We stayed at the Indian Lodge on May 3, 2006. We loved the Lodge. The rooms were large and the bathroom was exceptionally clean. The room was twice the size of a normal room. The restaurant was average. We walked around the park and saw quite a few deers. It was $90 a night but I feel was worth it. They were in the process of remodeling the lodge but didn't bother us. Would definately stay there again.

This was our first time to visit and the rooms and the restaurant was great. We have returning in June.

At $ 90,-- this hotel is no bargain. The restaurant is large, not cosy and cold. The food is simple but cheap.
Our room was clean and rural. No fridge and the TV remote needed to be reset (?) Breakfast not included.
Nice garden but not all the rooms had a mountain view.
Steep entrance from parkinglot to room. Helpful staff
and pretty reception. Small poolarea without beach-umbrella's but with good poolfurniture.
Beautiful surroundings, cannot compete with Big Bend though. Reservation recommended.

One adult and two kids (ages 8 and 12) stayed at the Indian Lodge on Feb. 7-8, 2005. The Lodge is run by the Texas State Parks and Wildlife Department. It is a historical buidling (portions of which were built by the CCC), that is in the process of being fully renovated. Unlike most hotel renovation horror stories, they do not put anyone in the portion under renovation, and keep guests well away from the construction and noise. We stayed in one of the newly renovated sections. The room was fantastic -- the feeling of a modern mountain cabin. The hotel has a simple restaurant ("nice" diner); the food and service were very good. Ft. Davis is a must stop on any trip to Big Bend NP. Nearby activities include Ft. Davis National Historic Site -- a great restoration of a frontier fort, the world-class McDonald Astronomical Observatory, Overland Trail Museum, and close proximity to Balmorhea State Park, the Marfa lights, and Alpine, TX. The hotel has fantasic views (see submitted photos), and is actually located in Ft. Davis State Park. A great five day trip is two days in the Ft. Davis area, and three at Big Bend National Park.