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Reviews of Lakeside Inn and Cafe

2.5 out of 5
Lakeside Inn and Cafe
6264 Alligator Lake Shore East, St. Cloud, FL

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 345 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Traveled with family
Such a charming well maintained motel with that 60s vibe and a beautiful view on the lakefront. Very friendly staff, our room was spacious and in very good shape. We would stay again and plan to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed sitting out by the lake. The room was clean, quiet, comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Very quaint. Old style 60 family hotel feel. I recommend it and will stay again. Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/9
Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us! We truly appreciate your perfect score and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay. Your feedback means the world to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Excelsior

Liked: Amenities
This is a very old property of 10 rooms. It has been well taken care of. But its best feature is that it really is along a lake. There is a sitting area by the water and about a 50 foot long dock, all for your use to enjoy do beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your positive review! We’re pleased you enjoyed our well-maintained property along the lake, complete with a sitting area and our dock for stunning sunsets. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and has a beautiful view of the lake. The staff respect your privacy and the location provides a peaceful/quiet stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/9
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property and that you found it well-maintained with a beautiful view of the lake. It’s wonderful to know that our staff respected your privacy, and that you were able to enjoy a peaceful and quiet stay. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved everything about this place .. The owner's where super nice. It's quiet and relaxing. I was only going to stay 3 nights ended up stay 6 nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you loved everything about our place and found it quiet and relaxing. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we appreciate your decision to extend your stay to 6 nights. We look forward to hosting you again for more delightful moments

10/10 Excellent

Linda, HOMER

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This sweet little lodge is quiet and very comfortable! Check in was awesome, received a birthday gift 🎁!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you found our Lakeside Inn quiet and very comfortable. It was our pleasure to make your check-in experience awesome and to provide a birthday gift. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable stays!

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple Comfort
Understanding that this is not The Ritz, Lakeside Inn gets a lot right. The room is small but clean and comfortable. Refrigerator worked fine, as did the AC. TV offered a wide range of channels. WIFI signal was strong and consistent. Bed was comfortable, though could have used a few pillow options. A small thing but I liked the power strip on the side of the headboard, so you could plug in your laptop or whatever. OK, usually there's an outlet on the base of the bedside lamp but as I said, this ain't the Ritz....but they came up with a simple, workable solution. Grounds are very nice. Lake is lovely and I enjoyed strolling out to the end of the long dock. This is a nice, quiet spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you found Lakeside Inn to be a simple and comfortable retreat. Your appreciation for our clean rooms, amenities, and the serene surroundings is valued. We’ll consider your suggestion about pillow options. We look forward to hosting you again for another quiet and enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
We’re grateful for the positive rating you gave us for your stay at Lakeside Inn. We look forward to hosting you again in the future

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake was nice and the motel was good. But depends on the neighbors, they can get noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the lake and found the motel satisfactory. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by noisy guestroom neighbors. We’ll address this to ensure a more peaceful stay for our guests. Your input is valuable, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide an improved experience in the future.

8/10 Good

Samuel T

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
We’re grateful for the positive rating you gave us for your stay at Lakeside Inn. We look forward to hosting you again in the future

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dock out onto the lake is a great serene place to go at night or watch the sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the serene atmosphere at our lake dock, whether it’s a peaceful night or a sunrise spectacle. Your appreciation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for more tranquil moments by the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint “old Florida” vibe to the place. Took me back to my younger years (1960’s) growing up in Central Florida.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your positive review! We’re thrilled that our quaint, Old Florida vibe took you on a nostalgic journey back to the 1960s. It’s wonderful to know we could evoke fond memories. We look forward to hosting you again for more reminiscent stays!

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's not just this hotel, most, in my experience, don't invest in good quality, comfortable mattresses. Lets face it, that is what they are selling, a place for people to sleep, away from home, but most go cheep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your perspective on the importance of comfortable mattresses. We’ll take your comments into consideration as we strive to enhance our guests’ experience. We hope to welcome you again for an improved stay in the future.

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old school motel on a lake. Perfect place for a relaxing night away from home. Nice lakefront property with boat ramp and nice dock. Cool little place in between Melbourne and Orlando.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your positive review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your relaxing night at our old-school motel on the lake. It’s great that you appreciated the lakefront property, boat ramp, and dock. We hope to welcome you back for another cool getaway between Melbourne and Orlando soon!

10/10 Excellent

Rilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an older place but great view!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lakeside inn Management on 2024/1/31
Thank you so much for your feedback. Highly appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely amazing! The hotel was so calm, the dock out back gave us gorgeous views, there are starfruit and papaya trees, the staff is so sweet and kind, and it was a truly relaxing stay. A little more old school which is exactly what I was looking for. We had to leave a day early which broke my heart, but if we're ever in the area again, this is where I want to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/11/28
Dear Margaret, we are truly grateful for your wonderful review! Your kind words about your stay at Lakeside Inn mean the world to us. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for your next visit to St. Cloud and or Harmony, Florida. Thank you once more for choosing to stay with us!”

