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The Citrus on the Lake

Property class: 3

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Building design
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$132
$119 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

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199 W Ruby Street, Tavares, FL, 32778
  • Place, Lake Dora
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wooten Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TableTop Team Trivia
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Corner

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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1 King Bed - 1 Queen Bed with Balcony View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed - 1 Queen Bed with Balcony View

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

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About the neighborhood

Tavares

When you stay at The Citrus on the Lake in Tavares, you'll be in the entertainment district, just steps from Lake County Historical Museum and Lake Dora. .This beach hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Wekiwa Springs State Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Wooten Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wooten Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake County Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TableTop Team Trivia - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 441 Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Citrus on the Lake

The Citrus on the Lake offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Nautilus Coffe Co, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Nautilus Coffe Co - Onsite café.
Argonaut Bar Lounge - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Kalua Beach Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch only. Open daily.
Ironworks Steak Dining - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Citrus Sky Bar - This rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

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

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Argonaut Bar Lounge
  • Citrus Sky Bar
  • Ironworks Steak Dining
  • Kalua Beach Bar
  • Nautilus Coffe Co

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • 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
  • Designated smoking areas

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

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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

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

The Citrus on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vadym

Bl
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

donny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady checking me in was super nice and helpful, room was nice and clean and we are already planning our next stay this summer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Linthicum Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was soft and the staff were friendly. The rooftop bar was fun, but the drinks were less than exoected. exand
Rooftop bar sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kendall

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was amazing. So many restaurants within walking distance or our complex. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Rooms need a really deep clean. Noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: Spaceous corner room with a decent view of the lake. Front desk was also very friendly. Comfortable bed. Cons: Entire second floor reaked of bleach. Mini ironing board was broken in several ways. No coffee or water in the room was a bit uncommon. Housekeeping started early (before 8am) and was extremely loud. OK for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramzy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property, right on Lake Dora. The staff was extremely courteous and accommodating. A gem of a property in a nice walkable town. My room had a beautiful view of the lake. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room, clean, internet slow and hard to connect to
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARK, Lantana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Linda, Tavares

Liked: Staff & service
I did not go to the bar. My room was nice, but there wasn’t a bar soap and the floor was kind of gritty from sand. I did not go to the beach or the pool as the weather was not good while I was there. The view is tremendous. The set up with the room is nice and I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LEE A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lona Dianne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was so pleased when I walked in and saw two full bathrooms, a half bath, full living room, full dining room, and a nice kitchen. It made our stay so much easier having all that room in a hotel. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well there was a hole in the bathroom wall plugged with kleenex. Other than that.....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

John, Parrish

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was in good condition but the toilet didn’t work so well. It was New Years Eve and no one on call for service. We stayed in building two which has a back door entrance. Not very good lighting in the back for late evening return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Room had no bath towels, no coffee provisions and no phone to call main desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel is situated in proximity to the beauty of the Lake, restaurants, a marina and seaplanes. There is ample free parking and check-in was a breeze. The staff at the front desk were amazing and Toni and Sharon went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the hotel's hospitality as well as what was nearby for us to enjoy. It is hard to emphasize how exceptional staff were. The room was spacious, clean and quiet with a nice balcony to help you enjoy the lake view. There is also a rooftop bar but it is only open for the latter part of the week and weekend. Great place to stay and we will definitely be back.
Balcony view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was fine except for the bed. Our bed made so much noise with every move that there was no sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025