Dakota Lodge 8517
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Dakota Lodge 8517 is an individually decorated apartment-style stay in Keystone’s River Run area. It’s positioned for mountain access, about 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Keystone Ski Resort and close to multiple lifts, including the River Run Gondola (0.3 km/0.2 mi) and Summit Express (0.5 km/0.3 mi). The property is smoke-free and oriented toward self-sufficient stays with in-unit kitchen facilities.
Units & In-Room Features
Each apartment includes a kitchen equipped with an oven, stovetop, and microwave, supporting easy meals between ski days. Units also include a fireplace, cable TV, free Wi‑Fi, heating, and a coffee/tea maker; a portable fan is provided. Guest feedback notes that rooms are clean, and also mentions that air conditioning is not available, which can make units feel warm/stuffy for some travelers.
Amenities & Building Services
On-site recreation includes an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. Practical amenities include free self parking, an elevator, laundry facilities, ski storage, and concierge services; multilingual staff are also listed. Reviews mention occasional issues with key cards and that elevator outages can affect convenience—especially for upper floors.
Location & Getting Around
The lodge sits near transit and dining in River Run: River Run bus station is about 74 m away, with Rasor Drive bus station about 797 m away. Nearby dining options are walkable, including Montezuma Roadhouse (about 103 m), Lime – An American Cantina (about 107 m), Pizza On the Run (about 127 m), and Rotolos Craft & Crust (about 151 m). For regional access, Eagle County Regional Airport is about 83.3 km away and Aspen/Pitkin County Airport about 90.2 km away; Denver International Airport is listed at about 149.4 km.
Best for
This property best suits skiers and snowboarders who want quick access to Keystone Ski Resort and nearby lifts, plus ski storage and a warm-up routine with the hot tub/sauna. It also fits travelers who prefer apartment conveniences—especially a full kitchen and in-unit fireplace—for longer stays or quieter nights in. Guests who are sensitive to warm indoor temperatures should note that air conditioning is not documented and has been cited as a drawback in reviews.
Travel tips
If you plan to rely on public transit around Keystone, River Run bus station is roughly a 1-minute walk (about 74 m) from the property; Rasor Drive is another option about 797 m away. For early starts on the mountain, the River Run Gondola is close (0.3 km/0.2 mi), and multiple restaurants are within a short walk for quick meals. Because guest reports mention occasional key-card and elevator issues, leave extra time at check-in/out—especially if you’re on a higher floor with luggage.
What guests say
Guests describe the condo-style setup positively, with cleanliness called out as a strength. Practical in-room features like the kitchen and the overall condo feel are part of the appeal for a ski-area stay. On the downside, some guests report comfort issues due to lack of air conditioning and resulting warm/stuffy rooms. Operational frustrations also appear in feedback, including key-card problems, limited on-site (front desk) support, and an elevator outage that made luggage handling difficult.
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