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Lakeside inn Management on 2024/2/6
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry for the inconvenience you had experienced.

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a good location close to St. Cloud. I did have a little trouble with the TV, but the staff helped with that and the window A/C makes more noise then I care for. And it does take a while to get any hot water, be patient. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Julle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very quiet, clean e cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like staying here on the lake, it's a peaceful place and the staff are always accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lakeside inn Management on 2023/10/29
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Cafe was closed and that is not mentioned on their website.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Lakeside inn Management on 2023/10/29
We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/8/7
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet and great view of lake. Needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/8/1
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cute motel on a huge lake with seats to sit by the dock in the shade.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/7/13
Thank you so much for your feedback. Highly appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/7/17
Thank you for your business. We appreciates your feedback.

8/10 Good

Kenobi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved the lake view. It was so beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/6/4
Thank you for your feedback. This is a great help for our business. Highly appreciated.

8/10 Good

Toni

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/5/14
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice location by the lake. Facility is old. Cost is high for what your getting. Air conditioner kept me up all night. Small bed did not help!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/22
Thank you for your feedback. Sorry for the inconvenience you encountered during your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay at Lakeside Inn and Cafe. The property grounds were beautiful, with an amazing view of Alligator Lake. The sunsets were to die for. The staff was very kind, with a super easy check in and check out process. The room was very clean, and provided everything we needed for our stay. We are already planning another trip back to St. Cloud so we can stay at Lakeside Inn again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/22
Thank you so much for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is set on a beautiful lake. The room was clean and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and inexpensive
This is a lovely little motel. The lake view was nice, the staff friendly and the rooms clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos. We highly appreciates your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure at this little motel. Very clean and all the basics supplied. Beautiful views, too! The owners are very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/17
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. The ambiance around the Inn is spectacular. Serenity. If you are looking to get away to a quiet place on the water. This is the place. Minutes away from the local supermarket and coffee shop, i.e., Publix and Starbucks. I love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank you so much for your support.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the back to the 50’s feeling. Bed was comfy, shower was fine. Sat out on the deck looking out on the lake with a glass of wine. Very relaxing. Wish the traffic was further away, but all in all we were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank you for sharing your experience at Lakeside Inn. Highly appreciated.

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location and scenery was absolutely beautiful! But the room I was very unsatisfied with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank so much for your business. We highly appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/17
Thank you for the good feedback. Highly appreciated.

2/10 Terrible

Haley

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price paid included breakfast which did not exist. Zero restaurant facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
I would like to correct you the rate of the hotel is not included with breakfast. The Cafe is closed for many years.

8/10 Good

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/17
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place to stay
Usually at a highly rated accommodation you expect a lobby, front desk, ice machine, vending machines; and possibly a washer & dryer, pool, breakfast, brochures on the local area, etc. None of these were present at this exceptionally well renovated 50's era motel on nice lakefront property. The proprietor was very nice and provided me with a couple buckets of ice. There were two small rooms with a king sized bed crammed into one of them. The other was pleasant with a fairly large refrigerator; a microwave, couch, TV, & table. Both the TV and the internet were great. Parking was right in front of the unit. The property was about 6 miles out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not stay!! First had to stand on chair to turn on wall AC. Bed can only sleep 1 adult. Ceiling fan made noise entire time in over the small bed and fan is REQUIRED in that room. I won’t mention notes of spotty hot water. It’s a shame because the location is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/4/15
We provide remote control in our suite rooms for the A/C. Our bed is QUEEN SIZE. You should come to the office to discuss with your concern.

8/10 Good

Marcella

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great little spot, and a great deal!
this little motel is a hidden gem. it might be just a bit outdated, but it makes up for it by being very clean, comfortable beds, and being very well maintained. The motel has parking right outside your door. The lake is so pretty and has great sunset views in a very relaxed "summer camp" atmosphere. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/2/28
Thank you so much for staying at Lakeside Inn. We greatly appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the lake was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/2/25
Thank you so much for your feedback. Highly appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming old-school motel.
This is an old-school Florida motel. It has the charm of days gone by. It is lakeside with places to sit & enjoy the view. Our room had a beachy theme. It was clean & quiet. It's close to all the shops & restaurants without feeling like it. Check-in was easy. Gentleman was friendly & helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/2/18
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at Lakeside Inn. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Patti

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/2/18
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

David, State College

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We've stayed here a couple of times because it is located close to family. The rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, and the shower is excellent. They used to have a small lounge but this is closed off. The lake is beautiful as shown in the photo but there aren't any amenities other than the dock to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/2/3
Thank you for your business. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Scott, ORLANDO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the lakeside inn because it was on Alligator Lake, very quiet, and close to Harmony and our family. There us plenty of places to eat but loved eating lunch at lakeshore with great water views. Owners were friendly and accommodating. We will come back again.
Response from Lakeside Inn Management on 2023/1/9
Thank you so much for choosing Lakeside Inn. We really grateful to have a guests like you and your wife . You're wonderful people.Looking forward to host you again on your next visit to Harmony Florida.