The food is the best in the ghost town, much more flavorful and authentic tasting than the…read moreStarlight Theatre. I really recommend to come here for breakfast and have some really good food to start off your day!

Super super super cute little spot to grab a coffee and a quick breakfast before starting your day…read more Had the asado burrito and it was amazing! It was a special on the board out front, so not sure if it's a regular thing but I loved it and hoping to go back to get it one more time before going back home to Houston. The patio is also a great size, quiet & relaxing, with peaceful views of the mountains in the distance. Make sure to give them a try on your next visit.

Had a wonderful stay in casita #3…read more The casita was clean and modern, and in a quiet location too. Soft towels, soft sheets, adjustable AC and heat, TV, and ceiling fan. In kitchen there's a table and mini fridge, and limited amenities in the cupboards (dish soap, sponge, rags, only a few plates, few cups, silverware, knives, microwave, etc). Any cooking should be done outside on the grills. Outside there's also an ice machine, lawn games (corn hole, giant jenga), as well as a fire pit (closed in summer), hot tub (closed in summer) and pool. The grounds are well kept with gardens and a variety of plants. There's also a coffee shop onsite that serves a variety of drinks and a few food items. Grateful for the free wifi because my Verizon phone had 0 service here or at the park. AT&T had good service though. Stargazing: Beside the annoyingly bright streetlight at the white house on the adjacent property, it's very dark here and we saw more stars here than at home. Sunset and sunrise were both beautiful here too. Awesome location, just a short drive from Big Bend National Park! There's also as a small grocery store (Cottonwood), gas station (Alon), and a few restaurants within a short drive. There's even a liquor store next to the property that has beer, wine, liquors and more! Friendly service too. Truly an excellent place to stay!

Cute!!! So stinking cute!!!…read more The cabins are clean rustic with great beds, small kitchenettes, big bathrooms (& excellent heater but tiny shower). Front porch has comfortable modern rocking chairs that are perfect for watching the sunset while having an adult refreshment. The whole area is planted with gorgeous natives and the trees where humming with happy bees. The one miss was seeing the hummingbird feeders the first night but not for the rest of the trip. Never did see the Lucifer Hummingbird in Big Bend, so maybe next time. The other small miss was having a wonderful large gas fire pit that folks came out to chat around. Plenty of room that we all could spread out to what felt individually comfortable. But the fire was never lit again. On the positive side, that made the satellites, meteors and space debris burning all that more visible. The only "need improvement" (so plan appropriately) is the coffee in the room is straight up weak. There is an excellent cafe that opens at 6:30 but that doesn't help us Birders trying to get out at o'dark thirty. Don't be like us and plan for bringing your own coffee supplies.

I enjoyed the Candelilla House. The location was great, right in the middle of everything. It was…read morevery private, quiet and had an authentic old west adobe feel. The bathroom and shower are both in separate outhouses but as long as you have flip-flops or slippers that's not really a problem. The area has a lot of tiny cactus needles, though, so bare feet outside can be risky. The house has two queen beds and a futon. The kitchen area has a decent sized fridge, microwave and large sunk with an awkward faucet. The decor is fantastic. If you book here do your best to arrive before 8pm or you could end up sleeping in your car in the parking lot like I did. There is NO after hours contact and they're supposed to leave your room key on the door of the Terlingua Trading Co. but good luck! The manager was very apologetic about the check-in failure, refunded the night and heavily discounted the remainder of my stay.

Loved everything about staying here. Stayed in a smaller room the first two nights and in the…read moremansion the last. Perfect location from everything, walked to the restaurants and gift shop.

I hate to write a great review and run the risk of NOT finding lodging on my next trip. I read the…read morelow reviews after I made reservations BUT I also saw that it had a new owner. I was solo so I had a room with one king size bed in a newly renovated motel. It was perfect for me ! The room was very clean. I enjoyed walking around at sunset taking photos. The staff was very friendly. Cost was middle of the road considering they were kicking off their busy time of year. Big Bend area is crazy starting Nov 1st or so. My only pick was a lack of a broom to sweep up the small rocks I tracked in while walking around outside. I know most people would never think of sweeping a motel while on vacation BUT not me. It's worse stepping on one of those small rocks while barefooted. I will definitely make reservations here for my next trip. Plus, my wife would approve of it.

