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Front desk staff wasn't very friendly. Not rude, but just OK. The carpet in our room had stains and there was trash and dust under the furniture and beds. There was many tree leaves in the pool, so they need to clean it more often. The ice machine in my building wasn't working. One cleaning lady told me that they just fixed, but was working. Location is great. Just be aware there are a lot of alligators on that lake, we saw 3 on the beach, so be mindful of kids. Don't let them close to the beach. The hotel is beautiful and overall the landscaping looks beautifiul. The food in the restaurants is expensive but you have many options just walking out.

A true hidden gem in a beautiful location.

Beautiful property perfect location We will return

A wonderfully-historic hotel overlooking Lake Dora and conveniently located right in the heart of the town. Although the hotel structures are old, the room we stayed in was very clean and the staff members were generally friendly and accommodating.

Classic historical feel representative of Mount Dora.

Great restaurant and bar on site; walking distance to downtown; right on the lake. Other than the few palm trees, spanish moss and warning signs about alligators the hotel and town reminded me of some of the towns on the St. Croix and Mississippi river in WI and MN!

Great setting perfect for seaplane beaching

The property is in the PERFECT location to go to the Market. BUT the property and buildings are in poor condition. I think a good pressure washing would remove much of the spider webs, mold, and dirt and the windows are absolutely filthy. To the point u can barely see out of them. Granted, these are large buildings but general upkeep is part of owning a hotel, no matter how large.

All good

Great place to stay - a short walk to everything Mount Dora has to offer!

The staff was very friendly and super accommodating for our group. My group of 16 ladies loved everything about Lakeside Inn. We are definitely going back to stay for our group weekend trips.

Very charming hotel built in the 1800’s with all the modern amenities in your room. Would definitely stay again on a future trip.

I will definitely stay here again. Very close to shopping, great restaurants and craft breweries. Although, since Covid, the staff is limited like so many places around the country, so eating here was not a great experience. A very long wait for food and beverages. The room was cozy, the bed very comfortable, the view of the lake was awesome, and the staff in our building was very friendly and helpful. Loved the rocking chairs on the massive porch for watching the lake. We took an awesome tour of the lake and canals with Premier Boat Tours. The 2 hour Dora Canal Eco tour. Nate was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw many alligators, different species of birds and bald eagles.

Beautiful view over Lake Dora. Checkin staff very helpful and friendly. Room neat and clean. Earliest breakfast was 8am, took hour and a half, no late checkout available (checkout is 11am), so had to check out earlier than desired in order to to do any exploring.

N Alexander St Mount Dora FL

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining
  • Private beach

Lakeside Inn places you next to Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Dora. This 90-room, 3-star hotel has 2 restaurants, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.


Dining

Enjoy dining at Beauclaire Room, one of 2 onsite restaurants. At the end of the day, the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a drink. Start each morning with full breakfast, available for a fee from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Private yards, free local calls, and ceiling fans are also available.


Property features

Guests staying at Lakeside Inn enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out.

Room options

Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofa bed

2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed | Sleeps 5

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed | Sleeps 3

Guest reviews for Lakeside Inn

Everyone (11) Couples (6) Family (6)
4
Family with small children

Front desk staff wasn't very friendly. Not rude, but just OK. The carpet in our room had stains and there was trash and dust under the furniture and beds. There was many tree leaves in the pool, so they need to clean it more often. The ice machine in my building wasn't working. One cleaning lady told me that they just fixed, but was working. Location is great. Just be aware there are a lot of alligators on that lake, we saw 3 on the beach, so be mindful of kids. Don't let them close to the beach. The hotel is beautiful and overall the landscaping looks beautifiul. The food in the restaurants is expensive but you have many options just walking out.

By on Apr 11, 2023

5
Partner Couples

A true hidden gem in a beautiful location.

By on Jan 20, 2023

5
Family

Beautiful property perfect location We will return

By on Dec 30, 2022

Review comment responded on Jan 3, 2023

Dear David, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! Thank you so much for your kind words. We cant wait to host you again in the future. All the best!

4
Partner Couples

A wonderfully-historic hotel overlooking Lake Dora and conveniently located right in the heart of the town. Although the hotel structures are old, the room we stayed in was very clean and the staff members were generally friendly and accommodating.

By on Dec 27, 2022

Review comment responded on Dec 27, 2022

Dear Marco, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure serving you and your guests and we hope to have the same pleasure in the future. Thank you for staying with us. All the best!

5
Family

Classic historical feel representative of Mount Dora.

By on Nov 20, 2022

Review comment responded on Nov 20, 2022

Dear mark, thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

3
Everyone

By on Sep 5, 2022

4
Partner Couples

By on Aug 22, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Nicholas, Thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon!

4
Everyone

By on Aug 19, 2022

5
Everyone

By , from St Petersburg on Apr 24, 2022

5
Partner Couples

Great restaurant and bar on site; walking distance to downtown; right on the lake. Other than the few palm trees, spanish moss and warning signs about alligators the hotel and town reminded me of some of the towns on the St. Croix and Mississippi river in WI and MN!

By on Apr 23, 2022

Review comment responded on May 5, 2022

Dear Elaine, thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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