With a stay at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Wawasee and a 5-minute drive from Lakeside Park. .This beach resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wawasee Golf Club and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Maxwelton Golf Club.
Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Webster Lake - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
Blue Gate Theater - 41 min drive - 35.1 miles
Getting around
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Casey's General Store - 19 min walk
Kiyomi - 3 min drive
Burger King - 15 min walk
Harry's Tap & Grill - 15 min drive
About this property
Oakwood Resort
Family fun on the beach, near Lakeside Park
Oakwood Resort offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Syracuse resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at The Pier & Back Porch, one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
The Pier & Back Porch - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Brew City - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Restaurants on site
Brew City
The Pier & Back Porch
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat tours
Fishing
Gym
Ice skating
Library
Piano
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Business center
Conference center
Outdoors
Garden
On a lake
On the beach
Picnic area
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
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1997
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
In-room microwave fee: USD 5.00 per night
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
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Oakwood Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 408 reviews
10 - Excellent
294
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 408 reviews
8 - Good
76
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 408 reviews
6 - Okay
28
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 408 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 408 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Nancy W
Traveled with partner
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Amenities
We were pretty comfortable. Black out shades would be good as a lot of light came into our room from the hallway around the corner leading to the restaurant. We were told the room would be cleaned every day, not a big deal to us, but it wasn’t although we were gone all afternoon both days with no sign on door. The breakfast was very good. Enjoyed the lakefront setting.
Everything is wonderful, the property , the little beach, the breakfast option, the facility around, the cleanliness outside and inside, the kind and wonderful staff, the availability of restaurants in less than 10 min. And The walk around .
We had the best time at this resort! The views of Lake Wawasee are absolutely beautiful—especially at sunset. It’s such a peaceful and scenic place to unwind.
The food was seriously amazing. Every meal we had was delicious, and you can tell they put real care into the menu. Great variety and super fresh.
The tiki bar was one of our favorite hangout spots—great drinks, fun vibe, and right on the water. Perfect for kicking back in the evenings.
Overall, it’s just a great place to relax, eat well, and enjoy the lake. We’re already talking about coming back next summer!
We love Oakwood Resort! We sat at the Tiki Bar and enjoyed the water! We ate dinner at the outside restaurant and had fabulous food and service! We enjoyed the blues music being played outside and watching the families enjoying the bon fire!
Not only is the place spotlessly clean and has friendly personnel, but they were very accommodating to an early checkin and late checkout!! The breakfast buffet was excellent!