Amazing experience. Everything went well! The quality of service, food, cleanliness, was higher than expected! Such a gem! Will be back. read more

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Wonderful Lodge nestled with the Fort Davis Mtns. Hiking or relaxing. Nice rooms, lodge and pool area. Camping near by Staff were friendly. We planned on eating breakfast at the hotel restaurant, however the water heater went out. Rooms do not have microwave or mini fridge and only way to warn any thing up or have pop corn is in the community area which happens to be same spot they hold conferences. So we were out a restaurant And ability to use a microwave during day. Our room Tv didn't work due to wiring issues. Wasnt happy about that. No compensation offered for Two night stay and no TV, had to go sit in the lounge to watch anything. Only reason giving a lower rating. Beautiful sunrise and loved windows on both sides of room read more

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I had one of the WORST after-hours check-ins of my life at Indian Lodge and am still giving it 4-stars! This place is so dear to me that it still merits a 4-star rating. It's such an incredible gift to be able to stay in these historic rooms with breathtaking views in all directions. As other reviewers have stated, this isn't a place for fine luxuries or even microwaves or internet...it's a place to unplug, decompress, escape the desert heat, bird-watch, photograph, hike, star-gaze, swim, go for a scenic drive, connect with loved ones, or just be. I have had several very pleasant stays at Indian Lodge and will certainly plan to return - but will not opt for late/after-hours checkin on future visits! read more

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Beautiful lodging located inside Davis Mountain State park. The Adobe design exterior worked well with the surrounding vista. The room we stayed in was very basic but was clean and roomy. Furniture were of Western theme variety and not the most comfortable. Caution, no refrigerator or microwave in the room. No cable TV our any TV available at he time of our stay due to a contract dispute. Definitely no Wi-Fi connection available any where within the property. There was an on-site swimming pool and restaurant. But the restaurant had limited operation. It opened Wednesday thru Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A small gift shop also served as check in and check. I paid around $110 per night which was a excellent price. Even with some short comings, we would still stay here again. The location and view just can not be beat. read more

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Indian Lodge was one of our best family vacations. We stayed in room 119, which is a suite with a pull out couch in the sitting room. The rooms were very quiet, except when the people upstairs were moving around. Very dark at night. We slept very well. Great views, especially at sunrise. The common areas were beautiful and bet solidly built. We enjoyed learning about the CCC that built the lodge. The tap water tastes good, like spring water. read more

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Alright, first lower your standards. This place is ran by Texas Parks and Wildlife, not the Four Seasons. The wifi, sometimes it works. Mostly it doesn't. If there's a magical spot where it consistently works I don't know yet. The restaurant is sometimes open, sometimes not. The pool is not heated. And there is a little tiny gift store. You come here to get away from the hectic world. When you go out at night, you can see the milky way, and it is daunting and intimidating and you're reminded that you're a speck of dust on a speck of dust. I prefer Indian Lodge so much more then hipster El Cosmico. It's minimalist (like El Cosmico) but it is unpretentious. Not many people know of this place, and it's the kind of place you hesitate reviewing because you don't want the rest of the noisy world to know about it. read more

Very cool historic hotel. It was built by the WPA after the Great Depression. Great views from the patio.

I'm reviewing the Black Bear restaurant at Indian Lodge in Davis Mountains State Park. We did not stay at the lodge but at the campground in the park. Black Bear gets 5 stars from me for the following reasons. Atmosphere / view: you eat in a cozy little dining room built by the CCC in the 1930s. PIck a table on the wall to your left as you walk in for a great view of the mountains and lodge. Service: the friendliest people work here. The dining room has wifi (which works most of the time), and my servers kept my coffee mug full and assured me I could stay and surf as long as I wanted (no wait for tables). The food is good, but go with the right expectations - you get a hearty and delicious meal, but nothing fancy here. One day I had the breakfast buffet. In addition to the standard french toast / sausage / grits etc., the chef had made two delicious quiches - veggie, and bacon and cheese. Some days they have menu service for breakfast. The pancakes are bigger than your head - most folks would be fine ordering a single pancake (which you can do from the "sides" menu) with some sausage patties. The prices are reasonable. We also ate there Christmas Day. A special buffet was offered for $25 per person. I thought this was a bit steep, but I was very happy to have a full holiday meal without having to cook. All the holiday favorites such as roast beef and ham with sweet potatoes; a homemade cheese ball with an outer coating of chili powder; a salad bar; 4-5 different homemade pies. Worth checking out if you're in the area next Christmas. Note, no booze in the public areas of the state park - this includes the Black Bear. read more

