Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3.0 star property

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Balcony
Seasonal outdoor pool
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(57 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View

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

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About this property

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Lodge in Terlingua with seasonal outdoor pool and 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 barbecues are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Terlingua Ranch Lodge offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.
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.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge's great location gets high marks from our customers. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and library
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 17 miles (27.4 km) from Many Stones and 21.4 miles (34.4 km) from Big Bend Library
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Terlingua lodge is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • 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 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: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD50.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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. 235 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 463 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

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Challenging drive in…16 miles off main road, last 3 rough gravel. Restaurant on site was good, didn’t use pool. Definitely a rustic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay ; make sure you go theu entrance via highway 118 for the best road
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit far from Big Bend, significant enough to definitely take not of if you're considering staying here. However, totally an oasis in the desert and a great way to cap off our trip. The pool and the stargazing on the grounds was definitely a highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an interesting place in that it has a lot of open space. Room was clean. If you like looking at the sky at night, this is a place to see all of the stars. There is no TV and internet can be spotty at times. But a great place to sit outside, play card/board games and enjoy the scenery. It was very relaxing. It is a little bit of a drive to Big Ben Nal’l Park and into the nearby town. The on-site restaurant, Bad Rabbit, was good, friendly and had great internet access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
arrival after dark/ after office close - need better map/signposting to find cabins
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My friends rented a hotel that was full, so I had to find my own place. I was VERY surprised that in a town of population 236, my choice was 47 miles (an hour's drive) from where they stayed near Ghost ranch. That was inconvenient. Also, very little (i.e. none) staff support outside 9-5 schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

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

4/10 Poor

martha

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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