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The Citrus on the Lake

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

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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

  • 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 this property

The Citrus on the Lake

Along with 5 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Citrus on the Lake offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Citrus on the Lake. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake County Historical Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 5 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 5 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Lake County Historical Museum and Lake Dora
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at The Citrus on the Lake. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Tavares hotel.

Nautilus Coffe Co – On-site café.
Argonaut Bar Lounge – This bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.
Kalua Beach Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves lunch. Open daily.
Ironworks Steak Dining – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Citrus Sky Bar – This rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Nice place, walking distance to food and shops. Great views, nice pool. Wish they would keep up on property maintenance. Building could use some pressure washing, patio furniture was not in great condition. Overall a nice place. We will go back at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view from our room was beautiful! There were different choices of restaurants and bars available in walking distance. The rooms were very big and clean. Only problem was late night screaming and loud vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and pleasant staff. Hotel is the heart of downtown and spread across three different buildings, all overlooking Lake Dora. Downtown Tavares is small but very fun, and activity on the lake can be enjoyed from your balcony. If you're traveling to Tavares, by far your best option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024