Lakeside Inn

u're being transported back in time. There is really nothing that compares to these grounds. Recently I had the pleasure of working with their team to plan my 20 year HS reunion and everything was top notch from the food, to the attentiveness of the staff. Lakeside Inn is truly one of a kind venue, with everything you need to have the most memorable day. 

talking about how stunning it was. They all loved how walkable the hotel was from the rest of Mt. Dora. Kristen was great to work with and made the process so easy. We absolutely would recommend Lakeside Inn to anyone!

ct—the setting was charming, the staff was attentive and kind, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. The décor was elegant and welcoming, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere made the day feel truly special. Our guests were so impressed, and most importantly, my daughter felt celebrated and loved. Thank you, Lakeside Inn, for helping us create such a memorable and joyful occasion!

nt seem so easy because she is a true professional. The venue is absolutely wonderful. Every single person at our wedding loved the food. We had the most amazing time with our friends and family.

. From start to finish, everything was perfect. The reception food was out of this world-guests are still raving about it! The location couldn't have been more perfect, offering both charm and convenience to downtown Mt Dora. And the staff? Wonderfully friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. If you're looking for someone who can bring your vision to life while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, Kristen is it. Highly recommend!

ding date. The team at Lakeside Inn was very attentive and thought of details I had not. The venue is gorgeous, amazing staff, and the food was very good! I would recommend anyone to have their rehearsal dinner at this gorgeous historic property in Mt. Dora.

Events Coordinator, was a joy to work with and very helpful in bringing our vision to life. As this location was central to many people attending from Daytona Beach, Ocala and Tampa, having onsite catering, with many options to choose from, was a huge factor in selecting this site. The food, self-served via buffet, was hot, delicious and beautifully presented. Their cake/dessert options were plentiful and fantastic! The service throughout the entire event was spot on. We provided our own table centerpieces and hired a local balloon artist to decorate our backdrop. We highly recommend this venue to handle your special event.

e everything seamless and stress-free. They were not only incredibly organized but also had fantastic ideas that helped bring my vision to life in ways I hadn’t even imagined. We chose to have a brunch reception, and it was an absolute hit with our guests! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and offered a variety of options that everyone enjoyed. So many of our friends and family complimented the meal and said it was the best brunch they’d ever had at a wedding. The service throughout the entire event was impeccable. The staff was attentive, professional, and made sure every detail was taken care of without us having to worry about a thing. From the moment we arrived until the very last guest left, everything was flawless. Lakeside Inn provided the perfect setting for our celebration — stunning views, warm ambiance, and a team that truly made us feel like VIPs. It was an unforgettable day, and I’m so grateful to Kristen and her team for making our wedding so special!

ntly. The venue itself was stunning—elegantly set up with attention to every detail, creating a truly beautiful atmosphere for our big day. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we felt supported and stress-free throughout the entire process. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our love. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a seamless, gorgeous wedding experience!

director from the venue worked so hard and deliberately to deliver us our special day. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!!!

town, absolutely loved it as much as we did! We held our entire wedding within the Garden Terrace and it was the most beautiful space. It was private from the public and our surroundings of lush trees and flowers created a natural décor and beautiful ambiance with lights draped above. Our guests loved the view of the lake and exploring the grounds during cocktail hour. Our pictures were amazing all throughout the grounds. I highly recommend getting married here, especially because the staff was so accommodating and helpful.

ue hands down. Kristen T. was our coordinator, and was amazing! She communicated with us regularly, took care of so many details, and made sure the night ran perfectly. The food was impeccable! We chose an Italian theme, and so many of our guests were 'Wowed' with how delicious it was. Her staff were so professional and catered to our every need! The night was perfect, and I would recommend Lakeside Inn if you want a classy, romantic, delicious, professional event!

ut sure hard work occurred from the hotel staff, cook and service personnel. Thanks again for a memorable experience.

you for being so understanding, accommodating and helpful during the whole wedding planning! We will definitely be staying at the lakeside inn every year for our anniversary!

coordinating with our vendors to ensure everything was perfect. We went with their recommended vendors for wedding coordinators (Shelly from Kristy Rapp Event Planning was amazing!!) and the rental chair company and they were also great!

