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Lotus Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property
Slopeside lodge with snowshoeing
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Fireplace
Front of property
Mountain view
Interior detail
Fireplace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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Map
4010 Bolton Valley Access Rd, Richmond, VT, 05477
  • Bolton Valley Ski Area
    6 min walk
  • Mid Mountain Ski Lift
    7 min walk
  • Timberline Quad Ski Lift
    16 min walk
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Mountain, You Are Abundant)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Pet friendly
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bolton Valley

At Lotus Mountain Retreat you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Snowflake Ski Lift and Bolton Valley Ski Area. Highlights at this ski lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .The restaurant, Gaia's Garden, serves vegan cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the ski-in/ski-out access and sauna as well as access to yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Richmond lodge include Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers' Notch Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Bolton Valley Ski Area - 6 min walk
  • Ben and Jerry's Factory - 20 min drive
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center - 38 min drive
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 45 min drive
  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area - 50 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lotus Mountain Retreat

Slopeside lodge with snowshoeing
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lotus Mountain Retreat offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Lotus Mountain Retreat. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1976
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Dining venue
Lotus Mountain Retreat offers 14 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Richmond lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Gaia's Garden

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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 lift
  • 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 provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 20 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • 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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 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

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Lotus Mountain Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Yep, Lotus Mountain Retreat has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Lotus Mountain Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily between 9 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

No, Lotus Mountain Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lotus Mountain Retreat's onsite restaurant that serves vegan cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lotus Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Lotus Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

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" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to cancel the room because of death in the family. They were very rude and disrespectful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating considering we would be arriving late. Very clean. Quiet. Enjoyed our short stay and would return again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet and peaceful. Lovely view of the colors of the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
We were surprised when we first got there and realized it was a wellness center! It was such a nice place to stay. The gentleman at the front desk was very nice he showed us around and they have quite a nice place. The only thing I didn’t like was there were young people sitting in the parking lot with a table Se up talking which was ok but they were cussing loudly and I had a 10 year old with me. I would return! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We arrived approximately 7:00pm and was told room was not ready for us although check in was advertised starting at 3:00pm. Waited at least a half hour from time of arrival to being able to occupy room. Doors and walls have little or no sound abating characteristics so you can hear other guests in adjacent rooms and hallways
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Leslie, NY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quiet, peaceful place with extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful location, friendly staff, relaxing environment, great place to go to disconnect and recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good points : everyone was friendly and welcoming. Jacuzzi was great! Points of improvement : we arrived to check in, and were told there was a spiritual ceremony going on and if we could wait to check in for "a few minutes". We were offered free kombucha for the trouble which was nice. But while waiting and drinking our kombucha, the people from front desk responsible for checking us in walked right by, said they were still doing the ceremony and were just grabbing some supplies, and didn't take a couple min to just give us our room key and check us in real quick! We ended up going on a walk instead and it wasn't too big of a deal but this isn't exactly great customer service. In addition, we were charged 2 desserts on our room bill, but we only ordered one. Carpet seemed a bit dirty as well but the bed was great and comfortable. The biggest disappointment was that we thought we would get a direct view of the mountains from our window, but unfortunately it didn't look like the online photos described it. It's still in a beautiful area but not like we imagined it would be. Generally an okay place to stay and a good retreat to recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

JohnCamp, Cranston RI

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot located up on a mountain. I never ever saw the stars so bright.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
okay place
It was a decent place to stay - clean, but older. Bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019