Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites

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Best Western
8.9 (152 reviews)
1311 North East Big Bend Trail , Glen Rose , US
+1 254-897-4818

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Very good location (close to downtown/attractions)
Generally clean rooms and fresh-smelling property
Spacious suites / extra room for families
Nice pool and kid-friendly activities
Great value / affordable price
Cons:
Occasional cleanliness/odor issues (third-floor cigarette smell; some rooms not cleaned well)
Room maintenance problems (broken fridge, loose shower hardware, shower curtain rod issues)
Hard/uncomfortable beds reported by at least one guest
Breakfast area can be cramped and limited options (missing yogurt)
Noise from adjacent/above rooms and only one small elevator
Pet fee charged

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mixed sentiment: several guests praise that the hotel is very clean and fresh-smelling, but there are notable issues reported (third-floor cigarette smell, at least one room not cleaned well, and problems with shower curtain/rod).
Service
9.5
Strongly positive: numerous mentions of cheery/front desk staff, very helpful and accommodating employees, night manager resolving linen issue, and overall friendly/courteous team members.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised: multiple reviewers note the hotel is close to downtown/attractions and 'close to everything' including Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Room Quality
8
Mixed: suites and larger rooms are appreciated (separate living area, space for kids), but some rooms had maintenance issues (broken fridge), very hard beds, and loose shower hardware affecting usability.
Amenities
8.6
Generally positive: pool and small lobby sitting area are liked and kid-friendly activities noted; property is pet-friendly. Some negatives: pool reported cold by one guest and only one small elevator for guests/staff.
Value for Money
9.3
Frequently mentioned as great value and affordable price; guests cite good deals via booking sites and overall satisfaction with price-to-quality ratio.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Mostly positive: breakfast is repeatedly described as good and sufficient, though some wished for more options (yogurt) and the breakfast area can be cramped.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall very positive: many guests say they'd stay again, highly recommend, and that minor issues did not detract significantly from an otherwise excellent stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 6 miles from the renowned Dinosaur Valley State Park, Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites offers a prime location for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Amenities Galore
Each guest room is equipped with modern conveniences including a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also unwind with cable TV channels and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Fun for Everyone
From outdoor pool and BBQ facilities for gatherings to a game room with arcade machines, there's something for everyone at Dinosaur Valley Best Western. Stay active at the on-site fitness center with a variety of exercise equipment.

Book your stay now at Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DFW

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 152 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Debra • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Hawkins • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Joni • solo_traveller • us
10
Would stay again. Great value
Pros:

Great service and room.

Cons:

Close to everything. Front desk was so cheery. Would have liked some yogurt on the breakfast buffet but eggs were good.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

Wonderful facility. Great location. Very professional and courteous team members. Will stay again.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Nice people that worked there accommodating to your needs

Cons:

In good shape for the age of the property!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Trudy • couple • us
9
Very nice stay.
Pros:

There was a wonderful, small sitting area that overlooked the lobby. The staff was very helpful.

Cons:

Everything was nice.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • us
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect place to stay! I wish all best westerns were like this.
Pros:

Everything. This place accommodates pets but it was so clean and smelled fresh you wouldn't Evergreen think it. No weed smell, carpets clean. Can't beat the price! They were even so nice to my very active kids!

Cons:

Well, the room my parents stayed in, the fridge didn't work. But that was no problem for us bc they just used our fridge. Even then it didn't take away anything from the experience there. It was such a great place we can overlook one fridge that had outlived its usefulness.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
5
At least the hotel gave me a $50 refund for my complaint!
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

The shower curtain was unusable because the curved rod was loose on each end and literally falling off the wall. As you can imagine, the shower curtain sagged so much that the curtain was useless during a shower and sprayed water out both ends of the curtain - even if you were being careful. The shower head was so loose and flopping in the wall that it will probably flood the first floor soon (we were on the second floor). The noise from guests above us and in the adjoining room ranged from annoying to ridiculously loud all night long.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Karla • family_with_children • us
10
I love the suites for the kids and me.
Pros:

Plenty food was available. It everything was great hot meal. The kids loved the pool and the activity fact sheet in the lobby.
The size of the room was ready big with the mini fridge in microwave was a plus.

Cons:

Not already having lining in the room for the sofa bed. The night manager sent fresh lining up to the room.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • family_with_children • us
9
Excellent
Pros:

Everything is always so clean.

Cons:

Wish you didn’t have to pay pet fee.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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karen • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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daxman5150 • Solo travel • Graham, Texas
8
Best Western Glen Rose
Pros:

This is a very good hotel in a great location. Staff was very friendly. My room was large with a separate living room area and bed area. Bathroom was good size with a a shower/tub combo. Parking was plentiful and well lit. I would have given it 5 stars if the breakfast area was larger. It was cramped. There is a pool available outside. Food was fine. Overall, no complaints. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

2026-07-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Allison • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Shanda • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The pool was nice, the food was good, and the staff was very nice.

Cons:

The bed was very hard and uncomfortable

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Mr.Gill • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Place close to Downtown, swimming pool good breakfast.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • us
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Judy • family_with_children • us
10
Very pleasant and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Toilets are small

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee