Lakeside Inn is one of America's rare settings for private gatherings of 10 to 300 people. Its peaceful, lakeside location in the heart of a preserved Old Florida village draws groups who gather for special reasons . reunions and retreats, business sessions and board meetings, weddings and private get-togethers.
Our event planners customize any gathering in a variety of down-to-business and social venues -- indoors in a historic setting and outdoors amidst our natural beauty. Lakeside's creative banquet staff caters to any need or theme.
After hours, attendees can participate in team activities or choose to explore the Inn's pleasures and enchanting hometown on their own. Championship golf courses lie minutes away and Orlando is close enough for day trips.
Dining, live music, fishing, boating, swimming, and bird-watching make intimate Lakeside Inn a full-service destination well-loved by meeting planners and their charges.
INDOOR MEETING SPACE
Alexander Room
The elegant Alexander Room boasts its own fireplace and is an original part of the 1883 hotel.
| Dimensions |
Square Feet |
Ceiling Height |
Banquet Seating |
Reception |
Classroom |
U Shape |
Theater |
| 50' x 32' |
1600 |
10' |
104 |
125 |
85 |
-- |
170 |
Grandview
The Grandview is located just off the lobby and features a bright cheery environment with park and lake views.
| Dimensions |
Square Feet |
Ceiling Height |
Banquet Seating |
Reception |
Classroom |
U Shape |
Theater |
40 x 14'
|
560
|
10'
|
32
|
50
|
25
|
20
|
40
|
Donnelly Room
Upstairs in the Gate House, the Donnelly room offers the ultimate in privacy. The U shaped room is ideal for audio-visual presentations and features an installed screen.
| Dimensions |
Square Feet |
Ceiling Height |
Banquet Seating |
Reception |
Classroom |
U Shape |
Theater |
29 x 17.5'
17.5' x 19
|
840
|
10'
|
48
|
75
|
36
|
24
|
60
|
OUTDOOR VENUES
Lakeside Gazebo
Located lakeside near the pool, the venue features a gazebo nestled into tall oaks and pines draped with Spanish moss.
Lakeside Pavilion
At the end of our 300 foot boat dock is a pavilion surrounded by the waters of Lake Dora for parties of up to 50. Magnificent sunsets and dramatically lit at night.
Pool Deck
Perfect for evening social gatherings, the pool deck is complete with a full-service bar and accommodates up to 100. Overlooks Lake Dora and a curtain-call sunset.
Great Lawn
Whether open-air or tented, functions for up to 300 people benefit from a view of Lake Dora and lushly landscaped grounds. Add a champagne fountain for a touch of elegance.
Tea Garden
Spacious circular green surrounded by native flora and fauna, the Beauclaire Garden, adjacent to Beauclaire restaurant, accommodates receptions for up to 125.
Verandah
For more than a century, folks have gathered on our sweeping verandah where paddle fans and colonial rockers set the mood to socialize, applaud the stunning sunsets over Lake Dora, enjoy fine wines and nightcaps, and perhaps an after-dinner cigar.
AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT
- TV/VCR
- Overhead projector and screen
- Carousal slide projector
- Podiums
- Microphones
- Amplifiers
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flip charts
- Data ports
- LDC Projector
GROUP ACTIVITIES
Golf
Lakeside Inn guests enjoy golfing privileges at many fine nearby golf courses, all within a 15-mile radius.
Fishing and Boating
Our 4,475-acre Lake Dora is flapping with fish. Catch them from our boat dock or rent a canoe or pontoon boat for fishing or for pleasure. Lakeside Inn also rents paddle boats and jet skis. Guests who bring their own boats can dock free at our slips. Eco-tour boats depart from our dock for wildlife adventures on Chain of Lakes.
Croquet
Develop those team-work skills with an old-fashioned game of croquet on our Tea Garden lawn.
Sightseeing
Mount Dora is known for its quaint antique shops and historic architecture. See it and learn from the History Trolley Tour, which conveniently departs from Lakeside Inn. The trolleys are also available for group charter. Museums and lakeside nature parks are also part of what Lake Dora is all about.
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