Best. Place. Ever. No kidding, I didn't want to leave! So quiet. We slept with the windows open in October. Loved the mattresses, the sheets and blankets, the shutters on the windows, the decor and immaculate housekeeping. Did the wifi work? No. Did I care? NO!!! People who come here crave~and get~spectacular scenery, wildlife, and peace and quiet. Those who need fancy toiletries, wifi, elevators, and instant hot water should seek lodging at the nearest Holiday Inn Express. SERIOUSLY. That way there will be more room for us bird watchers/sleepers/photographers/hikers at the Indian Lodge....someplace where we can get away from you. The restaurant is also very good. All home-cooked, no Sysco reheats. Not fancy, but enjoyable, affordable, and friendly. read more

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This is a review for both the Indian Lodge inside the park as well as the Black Bear restaurant at the lodge. The lodge is historical and architecturally cool. It is like staying in a New Mexican pueblo. The price is right and the accommodations very good. The restaurant is good price and the food delish. The service can be a little slow. But hey, you are on vacation. Time to slow down. read more

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The best place to be away from the busy-ness of life. The staff are friendly, thoughtful. The Black Bear restaurant is next door. Behind would be the hiking trail. The pool is conveniently in the middle. The only thing I don't like is how claustrophobic the cabin is. It can be small. But it's nice to have a cabin to relax in. I will come back. read more

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Stayed one night in July 2012. I had a room in the historical section. Room was clean and unique. Staff was nice and informative on area attractions. The pool was well maintained with beautiful views. There are several mountain trails starting at the lodge. Bring your Binoculars and/or telescope. The night sky is amazing. Lodge Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/indian-lodge/ read more

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The drive to Indian Lodge in the Ft. Davis Mountains, is Breathtaking! We stopped along the way in a beautiful canyon and had a picnic lunch. The temperature was in @ 77 degrees & sunny. The Beauty, the Isolation, the Wildlife, the Lodge.....I Never wanted to leave! We checked into our cozy little room (#315) @ 3:30 PM & couldn't wait to go exploring! We drove up to the top of a mountain with a scenic overlook that looked down on the lodge. We saw a Mama Mule Deer & her Fawn feeding along the way. They didn't seem to mind us at all. The view of the lodge & surrounding mountains was so beautiful ! We could see the McDonald Observatory way off in the distance. I was so happy & proud to see all this beauty in Texas! I just couldn't believe it! We then left and drove up to a higher overlook atop a mountain, that had the most unique stone covered shelter, built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930's. The CCC helped develop Indian Lodge & numerous other Parks almost 80 years ago. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/historic_sites/ccc/ The lodge has a quaint little restaurant called The Black Bear , where the food is really good & the people are so friendly & informative! Robert, the restaurant manager, was happy to fill us in on wildlife sightings, the Lodge History, recent fire dangers, the best times to visit & avoid the crowds & anything else we had questions about. Don't go Spring Break, Thanksgiving or Christmas......people book their stays a year in advance! After dinner, we gathered up our camp chairs, blankets & cooler to take another drive to the highest overlook to do some stargazing. Let me just say, I've NEVER seen a place where the Stars were So Bright & they literally blanketed us. The Coyote's were howling....the crickets were chirping, we didn't want to leave. It was so Beautiful & Memorable! We left @ 10:PM to head back to our room.....we saw numerous raccoons searching for a bite to eat. After getting ready to turn in, we decided to sit outside our room to take one last look at those beautiful stars......all of the sudden, we heard one HUGE Commotion! As we sat there for a minute or two, we saw 2 Raccoons hopping into a trash can 2 doors down from us. We watched & waited.....the growling & hissing was LOUD & INTENSE.....here came two more.....a Mama & her baby.....there were bottles rattling & clanking.....they were fighting over our neighbors trash.....all of the sudden, our neighbors door flung open, he walked outside with his shirt off & his "sissy shorts" on & his trusty flashlight & shouted "What The Hell Is Goin' On Out Here"....then he saw us sitting there.....he was so embarassed.....the Racoon's weren't phased one bit......we just pointed at 'em....& he turned around & went back inside. I know it sounded like Bears or a couple of Badgers fighting outside his room! ha!ha!ha!.........It was a Great End to a Wonderful Day! The next morning, while eating breakfast @ the Black Bear Restaurant, we just gave that guy a nod & a wave......he just looked down & found a seat pretty far away from us. =- ) I can't wait to go back to Indian Lodge. We made some great memories on our first visit to the Lodge! I Can NOT wait to go back! read more

