Name: Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites
Address: 1311 North East Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America, Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

At Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites, travelers often highlight friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, a satisfying breakfast, and a convenient location for Dinosaur Valley attractions, the Somervell County Expo Center, and area restaurants.

Guests like the western-dinosaur decor, a family-friendly pool, spacious suites that suit groups, and useful touches like ceiling fans. Some report inconsistencies: dated rooms or loud A/C, occasional noise from upstairs, and cleanliness or maintenance lapses such as sticky carpets, unclean sofa beds, or moldy showers. Overall, expect a friendly, convenient base with solid value for families visiting the area.

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Facilities

The pool is a family-friendly draw and often described as enjoyable, with several mentions of it being clean; a few reviews cite dirty water or the kiddie pool being green, and the hot tub is no longer available. Parking is easy, including space for trailers and well-lit areas.

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Katrina

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable facility, relaxing pool area and appears very clean

4

David

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was in terrible condition. And that was our main purpose to getting a room here. It was so dirty that we had to clean it.

10

Brian

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very well maintained property and the staff was great. The room was comfortable and we enjoyed the pool too.

10

Georgetta

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the event I attended. Well lite parking

6

Mark G.

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely a three star hotel. The kiddie pool was green but the main pool was nice and clean…no hot tub. The suite with a bedroom was very comfortable for a family of 6.

10

Teresa

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Pool was a lot of fun for grandson.

8

Robin

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Rooms and facility looked good and clean. Hot breakfast items were served. Good coffee. Nice pool and covered sitting area. Slight smell of urine when we walked in at night that disappeared with the cooler use of AC. We would return.

10

Emily

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was clean and big enough to accommodate several families. The breakfast was SO good that we ate it each day and didn’t feel like we missed out! Staff was super friendly and helpful.

10

David

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only issue we had was the sound of the Air Conditioner when it came on. it was loud enough to wake you up when sleeping. Otherwise it was a very pleasant stay. Food was good, bed was comfortable, and pool was fun.

10

Steve S

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parking with a trailer.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the property clean, but several reviews report issues including sticky carpets, musty or urine odors, moldy shower floors, and leftover food on sofa bed covers. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent.

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Christy

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice stay! There was something sticky and gross on the carpet in our room but other than that it was good!

4

Amber

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel room was dirty. We opened up thr sofa bed and there was a dirty mattress cover on that had old food on it. In the second bedroom, they say the bed is a queen but it seemed like a full. The shower floor was really dirty and covered in mold. We had high expectations given that this hotel was the best rated in the area but left disappointed.

10

Samantha

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was very impressed with how clean everything was. These days, you don't always get what you pay for.

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BLYNDA

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Though the building is old it is well maintained and clean. The halls and room seem to have fresh carpet and paint. The young woman that checked us in was very helpful.

4

Samantha

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walking in the hotel looked beautiful and well kept. As soon as we stepped off the elevator and onto the third floor we were met with an unusual smell. When we got to our room it was even stronger and smelled like human urine. My kids and I went to the store down the street and purchased air fresheners for the room. The pool was nice and the breakfast was what you would expect. Overall it was okay but not what I expected from a hotel with higher ratings.

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Heidi

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful during checkin/out. Room wasn’t super clean. Carpet felt sticky in various places throughout room. There were crumbs on the bedding. We arrived so late and were exhausted that we didn’t give the property a chance to rectify the situation. I’m sure they would have—very kind and helpful.

10

Meagyn

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very charming decor. Clean rooms and linens. Great breakfast choices for the family!

10

Judy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ckean room, great decor! Breakfast was great!

6

Scott

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room 110 is a strange one. It has double doors that lead to the parking lot. There are seats right outside the doors that anyone can sit at. So much light comes in through the doors, it is distracting. Room needs a deep clean. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was ok. TV was not great. The clean remote was not useful and most channels were tuned to descriptive mode or set to SAP Spanish. No way to change it.

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Amber

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because it was highly rated. Upon arriving at the property, it smelled so heavily of manure. Comes to find out, the hotel is right next door to the Somervell County Expo Center and there were trailers filled with horses piling in. You could not escape this smell while outside and while that would be okay once inside, it was hard being outside in the pool area. Obviously you can’t blame the hotel for this, but just note that the hotel is right next to this center and you might have bad luck as to what event is going on next door that will affect your stay. Our room itself was dated and smelled musty. The second bedroom was really nice to have but the shower floor was covered in mold. It was really gross and off putting. We did not use that shower. Even in the first bathroom, we felt like we needed to wear flip flops, like you’re in a dorm room shower. When we opened up the sofa bed, there was a mattress cover on that had old food stuck to it. It was clear that the mattress cover is never taken off to be washed. Just in general, we felt like the hotel was dirty and old and would not return. We were grateful we only stayed here for one night.

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Rooms

Many guests find rooms spacious and comfortable, with charming western-dinosaur decor, ceiling fans, and suites that suit families. Some mention dated features, loud A/C or noise from upstairs, and sofa beds that are better for kids than adults.

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John

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like that it had a ceiling fan in the room, kept it comfortable and air moving.

10

Ai

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room is so big and great staff.

8

jolene

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy above our room all nite. Everything else was great.

10

Shannon

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel, accommodating staff, very comfortable rooms.

10

Lynita

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is clean and spacious. Check in was easy. They were ready to get us in quickly.

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Robert

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the two bed two room combo. It was perfect for us and our two grandsons

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Mark G.

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely a three star hotel. The kiddie pool was green but the main pool was nice and clean…no hot tub. The suite with a bedroom was very comfortable for a family of 6.

