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The Citrus on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Building design
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪55 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed - 1 Queen Bed with Balcony View

1 King Bed - 1 Queen Bed with Balcony View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Wooten Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from TableTop Team Trivia.

What's nearby

  • Lake Dora - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wooten Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake County Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TableTop Team Trivia - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

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
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 441 Diner - ‬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 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 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

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. 454 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GLORIA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Frankly, the building we were in (#3) was a dump. The bare concrete in the "hall" looked more like a big box store than a hotel. The plumbing in the bathtub was such that turning the mixer knob caused the faucet to rattle within wall. The freezer inside the refrigerator was half filled with frost. Then our next door neighbors arrived. At 1 AM. At which time there was 2 hours of pandemonium. Loud music, yelling, arguments - in the hall outside our door and in the room. After an hour of this I went down to the front desk. Nothing changed for another hour. Advice to anyone who doesn't want to party all night. Avoid this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and surprisingly ample. Has more of an apartment feeling than a hotel. Love that has balconies and the view of the lake is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Pam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*Parking not for the week of heart *Housekeeping should dust and mop under beds *Bed skirts are old and stained *Tub had an open crack *No smoking building was a joke…condo on each side smoking in rooms with sliders open which of course floated onto our room *No coffee appliance in the room WE WILL NOT REFER THE HOTEL TO ANYONE AND ESPECIALLY BUILDING #2
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, the bed comfortable but the internet was not accessible. The lack of access to the internet is unacceptable. We will not stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Dependabley appointed, tho not fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room Responsive staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had trouble getting my room key to work and my bed was way too soft for my tastes. Felt like I was sleeping in a bowl.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Warner

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean. Good location. Nice rooftop bar. Confusing a/c and heating unit. Used a remote control and had no instructions. TV had internet difficulties so we had one station. Interesting old monster movies for hours. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DUANE, great falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area -
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toni at the front desk was FANTASTIC and very knowledgeable about the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vadym

Bl
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

donny

Travelled 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

Travelled 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