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The Citrus on the Lake

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor wedding area
Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Nonsmoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View (Nonsmoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tavares, The Citrus on the Lake is in the entertainment district. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fern Prairie Preserve and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area.
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199 W Ruby Street, Tavares, FL, 32778

What's nearby

  • TableTop Team Trivia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Dora - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Donnelly Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mount Dora History Museum - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

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
  • ‪The Dog House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Citrus on the Lake

Hotel in the entertainment district
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at The Citrus on the Lake. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Caribbean cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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)
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Does The Citrus on the Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Citrus on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, The Citrus on the Lake allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Citrus on the Lake?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Citrus on the Lake?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Citrus on the Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Citrus on the Lake located?

Situated in Tavares, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake County Historical Museum, Lake Dora, and Wooten Park. TableTop Team Trivia and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Citrus on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We honeymooned here and loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!’n
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
for the price, nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying there..absolutely love it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean, awesome staff and all perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, different dining options!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, view and local activities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked most the location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Convenient and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

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

Pleasurable Stay

Pleasurable stay. Clean resort in a beautiful little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Great getaway.

Great place to stay and everything was within walking distance that we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Location location location Danni at the front desk was great accommodating and a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Convenient and Beautiful

Great Place to Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

awesome place

awesome as always 4th time we have stayed here and we love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying at this hotel. It’s always clean, the staff is friendly and it’s walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the lake. Watched the sea planes come in and several restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site, balcony and dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! Already booked for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Staff & service
Property is Dayed, but is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay here several times when visiting the area of Howey in the Hills. The rooms are spacious and clean and most rooms have great views of the lake. It's location is convenient in the middle of Tavares and short drive to Mount Dora .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake ….love the location and easy to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024