The Lajitas Golf Resort offers a boutique resort setting nestled in the lowland desert between the majestic mountains of the Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas. Featuring resort amenities with an award winning Lanny Wadkins designed championship golf course, SUP Rio Grande (Stand Up Paddle Board), world class zip line adventure with 8 stations and over 8,000 ft. of adrenaline producing zip lines that span canyons, a relaxing spa, equestrian center and a variety of outdoor adventure activities including hiking, river rafting, 5-stand sporting clays, cowboy action shoot or just relaxing poolside soaking up the warmth and rugged beauty of the region. In the evening visit the resort's casual restaurant with outdoor seating with incredible vista views of the Big Bend mountains, or sip on a cool drink in the Thirsty Goat Saloon with live local music most nights and enjoy star gazing on the patio. Come and enjoy the "ultimate Big Bend experience!"
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Lajitas Golf Resort, while maintaining impressive cleanliness in its rooms and grounds, often comes under scrutiny for its outdated rustic decor. Many travelers have enjoyed the array of activities available, such as zip-lining and horseback riding, yet some feel the amenities could be better aligned with the resort's pricing. The rooms, criticized for being antiquated and not justifying the high costs, are in need of a refresh.
Although the staff generally garners commendation for their friendliness, service inconsistencies have been noted. Consequently, guests frequently regard the resort as overpriced given the current state of offerings.
Atmosphere
Outdated
Rooms
Dated
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Lovely resort stop as part of a road trip around Texas and New Mexico. Spacious, comfortable, clean rooms. No lift so it's a bit of an effort getting your cases upstairs but staff are very willing to help. Croatian chef at the restaurant was lovely and gave us some tips for things to do on our road trip and his food was nice. Small shop on the resort selling everything you may need. Beautiful location near the Rio Grande.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I had visite the Lajitas resort a few years ago and stayed in the main building. My recollection is that it was ok, no real issues. My recent visit was not ok. They have a number of buildings they can put you in. We were put in the Calvary Post building, across the street from the main building. The outside of the building and grounds were nicely kept. The room was not. It was in bad shape, like a worn out Motel 6. Cracked caulking, wood resin bleed thru paint, wall in bathroom looked terrible. The bed was nice. There was no wifi and both ATT and Verizon had an only 1 bar signal. Now they claim that they don't advertise that they have wifi, but what hotel in these days and times doesn't have it. If you go into the main building and only a few feet from it you can get a signal. Since many people work when on vacation and in general need to keep in contact with others, not having wifi is inexcusable. At minimum they should state on the website they only have it in limited areas. Everyone at the building we were in that we talked to complained about it. The dinner was another disaster, both nites we were there. The first night we ordered very simple plates, and it took over an hour to get our food. The next night it was over 40 minutes. We talked with a small business group and one night they went in for dinner they did not get food after 2 hours and left.
If you need to stay connected to the world, do not stay here.
They do have some great ziplines.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip:stay somewhere else
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We stayed here one night on our way to Big Bend, in a Standard King on the second floor. Like many of this historic hotels in that region, there was no elevator, but at least the people at the front desk jumped to help us lug our suitcases up the long flight of stairs. The place was older than I thought it would be, but our room was fine and our wifi worked. The bed and shower were good and there was a TV (another thing not every historic hotel has). However, the experience was marred by the location of the bed, which was in direct line with the AC vent. Despite calling maintenance, there was just no way to adjust it without closing the vent entirely. So, since it was 95 degrees outside, we opted for a fitful night of cold air blowing on our heads. Also, the water out of the tap wasn't cold because, I was told, the pipes are above ground and on hot days (of which there are many), the water just doesn't get cold. No problem, though, because the front desk was happy to quickly send us more cold bottled water. The bar and restaurant were full on the Monday night and the atmosphere was lively and pleasant. However, do NOT get the crab cakes! They were like pureed crab meat shaped into patties and then deep fried! Ugh. The Ceasar salad was nondescript and the charcuterie plate unavailable because the truck hadn't come in that day. The tuna, chicken and fruit salads at the Mercado/Bakery were better. Our room was discounted because we booked a round of golf. The course was scenic and playable for even a high-handicapper like me. The only big problem was that there was no drinking water on the course (due to Covid), the restrooms only had hot water out of the tap, no cart girl came by with drinks, and they only gave us two bottles of water each for 18 holes. (Did I mention it was 95 degrees?) And, since the layout of the course never allows you to drive back past the golf shop to grab another bottle, we were stuck with what we had. When I mentioned my frustration to the pro at the end of our round, he - without hesitation - said he would refund our money. That was appreciated and certainly unexpected.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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This was our 1st, trip since the pandemic. So we decide to go to a REMOTE place to avoid a lot of people. We checked in without a problem and the condominium was nice. We notice right off that several lights were burnt out, the main light in the living room was not working (never did). The laundry washer was out of service due to a part that needed to be replaced. Not to mention the ice maker was not working. They sent one of the front desk people to fix it but he was unable to fix it. The resort staff was very accommodating for the most part. On the second to last day, some loud and heavy-stepping guests checked in. We knew that they were just checking in so we waited for things to settle down. But after several hours of them running and yelling, we called the front desk. They said the first was still checking in, and that quiet time started at 10 PM. So at 1 AM we were awoken by loud stomping and kids yelling we complained to the front desk people and still nothing was done. On our last day, they started again with stomping and yelling. Yes, they had 3 little kids, but please be considered to another guest . We complained again, to no avail from the front desk staff. They did even apologize for putting a family of 7 people with 3 small kids on the second floor. I would go to big bend again but NOT Lagitas golf resort.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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THE GOOD. 1. The golf course is marvelous, very likely an experience unlike any other in the world. 2. The restaurant staff is top notch and very eager to make sure you love the food and service.
