed one. We stayed our second night in the Ghost Town area and it was very nice Hotel and close to the main area of town with restaurants and evening activities. The night we stayed at the Ranch there was a rain storm and the road to the Ranch was washed out. We helped rebuild an area of the road so we and others could get out to the main street. Thankfully We had a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dark at night. We saw lots of stars. Restaurant on site was good. Every staff member was pleasant. Bit of a drive in but worth.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything here, clean room, friendly staffs. One thing I do not like is it’s far from the national park and the road is uneven to drive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote location, no cell service terrible service

There was no disclosure on the site about how far off the beaten path the hotel is located. 30 miles from Study Butte/Terlingua down a partially paved/poor dirt road and over an hour from Big Bend. No cell service, terrible internet and one captive restaurant of dubious quality. No TV in the room. Room was spartan to say the least with very hard mattresses. It was clean - about the only plus. No coffee for guests or ice, have to pay for everything. Tried to check out early (after one night of 3 night stay) and they refused to refund the balance despite agreeing with all of our points of dissatisfaction. The desk even acknowledged they have a lot of disappointed guests due to the remote location. Apparently the ranch is a time-share as well, which explains a lot. Our car and backs may never recover from getting in and out. Do NOT stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Considering that there are very few accommodations around Big Bend National Park, this remote lodge is not the worst choice for those who drive into the park from the west. The cabins, each designed for four families, are quite cozy. The restaurant is open from morning until 9 p.m. However, there are a few drawbacks: 1. The last three miles of the road are unpaved, and the car gets covered with an inch of dust. Inside the property, there is no asphalt, and there is sand and dust all around. 2. In the evening, there are no streetlights, making it difficult to move around. 3. It's in the middle of nowhere and quite far from Terlingua
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms. The area is austere, remote and desolate but room is very adequate . Beautiful sky full of stars. The Bad Rabbit Cafe is good. Very interesting place .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and stargazing at night. Staff was great. Our cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Staff & service
Hours of staff not great. We never saw any the whole time of our stay. They came after we left in the morning, and they were gone before we got back at night. It's located a long way off of the main highway and the last 3 mi of road are not good. The Numbers of the buildings. need to be lit up for people who come in after dark And the floor where we stayed was sticky. Apparently not rinsed well after cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lodge is very secluded in the middle of no where. 16 miles from main road to the property. WiFi is spotty. It’s the wild Wild West. Was shocked to see the property and the stretch of dirt gravel road to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, San Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kapil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The unpaved road is a deal breaker.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025