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Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Disappointing dining, staffing."
Overall Score3.0/5
Our breakfast order was charged a la carte, even though we clearly ordered the first item on the menu eggs, meat, biscuit. When we questioned the upcharge, we were told we ?ordered wrong.? Gal at check in counter yes ma?amed us ad nauseum and was of no help.
Judith C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Aug-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 24 to Thu Aug 25 2022 at a $192.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful & Relaxing"
Overall Score4.0/5
The grounds are beautiful. The staff was very accommodating.
Dave G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Jul-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 05 to Thu Jul 07 2022 at a $169.00 average nightly rate.
"Try to charge me 100.00 more I call my discover card and they will take care of it for mt hotel is n"
Overall Score1.0/5
Never Again
Nicholas S. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
14-Jun-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 12 to Tue Jun 14 2022 at a $172.99 average nightly rate.
"Very nice stay."
Overall Score4.0/5
We had a most peaceful relaxing stay at the Lakeside Inn. Everyone was friendly, courteous, and helpful. The room was comfy and clean and was quiet in the night and we had a great night's sleep. I would come back again.
Michael W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
25-Mar-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 22 to Wed Mar 23 2022 at a $207.99 average nightly rate.
"Be part of Mt Dora history as a Lakeside Inn guest."
Overall Score5.0/5
My first ever and very enjoyable visit to historic Mt Dora, FL was amplified by a weekend stay at Lakeside Inn. The impeccable attention to historic detail ( like clear crystal door knobs and original pine flooring on the first level) is appreciated. The subtle modern upgrades ( like digitized room cooling) did not distract from the yesteryear atmosphere. Staff was congenial and attentive. Highly recommended!
Jamie R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Aug-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 30 to Sun Aug 01 2021 at a $203.99 average nightly rate.
".lakeside Inn."
Overall Score4.0/5
this was our third stay at lakeside,we,enjoy it very much.
Judy S. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
23-Jul-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 20 to Wed Jul 21 2021 at a $157.99 average nightly rate.
"Had a few problems .But,the staff took care of it."
Overall Score4.0/5
Beautiful property,Wonderful staff,very clean .would love to go back and stay there again.
Sherry M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Mar-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 06 to Sun Mar 07 2021 at a $200.99 average nightly rate.
"Historic Ambiance"
Overall Score3.0/5
Love location, but pricy for not including breakfast at least. Carpet needed replacing. I paid for a king bed, but got two queens. Staff were pleasant.
Terry S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Mar-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 15 to Sat Mar 16 2019 at a $198.42 average nightly rate.
"Historic is right."
Overall Score4.0/5
Loved our stay, but will be a little wiser next time. We had a person in a scooter and a service dog and between the two of them, I was worn out having to carry everything up the steps by myself. I was not prepared for No Elevators. I was not aware that there was going to be a scooter involved or I would've asked if there were any accessible rooms. I will next time.
Rita C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Feb-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 01 to Sun Feb 03 2019 at a $169.31 average nightly rate.
"So many things to see. It was a pleasant,wonderful experience."
Overall Score5.0/5
Can?t wait to go again. We?ll bring friends.
Suzette S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-Dec-2018 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 04 to Wed Dec 05 2018 at a $152.15 average nightly rate.
Summary of Verified Reviews
83
Very Good
Summary of 1,548 reviews
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Very good for traveling with friends. Great pool. Great location.
Location
96/100
364 reviews
Great location with good parking availability.Central location with great sightseeing, dining out and shopping.
Bar
85/100
56 reviews
Bar is awesome. Good bar service.
Breakfast
77/100
77 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Service
74/100
400 reviews
Service staff are friendly and bar service is great, but housekeeping isn't as impressive.General service, restaurant service and reception are decent.Management should be more attentive. Recreation staff is ok.
Pool
73/100
49 reviews
Great pool.
Amenities
67/100
291 reviews
Buildings are mediocre, but the terraces are fantastic.Hotel grounds and lobby are nice, but facilities are outdated.Elevator in need of updating.
Vibe
66/100
189 reviews
OK vibe and a friendly atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating.Stylish hotel. Entrance area is ok. Good for traveling with friends.Nice lake hotel. Nice for romantic trips.
