Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews of Lakeside Inn

3 out of 5
Lakeside Inn
100 N Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1074 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Port Saint Lucie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn! It has a vintage feel and it is clean. We had breakfast on the porch and went for a sunset cruise. Best getaway we have had in a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great with a short walk to everything. Outside of buildings was lovely with a wonderful view of the lake. Buildings are old and the carpet in our bedroom was very dirty. Receptionist said they are going to be cleaned or replaced. Staff were wonderful and the bartender "Trip" was amazing. He is kind, responsive, knowledgeable, funny and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The array of shopping venues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Inn was built in the 1930's, the windows are still from the 1930's and have been painted and caulked shut. the painting work leave much to be desired. Our windows had termites in them, our carpeting was very old and had rolls in it and our tub needed to be refinished. We had no chair and no table in our room as pictured. Our TV would not come on with the remote and had to be turned off and on from the back, our air conditioner would stick and not work at times, and we awoke at one point in the night and it was 80 degrees took us several minutes of hitting the remote to get it to come back on and adjust. The grounds have beautiful trees, and it is picturesque, overlooking the lake. The beds however are not well kept and many have weeds, we went to sit in the pavilion by the lake but the benches were so dirty that we did not. There was however quite a bit of lounge seating by the pool. We had a meal there and it was very good, we found the staff to be very polite, very welcoming and accommodating. The location is excellent, no car needed to go to the downtown and shop, enjoy the parks and history. The area had quite a nice selection of various restaurants that would fit a wide variety of tastes and wallets, all within walking distance. It is very family oriented and found individuals of all ages. There are no elevators and quite a few stairs to navigate. The rooms need to be updated, the accent paint colors do not go with anything else and stand out like a sore thumb.

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with group
The bed room had outlets so old they would not hold plugs. The bathroom could use a small table or shelf.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Love the area. Room was advertised as lake view. Room not lakeside in main building. Older charming hotel could use new carpeting in halls and stairwells.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C

Liked: Amenities
Front desk needs to be more knowledgeable. Rooms need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the lovely lake view. The location for walking downtown is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Air conditioner in our room leaked water on the rug overnight. When desk staff was alerted the next morning they had maintenance put 2 towels over the wet area and that’s how it stayed until we checked out the next day. The bar isn’t good. We ordered a White Russian - it tasted awful so we sent it back and asked for a kahlua sombrero. We were told they had no kahlua ( which explains why the White Russian looked and tasted terrible.) At breakfast at 9 am the next morning I chose bagel and cream cheese from the menu. The waitress said «  I think there was only 1 cream cheese left and it might be gone. » We asked for a straw for the iced coffee and we were told they’d see if they had some. Luckily they did —we were considering offering to go to the store for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on water, took boat ride right from hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful place right in the middle of the town. I want to stay on the property instead of exploring Mount Dora!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

If you want a quiet, relaxing romantic getaway this is the perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only redeeming qualities of this hotel were its location and the grounds. The hotel room itself was simply awful. The toilet would overflow if you flushed it, the tv sat atop a dresser which was about the only surface atea in the room, but if you put something on the dresser you couldn’t see the tv. The rug was wrinkled and disgusting, and the only way to get into or out of the room was with 2 hands. One for the actual key And one to turn the knob. The price was ridiculous for what that room offered I’d rate the room with “0” if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

t.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn and beautiful landscaping. Very pleasant staf Our only request would be to upgrade the coffee. We do look forward to a good cup of coffee in the morning. The Inn's coffee tasted like coffee flavored water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historical feel and ambience. Staff and people were very helpful with any questions and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michael in Maintenance was most helpful. At check-in he offered to carry our bags upstairs. We discovered the TV remote wasn’t working properly. He replaced it within minutes. Later in our stay we notified the desk of a clogged sink drain. Michael investigated and extracted a mini tube of toothpaste loged in the drain. The staff at the Reception desk were friendly and welcoming throughout our 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a rainy day, but we came back to the hotel and warmed ourselves by the fire. Also they got us in our room before 3:00, so we were able to get in dry clothes. We were able to rest until dinner that night that included a Jazz concert while we ate. We really enjoyed the music especially my 11 year old grandson. The group came around to each table introducing their selves and making my grandson feel very special. All and all a very special stay we will remember for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn well located in old mt dora But you need to be aware that there are no elevators and you will have to haul your luggage up and down the stairs Also you can hear folks in adjoining room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Free Union

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is so charming. The main hotel lobby is stunning. Staff is very friendly. We had lunch on the porch and the food was delicious and staff very accommodating. Our room was in a side building. Room size was ok. Bed was very uncomfortable and they used a twin sheet sideways on a double bed so no sheet on bottom of bed. Also, bed squeaked when you sat on it or turned over. Tv was so antiquated that we had to have someone from service have to come and explain remote. No guide button on remote . Plus tv picture was distorted. Anyone walking the hallway and talking could be heard in your room easily. The grounds were lovely and town very close by. We liked the ambiance of the hotel but they need to update beds, linens and tv
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V., Cranford

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Staff in dining room and bar were wonderful. Wasn’t easy to secure a slightly late checkout. One day there wasn’t much hot water for a shower
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Charming and full of character. My room had been renovated. The mattress could have been renovated as well, but it wasn’t. WiFi lacked web access. However, I truly enjoyed the stay and wholeheartedly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Lovely historical resort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it all! Mount Dora in general and the stay at Lakeside Inn was just a little slice of heaven on earth.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic Inn in the awsome location close to nature trails and the center of historic Mount Dora
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views of the lake from our room. Historic nature and natural beauty of the property. Interior rugs on our floor were dark in need of serious cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We love staying here. The staff were friendly but we found they do not know the area well. We asked for hiking and hiking trails and no one was able to help. We drove to a local bike shop for the information. Room had spiders and hot water was not properly working. Breakfast in the hotel was lacking. The table cloth was wrinkled and stained. Will we return? To the hotel, yes to breakfast- no. What I loved most is the hiring of the deaf and hard of hearing. This is most commendable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Extremely shabby property, badly in need of a deep cleaning and some basic updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoLynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifil grounds and location. Lake view and fishing pier. Very well kept historic hotel. Easy walk into downtown Mt. Dora with many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WOnderful staff and the ambience was very nice. Rooms are pretty nice but this is an old hotel so the lack of modern amenities in the room was expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faydene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time celebrating my birthday for 2 days at the Inn. We enjoyed the Sunday dinner and jazz group preforming that night. What a nice time. It would have been nice to have had an elevator. . .but hey -- we only stayed 2 days and it was OK. . .Great time and good personnel all over the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024