Lajitas Golf Resort

Lajitas Golf Resort is hands down, one of the most unique and breathtaking destinations in the country. Our recent stay was nothing short of spectacular, blending rugged West Texas adventure with the kind of refined service that makes you feel like the only guest on the property. ​The experience via JSX was incredibly nice and flawlessly handled, making the journey into the desert as seamless as the stay itself. ​The golf course is absolutely world-class. Black Jack’s Crossing is easily one of the most stunning courses I have ever played. The layout is challenging yet rewarding, and the conditions were pristine from tee to green. Standing on the tee box with those sweeping mountain views and the Rio Grande in the distance is an experience that every golfer needs to have at least once. It is truly a masterpiece in the desert. ​What truly stands out at Lajitas is the people. Every employee we encountered greeted us with a warm hello and went out of their way to make sure we were okay and had everything we needed. That level of consistent, proactive hospitality is rare and deeply appreciated. A special thanks to Martina for the great drinks and wonderful service! ​The dining experience was equally impressive—the food and drinks were consistently great throughout our stay. The green salsa is a sleeper and a must-try. ​We particularly enjoyed the variety of accommodations during this trip. We spent part of our stay at the Cavalry Post before moving over to the Cottage for a more secluded experience. Both were immaculate, and the transition between the two was handled with the kind of seamless professionalism that defines Lajitas Golf Resort ​To John and Matt: We want to extend our sincere gratitude for the incredible hospitality and the personal attention shown to us during our visit. Your leadership is evident in every detail of the guest experience.

We were absolutely blown away by our experience at Lajitas Golf Resort. We stayed three nights at Maverick RV Ranch and enjoyed dining at the restaurant, a private long-range shooting session, a spa treatment, and a round of golf. The food was excellent, and the spa treatment was truly first-rate. What made the experience even better was discovering such a hidden gem tucked away in far West Texas. You don’t expect to find this level of quality and service so far off the beaten path. Every staff member we encountered was outstanding — friendly, professional, and genuinely happy to be there. From check-in at the RV ranch to the spa, restaurant, and golf pros who invited us to play with them, the service was exceptional. We travel extensively and have stayed at top luxury resorts, and this was hands down the best overall staff experience we’ve ever had. We will absolutely be back.

Just completed a 3 night stay at the fabulous Lajitas Golf Resort. The staff were very warm and welcoming throughout our entire stay. James assisting us to our room was most appreciated. The Resort location is perfect for accessing both the National and State parks plus there is world class golf on the premises. The accommodations are by far the best in the area and the dining, bar and breakfast cafe were each unique and fantastic. I highly recommend that you stay at Lajitas Golf Resort if you’re ever in the glorious southwest Texas region!

The offer some ammenties in the room, but when you get there they charge extra. They said a roll away was available when we vookes, but when we got there, they said we would have to upgrade our room. Also they had no microwave in the room, but could provide one. When we checked out they added a cost for it without telling us. The property looks nice, but as a resort they only have a basic room, basic fitness center and a movie theater. All other services are additional and you cn pay for those anywhere without having to stay there. You still have to drive about 40 mins to get to the Big Bend Entrance and at least 1 hour to get to any Big Bend attractions

Recently stayed at the Lajitas Golf Resort. It takes a bit to get to and there isn't much around, but if it that's what you're looking for, then I highly recommend it. The staff are some of the friendliest I've experienced. The hotel is a mix of rustic, wild west and old tyme charm all bundled up together. It's an experience itself! The property is very quiet with a few different dining options. If you're looking for an out of the way resort, this might be for you!

For what it claims to be, this place is shockingly unimpressive. Guard your belongings, my wife’s watch was stolen. Service is equally disappointing. Our room was barely cleaned, supplies were never replenished, and Motel 8 does a better job. The food is passable, but the staff’s attitude overshadows it. Even the coffee at the snack shop was god awful. At dinner, our large party asked for an extra table and were told everything was “booked.” That was simply false. The restaurant stayed 90 percent empty and no one arrived. Staff also seemed unfamiliar with their own property, giving incorrect answers about basic things like nearby ice machines. The presence of Confederate soldier statues on the grounds was also deeply unsettling. Overall, I cannot recommend this resort. Poor service wrapped in symbols of a painful past.

Staying at the RV park and needed some activites. Sunset trail ride always fun. I was picked up from my RV site and taken to the stables. Guide was very informed, horses did a great job of climbing and desending the rough, rocky terrain and the views were spectacular. Added the cheese tray and thoroughly enjoyed snacking on my cheese and berries while watching the sun sink behind the mountains.

I was disappointed with my stay at Lajitas Golf Resort. While the bed was comfortable and the grounds gorgeous, that was unfortunately the only positive. The room in the Cavalry Post section was extremely weathered. The walls were beat up, furnishings worn, and overall it felt tired and neglected. The bathroom was especially bad. The hot water did not work, which made showering miserable. The Duraflame log provided for the fireplace put off so much smoke that it was difficult to breathe, making the room uncomfortable rather than cozy. On top of that, there was no clear or easy way to get in touch with the front desk when we needed help extinguishing the Duraflame, which was very frustrating. This resort markets itself as a luxury destination, but my experience was far from that. The condition of the room and lack of responsiveness do not match the price point or expectations of a luxury stay.

I really enjoyed our two nights at the resort. It has a cozy old western atmosphere. It's not fancy but it really feels like the old west. The golf course next door was fantastic! It has so many different terrains and interesting features. I enjoyed riding in the golf cart as my husband played. The course was not crowded either, which made it even more enjoyable. We had dinner at the hotel and it was fantastic. They have a beautiful view while dining on the patio. After dinner we went to the bar which was also great. They had a local musician which added to the ambiance. The rooms were very reasonably priced. I was definitely go back and also recommend the resort to friends.

We stayed in the Badlands Hotel and loved it. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurants at the resort was all good, I enjoyed my round of golf, and my wife loved her spa treatments. It's close enough to Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend State Park to see a lot without driving too far. This is a great place to do a Big Bend trip.

My wife and I stayed at the Lajitas Golf Resort the night of May 1, 2024 and we woke up to water dripping from the ceiling onto the bathroom floor which my wife slipped on. More importantly, there was no privacy curtain on the window next to the door, so anyone can see straight into the room with a direct view to the bed AND the bathroom. I had to hang some cloths over the window for privacy. I notified Macalay at the front desk, who was shocked when I showed her the pictures, and said to email management, which I did. It is now May 5th and no one has called nor responded to my email. Hence the 1-star review.

To whom it may concern This golf resort is "owned" by Kelcy Warren and first off the power goes out very frequently and this person will not purchase back up generators for his guests that are paying top dollar to stay somewhere that still needs a ton of work. I have stayed 3 times and twice the power has been out or went out this last time was 21 hours in over 100 degrees, all they offer is a lantern and maybe warm water. They call maintenance several times during your stay because they just put a bandaid on the issues instead of fixing it correctly. They are updating the rooms to look like motel 6 instead of the western look, but can't or won't install an elevator in the lobby for guests in the upstairs units (badlands) and those stairs are horrible it's an accident waiting to happen. They also won't get back up generators for the many power outages that happen mostly in the summer. That character kelcy Warren would rather buy statues (Robert E Lee) and planes for himself and God knows what else than take care of the guests. I have talked to many employees during my stay and they are severely under paid and most not appreciated. If you look up Kelcy Warren he is a billionaire so there is no excuse for any of this.

HORRIBLE. My group and I went hiking in Big Bend. After hiking, we came to enjoy drinks and food at "Lajitas Golf Resort" on a Monday night. @6pm. The location is beautiful, but the staff is foul. "Bryan" met us at the entrance of the restaurant and looked at our group up and down. He did not want us to eat there. He displayed this through his body language and passive-aggressive tone. Weary from our travels, we asked if we could get some drinks and eat elsewhere. He verbally scoffed and went to and asked the bar if we could order drinks. He came back and allowed entrance to the bar but STRESSED, we are not permitted to order any food. He looked at a member of my party and said, "you would kill the kitchen." We ordered some drinks at the bar. The drinks came in copper cups with rust on the outside. The bartender also made it apparent they did not want to serve our group. We watched as several tables were unoccupied with seemingly available seating outside and inside. As we left Bryan said "have fun guys" We responded, "we are going to find food." He said " haha, good luck." (In a sarcastic tone) My entire group of 8 took this as an odd response and laughed between us for his passive-aggressive attitude. I would love to rate this higher as this location is beautiful and has potential. I hope Bryan and the staff can look past the outward appearance of weary hikers as our money very much pays the same.

5++ STARs!! This place was fantastic. Quiet, safe, relaxing. No young children or crying babies. Music to my ears. Great activities. Neat old novel place. So worth it!! Especially if you live in Texas- this is a must see!!

Some might give this place fewer stars if they had our experience, but, I feel that wouldn't be fair to the staff and their efforts to right the situation. Upon arrival, we were somewhat taken back by the condition of the facility. The rustic old western feel is not just a design, but it's a true state of affairs. Wood is creaky, warped, and I initially thought this place had been around a century. The hotel decor is beautiful, and the room on the hotel side was laid out well. As we began to unpack, we found a very large termite on the ceiling. You could see where a previous one had been smashed on the ceiling, but we continued on. Then, there was another on the wall adjacent to our bed. Then, the final straw, was when I found one crawling on my pillow. We immediately packed up, and my husband confronted the front desk with the termite in tow! They found an upgraded room on the other side, where the pool is. We made the change at around 1030pm, and drove over to unpack and investigate the new accommodations. The room was significantly nicer, though, we did find 1 termite crawling along the bathroom floor. Regardless, the efforts the front desk went through to make our stay better is much appreciated. I had just graduated from grad school and had a birthday, and we just wanted an effortless and relaxing retreat from home. They wanted to comp our visit in some way, but booking through Hotels.com made it where they couldn't. At least that was what we were told. Maybe we should have asked for a paddle board voucher! Anyway, the shower was amazing, the water pressure was great and hot, the pool was our own little oasis, and parking was easy. The fitness center never had anyone else in it, and the gift shop had lots of affordable and fun items. The restaurant and bar were also wonderful. We will certainly go back despite our termite experience, because we really want to check out a few of those excursions. If in this area, give this place a try! I would just recommend staying on the side where the pool is.

Longest wait for a meal that I've ever had in 63 years of life. No apologies. Going on 90 minutes. I'm actually writing this while waiting. And it's not just me. Four other tables. We are about to gang up and over take the kitchen. Now after 90 minutes Morgan the waitress offers to give me an exact amount of time till the meal comes out. Ok...so 01:47:00 into this and food comes out. Pretty tasty, but OMG what an epic wait.

My husband booked our room through a third party after looking and selecting what we needed off the website. We wanted the Lajitas lookout because we were traveling with our kids in between camping and it had washer and dryer and bunk beds. Upon our arrival my husband checked in and said we were heading to some cottages. That isn't what we booked. They had us in our room then sold it from under us and put us in another. I went up to sort it out and we were put in another house, the hacienda escondida. Important to note as each house seems different and privately owned that the hotel rents out. So not all the accommodations, view and layout was the same. The front was helpful in trying to sort it out. Mind you these rooms were $700 a night. They claimed we were under charged by the booking site, as if that was our fault, as though we should be grateful for the inconvenience and being to stay there at all. Most unwelcoming home. As soon as we walk in almost everything is marked by the owner as not usable by guest. Signs everywhere. Can't use hot tub, can't use jacuzzi tub, can't use fire place..... but thankfully it had heated floors in bathroom which you will need since you can't even shower and have hot water the whole time. I couldn't use the tv, no remote. When I went to find one in another room the batteries were kept in with tape. Such luxury. We have had better accommodations camping under the stars or in the cheapest motel in terlingua. We won't be staying again. Basing the cost versus what you get.

We come down to Lajitas frequently and now that it's summer we like to have a drink in the AC. The only problem with the resort's comfortable lounge bar is that cheap nude over the bar. This last time we brought two other women with us and they were disgusted by it. A beautiful western painting would go much better with the decor, the area and would be a much nicer view for women visiting the resort. Sharon

The Lajitas Golf Resort property is nice. The issue is service! Maybe lack of staff. Maybe lack of training. We played 2 rounds of golf. Over 3 days tried to call the restaurant for reservations or simply to order food 12 times. The restaurant NEVER answered. Finally, after a round of golf we stopped at the hostess desk of the restaurant. We were turned away because we didn't have a reservation. Also, reservations can't be made online. Oh and there were many empty tables. Calling the front desk to ask the time of when the restaurant and pro shop were opened resulted in many calls with no answer. The first day of gold we actually drove to the golf course because there was no answer at the pro shop. Considering the price of this facility I feel like I'm being very generous with the stars. Pitiful!!!! Lacking!! Disappointing!

Absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced -- during the stay, service was certainly lacking (to say the least: for example, we waited over an hour and a half for food to go only to check in at the restaurant to see they'd forgotten about our order) but since checking out it's been unfathomably awful. I left a pair of expensive headphones in my room upon checking out and my husband forgot a few things in the closet (our fault, I know). We realized almost immediately and called the hotel who helpfully promised to ship us the items at our cost. Unfortunately, a couple days later we received the clothes but no headphones. I've called at least 30 times and every person I've spoken to - after sounding utterly confused every time (despite speaking to the same people multiple times about the same issue) - tells me the same thing - they'll call their "shipping department" and call me back before I hear nothing further from them. I can track the decide and see it's still at the hotel. Not sure if everyone working is incompetent, doesn't care, or the product has been stolen. In any event, terrible service. Otherwise, the shooting activity was fun but I would not recommend the hotel. The food is barely edible, the service sucks, and the beds are like cardboard.

We drove over from Nuevo Terlingua for a late afternoon lunch at the Candelilla Cafe. At first, we planned to eat outside since it was such a pretty day, but there were a lot of bees and wasps around the table, so we asked to move inside. There were four couples present for this meal. Every last one of us had some kind of cactus flavored margarita. I only had one because I was driving. They were really good. I ordered the Spicy Texas Heat burger. It really didn't have much heat to it, but it was a very decent gourmet style burger. It certainly filled me up and definitely hit the spot. When we left the cafe, some of the ladies headed to a store. I went with another couple to look at the brand new ice cream store/bakery, which had only opened three days before. My wife left the other store and couldn't find me. When I told her where I had been, she made me go back with her. Neither of us was hungry, so we got a piece of pie to go. We ate it later that night. It was AMAZING. Make sure you stop in there when you visit Lajitas.