Lakeside were always willing to work with us to make our event what we wanted it to be. There were some changes in venue staff within the year that we worked with the venue, but Kristen was the one who helped us manage our event in the last 3 months. Kristen was amazing, so attentive, laid back, and great energy. She was available in person, by phone, email, whatever we needed during planning. We used the florist recommended by Kristen, which was great too. On wedding day, Kristen was amazing with setup, keeping us on our timeline, and helping with every little detail, even helping to pin the boutonniere on my dad right before the ceremony :) Great experience. The food at the Inn's restaurant is AMAZING and one of the big reasons we chose Lakeside. The surrounding town has great restaurants and shops as well. My family and I did stay at the Inn and had a good experience. I will say it was a bit challenging for my elderly grandparents to use the stairs since there is not an elevator, so just something to keep in mind.

arsal, Morning-After Brunch, and accommodations for ourselves and our guests. The facilities and grounds are beautiful and the staff is top notch. On top of all of this, the Lakeside Inn is blessed with an incredible Special Events coordinator in Jessica Crochet. I’ll discuss the tangible aspects in a moment but I wanted to start by recognizing Jessica. Jessica Crochet was there for us literally every step of the way from our initial visit to the Lakeside Inn while selecting venues, until cleanup from our Morning-After Brunch. She was willing to make herself available for meetings and to answer the myriad questions we had leading up to our event. She was capable, giving great recommendations for vendors within our price range, advising us of day of logistics, and setting/exceeding our expectations for what the venue could offer. She was understanding and flexible, keeping us informed of changes and working with us on adjustments that we felt were needed leading up to the big day. Jessica rocks! The Facilities The Lakeside Inn is a very historic hotel. When it comes to accommodations, are the rooms huge? No, they are not but they are comfortable, clean and so so charming. We had a total of 12 rooms booked between both sides of our family and everyone enjoyed their stay. Our Ceremony was held at The Oaks, a grassy, tree shaded lawn with a gazebo next to Lake Dora. Your guests will face west so keep sunset in mind when timing out your events. The staff did a great job of setting up for our ceremony, and the walk down the “aisle” from the hotel building is a very unique way to enter. Our Reception was held in the Beauclaire Room, which is a flexible space with a beautiful bowed window wall overlooking a charming garden. It held our party very well, we had plenty of room to move around. Again the staff did an excellent job with their service. We had a fully plated dinner and champagne toast. The Food/Catering The meal we served at our reception was truly incredible. Several of our guests told us that it was the best meal they had ever had at a wedding. A tasting is offered, which is a good idea because it allowed us to make an informed choice on our offered menu. We elected to serve Chicken with a Brandy Cream Sauce, Grilled Pacific Salmon with a Lobster and Crab Sauce, Slow Roasted 10 oz. Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with Mild Horseradish Sauce, and Pasta Primavera, all of which were great. Things to Consider The Lakeside Inn is the longest operating Inn in Florida, which is part of what gives it its charm, but it is also an operating Inn. What this means, is that there are very strict guidelines that must be followed for set up and clean up. Luckily, we have really amazing friends, family, and vendors that were willing to help with set up and break down. Essentially, some of the guidelines required a little more planning/coordination on our part, but overall well worth it. Everything worked out perfectly and again, Jessica was very reassuring. She has done this a hundred times. Trust her. Overall we highly recommend the Lakeside Inn as a wedding venue. We visited again a few weeks ago and were overcome by feelings of happiness knowing that we had chosen such a lovely, iconic location for our wedding.

een more perfect. My mother and I had looked at several venues, but just did not find the right fit. At a friends suggestion, we looked at Lakeside Inn and immediately knew it was "THE" place. The Southern charm and character were just what we were looking for. When I took my husband to see it and look around he loved it as well. It is the perfect location with plenty of nearby activities for all our out of town guests. Jessica Crochet, the Wedding Director and Stacey were just great to deal with through the whole planning process. The food was delicious and everyone had wonderful and memorable time. I highly recommend Lakeside Inn for your wedding.