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Christine

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a perfect property for our family to stay at for vacation. Perfect for little kids too! The double bedroom was a plus and the fridge and microwave were handy. Very pleased and will be back! Friendly staff too!

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Scott

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room 110 is a strange one. It has double doors that lead to the parking lot. There are seats right outside the doors that anyone can sit at. So much light comes in through the doors, it is distracting. Room needs a deep clean. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was ok. TV was not great. The clean remote was not useful and most channels were tuned to descriptive mode or set to SAP Spanish. No way to change it.

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Denise

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice, regular beds comfortable, sofa bed ok for kids but wouldn’t be for adults. Bathrooms roomy. Had a 2 room suite for a very reasonable rate. Kids loved the pool. 24 hour coffee available was a plus.

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Service

Service is a standout, with many praising friendly, accommodating staff, proactive check-ins, and help beyond expectations. A few reports mention inexperienced or unhelpful interactions and an early check-in fee.

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Darin

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was close to everything we wanted to do. The room was nice, the breakfast was good and the staff was excellent. We has an issue with a dead battery and Sydney and Carla helped find some jumper cables and help get our car started. We will definitely stay here again when coming to Glenrose.

10

Steven

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in good condition and the owner or manager was around making sure everyone was happy.

10

Monica

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The service was just absolutely excellent and because of that, we will stay again in the future.

10

Amy

Nov 10, 2023

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Staff was especially helpful and friendly.

6

Rachel

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location and easy parking. The only staff member I saw was not very competent or helpful. The elevator frames needed to be repainted. The hallways were really warm. The deadbolt on the door to our room didn’t work.

10

Alexandre

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, very friendly, room clean and in order all service very good

10

Elizabeth

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good hotel. Front desk called to check on how the room was after we got settled in. I’ve never had that happen anywhere! Nice hot shower with directions on how to use it. Quiet room, except for a few creaks from the upstairs folks. Comfy bed with plenty of space for us. Will be returning!

10

Janet

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and well appointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautifully rustic. We would definitely stay there again.

8

Barbara

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and common spaces were clean and attractive. Staff was new and did not seem confident in knowing the procedures. Very quiet.

10

Linda

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jim was amazing. We all forgot chargers and he nicely charged my phone for me. He was also helpful with getting us utensils for eating food cooked in microwave. Very friendly courteous and thoughtful.

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Location

Convenient for Dinosaur Valley State Park, Dinosaur World, Fossil Rim, the Somervell County Expo Center, and nearby restaurants; many also mention easy parking and a generally quiet small-town setting. One review noted strong livestock odors outside during an expo event.

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Nancy

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and convenient stay close to the dinosaur state park and other attractions. Friendly staff.

10

tonya C

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and clean. The room was bigger than we thought which was nice. We liked that we were just across the street from the activity we were attending so we didnt have to pay for parking.

10

David

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There are several restaurants near by and the property was close to where we were having our activities.

10

Becky

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff and close to the expo center for our horse show.

8

Joshua

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel in a good location

8

Marybeth

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet small town

10

mark

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to dino world and state patk

10

Emily

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean, quiet, in good shape. Staff was friendly. Location was close and easy to get to all notable attractions.

10

Judy

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Middle of plenty to do.

4

Amber

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because it was highly rated. Upon arriving at the property, it smelled so heavily of manure. Comes to find out, the hotel is right next door to the Somervell County Expo Center and there were trailers filled with horses piling in. You could not escape this smell while outside and while that would be okay once inside, it was hard being outside in the pool area. Obviously you can’t blame the hotel for this, but just note that the hotel is right next to this center and you might have bad luck as to what event is going on next door that will affect your stay. Our room itself was dated and smelled musty. The second bedroom was really nice to have but the shower floor was covered in mold. It was really gross and off putting. We did not use that shower. Even in the first bathroom, we felt like we needed to wear flip flops, like you’re in a dorm room shower. When we opened up the sofa bed, there was a mattress cover on that had old food stuck to it. It was clear that the mattress cover is never taken off to be washed. Just in general, we felt like the hotel was dirty and old and would not return. We were grateful we only stayed here for one night.

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Dining

Breakfast draws frequent praise for being hot, tasty, and well attended, with good coffee. A few guests considered it average.

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10

Andrew

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was done well and attended closely by staff. Great experience!

10

Robin

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and our room was clean and ready for us. Staff was so nice. Breakfast was delicious as well. Will definitely stay here again

8

Robin

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Rooms and facility looked good and clean. Hot breakfast items were served. Good coffee. Nice pool and covered sitting area. Slight smell of urine when we walked in at night that disappeared with the cooler use of AC. We would return.

10

Emily

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was clean and big enough to accommodate several families. The breakfast was SO good that we ate it each day and didn’t feel like we missed out! Staff was super friendly and helpful.

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Thomas

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I never like the free breakfast at chain hotels, so this was no different. The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The fan in the A/C unit was loud, but I have earplugs.

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David

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only issue we had was the sound of the Air Conditioner when it came on. it was loud enough to wake you up when sleeping. Otherwise it was a very pleasant stay. Food was good, bed was comfortable, and pool was fun.

10

Meagyn

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very charming decor. Clean rooms and linens. Great breakfast choices for the family!

10

Judy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ckean room, great decor! Breakfast was great!

10

Leta

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For a slightly older building, this is a wonderful place to stay! The breakfast was great both mornings. Staff is super friendly & helpful. Definitely would stay here again.

8

Kim

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff Great breakfast

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