Lajitas Golf Resort........absolutely in the "middle of nowhere". This is a great spot to use as a base if you're exploring Big Bend National Park and/or Big Bend State Park. The Resort was nicely designed and is well maintained. Food at the Candelilla Café and the Thirsty Goat Saloon was good and the service quick and efficient. You can't go to a place like this and expect everything to be perfect, as it is in the middle of nowhere; however, the management and staff seem to do a great job of providing a wonderful experience. There's also the small Lajitas General Store, just across the street by the gas pumps. The Store can meet many, but not all of your needs. Stop by the General Store.

ed for the next ride. It was the right decision. The "sunrise" ride left in the dark, and werre on their way back as we headed out... at sunrise. One complaint, per the locals. Lajitas Golf resort is close to both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Those are both International Dark Sky Parks. All lights in the area are supposed to be shielded ro avoid light pollution that blocks the view of the night sky. Many of the lights strung around the resort aren't shielded at all. They are more for decoration than light anyway. A problem which is easily corrected, and should be.

My family and I (six adults total) stayed at Lajitas Golf Resort this past fall for some of my wedding events. It was my second time at the resort, but first time staying in one of the private villas. The biggest villa is a main house that's 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, while the detached cottage has 1-bedroom and bathroom. The property has three outdoor sitting areas that were perched high up and gave excellent vantage points of the desert, golf course, and stars at night. The home was also stocked with kitchenware, games, and WiFi. The staff was super accommodating, even when they were short staffed, and the proximity to Big Bend National Park, Alpine, and activities was convenient. We ate at the main restaurant several times during our four night stay, ordered for their new pizzeria, and definitely partook in the on-site bakery. We also booked fun activities like zip lining, spa treatments, and then relaxed at the pool. This resort and small town are quaint, but exactly everything one could want or need in far out West Texas.

The staff at this location namely Byran was not LGBTQQIP2SAA friendly. It made me uncomfortable. We were but forsaken travelers scorched by the hot sun after our long journey in Big Bend. As we made our way back to our primitive camp. We observed a beautiful oasis amidst the dessert. As we approached the oasis we knew it was not a mirage and our eyes had not been deceived. There stood before us! "Lajitas Resort." As we approached the celestial gates. BRYAN descended upon us, in the form of Cerberus. Cerberus gazed upon us he knew we were not without transgressions. Cerberus eyes lit with Fire! And sealed the gates behind him. Once the gates were sealed behind him he bellowed. "YOU WILL KILL THE KITCHEN IF YOU ORDER FOOD." The pizza place next door was super friendly. The staff did a wonderful job keeping up with a large amount of orders.

Our first, but won't be our last time here! This resort is first class all the way! The general manager, activities coordinator and entire staff is absolutely the best! They are friendly, helpful and genuine! We played the course today and it was beyond beautiful! We highly recommend this resort and look forward to a return visit in the future!

We wanted to stay some where nice before our baby was born. We really love the big band area but we had not yet stayed at Lajitas. We had such a good time! The staff was so friendly and helpful. At one point it looks like we were going to have to bring our dogs with us and the hotel does accommodate pets. The pool was nice. The room accommodations were great. We did have Wi-Fi in our room and at the restaurants. The room also had Dish TV. We loved this little oasis in the desert! Giving it four stars because of the flies. When we got to our room the first night there were at least 6. We killed them. The second night there were more. No clue where they kept coming from but they were so annoying.

Poor experience. Horses were agitated and 5-mile ride was more like 3 miles. I purchased the 5-mile ride for my kiddos and I during spring break. The horses had been overworked all week due to spring break (the trail leader shared) and were agitated the entire ride. At one point, the trail leader's horse became very agitated and started bucking. The leader rode alongside the group as her horse continued to buck and told her assistant to make a left turn to return back to the stables instead of continuing the normal route. It was apparent that the ride was cut short. My watch hit 6,800 steps when we arrived to the stables which is about 3 miles. I called the resort to let them know of the issue and the manager, John, returned my call. John completely dismissed the matter. He was not concerned at all that the horses were overworked and dismissed the fact that our ride was cut short. We didn't stay at the resort and was hoping to stay there next time we went to Big Bend. Too bad, as my dollars will go somewhere else now. Definitely, disappointed as we love animals and the lack of consideration to the horses created a poor experience to the entire group.

I've been here in the past and have had okay service. I honestly thought it was a 5 star resort until this last visit. When I met Bryan and the staff at the restaurant, I suddenly felt a dark cloud upon me. I was looking forward to eating at the restaurant but bryan told me the wait was going to be long. They had plenty of tables available which was confusing. He suggested the Mexican buffet but when I looked inside it gave me nursing home cafeteria vibes. He rudely stated I could drink at the bar but that I could not order food because I would kill the kitchen. I ended up having a drink which was delicious but couldn't fully enjoy it after the encounter with the employees. After reading the reviews on this resort and restaurant, I'm glad my party decided to eat elsewhere because other reviews mentioned waiting 1.5 hours for their food. Unacceptable. Chick-fil-a employees treat you better than this. The employees at the pizza/ice cream shop saved the day with positive attitudes and great customer service.

Terrible treatment. I came here after hiking and was starving, I was looking forward to a nice meal after a long day. And then I met Bryan. Unfortunately, Bryan, an employee at the resort, "greeted" me in a very rude and unpleasant way. He told me that I could maybe go to the bar and order drinks but I definitely could not order any food since there were no tables. I went inside and noticed several unoccupied tables, I stayed for about 30 minutes and the tables were still unoccupied, this would have been plenty of time for me to order food and leave. it was made clear, by the treatment of Bryan and the Barista, that they did not want me there. He also muttered some snarky comments to me as I was leaving, completely uncalled for as I did not say or do anything to deserve that. Had it not been for the horrible manners of the staff, I would have considered staying at this beautiful resort in the future.

This was our second visit to the resort, fantastic...now if you're looking for 5 star resort that you might have stayed in Houston or Dallas, not a fair comparison to amenities...But for The Big Bend region, absolutely 5 star! This resort has an outstanding golf course, spa and a couple restaurants / bar. The rooms are decent, yes they could use remolding, but you're not coming to the region for the room.

$220 a night It was over priced. No WIFi No Microwave No Elevator No good for people who have big luggage. The bathroom was super small. And no special about the place. I'm not coming back in this place again.

We stayed at the resort over spring break, had a beautiful room with a great view. (We do not golf and did not do spa) Did zip line, river tour and horseback trail rides. All activities were wonderful. Staff in the hotel were friendly and eager to help. Especially the activities desk, they really go out of their way to help you with information. Easy to get to the state park and Big Bend National Park. The only concern was the restaurant, Candelilla the food was not so great. They were out of the salmon so they recommended the halibut. The rice was crunchy. They did offer buffets during the week which was a great way to have large groups and families. The setup was nice and easy, and the staff in the buffet was very attentive and helpful! The tex mex buffet night was delicious but the italian buffet night was not good -- did not like the vegetables, the risotto or the chicken picatta, only good dish that night was the meatball/pasta dish with red sauce. So we did not do anymore of the buffets.

Beautiful location (there- I've said something nice). $449/night and I've stayed at Motel 6s with better service - really.* *I'm writing this outside my room in 49-degree weather because there's no internet there. - All electricity other than by our sink is through a power strip next to the bedside table (didn't work when we got here). - No microwave. - Fridge is warm - Bring your own sheets and comforters because theirs are too small. I could go on, but have to go into my little room now (freezing out here). Not a hater - just saying.

Absolutely amazing place in the middle of the desert! Great golf and laid back atmosphere, will definitely be back.

(Updated) We had a terrible experience with the on-site manager who argued with us when we tried to talk to her, but we were in touch with the general manager and the activities coordinator who were both very kind and helpful. Unfortunately, I still can't recommend staying here. Our phone calls often went unanswered or we were put on hold for extended periods of time. The room itself was fine but the bedding had stains. This place has potential but needs some attention from management.

We arrived today and our room was certainly underwhelming for the resort prices they charge here. The towels are thin and rough, and the room has a bad odor. The room is also not very clean. We ate dinner at the restaurant and the food was overpriced for the average quality received. Most disappointing was the complete lack of service at the restaurant. We had to ask to be waited on and the servers were very unprofessional. I was asked to provide a credit card so I didn't walk out without paying. I wish that was a joke but it wasn't. No one else in our vicinity was asked to secure their food with a credit card. Racism? Perhaps. For my money, I'll go somewhere else next time and spare us the stress of such situations.

Looks like a beautiful property but we have yet to be able to see it. Have tried booking it countless times online. Does not work. Sent emails requesting to book and never received a response. Called numerous times and on three occasions received 3 different rates within the hour for the same room. Over $400 for a place with no internet, elevator, and worn linens. What kind of a place is this? It appears to be lousy business practices which will no doubt trickle down to lousy customer service and cleanliness. We will pass.

This resort is a must-visit in my book. It's so beautiful and relaxing! I don't play golf- if you don't either, I would recommend renting a golf cart from the clubhouse and driving the course. It is a masterpiece. The food and drinks were amazing the rooms were very nice and clean. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. If you're looking for a perfect getaway, look no further.

There are many things to like here; from the nice people; to the very gracious staff who'll remember your name after one encounter; to the beautiful, well-designed golf course; to the very tasty food; and finally to their wonderfully appointed Maverick RV Park just across the street, with every amenity you could ask for. Things are not inexpensive at the resort, but for the quality, comfort, and laid back elegance that every customer finds here, Lajita is a real bargain.

We stayed here for one night on 09 October 2016. It's a BEAUTIFUL, relaxing facility. The restaurant is fantastic and the employees are wonderful. Contrary to how I felt about the rest of the hotel, I was a little disappointed in the room for the price.

Only hotel close to the BB Parks. Good for $159 per night. Not on par with what I'd consider a "Resort". Golf course Ok. The dining experience was the best part as the Mexican dishes were good. Everything was OK... underwhelmed.