It's not the cleanest of places but it's not too bad, and it's close to everything in the area…read morethat's worth seeing so that's nice. While we were on our visit the restaurant that's on site was closed but I'm assuming that was a temporary thing. Honestly, I find myself somewhere in between a good review and a bad review. I can't really compare to anything because I haven't stayed at any other accommodations in the area. It'll probably suit your needs if you're not too picky. one nice thing I can't point out is if it's the needs for everyone a motel if you like sleeping indoors in RV site if you have one and it primitive Campground all at the same location

I have been traveling the world for over 30 years and have stayed in hundreds of budget…read moreaccommodations across four continents, including in developing countries. With that experience, I can honestly say this is the most "budget" place I have ever stayed at -- but unfortunately not in a positive sense. The room was extremely basic: two beds (one of them broken), a TV, a fire extinguisher (!), a sink, and a barely functioning toilet. That was essentially the entire furnishing. The windows were kept shut with wooden sticks, and the front door was so poorly fitted that it repeatedly blew open during the night, even when locked. The most serious issue, however, was cleanliness. There was a strong, persistent smell throughout the property -- a mix of damp basement and chemicals -- which caused us allergic reactions and remained in our clothes even weeks later, despite multiple washes. The room appeared not to have been properly cleaned for a long time, and we found several dead insects. After leaving, we also noticed live insects in our luggage, which we had not experienced before this stay. Unfortunately, the staff did not improve the experience. We did not feel welcome and there was no sense of hospitality. Interactions were distant and uninterested, and at times downright uncomfortable. There was no apparent willingness to assist or make our stay more pleasant, which is disappointing, as smiles and good service can often compensate for limited facilities. By contrast, one of my best stays ever was actually in a sleeping bag on a mat in a cave in the Tunisian desert, where it was the hosts, not the facilities, who made the experience truly memorable. We prepaid for a long stay, but after just one night, we decided to leave. Rather than returning, we chose to spend the rest of our vacation sleeping in our small rental car, which felt like the better, safer, and cleaner option. That decision probably says it all.

I've stayed here 2 out of my 3 Motorcycle trips to the Big Bend area. Those 2 trips, we didn't…read moremake reservations, just stopped and ask for vacancies. It's perfect for this type of trip, just a bunch of guys, on bikes, touring the area. On our second stay I brought my telescope to stargaze. That was very cool, plus we saw a coyote wondering by. That was also pretty cool. It's not for everybody but it's really good for us. The rooms were clean with a good location to hit Big Bend. I would be 3 for 3 but when I was planning this week's trip, I couldn't remember their name to make a reservation.

These sweet get a five star review. Erica and her staff, e.g. Michael, are very very helpful and…read morefriendly people. You cannot beat their welcome. Unfortunately, we have a 34 foot motor coach and it is so unlevel. we have to put the wheels off the ground to level it on site 19. But cannot. complain. The owner had to re-arrange several reservations to get us a site we'd not have to change during our almost 2-week stay. The nice, wide drive-in area is so dusty that whenever a disrespectful guest pulls in or pulls out everybody gets a dust shower. Now, when you consider where it is located in Study Butte/Terlingua, no RV Park here can beat it because of the dust issues and the wonderful views. I posted this if you are considering coming here from somewhere beyond the desert, you'll not find a nicer campground other than in the Chisos basin. And those are not so nice because they are so close together. They just aren't dusty. Final word: when you come to the desert, you going to get some dust. But I love it here

Nice setting helpful at front desk when we got there. Sights are level and in good shaperead more

Stole my money! Made Reservations as soon as it went through dates changed. I called immediately…read more Lady said she would fix it no problem. Fifth person that called that week same thing happened. All I wanted was for them to fix it or refund my money. No one would return my call. No one would even answer the phones. Found out that lady quit. I mean if that's how they run a business does not surprise me!!! If you work hard and like your money stay away.

TERRIBLE! Before booking make sure to read the other reviews and look elsewhere to stay. We had…read moreroom 16 which thankfully was on the second floor. It reminded me of some of the poorly maintained Brooklyn AirBnBs that I've stayed in. Owner repaired DIY property and done very poorly. I do understand Terlingua is in the middle of nowhere but there are standards. The good: It's super close to Big Bend and there is a small deck patio for room 16. The cafe on site was decent and the food was surprisingly good. A lot of items on the menu were not available due to the Spring Break crazyness which was consistent everywhere. SHOUTOUT TO KYLE WHO IS ONE OF THE WAITERS. KYLE IS THE BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO THE EL DORADO HOTEL AND SHOULD BE PUT IN CHARGE. I added one star for his awesomeness. The bad: Everything.... Upon arrival the girl in charge checked us in and was nice. However she kept doing to opposite of what she said she would do or per our requests. Example: Can we get two bath towels? Result: Two blankets delivered. The room has a large Jacuzzi tub that was out of order. Dirty and tiles all around the tub had either fallen off and placed in the tub or were about to fall off. Thankfully the shower worked and the knob to turn the water on had been replaced with a golf ball. No lie. The tile floor had broken tiles all over the room. My son cut is foot on one on day two. There were so many that the owners simply put an area rug over to cover part of the problem. For reference, the tile installed on the floor is wall tile and not floor tile so no surprise it broke. The vanity sink was interesting and was on a raised platform. It creaked with each step and felt like it was going to give way at any moment. One afternoon, the WATER randomly TURNED OFF. Girl in charge had no idea and it took an hour to get it back on. Apparently it was being worked on but they just didn't bother to tell anyone. Let's not forget that the bathroom has a double shower curtain for a door. I hope your family and or friends are okay with listening to you go to the bathroom. In short, this place could be really cool but the owners lack of effort in keeping the place in at least a Motel 6 level of quality just kills it. Owner suggestion: Demo the jacuzzi tub and wall off the shower and toilet. Paint and replace floor with vinyl LVT.