THE BAD. 1. I had to leave phone messages two days in a row for reservations before I emailed and was told that's the best way to reach them. I mentioned that their phone menu sends the caller in circles. They were unconcerned. 2. At check out I found they had overcharged by almost $400. Check your bill carefully. 3. The first day we asked the front desk where we could buy bottled water. They gold us to hike to a general store a quarter mile up the state highway. (?) A day later we discovered that there was a bakery fifteen yards from the front desk that - yep - sells bottled water.
THE UGLY. Please don't be seduced by the photos of gorgeous accommodations on the website. We got stuck in a room so small there was literally no space for anything but the beds. No comfortable chair or loveseat. No table. A closet/ref at the end of the bathroom that looked like the janitor's closet was left standing open with no doors. One of my pet peeves, a lone sink IN THE BEDROOM. This was a 50s style motel acquired by the "resort" (and I use that term as loosely as possible) for $385 a night.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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In our travel to all 7 continents, this resort has the worse customer service. The location is isolated and not many places for food etc.. Twice the dinner and breakfast places ran out of food. No milk or Orange juice in the morning etc.When I complained to the manager, the answer was" oh but we had Almond milk". Reason was supplier did not deliver. Right outside the resort is a grocery store. They had the milk and orange juice. The restaurant could have picked it up just like we did. Even if the restaurant are not owned by the resort, its a obligation of the resort to keep their guests satisfied.. If the supplier did not deliver, the resort has several planes transporting guests. They could have used the planes to get immediate supplies.
Instead of telling the guests that they ran out of food, the employees would tell you that the place was booked solid and no tables were available. When you looked in side the hotel at peak or non peak hours it was almost empty. Later on we realized the real reason was no supplies. Once we did finally get the reservation and sat to eat. The next table(s) was occupied by ROWDY FOLKS and extremely loud and noisy. It was so loud that we could not hear person sitting next to us. There was a Danish couple who even walked off!!.I expected the manager to request the folks to cut down the noise or move them to the bar or outside. That of course did not happen.
My wife wanted a safety pin and called the front desk. She was told they dont have the pin. When my wife pointed out that normally big hotels have a sewing kit which has a safety pin. The front desk clerk then agreed that they do indeed have a sewing kit, but it will be billed to the room!!!
Check out time is 11 am and we called at 10:45 am for porters to come up to bring our bags down. After some time we were called back and told that no porters were available as they had all gone to pick up new arriving passengers.Does someone realize that their are guests trying to check out and all porters are sent to the airport. Not a single porter was available for existing guests.
The walk way from rooms to restaurants has a bamboo roof which leaks and the ground below which is uneven gets wet and slippery. Some people even fell,
Very poor customer service..
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Date of stay: October 2022
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What an amazing place. A bit pricey, a bit run down but still amazing, one of a kind and unforgettable stay with an “end of the universe” feel to it - so remote and far away from everything. Loved the unique architecture and decor of this place. We stayed at Lajitas is Sep 2019 in the premium rooms across the street from reception, it’s a bit pricey and a bit run down but totally worth the experience. The room was very well appointed with the beautiful stone decorated bathroom counter. The grounds are meticulously maintained d simply stunning - from the colonnade/open terrace of the restaurant overlooking the golf course and the Rio Grande hidden between the trees at the end of it with a gorgeous backdrop of desert mountains to the fountain feature and dance square on the other side from the reception, beautiful stunning views everywhere, old Mexican/Spanish decor, both interior and exterior, the entire place /area had a frontier feel to it. Unfortunately the restaurant food was mediocre to bad - not sure if remoteness has affect on the quality and freshness of supplies (the keeper of the store at Chisos in the Big Bend said he gets his supplies from Amarillo six hours away). The views are stunning though. We saw some wild javalinas roaming the back end of the golf course. The idea of a gulf course in the desert is maybe what makes the landscape hard to believe. There is a beautiful gift shop on premises and a small outdoor gear shop. Gorgeous sunsets and spectacular stars just a short ride away from the hotel. Truly unique and unforgettable stay.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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First, this hotel is very expensive for what you get. We knew that going in and understood this is because there are very few options in the area. The rooms are fine; a little dated but everything worked. The pool is nice especially because it was so hot and it was great to take a dip after a day of hiking.
