Located just more than 30 minutes south of Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and the plethora of other attractions in Orlando, Dundee is a small town in central Florida, mainly visited by people who pass through. For some visitors, however, Dundee offers a laid-back alternative to the everyday hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you’re simply passing through or stopping to enjoy the scenic country, you can stay for the night at one of the handful of hotels near Dundee.
Just 10 minutes southwest of Dundee, in Winter Haven, the Cypress Inn is a motel, RV park and trailer park, all rolled up into one. Surrounded by nearly a dozen lakes and ponds, this inn also offers a stopover spot that is good if you’re looking to get in some fishing. The motel rooms come in basic one- and two-bed designs, featuring mini-fridges, cable TV and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Rates start at just $45 per night, as of 2010. The main grounds feature a number of extras, including a children play area, heated swimming pool, shuffleboard court, horseshoe pit and guest laundry facility.
Cypress Inn
5651 Cypress Gardens Road
Winter Haven, FL 33884
863-324-5867
cypressinnusa.com
Located about seven minutes south of Dundee, in Lake Wales, Chalet Suzanne has been serving food and renting rooms since 1931. Starting at $129 per night, as of 2010, the 26 guestrooms at this family-owned establishment come furnished in a variety of Victorian, Parisian, country and modern styles. Aside from the plush furnishings, each room features a view of the country, cable TV and Wi-Fi Internet access; some of the nicer suites have private hot tubs and balconies. The amenities at this AAA 3-diamond-rated hotel go far beyond the rooms; Chalet Suzanne also features an award-winning restaurant, swimming pool, private lake, spa/massage parlor, gift shop, museum, wine cellar, cocktail lounge and multiple meeting rooms. In addition, the grounds contain a public airstrip, serving as a take-off point for skydiving jumps. Each reservation includes complimentary breakfast.
Chalet Suzanne
3800 Chalet Suzanne Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33859
863-676-6011
800-433-6011
chaletsuzanne.com
Also located in Lake Wales, the Holiday Inn Express doesn’t feature the same accolades as Chalet Suzanne. But, with rooms starting at just $89 per night, as of 2010, you can save money at the Holiday Inn. Each room at this hotel comes with a 37-inch LCD HDTV, microwave, refrigerator and high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. The main hotel area features an outdoor pool, kid game room, business center and laundry room. Like most Holiday Inns, complimentary breakfast is included with each reservation.
Holiday Inn Express
2953 Ridge Way
Lake Wales, FL 33859
863-949-4800
hiexpress.com
