Peaks of Otter Lodge

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.

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.

Wonderful location for great hiking and peaceful environment.

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 The room was clean, but pretty outdated and it only had a coffee maker.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.

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!

This hotel is conveniently located along the Blue Ridge parkway. There are multiple hikes within walking distance of the resort, such as Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill. We did all three hikes, but Sharp Top was our favorite as it offered 360 degree views of the area! We did a couple day trips to Bedford, about a 20 min drive away, to see the Bedford Boys Tribute Center and the National D-Day Memorial. The food at the lodge was superb and the staff was friendly, attentive, and relaxed. The clubhouse has a couple sitting areas and board games while the dining room offers beautiful views of the lake. Perfect place to unwind and unplug. Great trip; we will be back!

Nice property, could use some updating, but it was clean and in a beautiful area.

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

Relaxing.

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.