They are clearly understaffed and most of the staff we spoke to, especially in the bar and restaurants were very new and hadn't been trained appropriately. The first night we had a reservation for dinner in the Candelilla Cafe. When we got there their computer system was down so they had no idea who had a reservation and who didn't. They basically told everyone there would be a one hour wait. The manager was extremely rude and it was clear he knew no one there had any other options for dinner so he didn't have to provide good customer service.
The Thirsty Goat Saloon was nice and the staff there was friendly. It was nice to have a bar on site to go have a drink after dinner.
We ordered pizza one night from the Boardwalk Bakery and Pizzeria. We ordered the pizzas a couple of hours early but they still weren't ready when they said they would be. When we finally got them did not have the correct toppings we had ordered. We kept them because we'd been waiting so long but again, it appeared the staff in there really didn't know what they were doing.
Finally, the last night we were there they power went out around 6:00pm, which also meant the air conditioning stopped working. When we talked to the staff to get some idea when it would be back on they had no idea and said it was an area-wide problem. When we asked about a back-up generator they said they had one only for the bar and the restaurant but NOT for the guest rooms. By the time the power came on about 1:30am it was almost 90 degrees in the room. I found it very disappointing that the revenue-generating parts of the property had power and a/c, the guest rooms did not. For the prices they are charging this was unacceptable.
When we checked out the next morning, they offered us 10% off our room for that night. I was able to negotiate 20% off but frankly thought the entire night should have been at no charge.
We did not play golf or do any of the activities so I can't comment on that.
Bottom line, there are some good things about the property but due to the staffing and power issues I would not recommend this to others.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip:There is no elevator so if you don't want to climb the stairs ask for a first floor room
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My husband and I stayed at this lovely resort for 3 nights. The grounds are pretty as well as the golf course and spa. We enjoyed our meals in the restaurant and had drinks in the bar. I would suggest they offer some craft beers, however the mixed drinks were good. Pool and public areas were very nice and well maintained. The resort offers pizza and a bakery with sandwiches and ice cream if you do not have time for a full breakfast or lunch. Resort was close to Big Ben National Park where we spent most of our days. We enjoyed our rustic room, however I found it odd that housekeeping would only change out the towels, trash and toiletries but not make up the beds, This is an expensive luxury resort so one would expect the beds to be made up. It is a shame that I am on vacation but still have to make up my own bed like home. Staff was friendly and would come back again if in the area.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I’d love to rate this hotel 4-5 stars, but due to issues in our hotel room and lack of customer service I’m rating low in hopes management will make changes. Beautiful views, lovely rooms (king bed very comfortable, great decor), we dined at the restaurant all 3 nights and enjoyed our food, servers at the restaurant and bar were great! Husband took the Combat shooting course and loved it! I attempted to book at the spa but they were not able to accommodate due to scheduling conflict. Enjoyed the pool, nothing fancy, but perfect to relax in. During our stay, the power went out and took over 6 hours to get back on. We have a baby so this was challenging. On a separate occasion, we had a leak in our room from the AC unit and had to move rooms. Again, we have a baby and this was extremely inconvenient. No one apologized, attempted to help, or even acknowledged the inconvenience. Lastly, upon check out, we were charged for our room even though we had already paid in full. We were refunded for most of the stay, but still owed $130 due to room rate changes from our booking rate to what they show in their system. Again, no apology or acknowledgment of inconvenience or misunderstanding. Extremely frustrating. This resort has so much potential. Understand that you are in the middle of West Texas with limited options around you if anything happens.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Not sure about this but the property splits the main highway/road. The best and most scenic rooms are on top of and across from the main check -in area. Kind of looks like an old wild west town.. minus the shops and stores..
I am not sure, it would probably be best to call the resort and ask. I know they are hard to get through to and you have to have them call you back, but I don't recall seeing them.
We never felt insecure, however, we weren’t complacent either. When we were in Big Bend Nat’l Park, we met some folks who told us not to leave valuables in the car and to be aware of anyone approaching us, but that never happened
You can pretty much book when you are there. We flew from Austin to Midland and picked up a rental car, Once I arrived at the airport I called the river raft place and booked. We stopped at an HEB for supplies. They are expensive once you are there. so I bought beer, wine, bloody mary fixings and snacks. They have sandwiches at the gas station. We used them for our float trip. They were OK and I thought pricey. I am sort of cheap. Anyway I hope I found your message in time.
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We stayed in the officer’s quarters last July and there was a mini fridge in the room. The front desk should be able to tell if if there’s been any changes since then. Enjoy!
There are more places to choose from in the Lajitas area.
PRICE RANGE
$190 - $281 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
lajitas golf hotel lajitas, lajitas golf resort and spa, lajitas hotel, lajitas resort texas
LOCATION
United StatesTexasBig Bend National ParkLajitas
NUMBER OF ROOMS
99
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