Peaks of Otter Lodge

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Lobby
Lake
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, VA, 24523
  • Place, Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Lodge in Bedford with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
This smoke-free lodge features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Peaks of Otter Lodge offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Bedford lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Peaks of Otter Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jefferson National Forest. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Peaks of Otter
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, convenience store, and a gift shop
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Jefferson National Forest and 8 minutes by foot from Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Peaks of Otter Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bedford lodge is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Peaks of Otter - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14.99 for adults and USD 9.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Peaks of Otter

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 5 and April 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.99 for adults and USD 9.99 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Peaks Otter Lodge Bedford
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Peaks of Otter Lodge Lodge
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Peaks of Otter Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Randall

The room was attractive and comfortable. Absence of porch rockers is a negative. Outside of lodging buildings badly needs paint. Dining experience has declined dramatically from past experiences. Playing 80's Rock in the dining room is totally inappropriate for that lakeside setting ( and I like music but it's terrible the ambiance desired at the Peals ding room. Soft music or something like mountain dulcimer would be fitting). Waited 20 min for fresh chicken- 3 old wings were all that was available. Rolls were hard from sitting a long time. Experience could be so much more and cost creating that heightened experience would be recovered from increased business volume. Badly need visionary management team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing. Good food at good prices. Very restful setting. Nice trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Silmara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay at the Peaks of Otter Lodge. The lodge may feel a little dated, but it is very clean and well looked after. Our room was comfortable, with a good bed and beautiful views of the lake and mountains. Dinner and breakfast at the lodge restaurant were both very tasty, with fresh food and generous portions. The staff were attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. It’s a unique and peaceful place to stay — especially if you want to enjoy the scenery of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samia, Manassas

Liked: Staff & service
I really liked the place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was above and beyond my expectations. The staff was friendly, professional and welcoming. We are already planning our next vacation to include another stay at the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, perfect place to relax and take in the scenery. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles, Charlottesville

Travelled with family
Asked for a 2nd floor, put me on the ground floor in a pet room that smelled like dog the whole time we were there. Window sills had dead bugs, not cleaned, wi fi was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had not stayed at Peaks of Otter for several years. Our stay was enjoyable. Everyone was friendly, courteous, and extra communicative. Truly a pleasurable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike, Toccoa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful setting and area. For the high room rate, too bad the rooms don't have a bit more rustic lodge feeling. They really need a bit of sprucing up. Since there is no cell coverage there, the internet connection needs improvement. Very nice dining room and food. The staff are quite helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ina Pamela, taguig city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Lake view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in fine went to room ac clean filter light on ac cover on floor but was fixed quickly . Next day took shower tub very slow drain tub filled with water told front desk said would have someone that day to fix did not. Was disappointed on Sunday dining room only had buffet no menu orders. Overall I enjoyed my stay quite and peaceful did wish they had more than one fire pit and was shut off to early for guests in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025