Lotus Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out lodge with a restaurant

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Lotus Mountain Retreat

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Fireplace
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Peaceful)
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Interior entrance

Overview of Lotus Mountain Retreat

7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

4010 Bolton Valley Access Rd, Richmond, VT, 05477
  • Popular LocationBolton Valley Ski Area6 min walk
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)32 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrapp Family Lodge Touring Center38 min drive
  • Popular LocationStowe Mountain Resort45 min drive
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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Vibrant)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Pet friendly
  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Peaceful)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Fun)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Forrest View, You Are Happy)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Loved)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 300 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Mountain, You Are Abundant)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Forrest View, You Are Radiant)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Beaming)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Beautiful)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, No View (You Are Joyful)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Forrest View, You Are Grateful)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (You Are Light)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Pet friendly
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Forrest View, You Are Magical)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bolton Valley

Located in Bolton Valley, Lotus Mountain Retreat is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers Notch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ben and Jerry's Factory and The Cabot Annex Store are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snow tubing.

What's nearby

  • Bolton Valley Ski Area - 6 min walk
  • Timberline Quad Ski Lift - 16 min walk
  • Alchemist Brewery - 36 min drive
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center - 38 min drive
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 19 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • James Moore Tavern - 7 min walk
  • Dally's at the Cider House - 15 min drive
  • Waffle Cabin - 6 min walk
  • Good Karma Beans - 23 min drive
  • Cycle Conservation Club Of Vt - 9 min drive

About this property

Lotus Mountain Retreat

Lodge in the mountains
A terrace, shopping on site, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Lotus Mountain Retreat. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this lodge featuring ski-in/ski-out access. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The onsite restaurant, Gaia's Garden, features vegan cuisine. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Free newspapers and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8–10 for adults and USD 5–7 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gaia's Garden

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowshoeing
  • Spa tub
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1976
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 20 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8–10 for adults, and USD 5–7 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will place a credit card authorization for any bookings where the clients will arrive after the check-in hours.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lotus Lodge Inn Bolton Valley
Lotus Bolton Valley
Black Bear Hotel Bolton Valley
Lotus Mountain Retreat Lodge
Lotus Mountain Retreat Richmond
Lotus Mountain Retreat Lodge Richmond

Frequently asked questions

Is Lotus Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 20 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lotus Mountain Retreat located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out lodge in Bolton Valley is within a 10-minute walk of Snowflake Ski Lift and Bolton Valley Ski Area and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snow tubing. Vista Quad Ski Lift and Mid Mountain Ski Lift are also within 10 minutes.

Lotus Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 101 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Amanda, Rhode Island

Travelled with partner
This property is just okay...we checked in, took one look at the room, came back on Expedia, booked another room and left the key on the counter, all within 10 minutes of arriving at the "hotel". This place is very misrepresented on Expedia and it is cute and serene, but not for us. Upon walking in, it's a cute, cozy "living room" with a fireplace and the guy that checked us in was friendly (and shoeless...odd...). He personally walked us up to our room and told us about dinner. Dinner is one price, one dish (vegan) and he said it's "chef choice", no menu and no options. We weren't interested so didn't ask for any further details but based on other reviews, it's only between 7-8pm, everyone eats together. Anyways...the room is tiny, literally just fits one queen bed and the built in fireplace. The bedding smelled musty and the mattress felt like a stack of hay. There were no little supplies such as shampoo or soap bars and worst of all (in my opinion and not clearly advertised)....NO TV!!!! For some, this is okay but for us, that's our relaxation. We were traveling without kids and wanted to put on whatever we wanted....no Disney or Nick Jr and actually enjoy it. The walls are paper thin and we could hear the people below us' conversation! We were super uncomfortable and I just knew within 30 seconds that I couldn't stay there. We booked another hotel 20 minutes away and left the key on the counter. Make sure this place is for you before booking! They will not give a refund!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Mariia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It supposed to be a very close comfortable stay, but it turned out as a worse place we have ever stayed. First of all they gave us a dirty room. When I say dirty, it means that the room wasn't prepared at all for stay. After our complain they apologized politely and changed the room. The overall problem of this place is that they are very unorganized! In both rooms there were no shampoo, conditioners, even no soap! The room was cold, something didn't work, and we weren't provided with blanket until we asked. Instead of liquid soap there was only water! As it was presented in some site that they have a continental breakfast, but it turned out that they have the only vegan breakfast. The day we wanted to try it, nobody in the morning was in the kitchen to help us with that and we just went to resort that located 5 minutes away. And the last but not least is absolutely "no walls" between rooms. You could hear even if somebody is farting. And I'm not kidding here. We could not sleep for the all time we stayed there, because someone was talking, someone was listening to the music, etc. You could hear EVERYTHING! Overall, I don't recommend this place to anyone even though the staff was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Patra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and serene. Staff was friendly laid back and honest! We left a wallet and they called immediately to try and send it to us. Beds were comfy and the room was clean. It’s not a Hilton so don’t compare, more like a bed and breakfast. If u stay on the first floor you can hear footsteps but we are early risers. We stayed overnight and didn’t eat there. Very close to Bolton Ski resort (less than a mile).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thin walls but cozy for a night Hippieish and chill
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Ronald P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel from Hell
No one around to chech in with. Had to go into kitchen. Walls between rooms were like paper. We had a young child in the room and we could hear X rated things going on. Last night heat went out in our room. Temp. outside was 17 degrees. We were told we could get on a ski trail from the hotel. But not true. Hot tub broken and no TV anywhere in the hotel. Rooms not cleaned daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Needs work
This place is rustic for sure and in need of some maintenance. Our deck was full of 3 feet of snow which rendered it un usable and the ice damns on the overhang of the roof above the deck were concerning. The bed was hard and the comforter was clearly a queen and did not fit on the king size mattress. The floors in the communal living space were unswept and the plants were in desperate need of watering and pruning. The coffee and cold and hot water in the lobby were constantly out and the innkeeper kept complaining about how much coffee the guests were going through. The sauna took 45 mins to warm up and even then it wasn't hot and the hot tub didn't work. It also was advertised as a ski in and ski out lodge which it was not. We had to hike up a path covered in 3 ft of snow to get to a run that would take us down to a base lodge. The staff were all very nice but the place needs to be better cared for and should update it's offerings online to reflect an accurate representation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, calm and comfortable vibe. Ski in and Ski out location. Staff is friendly, helpful and around most of the time. It is not a traditional hotel experience, but that is why its so great. A large comfortable fireplace and each room with a gas fire place, you are guaranteed to stay warm after riding the lifts. Relax and enjoy the mountain life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019