Restaurant service and food were abysmal. Waiter was rude and s.l.o.w. Traveling through to Big Bend, we stopped at Lajitas resort restaurant for lunch. Restaurant was not crowded. Our drink order went well - water and tea. Downhill after that. Fish and chips were tooooo salty. We asked our waiter for ketchup and malt vinegar. After several minutes of waiting, I asked hostess to bring our items. Waiter came out a few minutes later and curtly placed items on table. 'Here" was his only comment. We had to ask every time for water or tea refills. I can say I've been to the Lajitas Resort once in my life, and that's enough!

Ready for some R&R?! Rest and relaxation. Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa resides in an area of history and meaning. This resort is about 1.5 hours away from Alpine and probably another 2.5 hours from Midland/Odessa from what I remember. My first impression of the resort was fantastic with the rustic Texas charm. I was blown away actually, especially with the mountains, wild life, the scenery, etc. Lajitas offers 101 rooms, with unique features and accomodations according to what area of the resort you are in. Lajitas has quite a lot of resort activities since it kind of is in the middle of no where! -Horseback riding -Mountain biking -River rafting -ATV trips -Helicopter rides -Golf at Black Jack's Crossing -Hunting/Shooting -Tours -Birding -Zip lining (Supposed to open Labor Day weekend when I was there but they are running safety tests - unknown date of when it will start) -Stargazer Mesa -Agave Spa -Much more, just ask the front desk for anything. Ladies, I would recommend flat shoes or comfortable wedges if you would like to walk around. Gravel here is not the best for heels. I must say the golf course is absolutely spectacular. They have maintained such a great job with the area, even after the flood several years ago. I had the experience to drive through all 18-holes and was amazed except with the 18th hole. Thankfully, the golf carts have automatic brake systems for the highs, lows, and crazy turns on your golf adventure. The view of the Rio Grande River was gorgeous too... you're like 200 yards away from the border! I saw several greater roadrunners and quail while exploring Black Jack's crossing. Candelilla Cafe and Thirsty Goat Saloon were decent, really the only places you can walk to for food and drinks. Workers are always relatively new, especially in this resort because it really is a commitment to work. I met a sweet lady who was just on her second day, who drastically improved the proceeding days I saw her. I had lunch and dinner here some days during my stay, and the downside is the one menu they have. The menu does not change between the bar and restaurant. By the way, I found a piece of hair in my trio salad for lunch and completely lost my appetite. Food is decent. I'd recommend having dinner in the saloon because live music at night. If you are looking for alternatives, you have to drive out to other places such as Terlingua Ghost Town. Stargazer Mesa was definitely a treat. The night skies are so clear and perfect for a unique dining experience among the stars. You ride a hay wagon to the destination! Perfect for all ages. Agave Spa is located next to the Bakery and across Flat Rock Theater Company. Agave Spa has a variety of massages, body, and facial treatments. There was a glitch in the system or miscommunication because the email I received stated an appointment at 10:00 AM, confirmed by a lady via phone. Once I got to the spa, the lady stated my appointment time was at 12:00 PM instead. She apologized and gave me a 10% discount, but the fact that happened threw my day schedule off. I made an appointment prior for the Desert Escape package which includes foot bath, aromatherapy massage, and agave facial. I recommend the desert package or agave facial. Facial was superb. Room service/cleaning was not the greatest. We entered the La Cuesta suite with a missing trashcan, which we got the next day. In addition, we didn't get clean towels one day. It's just those small perks that could have alleviated my time here. Overall, it was "a-ok" for me. The place is beautiful, but the service doesn't match that high quality resort for me. I'd stay here again though if I do come back for Terlingua's Chili Cook-off in November one year.

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I returned a couple weeks ago from a nice 3-night stay at Lajitas Golf Resort. Our stay was fine, unremarkable in any memorable way, except for the beautiful setting right outside Big Bend State Park. My party of four decided to stay in Lajitas, because of its proximity to two parts of Big Bend National Park we intended to visit during our stay--Santa Elena Canyon (about an hour from Lajitas) and Lost Mine Trail (also about an hour from Lajitas). I don't think there are better accommodations within this distance to the park, so we snapped up two rooms at $459/night, each. I don't think its fair to assign a rating based on where Lajitas stands locally, so my rating is based on how I perceive the value of Lajitas to be relative to other resorts in its price range anywhere. Candidly, on this basis alone, three stars is pretty generous. Let's start with the rooms. Our and our guests' room were more than adequate. Each featured a sitting area off the main room, with two nice sitting chairs--right off the veranda. The bed and linens were comfortable , but the bed was not "double sheeted" that bothered us. The decor was dated, the tv was too small by today's standards, and the bathroom was likewise dated, small, and lacking a bathtub. That being said, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The lobby and the grounds (which includes a "bakery", a general store, a cantina and restaurant are western themed, which was fine. Perhaps a little too western--kind of like a western movie set. The grounds offers beautiful scenery in the distance, and we had a small lake out in front of the building housing our rooms. The restaurant served a middling breakfast and average dinner, but the servers and overall service was top notch. The same desserts, chocolate lava cake and pecan pie are served nightly. Buffets are available at breakfast and dinner. Very "banquet style", truly not what you might expect from a $459/nt resort. Cold cuisine served in a chafing dish. The atmosphere is comfortable with beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a phenomenal view to the mountains in the distance and a covered patio and lawn area. Overall, I would recommend Lajitas Golf Resort as the ideal location to access Big Bend National Park. Perhaps its only competition may be Cibolo Creek Ranch which, more upscale, is far too far to make day trips into the most popular portions of Big Bend NP. Lajitas' proximity to Terlingua is a plus, too. It's about a 20 minute drive to Terlingua and if you're looking for more (and better) dining options, you may find yourself making the trek there occasionally. A final note, remote as Lajitas is--and Big Bend NP even more so, I highly encourage spending a few nights at Lajitas despite its shortcomings, if for no other reason than to take in some breathtaking hikes and to experience the grandeur of Big Bend. It is well worth the effort to get to Lajitas from where ever you're coming from for these reasons. Giddy-up!

