Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wawasee and Lakeside Park. It is approximately 3 miles from Wawasee Golf Club and 3.2 miles from Maxwelton Golf Club.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific details about age restrictions for free stays are not provided.

Enjoy Spacious Rooms at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse

Average nightly price at Oakwood Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$119
February	US$112
March	US$111
April	US$103
May	US$201
June	US$227
July	US$254
August	US$257
September	US$204
October	US$121
November	US$123
December	US$118

What guests think

At Oakwood Resort, guests consistently praise the peaceful lakeside setting and scenic views, along with generally friendly service and comfortable, clean rooms, while noting that on-site dining and amenities create an easy, relaxing getaway.

Breakfast feedback is mixed, with several reviews describing a limited grab and go offering, though a few reported an excellent buffet on some stays. A number of guests mention maintenance or comfort issues such as intermittent air conditioning, room noise, and aging fixtures, as well as occasional service lapses like slow housekeeping and billing follow-up. It suits travelers seeking a relaxed, nature-focused stay.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate lakeside features like the small beach, tiki bar, fire pits, and well-kept grounds. A few noted seasonal air conditioning limitations.

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10

Trisha

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the best time at this resort! The views of Lake Wawasee are absolutely beautiful—especially at sunset. It’s such a peaceful and scenic place to unwind. The food was seriously amazing. Every meal we had was delicious, and you can tell they put real care into the menu. Great variety and super fresh. The tiki bar was one of our favorite hangout spots—great drinks, fun vibe, and right on the water. Perfect for kicking back in the evenings. Overall, it’s just a great place to relax, eat well, and enjoy the lake. We’re already talking about coming back next summer!

10

Rosemarie

4 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the resort and the grounds. Very pretty and well kept. The room was nice and comfortable. We went off season so it was very quiet.

10

Nona

7 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place! Gorgeous spot on the lake. Gorgeous buildings & grounds. Really a nice place and unique experience!

10

Maria

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything is wonderful, the property , the little beach, the breakfast option, the facility around, the cleanliness outside and inside, the kind and wonderful staff, the availability of restaurants in less than 10 min. And The walk around .

10

Jeeyea

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean property with good amenities

10

Maryanna

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very peaceful setting. Enjoyed the evening sitting by the water.

8

Josh

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

If you go in the early spring time and it by chance gets hot they do not turn air-conditioning on AT ALL until they shut down boiler system. Thats what we were told. Rooms were HOT at night.

10

Kara

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

On site restaurant is very good. Access to the beach on the lake and surrounding lake view is amazing.

10

Cindy

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms…. No bad locations. The fire pits were a nice touch

10

Deborah

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love Oakwood Resort! We sat at the Tiki Bar and enjoyed the water! We ate dinner at the outside restaurant and had fabulous food and service! We enjoyed the blues music being played outside and watching the families enjoying the bon fire!

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the property and rooms as very clean or spotless. However, several note lapses and wear, including a dirty toilet, leftover items in a fridge, rusty vents, and stained or aging areas.

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Dena

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Traveled here with friends for an event. Staff were all exceptional! Room was clean. Rates were reasonable. No complaints.

2

Scott

16 Dec 2022

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Really bad, avoid this place, it's not like it used to be: 1. old frappucino in fridge from prior guest (or prior prior, who knows?) 2. beetle in room flying around 3. refused to provide towels or service room as it had not been 3 days yet (never mind its not covid any more). 4. Even though their own sign said "service every 3 days but if you'd like you can request it every day". When I pointed that out, after their second refusal, they said, "yeah, that sign is wrong." Worse than all that is the lack of concern of the staff. Each issue was met with basically, "yeah, that's just the way it is." Staff looked disinterested, bored, and not what I'd expect here, nor what I experienced a year ago. They have forgotten they are in hospitality business.

