Lodge in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and 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 on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that 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 guestrooms and the location
Steps from Jefferson National Forest and 8 minutes on 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 a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Peaks of Otter – This restaurant specialises 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
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 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 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: 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
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
526
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
308
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
102
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
42
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
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
2/10 Terrible
Cary
19 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had cobwebs, tv didn’t work because the remote was missing, no wifi in rooms, and the staff wasn’t helpful. Overpriced!
Cary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Food was above average for the price.
The room we had felt like a basement, Damp smelling.
The lodge is older, but very clean with nice beds and linens. I do miss a fridge and microwave in the rooms, but the restaurant staff were very accommodating to provide hot water for my tea. The beauty surrounding the lodge is unbeatable. Love the chairs outside to sit and enjoy the quiet beauty of the lake and Sharp Top. Such a peaceful place! We enjoyed hiking on the many trails right here. Hope to come back!!
For the price, I felt that the breakfast buffet options were not much better, if not similar to the standard free complimentary fare one finds at hotels along the Interstate. Watery eggs, paper thin bacon, greasy sausage, cold pancakes, etc.. The Brunswick Stew was cold when served, my BLT was greasy, and the waffle fries were dry and over cooked. The room was indeed clean, with the exception of the dirty and stained wine glass, torn paper towel roll, and dirty paper cups found in the chest of drawers in one of the only drawers that could be opened.
Paula
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Barbara
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The accommodations appeared clean but I question the carpet from the 70's as it did not feel like it was clean. It just gave me a feeling a very uncomfortable feeling due to how much it could hide. Also, as we left, I noticed our room was marked "No Pets" and we had a dog. This could be a serious problem for someone who is allergic. The rooms really need updating badly. I felt like I was camping in a cabin. I haven't stayed in a lodge or hotel with an outer screen door. The caulk around the tub was coming off and the grout was either missing or moldy. It was hard to tell. I can't say that I have ever seen a slot to put your razors in the tile, which didn't seem to have a way to empty if you did use it.
The property is beautiful and the staff are friendly. Being as secluded as it is, I wish there were more dining choices other than buffet or a better to go selection in case you arrive after the dining room is closed. I have a hard time believing this is a 3 star hotel. I have stayed in 2 star ones that have had more amenities. I do like that they are pet friendly and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. It is just the rooms that I had a problem with.
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sonya
Travelled with family
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sonya
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
Travelled with partner
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
The lodge is one of the most peaceful and pleasant hotels that I have ever stayed at.
Just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, this nugget offers a tranquil view of peaks and lake. Pleasant easy walk path around the lake also takes you the lodge and dining.
The Lodge is amazing but our experience at the lodge restaurant was not that great. Food and drinks took forever and there was a mix up with my food and the quality was not good
Beautiful grounds. Delicious dinner.
Breakfast was disappointing. No landline in room, must go outside to use hotel phone. Although I had a cell phone, connectivity was challenging
Rose
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lena
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Amenities
The view, the view , the view. Walk along the lake was wonderful and so thrilled that it is dog friendly. So few lovely places are.
I have never had such an awful experience at a hotel in my life. The Peaks of Otter Hotel was completely unacceptable. Our room was infested with bed bugs AND fleas – an absolute health hazard. We woke up with multiple bites, and upon closer inspection, we saw the bugs crawling on the mattress and headboard. It was beyond disgusting.
When we reported the issue, the response from staff was shockingly inadequate. There was no urgency, no real apology, and no offer to compensate us for the horrible situation. To make matters worse, the staff was rude and awful to us when we asked about a refund, which is completely unacceptable given the circumstances. This level of negligence is inexcusable, especially for a property that charges these rates and claims to provide a quality experience.
For your own health and safety, avoid this hotel at all costs. I will be contacting the local health department to file a formal complaint because this is a serious sanitation problem. Do not risk bringing bed bugs or fleas home from this place.