The Citrus on the Lake

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor wedding area
Outdoor wedding area
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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199 W Ruby Street, Tavares, FL, 32778
  • Place, TableTop Team Trivia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Donnelly Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View (Nonsmoking)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Corner

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View (Nonsmoking)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Tavares

The Citrus on the Lake places you next to Lake County Historical Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Dora. This 65-room, 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • TableTop Team Trivia - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Dora - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Donnelly Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Citrus Sky Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Michael Asian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Citrus on the Lake

Beach location and outdoor pool
Guests of The Citrus on the Lake enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this beach hotel include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Buster Tubbs
  • Puddle Jumpers
  • Tiki West

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2013

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is provided for 2 persons per day. A fee is required for additional persons for breakfast.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Key West Resort Lake Dora Tavares
Key West Resort Lake Dora
Key West Lake Dora Tavares
Key West Lake Dora
Key West Resort Tavares
Key West Tavares
Key West Resort on Lake Dora
The Citrus on the Lake Hotel
Key West Resort on Lake Dora
The Citrus on the Lake Tavares
The Citrus on the Lake Hotel Tavares

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Citrus on the Lake?

The Citrus on the Lake provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Citrus on the Lake?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Citrus on the Lake on Oct 30, 2025 start from $118.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Citrus on the Lake?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Tavares, just steps from Lake Dora and Lake County Historical Museum, and within a short walk of TableTop Team Trivia. You'll also find Eustis Village Shopping Center and Eustis Square within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Citrus on the Lake?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Citrus on the Lake have a casino on the premises?

No, The Citrus on the Lake doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Citrus on the Lake?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about The Citrus on the Lake?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and 3 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at The Citrus on the Lake?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Citrus on the Lake feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Citrus on the Lake has 3 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does The Citrus on the Lake allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Citrus on the Lake for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Does The Citrus on the Lake have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Citrus on the Lake?

The closest major airport to The Citrus on the Lake is Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.), which is 5.8 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB), which is around 29.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Citrus on the Lake?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy lake or pool views.