6

Timothy

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I chose to stay here because I had heard good things about the resort and my wife and I were looking for a close getaway. My check-in and checkout were smooth. The desk staff were always present, friendly and helpful. The public areas of the property were mostly in good condition, but our room clearly was falling into disrepair. The other negative was that on our way to breakfast in the morning there were construction guys swapping out the light fixtures so they had there tools all across the steps leading down to the front desk. I was disappointed in the condition of the bathroom. The toilet was left dirty even after housekeeping 'cleaned'. The inside door frame paint was peeling

10

Steven

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not only is the place spotlessly clean and has friendly personnel, but they were very accommodating to an early checkin and late checkout!! The breakfast buffet was excellent!

10

jeff

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always very clean and dog 🐶 friendly!!

8

Kelly

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We've stayed at Oakwood a few times and it's always very clean, comfortable and well kept. However, this time we noticed that the air vent on our room was rusty and the flooring was coming loose and made funky slapping noises as we walked around our room. It seems like upkeep has gone a little downhill lately. That's sad to see because we really like staying here.

10

Traci

12 Nov 2023

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Very clean, staff was friendly.

10

Olivia

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Oakwood is always a beautiful place to stay. Even though I usually check-in late after delayed flights to South Bend. The rooms are clean, the lobby smells good, and the staff are extra helpful. The grab & go breakfast was a nice treat too! I absolutely recommend Oakwood to anyone staying in NE Indiana.

10

Robin

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled and looked clean .The beds were very comfortable. Very nice location and we would definitely stay here again.

10

Christina

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property, friendly staff, and clean rooms!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and some have lake views, but experiences vary. Guests mention noise from hallways or adjacent rooms, smaller layouts in some two-bed rooms, exposed fridges, limited blackout, AC issues, and occasional equipment problems like a nonworking TV.

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10

Carrie

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant and helpful staff. Cute rooms and great view of the lake.

8

Nancy W

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were pretty comfortable. Black out shades would be good as a lot of light came into our room from the hallway around the corner leading to the restaurant. We were told the room would be cleaned every day, not a big deal to us, but it wasn’t although we were gone all afternoon both days with no sign on door. The breakfast was very good. Enjoyed the lakefront setting.

6

Jami

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the design of the hotel. The biggest problem was we could hear everything outside our room and in the room next to ours. It was very loud, especially while trying to sleep.

8

Debbie

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Oakwood Resort offered a peaceful and relaxing stay, made even more special by the beautiful view of the lake right from our room. The only aspect that felt out of place was the refrigerator—it stood openly in the room and would have looked more cohesive tucked into a cabinet that matched the furnishings.

8

Josh

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

If you go in the early spring time and it by chance gets hot they do not turn air-conditioning on AT ALL until they shut down boiler system. Thats what we were told. Rooms were HOT at night.

6

Alan

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very small for 2 beds and restaurant food was just average at best Better restaurants in area

10

Cindy

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms…. No bad locations. The fire pits were a nice touch

8

Helen

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioning did not work in our room.

2

Jackie

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never been so mad at a hotel. I paid for a room that was shown in the picture, turned out it wasn’t the same room at all, also the TV didn’t work and we tried to lower the temperature and it went down one degree all night. The person at check out said “well you don’t necessarily get the room in the picture” and I can put in a ticket for the TV but other than that you’ll have to talk to a manager (who was not there.) This was my first trip with my guest and it ruined my stay and therefore both of ours.

10

Tammy

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

wonderful views. Resort staff friendly and welcoming rooms were comfortable We would definitely stay again

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, including flexible check-in and checkout for some guests. A minority reported unhelpful interactions or slow follow-up on issues and billing.

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Scott

16 Dec 2022

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Really bad, avoid this place, it's not like it used to be: 1. old frappucino in fridge from prior guest (or prior prior, who knows?) 2. beetle in room flying around 3. refused to provide towels or service room as it had not been 3 days yet (never mind its not covid any more). 4. Even though their own sign said "service every 3 days but if you'd like you can request it every day". When I pointed that out, after their second refusal, they said, "yeah, that sign is wrong." Worse than all that is the lack of concern of the staff. Each issue was met with basically, "yeah, that's just the way it is." Staff looked disinterested, bored, and not what I'd expect here, nor what I experienced a year ago. They have forgotten they are in hospitality business.