Food
64/100
248 reviews
Complaints about dining experience with subpar desserts & fruits.Restaurant is pricey, and the menu is alright, but side dishes are not highly recommended.No good fish & seafood.
Room
54/100
507 reviews
Air conditioning and rooms, overall, are typical, although somewhat old and unkept.Fantastic views, but less well rated beds, room size, and cleanliness.Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms.Poorly-furnished with bad TV's, understocked minibars and unsightly kitchenettes.Shower can be a problem.
Value
39/100
68 reviews
Value for money could be better. Food is a bit overpriced.
Comfort
38/100
204 reviews
Small room but A/C is sufficient.Rooms are small and noisy, with subpar beds.
Cleanliness
33/100
173 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Beach
29/100
5 reviews
Beach is not so nice.
WiFi
28/100
11 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
Rated 72/100 based on reviews from couples.
Good bar service. Bar is awesome.
Location
93/100
71 reviews
Great location. Shopping, restaurants and bars in the area are great.
Bar
86/100
13 reviews
Bar is awesome. Good bar service.
Breakfast
74/100
18 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Service
69/100
60 reviews
Service is adequate.Friendly service, with great service at restaurant and bar, and OK reception.
Pool
66/100
9 reviews
Ordinary pool.
Amenities
65/100
54 reviews
Buildings are mediocre, but the terraces are fantastic.Good hotel grounds but the entrance area is not so good.
Food
59/100
36 reviews
Food and menu is typical, but quite expensive.
Vibe
57/100
24 reviews
OK vibe and a friendly atmosphere. Stylish hotel.Hotel could use some updating.Entrance area is not particularly attractive.
Value
39/100
15 reviews
Value for money could be better. Food is a bit overpriced.
Room
34/100
90 reviews
Dilapidated rooms, with bad kitchenettes, minibars, and furniture.Lovely view, although rooms are small, old and poorly cleaned.Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms. Decent A/C but subpar beds.
Comfort
33/100
39 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are small, lacking in comfort with below-average beds.Standard air conditioning.
Cleanliness
25/100
35 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Rated 77/100 based on reviews from families.
Wonderful sightseeing. Near city centre.
Location
97/100
63 reviews
Great location.Centrally located, near restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Service
80/100
58 reviews
Friendly, mostly professional service, and so-so reception and restaurant service.
Breakfast
78/100
12 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Pool
77/100
12 reviews
Great pool.
Amenities
64/100
52 reviews
Great grounds and decent buildings.Great terrace, but mediocre entrance area.Elevator in need of updating.
Vibe
61/100
35 reviews
OK vibe and a friendly atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating.Stylish hotel. Entrance area is ok.
Food
60/100
27 reviews
Dining experience could be nicer.
Room
52/100
88 reviews
Decent rooms with great views.Bathrooms and bedrooms are poorly cleaned and a bit old.Small, poorly maintained rooms with subpar beds and furnishing.
Value
41/100
10 reviews
Value for money could be better.
Comfort
36/100
37 reviews
Small, uncomfortable rooms with subpar beds and too much noise.
Cleanliness
36/100
36 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
WiFi
10/100
6 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
Rated 77/100 based on reviews from all travelers.
Very good for traveling with friends. Great pool. Great location.
Location
96/100
361 reviews
Great location with good parking availability.Central location with great sightseeing, dining out and shopping.
Bar
85/100
55 reviews
Bar is awesome. Good bar service.
Breakfast
77/100
76 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Pool
74/100
48 reviews
Great pool.
Service
74/100
398 reviews
Service staff are friendly and bar service is great, but housekeeping isn't as impressive.General service, restaurant service and reception are decent.Management should be more attentive. Recreation staff is ok.
Amenities
68/100
290 reviews
Buildings are fine with old facilities and great terraces.Nice hotel grounds and entrance area is alright.Elevator in need of updating. Unspectacular architecture.
Vibe
67/100
188 reviews
OK vibe and a friendly atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating.Stylish hotel. Entrance area is ok.
Food
64/100
247 reviews
Complaints about dining experience with subpar desserts & fruits.Restaurant is pricey, and the menu is alright, but side dishes are not highly recommended.No good fish & seafood.
Room
53/100
505 reviews
Air conditioning and rooms, overall, are typical, although somewhat old and unkept.Fantastic views, but less well rated beds, room size, and cleanliness.Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms.Poorly-furnished with bad TV's, understocked minibars and unsightly kitchenettes.Shower can be a problem.
