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The Citrus on the Lake

Beach location and outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Located in the entertainment district, The Citrus on the Lake offers a vibrant atmosphere with garden and firepit areas. Enjoy Caribbean cuisine and kids' meals at three on-site restaurants. Features include an outdoor pool and express check-in/check-out.

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Popular amenities

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

2 bathrooms

1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View (Nonsmoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Corner

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View (Nonsmoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Shower/bath combination

2 bathrooms

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Shower/bath combination

Microwave

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Tavares, The Citrus on the Lake is in the entertainment district. Evans Park and Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fern Prairie Preserve and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area.

Visit our Tavares travel guide

199 W Ruby Street, Tavares, FL, 32778

What's nearby

TableTop Team Trivia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Lake Dora - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Donnelly Park - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Mount Dora History Museum - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wawa Store #5270 - ‬19 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
‪Citrus Sky Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Michael Asian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Citrus on the Lake

Hotel in the entertainment district

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a firepit at The Citrus on the Lake. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Caribbean cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.

You'll also find perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine, a lift and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 65 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

Buster Tubbs
Puddle Jumpers
Tiki West

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Firepit
Garden
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

3 buildings
3 floors
Built in 2013

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

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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

Breakfast is provided for 2 persons per day. A fee is required for additional persons for breakfast.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 36 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Citrus on the Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Citrus on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, The Citrus on the Lake allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Citrus on the Lake?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Citrus on the Lake?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Citrus on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Citrus on the Lake located?

Situated in Tavares, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake County Historical Museum, Lake Dora and Wooten Park. TableTop Team Trivia and Florida Hospital Waterman are also within 2 miles (3 km).