Beautiful scenery, very good restaurant, and challenging golf course. But, it was concerning that the building we stayed in had wooden stairways and no sprinklers. The building seemed to be made of wood. From the second floor there was no enclosed metal or concrete stairway for a fire exit. It makes me wonder if the building meets current fire safety codes. I would have liked to have known if it didn't in advance.

This place is amazing and peaceful to your soul! The nicest staff from the Thirsty Goat to Pro Shop! I played four rounds barefoot on the coolest turf ever! Thanks Guys!!! p.s. It's 110 in the shade

We stayed at the maverick rv resort. nice quite park. sites are large all paved roads. manager Jan was great she walked our dog while we took the Rio Grande raft trip. the restaurant great setting food was great. meatloaf a must eat. the cowboy shooting was awesome.

This was my second time visiting Lajitas Golf Resort. Not your typical sterile golf resort, this feels like a step back in time to a Wild West family run but very professional hotel and spa. The grounds are immaculate and beautiful. Geoff in the cantina was such a professional and helpful staff member. He gave me great recommendations for the activities in the area even with the national park being closed and was so nice to talk to. Ask for Geoff to be your waiter!

Beautiful resort. Everyone is friendly and always wearing a mask, I felt safe staying there! Oh and they let our fur child stay there so that was a bonus!

Stayed in one of their 2 queen bed suites which was beautifully appointed in a desert glam almost theatrical manner. Don't expect luxury but it nicely delivered on a all encompassing experience in a very remote area. Access to 2 pools a nice comfortable feature. Coin-op laundry room was functional and a nice touch. Did not eat any of the food or play golf so can not speak to that. No WiFi in rooms or at pool.

We were at Lajitas April 18, 2018. We were with a group of about 30; all of whom had reservations and who were expected to arrive at the same time. When my husband made the reservations, he inquired about the availability of internet service and the ability to meet my dietary needs. He was assured that each was above expectations. When we arrived, there were 2 people to check in all of us who did indeed arrive at once. The woman who checked us in assured us that the internet was excellent and that, in fact, it should be best in our room as it was next to the booster. Then she drew a line to show us how to get to our room and where we should park. The first thing I did after my husband and I took up the first load and turn on the air conditioning was fire up my computer as I had a report that needed filing that evening. No internet. I called the office to be assured that they would get with the IT guy who was on the property. Obviously, someone was working on the connection as I would get 'no networks available' and the 'network available but no service.' Meanwhile my husband returned to the car to get the rest of what we needed. When he reached into the car, a man dressed in a chef's uniform told him to move the car, they were slammed that night and my husband needed to move. After my husband said he would as soon as he took the load to the room, the 'chef' yelled that he needed to move it NOW. During this exchange, I am still talking to the desk and trying to get hooked up to the internet. When my husband returned to the room, he went to the bathroom and lifted the toilet seat... which came off in his hand. At this point my husband took the phone to talk to the desk. The woman on the other end said if we didn't like the accommodations, we could leave but that we still would be charged for the room. My husband and I went to the lobby armed with my computer and a picture of the toilet seat. I requested the use of an office where I could access the internet. This time I was granted my request with snappy reply that internet access was always iffy. (Really?) As the ladies were trying to appease us then, one said we could call the restaurant and have what we wanted delivered to us. Because I have some food intolerances, my husband went to order in person to make sure my needs were understood. The person taking the order told him that they could not make changes in anything on the menu, that if we didn't like it that way, go to town and get something! And that he could not take the order for another 35 minutes anyway. Let me make a couple of points here. First, my husband is a type 1 diabetic and has to eat on a strict schedule. It is now 7:30 pm. Second, the 'town' is 17 miles away in Lukenback, which this time of year has few places to eat and they are closed about 7. So, my husband did go to town. He found a gas station with a little market open. In ii he purchased a couple of dusty cans of tuna, a can opener, and some crackers. We dined at the desk in one of the offices around my computer at about 9:30 pm. At 10:00 we retired to our room complete with a comfortable bed and a view of the night sky through the large crack in the wooden door. Rustic? However, the next morning when we ate in the dining room, we had a server who was gracious, polite, and professional. Although they had a buffet, I was able to order food I could eat from the menu. We were grateful that the end of the visit was the best part. Oh, and the grounds were beautiful. We will not stay there again. There were lots of excuses about staff only being on the job for 2 days to 2 months. There were no offers to make anything better. I was very disappointed as I had looked forward to staying at Lajitas.

