Lake Anna’s accommodation options are about to increase significantly with the new Boardwalk Hotel located at The Boardwalk At Lake Anna in the North Anna River branch of the lake, just off Rt. 522.
The cultimation of six months of site prep and construction by Reef Capital Partners, the new 36-key, four story hotel has a distinctly lake house look and sits right next to Tim’s restaurant.
According to Corey Enloe Director of Hospitality for Reef Hospitality & Consulting, “the Boardwalk Hotel on Lake Anna is a unique hybrid between boutique hotel and vacation rental offering comfortable rooms surrounded by adventures on the lake and local history and culture. We want our guests to enjoy the day on and around the lake and relax in our comfortable rooms and public spaces at night.”
Life & Times asked Enloe about opening day.
“We are currently projecting to open on August 16. Rooms can be booked through www.kasa.com or other distribution channels/partners. There will also be a website built for the property that is in development that will highlight and promote the hotel and other businesses in the area and on the site. We anticipate the booking site to be live sometime in June or July.”
Enloe also addressed room rates and kinds of rooms available at The Boardwalk Hotel.
“Boardwalk Hotel will have dynamic seasonal pricing with intro rates from $99. The peak season rate will start from $199 and shoulder season rates starting from $149.”
With so many visitors to the lake looking for accommodations we asked what amenities are planned for the rooms.
“The property will feature a diverse mix of units tailored to different travel styles. Each spacious unit is thoughtfully designed to ensure a comfortable stay, whether guests are visiting for a short or long-term stay.
“With balconies in all units, guests can enjoy lake and country views. Select units are equipped with kitchenettes and cozy central living spaces,” Enloe explained.
We also asked Enloe to share how they arrived at the name, the brand focus and the vibe of the hotel.
“Reef Capital Partners is committed to developing projects that build our community in addition to the structures. Reef purchased this asset that already came with a name. We explored renaming the project, but found that Boardwalk resonated with our key stakeholders.
“The Kasa vibe varies and is always unique to the location.
“What is consistent is our commitment to being a good neighbor and engaging the local happenings, neighbors, and community in our stay experiences. We chose a name that was simple to allow the beauty of the location to do the talking.”
A question some have asked of the project is where will boat trailers be parked, so we asked Enloe.
“If a guest would like to bring their own watercraft, they will need to find a location to launch the boat elsewhere. The boat ramp adjacent to the hotel is controlled by the HOA and with our desire to be good neighbors, we are keeping that for them.”
On the economic side, Enloe noted there were between 150 and 200 construction workers on the site at various times and he expects that the hotel operation will create and help sustain many local jobs and businesses in the area around the lake.
Hotels bring folks wanting to do activities. Life & Times asked Enloe if Reef plans to partner with local activity businesses.
“We will partner with local tour and activity companies to create opportunities for guests to explore the area.”
The hotel is also positioned for easy lake access and walking distance to dining.
So what can visitors expect to see inside the hotel as far as décor and theme?
“The hotel’s interior design was inspired by the idyllic lake life dream but updated for the modern traveler. Drawing from a contemporary coastal concept, a nuanced and elegant fusion of modern aesthetics and coastal charm, encapsulates the essence of lakeside living in the 21st century.
“At its core, contemporary coastal design embraces the natural beauty of its surroundings. The finishes mirror all of the sites to be taken in while visiting Lake Anna – from the driftwood tones to the water blue accents. Using carefully curated pieces to combine soft edges with soothing tones of stormy greys, sandy whites, and ash beiges. While the main experiential backdrop is a myriad of neutral tones and textures that feel as tranquil as the water in the morning, the furniture’s bold lines and contemporary shapes elevate one’s stay from the ordinary to the extraordinary.”
It’s always interesting to see what a developer thinks of working with local government, so we asked.
“Reef Capital purchased the hotel with the entitlements and permits already in place. Louisa County and other government agencies have been helpful and supportive with inspections and support of the project,” noted Enloe.
