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Reviews of Key West Resort - Lake Dora 3 stars

199 West Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778, United States

#3 of 8 hotels in Tavares

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 535 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    8.0
    Seaplane city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had several issues, bathroom some of the towels were questionable as if really clean or just well worn. Only 2 chairs in the room and no side table to put a drink on. Microwave wasn't cleaned and really didn't rotate the plate kept slipping off the holder. Basics like remote for TV no batteries! Room was above a pub so music was continuous until 1 a.m. on a Friday night

    Balcony looked out onto the lake which was about 1 block away without obstruction. Wooten park was within walking distance as were pubs and restaurants. Location was great to a quick trip to Mt. Dora only 8 miles or so. Breakfast was good. Choices were cereal waffles, egg burritos pastries oatmeal everything prepackaged. Room was spacious but could use some update and more furniture .

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient accommodations in charming Tavares
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only staff I encountered were at the front desk. I was not impressed. They were generally helpful in providing needed information, but were not particularly welcoming. They certainly did not convey an attitude of we are glad you are staying with us. This is probably a hotel's only opportunity for face to face marketing. The Key West failed in that regard. The coffee in our room was horrible. I have often thought that hotels should hit this one out of the park, but they rarely do. One would think that bad coffee costs the hotel pennies per serving and good coffee must cost $10 or more. The bifold closet door had an issue that kept it from fully opening. If the cleaning staff cleaned in the closet, (it was definitely clean,) they knew about the problem. The room had the dings of wear and tear, suggesting it has been a while since it was upgraded. It was, however, roomy, clean, and comfortable. We paid too much for the room, probably because there was a Christmas event in adjacent Mt Dora and lodging choices were very limited.

    Rooms were large and very clean. Apparently every room has a lovely lake view. Our balcony overlooking the lake was the perfect place for our morning coffee. The location is very convenient to area fun things to do. We were doing a seaplane ride which basically across the street. Tavares is convenient to Mt. Dora which was also on our agenda. We would definitely stay at the Key West Resort in the future.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    8.0
    Love to stay at local hotels, not large chain hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stay in the initial bldg. directly on the lake ( where I have stayed for last 4 years) . The outdoor chairs on the balcony are coming unsewn on the sides and can completely tear with the occupant falling to the ground . Need repair badly. No light bulb on poarch Clock had no plug and wasn't functional. Bathrooms have no place to hang ANY towels or put toiletries.

    It was a good little start to the day. For mostly non hot it had a nice selection. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms big.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    9.0
    We would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We would have liked to have a room with a view, and the breakfast was so-so as was the room it was in. For such a nice place, the breakfast came up very short.

    The room was spacious, clean and exceeded our expectations

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    8.0
    I’m very pleased.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    walls were very thin. You could hear the next room pushing buttons on the microwave.

    great location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    9.0
    Very happy with my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I took away a star because there were no towel bars in the bathroom. The hooks they had did not hold any size towel.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    7.0
    Good comfortable and convenient stay, with some maintenance issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Elevator out of order in building #2. 3rd floor laundry (bldg #2) was dirty, washer out of order (was fixed same evening). Need more towel hooks in bathroom. Clean towels had gray stains. Small counter space in bathroom. Telephone out of order (no dial tone) - desk notified.

    Large room with comfy bed, good view. Large glass door to balcony. Included refrigerator. Large bathroom. Simple breakfast but good choices.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    9.0
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    8.0
    it was relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    garbage disposal did not work. ran out of hot water.

    nice large suite

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music playing late in the evening was too much.

    The location to our event was perfect.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    8.0
    good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    great view

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    7.0
    It met our needs for the weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy bar downstairs

    spacious room

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room didn’t get cool enough

    View of the Lake was beautiful, clean room, balcony size

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    8.0
    great relaxing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    found a few ants in our room

    walking distance to restaurants and bars

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay, Will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking lot behind Bldg 1. Needs paving.

    Ample space of the room. View of the lake.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building one lost water after midnight and wasn't restored till sometime after 8:30 in the morning

    Plenty of options for breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    9.0
    very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No maid service. Wet towels piled up 3 day’s

    Staff was excellent. Pool was really nice. breakfast was good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both rooms I rented had ants. We woke up to ants in the bed in the suite. The other room had ants in the kitchenette. Continental breakfast at a resort is kinda unheard of. That was disappointing.

    Great location and staff.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More comfortable chair and pads on bottom so you can move the chair.

    Great location and easy access to numerous places to eat, drink and party.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2022

    8.0
    Excellent location, great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk staff was ok, one of them during the stay seemed disinterested and a little put out that we were asking a question about the surrounding area. Who knows maybe she was having a bad day.

    Excellent location, hotel and pool area are nice. Would definitely book again

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2022

    9.0
    Very pleasant and enjoyable. Will probably go back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Suite with balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were a lot of spiders on the balcony at night.

    Check in was easy and the receptionist was polite. We had an issue with the coffee maker in the room and they immediately replaced it with a new one in the box.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    9.0
    Discover "Lake Life." Peaceful affordable get away for a slower pace for a while.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A/C was not predictable, noisy door and fan in bathroom. I would usually complain but I liked this place.

    Loved location, parking, service animal friendly, distance from restaurants/bars, attractions, shoreline. Shotgun style room with large bathroom and perfect porch w/ chairs. Restaurant/bar on the ground.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    9.0
    Great getaway! Loved everything about it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We liked everything

    Excellent location. View of lake was spectacular! Sam at front desk was most helpful.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good coffee

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2022

    8.0
    Really enjoyed the hotel and would certainly stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Walls were a bit thin. We could hear our neighbors talking and their TV.

    The lake view was wonderful. Our room was big, clean and comfy.

    Stayed in June 2022

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