Absolutely beautiful resort and so fits the ambiance of resting on the foothills of Big Bend . Very quiet and zen like . Our room was rustic and restful. Internet was great and large screen TV's with a nice big porch to have those zen moments . The golf course was over the top fabulous . The staff are super friendly and accommodating. Do not plan to eat in the dining room without advance reservations! Our first night dinner was delicious and do not miss their famous chicken fried steak . We shared it and the portions were perfect . The Dr Pepper cake was sinful and a must! We ate breakfast and did take out lunches from the little bakery and that was delicious . Unfortunately our two other nights for dinner were not special . The staff is so overworked and short staffed which caused us to wait for our table to be served over an hour with no hopes of ever getting served so we walked ourselves into the bar and order counter side. Food was okay . Sad we were not able to enjoy a relaxing evening dinner the last two nights under the beautiful Texas skies and stars and to fight our way for a meal which is why I had to give it 4 stars . Again the staff were very helpful but extremely overworked .

Beautiful resort literally in the middle of no where. We unfortunately didn't get to do any of the activities because it was so hot, we want to go back in the fall when it's cooler so we can fully enjoy the whole experience. We ate in the restaurant and had Morgan and Rachel as our servers, they were friendly and gave amazing service. They are pricy so if you don't want to eat in the restaurant every meal every day, stop at a grocery store before you get to the resort. The staff in the lobby were super friendly as well. If you need internet for any reason don't depend on it, it's in and out and so is cell reception...it was nice to be disconnected for a while, but any work that needs to be done online do it prior to going to the resort. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

This review is for the restaurant only. It's a total joke! Please go into the ghost town Terlingua and eat there. Our waiter was great but he was limited by the kitchen . It took "forever" to get our food and then all I could think about was Sysco food systems. The guacamole tasted like it was prepared days ago-like the brownish tint when an avocado goes bad. The shrimp was for sure Sysco and tasted frozen thawed. The kitchen could not handle the load and the timing was way off. Our food arrived long before a table next to us who were seated and ordered 15 minutes before us. The restaurant is so expensive but the food quality was not worthy of "resort" status. I have yet to be impressed by any resort food now that I think about it. Also, the bartender next door is a total ass. Maybe his attitude is so prickly because he has no help. No excuses when this resort classifies itself as resort but McDonalds food appears to be the better option.

Mongolian School of Hospitality Following a reservation made in early February, our April 4th check-in and full access and use of our room at Lajitas did not occur until after 6:00 p.m. on our day of arrival, three hours later than the 3:00 p.m. time promised by our reservation. Once access was given to us, we found that the nearest parking was 150-200 yards from our room; although it was a "ground floor" room, the building was located on an elevated tract with proper access using a choice of several 5 to 7 steps stairs from walkway to walkway with no railings. Unfortunately for us, my wife has a balance issue such that she can only do a limited number of steps if there is a hand rail, and none if there is not. Our assigned room was in a section called La Cuesta, a two-building L-shaped configuration elevated 4-feet or more from grade level. There was no evidence of ADA compliance at this facility. We found a detour around the end of the first building that enabled her to go to and from our room, but by a long route. La Cuesta is Spanish for "the slope" however it should be renamed Mal Diseño, Spanish for "poor design;" due to an air conditioner noise level somewhere between a category 5 hurricane and a Boeing Growler on take-off from a carrier deck; no separate room for the lavatory so its lights interfered with anyone trying to sleep; a desk without an electrical plug or lamp available; no note pad, pen/pencil; and a single luggage rack. These items were delivered over the next hour or so by 2 or 3 different individuals. Between the deliveries, some other guests attempted to open our door as they were given our room number at their check-in. I was playing golf the next morning and my wife planned to sleep in. Around noon she called the restaurant for room service but her call went to a voice mail. Although she left a message for a return call so she could order something, her call was never returned. I returned about 2:00 p.m. and following an afternoon of sight-seeing in the Park, we returned to an uncleaned room at 5:00 p.m. on this, our 2nd day. After a call to the hotel manager, a cleaning person did appear within a few minutes. We had no further contact with any staff and did not utilize the restaurant as we had already experienced the staff's lack of training and management's unconcern. We did receive profuse apologies at each service failure, but they became hollow after a while. After 3 days of miserable service and nearly $1,300, we happily left Lajitas never to return. Its location essentially makes it the only-game-in-town for a decent facility near Big Bend National Park and that has apparently been the driver of management's hubris.