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Oh wow this took me a little while to review. Booked Indian Lodge at Fort Davis Mountains State Park online back in June '16 for a trip to the McDonald Observatory and a day trip to Big Bend. Beautiful place, aesthetically pleasing. We booked the Suite which had a fold out sofa in the living area for our 2 kids. They don't have many rooms for families with more than 2 people. The room was very nice, with wood floors a very pretty (non-working) fire place and included a television in the bedroom and one in the living room both with cable. The blackout curtains were fantastic because it was super bright outside and we were exhausted after climbing that "mountain" so we appreciated the darkness during the day to rest! AC was a bit loud and once the upstairs room was occupied, we could hear them very easily, conversations, foot-steps, children jumping etc. We were too tired and I had ear plugs (I suggest you bring some) so I didn't care too much. No wifi but we found a tiny spot at the end of the parking lot that allowed us to use our cellphones. I think previous guests figured it out as well because there was a chair and table that looked kind of out of place until we understood why :) The pool was nothing to write home about other than the fact that I'm glad they had one because it was very hot. There was a meeting room with a lot of historical photos and memorabilia. On one exit it lead to the balcony on the second floor which was very nice and overlooked the pool. The other led to a beautiful courtyard with some fantastic landscaping. So, as far as the lodge. We'd book again, but we'd try to find something on the top floor. I'll mention a few other things that I didn't consider when rating the lodge. They do have The Blackbear Restaurant. I can't lump these two together since it's not really associated with the State Park ( I don't think) but since it's the only place to eat I'll include it here (I'd rate that a 3 star). Only had one opportunity to eat there since they only open at certain days/times. It was for breakfast but the food was not look appealing so we went to Ft Davis. Unfortunately, the small towns in the area only had a handful of restaurants. Tried several during the course of our stay. The food was OK, we didn't find any that we would have rated over 3 starts and they were all VERY pricey for the quality. We ended up just buying some groceries at the small local grocery store. As for the park it's in, I'm not including it in the review but I thought i'd mention what's available since, you know, that's why you're there. Not a whole lot to offer like some other state parks as far as activities, but saw a few campers, it offers great trails (one that almost killed me which was a mountain trail that ended up being about 5500 ft with SPECTACULAR views) and saw a lot of people bird watching. I didn't see any water but who knows, maybe it was hidden somewhere? We weren't there for the camping anyway, otherwise, you know.. we wouldn't be in the lodge ;) but the proximity to the the observatory was great. Big Bend was a long drive but since we made it a day trip, and it was so stinkin' hot, it was good that we didn't spend a whole lot of time in the 105 degree weather in the middle of the desert. Just enough time to see some beautiful sights and climb some more mountains. read more

First of all, I'm tempted to say the food alone at the Black Bear Restaurant is reason enough to stay at, or at least near, Indian Lodge. Their menu is full of classic offerings packed with flavor and enhanced by home-made buns and super fresh veggies--some of which we found out are grown right at the lodge. The building itself is beautiful and well-kept. The rooms are clean, motif-decorated with custom furniture, and spacious (at least in the new area.) We stayed in the new part (room 312) and enjoyed being able to park in front of our room; there are a number of stairs and sloped walkways that can be mildly challenging for those with mobility issues or who are not used to such altitudes. While the views from practically everywhere on the property are spectacular, it is the staff which is most impressive at Indian Lodge. Everyone from the front office team to housekeeping was very friendly and helpful. Thanks to Jeanne B in the front office; she is a wealth of knowledge! She was super helpful when it came to what to see and visit in the area. In our three day stay, we got to know most of the restaurant waitstaff by name. A very special thanks to Rebecca, Natalie, Michael, Jeannette, Brendy, and Angelica for giving us such a wonderful experience. We'll be back! read more

Hmmm - hard to call on this. Neat little place, but missing things like Wi-Fi. Also, for the older folks - stairs all over the place makes it hard for those who have disabilities. We were disappointed in the room as the air conditioner was so loud sleep was difficult. Also, sort of moldy smelling. We moved elsewhere for our trip as the minuses were too much. Friendly people though. read more