, we knew we had found the perfect venue! Its charm was unbelievable, and it happened to be near the location where my husband proposed. Working with the staff was incredible, and our wedding day was perfect by the lake. The food was delicious, and the reception and ceremony were beautiful.My husband and I would definitely recommend choosing the Lakeside Inn for your wedding!

thtaking and the rooms are amazing! This is the oldest, continuously run hotel in Florida and the character and charm really show! The Lakeside Inn just received a new owner and he is staying true to the time period and making some much due upgrades! The new windows in the Beauclaire room and perfect for letting as much light in as possible and really make the room pop! As for the service, Stacy Martin and her staff make sure that your day goes off without a hitch! Stacy is great at making sure the details work and that the decorations are just right. The catering manager ensures that everything is set up in the rooms properly and she really goes the extra mile to make sure things go smoothly. The front desk staff are warm and welcoming! I can't say enough about everyone who works there! Tip: If you can, get ready in the bridal room, but reserve a room farther away from the pool for the wedding night. A room that's tucked away will help you get a good nights rest.

Alexander room, where we had our reception, had just been renovated and was perfect for our intimate wedding. It had its own bathrooms, so the whole affair was very private. The food was very tasty, and my guests were very happy with their experience.

as wedding planner/coordinator; she can work wonders! She can help any bride make her dream come true! There are so many options of where on the property you can have your ceremony & reception, and also so many choices & varieties of food for your meal. There is an option for every bride on any budget. There are packages available that covers any brides dream from a small & intimate wedding to a grand affair!

ception inside, which we did. Larger groups may feel a bit cramped. The servers were excellent as was the food. The price for the wedding package and the reception was average for the area. I was dissappointed with the lack of professionalism from Lisa, one of the event coordinators for Lakeside, while mine was a small wedding she failed to make sure all the mens flowers were there (we were missing 2). I did not want a cash bar and there was one set up when I entered the reception room. She left before the end of the event; I had also hired her privately as a wedding planner. I ended up confirming the flowers, cake, music, and guest list myself with almost no communication initiated by Lisa. She is a sweet person but not as professional as I would have preferred, she may have been doing lots in the background but this was never communicated to me. Lakeside is a great location, and there are other event coordinators there so book early!

able compared to other places we looked into. They have their own on site catering, which makes it so much easier. We got married by the oak treesb& had our reception in the lobby because we feel in love with the fireplace & wooden floor. Our wedding was absolutely perfect! Lisa is the best! She understood our tight budget & helped us to stay in budget. We hired her as our day of coordinator & it was worth every penny. We didn't have to worry about setting up or letting the other vendors know where to go. She was always there to help from the very beginning to the end!

wedding-but this venue would be great for any size.

laire has the most amazing food and you can sit on the front porch of the main part of the hotel with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down. It really is a breathtaking view.;Some of the staff was not exactly pleasant nor were some of the management aware of their duties. THe front desk attendants were so rude to some of my guests and family. We had a Rehearsal Luncheon at a local restaurant and dinner in The Beauckaire the staff was AWFUL!! It was the worst time of my entire wedding. Thankfully Betty the Catering Manager is so AWESOME! She had it all together and when my husband had to call her a t 9:00 on Friday night she was right on as to what happened and who was going to fix it. They were very generous and apologetic the general manager came in and situated things himself. All in all we were pleased with the outcome I would just expect some staff can be a little nasty at times but I do know first hand that several of those that made our stay a little miserable have been let go so they won't be there to do it to you.

front of us. It provided a wonderful historic feel and garden setting, as well. The hotel wedding coordinator, Lorretta Sharp, is also amazing. She takes care of a lot of details.;The only thing I would caution brides- and grooms-to-be is that if you want an inside wedding, think small. Know your wedding count before you sign up for a room. There's not too much room to grow. The tent was a little more pricey, but well worth it.

ted to attend.;Book as soon as you decide on a wedding date. They get booked up very fast as it is ina quaint part f historical Mount Dora and is ver popular because of the excellent food adn different locations throughout the property for ceremonies.