What a beautiful place! Everything in the casitas and the main house was well thought out so…read moredefinitely worth it. Furnishings were carefully selected and attention to detail was outstanding. Staff was very friendly and helpful which filtered to everyone staying there. They even have a system so every guest can store their food items in the pantry as well as in the ref / freezer without any confusion. Views are amazing and the night sky, with no moon and the milky way directly above during our stay was breathtaking. We got to take that off our 'bucket list' for sure. Will definitely recommend!

As you turn off the main road into a dusty, dry empty road....(don't give up hope)…read more As you drive up to the fairly uninspiring, concrete little buildings...(don't give up hope) Park your vehicle and open the door and you will see an amazing set up with everything you would want in a Hotel room..plenty of space and comfort. Shocking how wonderful it is on the inside. The main house is fantastic with an excellent set up for refrigeration and a brilliant stove which even the refined chef would appreciate. May I suggest that you find the local market and cook in at least one night? The pool is great, the fireplace is as well. Don't give up hope...Willow house is a great place to stay.

I was Eastbound on FM170 from PresidioTX and was (gimp)walking my "FrankenBike" up "big hill", a…read morelong 15% grade midway between Presidio & Study Butte-Terlingua. Nearly within view of the pass, I was exhausted and saw that the Sun was three fingers from disappearing below the horizon. I knew help as required. Fortunately, good karma continued as Army vet Michael & his son in their pickup stopped in an adjacent overlook site after seeing my forlorn plea for assistance. Even better, they were going to the same place--the very family-friendly El Dorado Ghost Hotel/High Sierra Bar & Grill. Once there, I met the beginnings of my good karma: employees Shamaila Taj & Avery Reding. They had contacted me a few days earlier, when I was inside the Uncle's in Van Horn buying emergency food when Shamaila told me that a cancellation opened up a room for the night. I was thrilled because there are NO VACANCIES during Spring Break--tourists book long ahead for, literally, cooler weather instead of the broiling hot Summers. My "¡Seventh Annual First Quarter Odyssey:" immediately changed from ": 2-countries/2-states!" to ": Deep West Texas!". (and, to my much-better-half's satisfaction, too.) The large number of pesos I had bought at marvelous Melek back home were not now going to be used by me, but would still see excellent use by Michael & his son during their visit to MAGNIFICENT MEXICO! AND it was a good way for me to say "THANKS" for their amazing clairvoyance--GREAT karma all around‼

The Rocky Mountain News in Denver best described the Big Bend Travel Park as no ambiance but great…read morelogistics. This is so true as we stayed here for 5 nights over Thanksgiving. This motel/travel park is the closest to the west entrance of Big Bend. It is the next best thing if you cannot get into the Chisnos Mountain lodge. As I have read in other reviews, it is the best of the worst. It has a gas station with the cheapest gas of our trip, a laundry mat, and cafe. A new owner has taken over and things are getting spruced up. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and nice sized. We had a king room and our friends had one of the duplexes so that we could make breakfast and lunch. I highly suggest getting the two bedroom, one bath duplex as there is not much in Terlinqua. Be sure to shop before you get into town; there are grocery stores but they are very small. Our rooms overlooked the RV park but in the distance we could see the beautiful Texas sunsets. And every night we could hear the javalinas running through the tent section in search of forgotten treats. Also, Indian Head road runs along the side of the resort and offers some great star gazing if you stroll past the lights of the hotel.

Mr.: mediocre breakfast buffet and horrible service/server. It was an inconvenience to her to get a…read morerefill for my coffee. Whatever you do, don't ask if they have a latte or cappuccino because you'll get laughed at. Ms.: waitress was awful. She seemed to know the regulars but she was so darn rude to us and other visitors. If you thanked her for bringing you your food or drink, she wouldn't say "you're welcome" or acknowledge you at all. I made the mistake of asking if they had a cappuccino; she gave this loud, derisive laugh that embarrassed me. That was a no. My boyfriend kindly asked I he could have a refill to his coffee (great service is when you don't even have to ask), there was a long pause, she kind of huffed/breathed and said "in a minute" in a very off-put tone. This is one of the few times I would not leave a tip at a restaurant. I don't know what her problem is but the bland food was not good enough to offset being treated like dirt. For a tiny town thy depends on tourists, you'd think there would be some small town hospitality. Nope