Great memories of visiting the Davis Mountains while staying at Indian Lodge every April. Leave your room door open and let the swallows fly in and out of your room. Hike the terrain and spot wildlife. Visit the mcdonald observatory and enjoy the star party on Friday night. Even watched as the hubble flew over and changed positions in the sky. Pretty amazing. Great outdoor fun! A great view of the sunrise! read more

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We just returned from a week at Indian Lodge. The lodge is wonderful, overall. Quiet and rustic. The staff is very helpful. However--the restaurant is not open for dinner. Also, be prepared for all of the stairs. The stairs make it a challenge to move luggage. There was supposedly internet in the lobby. It only worked for one day, despite multiple attempts and following the instructions. We gave up and drove into Ft. Davis to the public library where they really do have reliable (and free) internet. While Indian Lodge is a great place for a peaceful getaway, some of us do have ongoing job obligations that require continuous, reliable internet...and preferably in the rooms. My bet is that Texas Parks and Wildlife could supply this, if they are willing to spend the money. read more

Nice staff and good view from windows. Buffet dinner over spring break. Some vegetarian options. Arrive early to beat the crowd. Convenient place to eat after a hike. read more

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Anything but quiet. The two housekeeping women were so loud talking to each other while they cleaned other rooms continually from 9am until 10am that we couldn't sleep in the morning. Thanks a lot! We were tired that whole day and we had (Observatory) plans way into the evening. Thanks for ruining our day/night. Wish we wouldn't have stayed here. Skyline Drive was nice at sunset though. read more

The floors in our rooms were absolutely filthy. Hair and yuck all over. They obviously hadn't been swept and mopped in a very long time. I went to the store and bought cleaning supplies to try to clean it enough I could stand to stay there. I wet a washcloth to mop up the bathroom floors. There were lots of long black hairs along with other hair and dirt all over the cloth. It was gross. Then there was a huge cockroach and spiders. There were spider webs all under the beds and old crumbs. The floor had dirty spills left from someone before us. I didn't take pictures because I was too grossed out. My daughter slept in the car because she just couldn't stand to sleep in either of the rooms. Never again!!!! The staff was kind. I shared this information with them for which they apologized and said they were short-handed. If they are, they need to close off some of the rooms to clean properly. This is Covid time. read more

If you're looking for a unique getaway you should try Indian Lodge. My wife and I flew into Midland, rented a car and drove for three hours. Once you make the right turn at Fort Davis you're in the Davis mtns. The staff at Indian Lodge could not have been better. There is a restaurant there but unfortunately it was closed because the staff was sick. So what to do for food? Fortunately the town of Fort Davis is a short four mile drive and has all you'll need. We had breakfast one day at Luci's Kitchen. Small place but large breakfast. Another diner we liked is Fort Davis Drugstore. There's plenty of hiking trails, deer and views to take in. Don't forget to make the thirteen mile ride over to McDonald Observatory. You won't be disappointed. read more

Indian Lodge - My wife and I stayed here. The room was very nice with great views and the staff were very accommodating. - Hotels Near Me - Fort Davis, Texas

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Love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it Awesome location, great views, close to allot of things to do and see. Comfortable beds and pillows. Clean. Very clean. Defiantly coming back! read more

Great lodge! The air conditioner was difficult to use or I would've given five stars. Krista at the front desk was the nicest and very informative! Older building but well kept. read more

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Stayed here a couple of days, really nice lodge with uber thick adobe walls and very pretty. Interesting to read the history on the place as well. Relaxing, nice place to stay. The Black Bear restaurant was excellent with super nice folks, fresh food, everything homemade (even the bread). I had one of the best burgers ever there, think they called it a Pancho Villa. This burger huge, i could barely fit it in my mouth, it was awesome. Best place we ate at in Fort Davis, but it was also the only place, i would go back! read more

I've been visiting Indian Lodge for years and they've never let me down! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. The atmosphere is so calm and reserved.. a great place to get away. I love the historic aspect of the lodge, and hope it is well maintained and preserved for generations to come. read more

Very nice hotel! We had a beautiful room and enjoyed the pool after a 2.5 hour hike. The only downfall is the upstairs floor is extremely creaky!! We could hear our upstairs neighbors doing the dirty dance at 11pm and then were woken up by them walking around at 12, 3 and 430 am. I don't even think the people were walking hard at all, the floor was just VERY loud. Other than not sleeping well the hotel itself is a nice area and the pool has a beautiful mountain view read more

