Peaks of Otter Lodge

Name: Peaks of Otter Lodge
Address: 85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, VA, 24523, US
Rating: 4

855-229-5934

85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, VA, US

4.0Very Good

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Non-Smoking

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About this property

Peaks of Otter Lodge is a 3-star independent property located in Bedford, VA, nestled in the mountains just steps from Jefferson National Forest. The lodge sits a 1-minute drive from Peaks of Otter Visitor Center and within close proximity to Thunder Ridge Wilderness and Buchanan Swinging Bridge. Roanoke Regional Airport is 22 miles away, making the property accessible for regional travel. Guests consistently rate the location highly at 4.6 out of 5 stars.

The lodge offers 63 air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with complimentary wireless internet, cable programming, and shower/tub combinations. Each room includes a phone, hair dryer, and coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available on request. Guest comfort ratings average 4.2 out of 5.

Peaks of Otter Lodge features an on-site restaurant serving guests daily, along with a bar/lounge for evening relaxation. A grocery and convenience store is available for guest needs. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, with vegetarian options available. Beyond dining, the property provides a terrace with views, complimentary wireless internet, gift shops, a picnic area, and tour and ticket assistance. Wedding services and a banquet hall accommodate special events. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and offers free self parking and electric car charging stations. Hiking and biking trails are nearby for outdoor recreation.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome with advance reservation; a non-refundable cleaning fee of $25 per pet per night applies, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are exempt from fees. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk and is managed by a professional property host.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Peaks of Otter Lodge in Bedford, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Jefferson National Forest and a 1-minute drive from Peaks of Otter Visitor Center. This lodge is 26.1 mi (42 km) from Virginia Safari Park and 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from Smith Mountain Lake.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Jefferson National Forest - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Peaks of Otter Winery - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Thunder Ridge Wilderness - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Buchanan Swinging Bridge - 16.5 km / 10.3 mi
Bedford Museum - 18.1 km / 11.2 mi
Bedford Welcome Center - 19.7 km / 12.3 mi
National D-Day Memorial - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Falling Creek Park - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
James River - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge of Virginia - 34.7 km / 21.6 mi
Natural Bridge State Park - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Natural Bridge Zoo - 36.5 km / 22.7 mi
Blue Ridge Vineyard - 36.6 km / 22.7 mi
Bonsack Park - 38.6 km / 24 mi

The nearest airports are:
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 55.1 km / 34.2 mi
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 51.1 km / 31.7 mi

The preferred airport for Peaks of Otter Lodge is Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Dining

You can enjoy a meal at Peaks of Otter serving the guests of Peaks of Otter Lodge, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This lodge also features wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Roanoke Regional Airport (22 miles)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-out 11:00 AM

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

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Contact the hotel to make pet friendly reservations. A 25.00 non refundable cleaning fee per pet per night will be charged for pets in the room. Reservations for pets must be disclosed prior to arrival due to limited availability of Pet-Friendly rooms.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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 11.0 per stay

Know before you go

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.