About Skyland Resort
Skyland Resort Luray is a pet-friendly, 178-room hotel situated along Skyline Drive's highest point with guided horseback rides that leave daily.
Rooms have air conditioning, television, coffee/tea maker and ceiling fan, as well as a private bathroom with hair dryer.
Skyland Resort Luray has free parking facilities, as well as television and coffee/tea in common areas. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and dining areas. Amenities also include a 24-hour front desk, meeting room, terrace, gift shop and banquet facilities.
Meals are served at the Pollock Dining Room which specializes in regional cuisine. The on-site bar, The Mountain Taproom, serves lunch and dinner while snacks and meals are also available at the Grab 'n Go shop.
The property has regularly scheduled shuttle tours going to nearby vineyards and distilleries, and is conveniently close to Rose River Falls, Elkwallow Picnic Area, Bearfence Mountain and the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center.
Positive Reviews
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Friendly and courteous staff
Many guests like that the staff is friendly and very pleasant to talk to. Others appreciate that the staff is helpful and accommodating, often addressing their concerns with urgency, like heater malfunction and room change requests.
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Picturesque views
Several guests love that the rooms have a great view of the whole Shenandoah Valley. Others appreciate that they can lie back in their balconies and stargaze during evenings.
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Good location
Guests appreciate that the hotel is located near Skyline Drive and is very accessible from anywhere around the national park. Others like that the hotel's general area is quiet and secluded, and note that it is a good jump off point for hiking and horseback riding.
Negative Reviews
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Food is limited and can be bland
Some guests say that the food at the Pollock Dining Room has small servings and choices are often limited. Others note that the food from the restaurant can taste bland and is average at best, while some suggest dining at the Mountain Taproom instead.
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Rooms look dated
A handful of guests comment that the rooms are dated and need some upgrades, especially the beds and carpeting. Others note that the room's temperature cannot be adjusted to a more comfortable level and suggest opening the balcony doors during warmer weather.
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Poor visibility
A few guests find that the hotel experiences low visibility during early mornings and late at night. Others are quick to point out that the fog is due to the high elevation and suggest bringing a powerful lamp when arriving late.