We had stayed at the lodge about 10 years ago with our parents and daughter and had a great experience. However, we found during our recent trip that the experience was lacking. The restaurant is really falling short. The food reminds me of something you would receive in a high school cafe. I had the pork chops and vegetable soup. Both were lacking in taste and quality. We also found the facility and buildings to be in need of repairs and upkeep. We also experience several mice running around the lounge area which alarms us and many other guests. Despite the wonderful location and history, I think the lodge is falling well short and may have trouble staying open without major changes. read more

Tried making reservations via phone 512-426-3254, waited on hold for 30 minutes listening to lame songs about cleaning your boat so you don't transport zebra mussels to other lakes. read more

AKA: the Black Bear is it really 5 stars? Well, you have to realize that is this out in the middle of nowhere. Then, yes it is 5stars; otherwise, it drops all the way down to 4stars. The menu is limited. But what is on the menu is fabulous. Even the dressing is house made. The normal chef was injured, and the cook was a recently trained employee! That says a lot for training, quality control, and consistency. The fried steak was well seasoned and tender. Our waitress is married to the guy that owns the snake museum in town. We did that quick tour also; it was a good time shared by all, except my wife. As for the lodge and the room...it adequately served its purpose for one night. read more

This was my first ever stay within a state or national park, called and reserved it, you gotta call, no on-line reservations available, but the person I spoke do was super nice. If you go and are wanting a room for a couple, go with room 118. It has a great view and a table and bench right outside your door, perfect to watch the sunset. Rooms are very nice, solid, bathrooms are huge and the total for the room, with tax and all was 141.25 a night. The lodge itself is maybe 3 miles into the park, you don't have to worry about paying entrance into the park itself, you can get a pass for that. Good location, Fort Davis is maybe 10 minutes away, the McDonald Observatory is 15-20 minutes away, Marfa is 25 miles, Balmorhea State Park is 40 miles, and the scenic loop is right there. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they aim to please and know a lot about the local area and are glad to offer up suggestions and tips about local attractions. Of course, you're right there in Fort Davis State Park, so you can hike and explore the park, but we we using it as a base to explore the region. You could easily just go the lodge and spend all your time there, it's quiet and relaxed, they have a pool but it was too late in the season for that. Neat adobe architecture and they have the Black Bear there if you need to grab a bit and you can order take out and enjoy the nice view! read more

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Breathtaking views. The room is pleasant and comfortable. Everything about this place was great, and we will visit again!

Unsung gem of 1930s American Modernist CCC built architecture. Friendly and kinda square clientele, but the rooms are good, the surrounding trails offer panoramic views of the Chihuahuan desert hills and there's a decent swimming pool to cool off in. Slow wi-fi, but soulful peace and quiet in a wonderful setting. Fabuloso. read more

Loved the place except for getting luggage from your vehicle to your room is a pain. Very unique and a must stay. Food was good in the Black Bear except for some loud, annoying jerk which just goes to show, you can't get away from all the jerks, no matter where you go. The room was fantastic. read more

Neat lodge to stay at in west Texas in Davis Mountains State Park. Most of it has been renovated, but some rooms still remained in their original style. Renovated rooms still remain with rustic styles. A small dining room is available to everybody. A popular place to stay for those visiting nearby McDonald Observatory. read more

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Wife and I had dinner here on June 4. Both had the trout. Service was excellent. Food was bad fish fair and had bones. Potatoes And Vegetables were served cold. Very disappointed. read more

Best little known gem of the Texas Parks Department! Fabulous beds, friendly staff, charming country décor, beautiful views. At $95/night, a total bargain! read more

Great views, refreshing pool and simple clean rooms. The Rangers and volunteers at Fort Davis are awesome...talk to them! Drive Skyline and stop and see all the nature points. Lodge has hikes and I got a phone signal at end of far parking lot and trailhead. read more

If you are in the Fort Davis area I absolutely reccomend staying here. This hotel is so peaceful, and welcoming. The restaurant serves wonderful food, and everyone is so nice. It is a great place if you are wanting to be right in the middle of the Fort Davis Mountains. read more

I stayed here 25 years ago and it's just wonderful. There's been a remodeling but none of the charm was lost. Just more rooms but the addition is subtle. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Nice pool. When the restaurant is open it has good food. It's hard to find restaurant staff in Fort Davis and its surrounding area because of the low population. I love staying at Indian Lodge. Very relaxing read more