2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Mountain Lake Lodge offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Mountain Lake Lodge features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Mountain Lake Lodge is a smoke-free property.
Harvest Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Stony Creek Tavern - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Mary's Market & Cafe - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.
Salt Pond Pub - This pub specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Harvest Restaurant
Mary's Market & Cafe
Salt Pond Pub
Stony Creek Tavern
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Archery
Beach volleyball
Bicycle rentals
Ecotours
Games
Golf carts
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Mountain biking
Playground
Shopping mall
TV in common areas
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Playground
Pool gate
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
In the mountains
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 floors
27 buildings
Built in 1936
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Ceiling fan
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Portable fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
10 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
In-room coffee
Laundry facilities
Pool access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Firewood fee: USD 10 per day
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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Mountain Lake Lodge Pembroke
Mountain Lake Pembroke
Hotel Mountain Lake
Mountain Lake Lodge Hotel
Mountain Lake Lodge Pembroke
Mountain Lake Lodge Hotel Pembroke
Mountain Lake Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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This place is very special, whether you're a fan of Dirty Dancing or not. Its location is just beautiful, so peaceful and totally immersed in its surroundings. There are so many lovely trails where the only sound is birdsong. No planes overhead, trains or traffic. That's a rare thing in the US!!
The Dirty Dancing info and scenes are realy well done, we loved it all!
The mountain to get up to the resort is very steep and tight turns our car smoked when we reached the top!! As a resort I thought food would be free but it was horribly expensive for mediocre quality food. Paid 700 dollars to stay in a room with no ac no microwave or refrigerator or tv, what little WiFi we had was bad signal this place was overpriced and overrated I will not come back nor recommend this money pit!!!
If you are a fan of the movie, you have to go here! So many movie locations. We stayed in the Chestnut Lodge which was spacious and nicely decorated. We had dinner at the Tavern, which was fine but with very stressed “servers”/bartenders who dropped many f-bombs while they seemed quite overwhelmed. Service there not great so maybe the other dining option would be better. Other than that, absolutely loved it here. Total bucket list hotel.
When they say rustic, please understand this involves a hike uphill to your room from the bottom parking lot, no elevators, and no TV in the rooms. We were told AT CHECK OUT the main lodge is the largest on property but the only one with no TVs. All this would have been ok if advertised as such. I could have reserved something more accommodating. Just don’t see the appeal. Room was just ok, best thing was the decor in the bathroom was cute. The drive up there is nice, was the best part to us.
Marshall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Samantha
Traveled with family
May 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The room I initally booked was a "multi unit", definitely did not get the right room. Also asked for a mountain view as written on the website, didn't get that either. Although I enjoy wooded areas, it was not what I paid for per the site; you couldn't see anything past the trees. Cleanliness wise, there was a chip and empty alcohol bottle underneath my bed so I guess it wasn't cleaned that well. And while I understand a lot of this hotel is historic and they try and minimize changes, some things do need to be fixed and/or replaced. All of the windows were opened when we arrived and being on a mountain, it of course gets very cold at night. We had a hell of a time closing them as multiple were broke or the wood was warped in some way.
The highlight of the stay was Evelyn at the Kellerman's gift shop, she had so much extra knoweldge on the Dirty Dancing history tied to the hotel and was extremely friendly!
Stayed here in past, place in need of renovations, but knew what we were getting into. Conveniently located near Virginia Tech, this worked good for Metallica concert and prices were not as bad as the hotels in Blacksburg.
Pro: It is very secluded and quiet, the staff are nice, it is extremely peaceful up in the mountains.
Con: The main appeal seems to be nostalgia for fans of the film "Dirty Dancing". There is no air conditioning in the lodge, and there is really only one place to eat. The hotel room had no fridge, and everything was extremely dated. The room was tiny, just barely enough room to fit the bed, desk, and dresser. The lake is all but dried up as well, greatly reducing the views on order. I am not generally negative in reviews, but anyone wanting to stay here needs to know what to expect.
The property is very outdated and needs a lot of upkeep. Rooms and bathrooms are in poor condition and old. The facilities are not kept. It's quite boring and unattractive.
Wonderful stay at Mountain Lake Lodge. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, great seeing all the Dirty Dancing locations. Would highly recommend.
You can really do everything in just a few hours visiting this property. We booked a weekend trip and wished we only booked one night. There are no televisions or entertainment on property. Bar service is very very slow, they staff always seemed overwhelmed even when bar was not busy. This place needs more activities to keep guests entertained during spring months. Its a check off your list after a one night stay and done kind of place.