Value
39/100
68 reviews
Value for money could be better. Food is a bit overpriced.
Comfort
38/100
204 reviews
Small room but A/C is sufficient.Rooms are small and noisy, with subpar beds.
Cleanliness
33/100
173 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Beach
29/100
5 reviews
Beach is not so nice.
WiFi
28/100
11 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
Rated 70/100 based on reviews from couples.
Terrific location. Bar is amazing.
Location
93/100
70 reviews
Great location. Shopping, restaurants and bars in the area are great.
Bar
86/100
13 reviews
Bar is awesome. Good bar service.
Breakfast
74/100
18 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Service
69/100
60 reviews
Service is adequate.Friendly service, with great service at restaurant and bar, and OK reception.
Pool
66/100
9 reviews
Ordinary pool.
Amenities
66/100
53 reviews
Buildings are mediocre, but the terraces are fantastic.Good hotel grounds but the entrance area is not so good.
Food
59/100
36 reviews
Food and menu is typical, but quite expensive.
Vibe
57/100
23 reviews
OK vibe and a friendly atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating.Stylish hotel. Entrance area is not particularly attractive.
Value
39/100
15 reviews
Value for money could be better. Food is a bit overpriced.
Room
34/100
89 reviews
Dilapidated rooms, with bad kitchenettes, minibars, and furniture.Lovely view, although rooms are small, old and poorly cleaned.Small rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms. Decent A/C but subpar beds.
Comfort
33/100
39 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are small, lacking in comfort with below-average beds.Standard air conditioning.
Cleanliness
25/100
35 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Rated 78/100 based on reviews from families.
Near city centre.
Location
97/100
63 reviews
Great location.Centrally located, near restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Service
80/100
58 reviews
Friendly, mostly professional service, and so-so reception and restaurant service.
Breakfast
78/100
12 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Pool
77/100
12 reviews
Great pool.
Amenities
64/100
52 reviews
Great grounds and decent buildings.Great terrace, but mediocre entrance area.Elevator in need of updating.
Vibe
61/100
35 reviews
OK vibe and a friendly atmosphere. Hotel could use some updating.Stylish hotel. Entrance area is ok.
Food
60/100
27 reviews
Dining experience could be nicer.
Room
52/100
88 reviews
Decent rooms with great views.Bathrooms and bedrooms are poorly cleaned and a bit old.Small, poorly maintained rooms with subpar beds and furnishing.
Value
41/100
10 reviews
Value for money could be better.
Cleanliness
36/100
36 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Comfort
36/100
37 reviews
Small, uncomfortable rooms with subpar beds and too much noise.
WiFi
10/100
6 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
Rated 88/100 based on reviews from all travelers.
Very good for traveling with friends. Great pool. Great location.
Customer Reviews of Lakeside Inn
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Property Description
A visit to the Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora is time travel of the most privileged sort. The 135-year-old historic landmark is rooted in a peaceful, romantic and genteel era yet offers the conveniences and activities of the modern times.The Inn's cluster of five buildings are grand in the quaint Old Florida style, built to last centuries and garnished with gables, balconies, porches and fanciful Victorian flourishes. The estate is graced with stately oak trees dripping with Spanish moss and an expanse of green that sweeps down to an Olympic-sized swimming pool and sparkling Lake Dora, one of Central Florida's more than 1,000 lakes that are legendary among boaters and fishermen. Many rooms and suites feature picture postcard views of the lake, dotted with sailboats, antique vessels, an occasional gator's snout, and home to the setting sun every evening.
Amenities / Features
Check In: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Check Out: 11:00 am
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Dinner available
Express Check-Out
Hairdryer available
Ice Maker
Free WiFi Internet
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Pets allowed
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Private garden grounds
Restaurant
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Swimming pool - outdoor
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
TV - Free Cable
Golf course on hotel grounds
Airport & Shuttle Information
Sanford International and Orlando International, about 45 minutes away.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is served 7:30-10:15am daily.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed. Pets under 25lbs are accepted with a 50.00 pet fee.
Parking Info
Free plentiful parking.
Internet / WiFI
Wi-Fi is free of charge and available in our public areas only.
