Key West Resort - Lake Dora, Tavares

Key West Resort - Lake Dora - A waterfront hotel with seaplane basin views, Caribbean dining, and entertainment district location

Located on Lake Dora's seaplane basin, this 3-star Tavares hotel features 65 air-conditioned rooms with hardwood or tile floors, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs. Most accommodations at Key West Resort - Lake Dora include private balconies overlooking the waterfront. The property houses three on-site restaurants serving Caribbean cuisine: Tiki West Bar and Grille, Hemingway's Wine and Cigar Bar, and Shiner's Bar and Grille. An outdoor pool equipped with an ADA-compliant lift serves guests, while a 1060-square-foot meeting space accommodates up to 60 attendees. The hotel provides complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi throughout. Positioned in the entertainment district, the property sits two blocks from the Lake County Courthouse and Administration Building. Orlando Sanford Airport is 29 miles away, while Orlando Executive Airport is situated 37 miles from the property.

Pros

Walking distance to local shops, museums, and restaurants in the entertainment district

Regular live entertainment at nearby Puddle Jumpers and Kalua Hale Beach Bar

Access to water activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, and boat rentals

Front-row views of Classic Boat Racing, Sailing Regattas, and Jet Ski Tournaments

Cons

29 miles from the nearest airport (Orlando Sanford)

Boat and jet ski rentals require travel a few miles away