Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lounge chairs and scenic views.
Stunning building with a central gabled roof and a smaller flat-roofed section, set amidst a beautifully manicured lawn and mature trees.
Experience the classic charm of our elegantly furnished lobby, featuring a grand chandelier, comfortable seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Guests can enjoy seating and views of the water from this outdoor terrace.
Guests can stroll along the lakeside pier, taking in the serene views of the surrounding beach and lush greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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100 N Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
  • Mount Dora History Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Donnelly Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Renninger's Antique Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mount Dora

On the beach.With a stay at this Mount Dora hotel, you'll be steps from Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and Royellou Museum. Lake Dora and Evans Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Dora History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Donnelly Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Dora Community Building - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Renninger's Antique Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Serendipity Brews - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pisces Rising - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Inn

3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Lakeside Inn with activities like motor boating and rowing/canoeing.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Victorian hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Mount Dora hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3000 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1883
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Lakeside Inn offers 90 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 13 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Inn
Lakeside Inn Mount Dora
Lakeside Mount Dora
Lakeside Hotel Mount Dora
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Lakeside Inn Mount Dora
Lakeside Inn Hotel Mount Dora

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1200 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous. Groomed lawns, lots of flower beds, mature oaks. A beautiful pool and a large lake provide activities and beauty. The rooms and buildings are old but extremely well maintained and comfortable .i cant wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place!

Beautiful location and property right on the lake. So peaceful. Could definitely use updating out quaint.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with lovely grounds and courteous, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We saw the Lakeside in while visiting Mount Dora's Blueberry festival the previous year and thought it was so lovely. We stayed 2 nights. All of the employees were super nice and helpful.We loved the historic feel of the inn and the gorgeous grounds. The room was large with even a walk in closet. Furnishings were appropriate for the age of the building and in good condition. Bed was comfortable. Improvements could be made, perhaps new/cleaned carpets and provide a fridge. We loved the Lakeside Inn and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic place

It was our 25th anniversary and spent a very quiet night in Mount Dora.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quaint hotel for a quaint town

This was a lovely historical hotel. It had old time charm a step back into time feel. Rocking on the veranda and watching sunset was lovely. If you are looking for a 5 star hotel, this is not it and you don't want it to be. The rooms were adequate and had the old feel. The one thing I do want to note, getting into the tub it was slippery so beware. The Inn was close to everything. Walking on some of the streets in town were uneven and could be an issue for some. Took the sunset pontoon boat right from their dock and it was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location in Mt. Dora

The hotel has an excellent location, we stayed before and love it! The main hotel is older, the tub was a bit peeling, and one of the mattresses was lumpy but when I told the desk, they were glad it was brought to their attention. They can't fix what they don't know is broken. The grounds are lovely and on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were here for one night during our honeymoon and loved the location of the inn, the view of the lake was gorgeous and the proximity to downtown made walking everywhere so convenient. The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel at home, and one of them gave us a free drink voucher when we mentioned it was our honeymoon. Our only complaints were that the toilets didn’t seem to flush completely and the door to the bathroom in our room didn’t close all the way, but aside from that, we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Our stay was ok. Lobby of the Inn was uncomfortably warm. Waiting to check in we were sweating. Staff was kind but nothing besides the location stood out for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful Views, Great Location

The Lakeside Inn is a lovely old inn with beautiful lake views and a great place to stay because you can park and then walk around Mt. Dora to restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Because it's "old" it does need some renovation but the grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historical hotel easily walkable to all the tourist areas and dining options in Mount Dora. Very nice veranda with views of the lake and beyond to enjoy a morning coffee. Very relaxing atmosphere within the hotel with all the staff very helpful and informative of the facilities and local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oldest hotel in Florida. Great location. Friendly staff, rooms are clean and great AC. Love that you have everything nearby, including boat ride.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Historical place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Molino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent destination!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very charming and relaxing had two bars and a restaurant and a kept pool overlooking the water with boat charters available. Once we park the car, we did not have to move it at all. We were within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nataliya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic older property in great shape with lots of amenities. Even had a huge lap pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well located, it is also beautiful and the perfect romantic escapade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025