Loved this place, right on the lake. Old fashioned Florida motel. Clean, comfy. No phones, clocks. Did have mircrowave and fridge. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the views. So quiet. Unfortunately due to Covid there was no breakfast. I could just go and spend a couple of nights right there. Stayed there because it was close to Wild Florida. Will definitely stay again.
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So glad we discovered this hidden gem of a hotel located off a big, gorgeous lake right in St. Cloud! The hotel was built in the 1950's and the current owners have made renovation a labor of love, while preserving the "old Florida" vibe as an integral part of the updates. Loved the tropical landscaping, indoor/outdoor color scheme, and massive ancient oaks with Spanish moss. I felt like we were living inside a travel postcard from the 50's! Our room was super clean, cute, and comfortable. We had our own dedicated parking spot, which we really appreciated since we brought a boat and enjoyed having the convenience of on-site parking. After breakfast we walked behind the hotel and launched directly onto the lake from the private dock for a fun day of boating and fishing. Evenings brought colorful, gorgeous sunsets and endless views across the glassy-calm lake. We stayed 3 nights and thoroughly appreciated the wonderful hospitality and helpfulness of the owners and staff. We're already making plans to return again early next year.
I want to try something different and we hit the jackpot because this motel is quiet and peaceful. Beautiful lake, nice breakfast, friendly people and close to the main road that can take you anywhere. I can’t wait for them to open because I’m planning a mini vacation in June and I want to stay there again. Love to have my coffee in the morning looking at the lake and enjoying the view as well as the beautiful sunset. Well maintained. Room were very clean (no smell) and as nicest as they can be. You have your own parking space too.
This is a great little gem of a motel in the St. Cloud area. It's right off the main road so it's not hard to get into Kissimmee, Orlando, or Disney. It's also not a terribly long drive to Cocoa or Cape Canaveral. The rooms are well appointed and very clean. The staff is helpful and friendly. The dock is a great place to sit with a beer and watch the sunset.
Thank you so much for giving us feedback. It's highly appreciated. Hope to see you again in your future visit to St. Cloud Florida.
We choose this Hotel after reading some very positive reviews on TripAdvisor (and some very poor ones!). We needed a quiet restful stay for a few days before travelling to Fort Lauderdale to board the first of two cruise ships.
St Cloud is a busy small town with a good selection of the usual outlets e.g. Publix, Win Dixie, Walmart et.al. Lakeside Inn is a little out of town and not easy to spot from the road. We arrived early and before the reception had opened so went and found the usual outlets.
Lakeside comprised of just 10 units in two blocks of 5, and the construction seemed to be of large regular blocks, which we noticed in the older properties in the town. We stayed 3 nights in Unit 6. The interior seemed from the 1950's with a flat screen TV and microwave and fridge. The room needed more thought on the lighting, with just one bedside light and a central fan (known to us as a "Brothel fan")with 3 harsh lamps. The area which housed the fiidge and microwave, just off the main area, could have housed a hob and small sink, making the room an efficiency.
Outside this complex is lacking in maintenance and needs updating. Although Paul, the Polish owner, was replacing the worst boards on the jetty, the "Shed" which should have been the center of focus outside, was a tip.Just one bike, and hidden under a pile of stuff was a kayak and elsewhere some home type fitness equipment. This could and should have been so much better.
It was also dissappointing that having booked through Booking.com their wabsite showen "Only one room available" when there were 8 rooms available, so lead us to expect more.
We found a BBQ that with a lot of cleaning, was made useable - gueats shouldn't have to do that. This business need sto re-focus its attention on what it has (USP) a stunning lakeside location.
Will we return? Yes, if onlyto see a re-focussed business - with stunning lake views!
Our dear honorable guests,
Thank you for sharing to management for all your concerns and remarks. To let you know, we are trying our very best from our hearts to make our guest happy and comfortable. This property was built 1950's and we are trying to preserve this property as old Florida used to look like.
We are looking forward to seeing you again and we will do our best to make sure you are happier this time.
God bless you.
Thank you,
Lakeside Inn Management
Stayed there a weekend back, and loved it. It was like being in old Florida. Big Oaks, honeysuckle,and a big old lake. The units were very clean, with jaulosy windows and window AC units which were quiet and efficient. Both of those things added to the old time feeling. In the evenings have a drink on the dock, or walk down to the lakeshore in the morning with coffee from the cafe. We will be going back.
Thank you so much for staying at Lakeside Inn. We really appreciate your feedback.
