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The Citrus on the Lake

3.0 star property

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

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
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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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Premium Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

  • Lake view
  • 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
  • ‪Hwy 441 Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 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. 443 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
May not be a 5 star hotel but the staff did make it feel that way, especially Tony at the front desk she was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and great amenities. The location was convenient, and the service exceeded expectations. The roof top bar privided a great way to watch the sunset and have some excellent cocktails and food…5stars!!! I’d happily stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin James

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at the hotel. They accommodated our whole family very well. Staff was great. Walking distance to alot of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Liked: Staff & service
There was no coffee or maker in the entire hotel. No breakfast as advertised. Cleanliness was ok but strong smell in hallway. Was overpowering. The people were very nice and helpful and was in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first night we got literally zero sleep. The toilet in our room was running constantly (that loud hissing/filling sound all night) and the wall-mounted AC unit was dripping water and making a loud rattling/gurgling noise every few minutes. On top of that, the mattress had a massive sag in the middle – it felt like sleeping in a hammock that was about to collapse. We called maintenance first thing in the morning and explained the issues. They said someone would come “right away.” We left for the day assuming it would be fixed while we were out. Came back to the room at 11:00 PM – absolutely nothing had been done. Same running toilet, same leaking noisy AC, same collapsed bed. Called the front desk again and they just said “sorry, maintenance already went home for the night.” No offer of a room change, no apology, no solution. We had to stuff towels under the AC to stop the dripping and wear earplugs just to try and sleep. Second night wasn’t much better. Save yourself the headache and book literally anywhere else. The Citrus Hotel is a hard pass. Management should be ashamed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk was amazing, helpful, kind and the room was clean and large. It was loud at night from the doors closing metal on metal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
UNSAFE, NIGHTMARE HOTEL WITH NO HANDICAP PARKING! HAD TO FIND OTHER HOTEL LATE AT NIGHT. THERE IS A BAR AND MAN THREATENING TO BEAT A WOMAN IF SHE DIDN’T GET IN HIS CAR!! We drove a straight 16 hours. I am disabled and my husband is 78.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Messed up our room multiple times, refused to adjust pricing, took no accountability or apologies at all at 1 am into the next morning Would not recommend whatsoever. A pain in the ass to deal with anything to even be a neutral experience let alone a nice one
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean hotel, very disappointed the roof top bar was closed. I could have booked somewhere else for a lesser price but I choose this one primarily because it's right on the lake with a roof top bar. Nothing in the booking said it doesn't open until Wednesdays. No coffee available in the building, have to get dressed and go across the street to get coffee, very inconvenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, warm & courteous. The rooftop bar was fun & hanging out at the cigar lounge was nice. Nice setup of different places to go on the premises. The only two things that were an issue was that the mattress needed to be replaced (it kind of caved in towards the middle) & the area leading into one of the bathrooms was missing a transition threshold on the floor. I am sure that the hotel will take the necessary actions to replace both as it was brought to their attention before we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane Proffitt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice large clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and check in and check out were easy. The room was fine and everything was clean. The walls are very thin, and you could hear everything from the room next door and out in the hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Clean, friendly staff, loved the roof top bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEANNELI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a work in progress
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Traveled with partner
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

Amy

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This area was a unique little enclave unto itself with a view of lake Dora. We were on the 2nd floor of a 4 story during hurricane Debbie. During the night water started coming in to the closet area of our room soaking our clothes. The ceiling was previously water stained and patched, so this wasn’t just because of Debbie. Because this leak has not been corrected is the reason for the poor review. Otherwise it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a nice area, tons of things to do but the hotel needs and update some rooms are old, have old furniture and the breakfast is not a breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our first room had a leaky mini split unit that drained all over the counter. They moved us rooms and the new room that had an under performing AC. Also sewer smell in the bathroom, shower did not regulate properly Freezing cold or scalding hot and ants crawling all over the bathroom counter. Lots of spider webs on lamp shades and in the corners of both rooms. Will not ever return. Staff was nice though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace C

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

Mount Dora or bust!

A great find just minutes from Mount Dora. They have three buildings and we stayed in the furthest building from the main building. It was different but we got used to it. We had a balcony and a nice view of the lake. There was breakfast every day. The grounds are very nice. The only ding would be the pool. It needed vacuuming and I asked about that at the front desk, but it wasn’t done during our stay. The hotel is convenient to several restaurants, a nice park, a boardwalk of sorts along the lake, and community that is picturesque. If we ever come back to this area, we would most definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024