Peaks of Otter Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lobby
Fireplace
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Bar (on property)
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$610
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Explore the area

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85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, VA, 24523
  • Place, Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Peaks of Otter Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, National D-Day Memorial
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bedford

Peaks of Otter Lodge places you steps from Jefferson National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of Peaks of Otter Visitor Center. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Peaks of Otter, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Bedford lodge include Virginia Safari Park and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Peaks of Otter Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gross Orchard - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Peaks of Otter Winery - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • National D-Day Memorial - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Virginia Safari Park - 47 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaks of Otter Winery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Peaks of Otter Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peaks of Otter Lodge Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rose Hill Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gross A J and Sons - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Lodge in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Peaks of Otter Lodge offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Bedford lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 November and 26 April.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: from approximately USD 14.99 for adults and from 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Peaks of Otter Lodge?

Peaks of Otter Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaks of Otter Lodge?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaks of Otter Lodge on 3 Oct 2025 start from AU$609.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Peaks of Otter Lodge?

Yep, Peaks of Otter Lodge has a free self car park.

What makes Peaks of Otter Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Peaks of Otter Lodge.

Does Peaks of Otter Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Peaks of Otter Lodge?

No, Peaks of Otter Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Peaks of Otter Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Peaks of Otter Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Peaks of Otter Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David, Moscow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xxx

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaks of Otter Lodge has a beautiful property on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is comfortable (great king mattress) and cleans, shows some signs of aging, but perhaps that is part of the charm. The walls are concrete, so it was quiet at night. EVERY ROOM in lodges 1 and 2 have a view of the lake! The A/C was great! There are some hikes, including an option to purchase a shuttle ride up Sharp Top Mountain to walk up to the summit (steep stairs, a little tricky!) .The restaurant has a magnificent view, and the dinner prices were very reasonable. However, there was confusion over the breakfast menu, because they just switched to breakfast buffet only, and no customers and a few employees did not know about it. Another mix-up was that we were given room keys to a room someone was staying in- my husband went in and found items there! They did find us another room and comped us meal vouchers. I would definitely stay there again to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and the convenience to the Parkway!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place peaceful and quiet and great Staff love this place, good food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, resteraunt on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adam the bartender was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ZHIXIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The lodge is old, shower head doesn’t work properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the setting and view from our deck. The food in the restaurant was very disappointing. For the cost, we expected a superior meal. They wouldn't even give us a piece of bread with our meal. We will definitely not eat there again on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean but dated. Dinner was good with reasonable prices. Breakfast was not worth the price. The Holiday Inn Express free breakfast is much better. The orange juice was watered down, the toast was cold, the jelly selection was minimal, the grits were tasted blan, the scrambled eggs were plentiful and the bacon was either over cooked and some under cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view was amazing, unfortunately that's the only good thing I can say about this place. It is old and dilapidated, it was maybe remodeled 40-50 years ago. The shower gel and shampoo containers in the bathroom were empty. We had a king room but they only gave us one washcloth. The furniture was ancient and should have been replaced years ago and the carpet was filthy. No microwave or refrigerator. When we walked in the room there was a strange, musty smell that we attributed to it probably being closed up for a while. But about 11pm we were laying in bed watching TV when i looked up and saw what appeared to be black mold on the wall near the ceiling. I took pictures of it. We complained to the front desk the next morning. The lady had my partner hold while she talked to the manager, who said we should have come to the desk when we saw the mold. Really?? At 11pm when we had our PJ's on? My partner asked to speak to the manager and was refused. I have stayed at the Pisgah Inn before which is similar to this lodge but much, much cleaner and updated. This was the worst room I have ever stayed in for almost $200.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome, friendly and helpful. The location and scenery couldn't be any better. Only problem, and i understand because it is an old hotel, is rooms are pretty dated, and microwave in room would have helped for coffee getting cold. Although a little pricey in my opinion the friendliness of staff alone would make you want to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Peaks of Otter Lodge really stood out for us on our roadtrip. The most notable feature is easily the scenery and seclusion of it. All rooms overlook the lake and the ability to walk out and immediately have views of the lake and peaks surrounding it is really special. The complex sits on its own surrounded by greenery without other buildings around. We were really charmed by it, felt instantly relaxed, and even thought it might make a good stop on a honeymoon! A leisurely walk around the lake takes no longer than 20 minutes. The setup is US 'motel' style: three units of two stories arranged alongside ample parking with communal ice machines. The bathrooms in particular were showing their age a bit. I found this to be characterful / charming more than off-putting but the shower head was a bit rusted and impossible to adjust and ventilation was just achieved through opening a window rather than an extractor fan. The main room was more recently decorated and spacious but the floor didn't seem to be completely clean so I deducted a star for that. These are relatively minor and we'd still absolutely stay again. We didn't dine in the restaurant so can't comment on that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, Washington

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Wonderful location for great hiking and peaceful environment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful scenery, food was pretty good, but it took a long time to get served due to understaffing. The room was clean, but pretty outdated and it only had a coffee maker. It would've been nice to have a mini refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at The Peaks of Otter this weekend was incredible! It was really refreshing to see the beauty of God's creation all around. So peaceful, tranquil, and beautiful everywhere I went. The service was spot on, the food was really good, and the people were really friendly. I would recommend The Peaks to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, could use some updating, but it was clean and in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Royce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very comfortable. I've been wanting to stay here for a couple years now. However I didn't realize due to the proximity of mother's Day the restaurant ran out of food the first night of my stay which prompted us to have to drive to town to find a place to eat. However I would book it again as I enjoy the area
The view of sharp top mountain sitting outside our room
Unfortunately it rained all day Wednesday with heavy fog
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing location

Location is absolutely amazing. Food was excellent. Staff were very friendly, there was a shortage of staff, which led to the bar closing. There was also a shortage on the housekeeping side, we stayed for 3 nights and had to ask for clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, including the bartender and restaurant staff was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We loved looking out on the lake from our room and the dining room. The shuttle to Sharp Mountain was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025