Lake Wales is located in the center of the Florida peninsula, east of Tampa and west of Lake Kissimmee. The area gives a feel of Old Florida and is home to the historic Bok Tower Gardens, on top of Iron Mountain. Historic Bok Sanctuary features beautiful gardens and is often used as a site for outdoor concerts. Visitors can enjoy spending time at Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo, a large dude ranch. Another place of interest is LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Lake Wales. Lake Wales History Museum offers exhibits about the area. Another fascinating attraction is Spook Hill, a gravity hill with an optical trick. If you’re planning to visit, have a look at some of the top hotels near Lake Wales, Florida, listed below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status. recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 06, 2024.
1. Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven (from USD 254)
Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven is 0.6 mi (1 km) from LEGOLAND Florida, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sunset Cruise Chain of Lakes, 12 mi (19 km) from Bok Tower Gardens, 14 mi (22.5 km) from Circle B Bar Ranch, and a 16-minute drive from Lake Wales. The property features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a meal at the hotel’s restaurant or coffee bar and relax with a drink in the bar. Each guest room offers a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower. Free toiletries and Wi-Fi are available to guests.
Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
Address: 6225 Cypress Gardens Boulevard SE
26.0 km (16.2 mi) from Common Ground Playground
2. Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales North Winter Haven (from USD 157)
Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales North Winter Haven is located 5 mi (8 km) from Bok Tower Gardens and a 10-minute drive from Florida Skydiving Center. The property is an 11-minute drive from Lake Wales. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace for outdoor relaxation. The in-house, 24-hour fitness center offers a choice of cardiovascular equipment. Guests can enjoy a hot buffet breakfast each morning and a convenience store is available for food items. Each room comes with a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales North-Winter Haven, an IHG Hotel
Address: 2953 Ridge Way
32.19 km (20.0 mi) from Common Ground Playground
3. La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland West (from USD 99)
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland West is located in Lakeland, which is a 12-minute drive from Lakeland Convention Center, a 15-minute drive from Polk Museum of Art, and a 48-minute drive from Lake Wales. The hotel features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a modern fitness center, and a restaurant serving a daily breakfast buffet. Comfortable guest rooms offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free wireless internet, and a work desk. En suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries while laundry facilities are available.
La Quinta by Wyndham Lakeland West
Address: 1024 Lakeland Park Center Drive
9.82 km (6.1 mi) from Common Ground Playground
4. Days Inn Suites Lakeland (from USD 110)
Great value for the price, convenient location near restaurants and essential places.
Clean rooms, spacious, fridge, microwave, and pool towels available.
Convenient access from the interstate, quiet area, and close to event venues.
Breakfast options could be improved, limited selection and quality.
Days Inn Suites Lakeland is conveniently located 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from the center of Lakeland, 10 mi (16 km) from Lakeland Square Mall, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Joker Merchant Stadium, and a 43-minute drive from Lake Wales. The property features an outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can enjoy a tasty continental breakfast each morning and have access to a business center. Guest rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, free wireless internet, a fridge, and a microwave.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland
Address: 4502 North Socrum Loop Road
9.84 km (6.2 mi) from Common Ground Playground
5. Extended Stay America - Lakeland - I-4 (from USD 115)
Previously known as Crestwood Suites Lakeland, this convenient hotel is now Extended Stay America – Lakeland. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Polk Museum of Art, an 8-minute drive from Lakeland Center, and a 50-minute drive from Lake Wales. Families will enjoy LEGOLAND Florida Resort, a 40-minute drive away. The property has an outdoor heated pool, a fitness center and a business center. Guests have access to a free grab-and-go breakfast each morning. Guest rooms come with a kitchenette with a fridge, stovetop, and microwave. A comfortable seating area features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free wireless internet is available throughout the property.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Lakeland - I-4
Address: 4360 Lakeland Park Drive
9.61 km (6.0 mi) from Common Ground Playground
6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South (from USD 173)
Reasonably priced with great value for the amenities offered.
Modern facilities, clean rooms, and comfortable beds with a variety of personal hygiene products.
Convenient location near local attractions, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Delicious and varied breakfast options, with attention to dietary needs.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Veterans Park, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Polk Museum of Art, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kings Point Executive Golf Course, and a 39-minute drive from Lake Wales. The property features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV, a small fridge, a microwave, and a coffee maker. All rooms have an en suite bathroom while some have a seating area.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South, an IHG Hotel
Address: 3405 South Florida Avenue
1.58 km (1.0 mi) from Common Ground Playground
7. Hampton Inn Lakeland (from USD 199)
Hampton Inn Lakeland is located in Lakeland, Florida, between Tampa and Orlando, close to Joker Marchant Stadium, home to the Detroit Tigers and Langford Seaplane Base. Lake Wales is a 30-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool or the hotel’s fitness center. Each morning, a free hot breakfast can be enjoyed by guests. Each comfortable guest room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and offers access to free high-speed internet. Free public parking is available at the hotel.
Hampton Inn Lakeland
Address: 4420 North Socrum Loop Road
9.77 km (6.1 mi) from Common Ground Playground
8. SpringHill Suites Lakeland (from USD 197)
SpringHill Suites Lakeland is located in Lakeland, a short walk from Polk Theater and Drane Park, a 6-minute stroll from Lakeland Center and a 13-minute walk from Explorations V Children’s Museum. Lake Wales is a 43-minute drive from the hotel. The family hotel offers an outdoor pool and fitness center as well as a buffet breakfast is served each morning. Air-conditioned guest rooms, including family rooms, feature a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. Rooms are available for differently abled persons. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
SpringHill Suites Lakeland
Address: 511 West Lime Street
3.55 km (2.3 mi) from Common Ground Playground
9. Hyatt Place Lakeland Center (from USD 184)
Hyatt Place Lakeland Center is a pet-friendly hotel set in Lakeland, Florida, next to RP Funding Center and a 35-minute drive from LEGOLAND Florida Resort. The property is a 39-minute drive from Lake Wales. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Guests can dine at the 24-hour a la carte restaurant and enjoy snacks at the coffee shop. All spacious guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Hyatt Place Lakeland Center
Address: 525 West Orange Street
3.65 km (2.3 mi) from Common Ground Playground
10. Terrace Hotel - Lakeland (from USD 259)
Terrace Hotel – Lakeland is a historic hotel in the center of Landland. The property overlooks Lake Mirror and is a 4-minute walk from the Amtrak Station, a 5-minute stroll from the Polk Theater, steps from Polk Museum of Art and Munn Park and a 42-minute drive from Lake Wales. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Terrace Grille or enjoy a snack and a refreshing drink at Terrace Bar. A fitness center is available to guests. Guest rooms offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a small fridge, and a coffee-maker with complimentary gourmet coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
The Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Address: 329 East Main Street
3.64 km (2.3 mi) from Common Ground Playground
Experience everything this area has to offer
This area of Florida offers beautiful scenery, including the lake and its surrounding mountains. A number of attractions are available for the whole family as well. Stay in comfort and style in one of the top hotels near Lake Wales, Florida.
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data
Create an account to bookmark our articles, like local expert tips, receive great stories in your inbox, and follow writers and topics that you love.
Log in with Google ×