10

Steven

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not only is the place spotlessly clean and has friendly personnel, but they were very accommodating to an early checkin and late checkout!! The breakfast buffet was excellent!

10

Brian

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an awesome trip with excellent customer service. My issue was with Hotels.com and not having me registered to stay at the hotel. Luckily they had available rooms.

10

Melissa

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love Oakwood! They have the friendly staff at the hotel and restaurant.

10

Olivia

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Oakwood is always a beautiful place to stay. Even though I usually check-in late after delayed flights to South Bend. The rooms are clean, the lobby smells good, and the staff are extra helpful. The grab & go breakfast was a nice treat too! I absolutely recommend Oakwood to anyone staying in NE Indiana.

10

Sherrie

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is beautiful. All of the staff was very professional and friendly. Very accommodating to any needs.

2

Jackie

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never been so mad at a hotel. I paid for a room that was shown in the picture, turned out it wasn’t the same room at all, also the TV didn’t work and we tried to lower the temperature and it went down one degree all night. The person at check out said “well you don’t necessarily get the room in the picture” and I can put in a ticket for the TV but other than that you’ll have to talk to a manager (who was not there.) This was my first trip with my guest and it ruined my stay and therefore both of ours.

10

Robert

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Anita at the desk is awesome. She goes above and beyond everyday. Thank you Anita for all your help!

10

David

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very attentive staff

4

Ronald

25 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for two nights Had to cancel last night. Told desk several hours before first night checkout Still have not received credit for second night after a week later! Giving me run around Also charged me twice for little dog. Finally got credit for that

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Location

Scenic, peaceful spot directly on Lake Wawasee with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Several guests also found it convenient for getting into town.

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Nona

7 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place! Gorgeous spot on the lake. Gorgeous buildings & grounds. Really a nice place and unique experience!

10

Stacey

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. This is a beautiful location!!

10

Charlene E

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved staying. The mornings were beautiful, watching the sun come up absolutely gorgeous

10

Maryanna

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very peaceful setting. Enjoyed the evening sitting by the water.

10

Michael

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Being on lake wauwausee beautiful

8

Debbie

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Oakwood Resort offered a peaceful and relaxing stay, made even more special by the beautiful view of the lake right from our room. The only aspect that felt out of place was the refrigerator—it stood openly in the room and would have looked more cohesive tucked into a cabinet that matched the furnishings.

8

Hefzi ba

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the calmness of the lake

10

Karen

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a convenient location & had a great view, staff was very accommodating.

10

Mindy

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice views

10

Robin

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled and looked clean .The beds were very comfortable. Very nice location and we would definitely stay here again.

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Dining

On-site restaurant and tiki bar receive strong praise for tasty food and drinks. Breakfast feedback is inconsistent—several stays reported a limited or absent offering, while others mentioned a very good buffet or grab and go options.

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Trisha

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the best time at this resort! The views of Lake Wawasee are absolutely beautiful—especially at sunset. It’s such a peaceful and scenic place to unwind. The food was seriously amazing. Every meal we had was delicious, and you can tell they put real care into the menu. Great variety and super fresh. The tiki bar was one of our favorite hangout spots—great drinks, fun vibe, and right on the water. Perfect for kicking back in the evenings. Overall, it’s just a great place to relax, eat well, and enjoy the lake. We’re already talking about coming back next summer!

8

Margaret

13 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our room but were told there was no free breakfast, so we were unhappy about that. The free breakfast is advertised as part of the room charge.

10

Eric

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people were super friendly. The bed was very comfortable. The restaurant food was exceptional.

10

william

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need yo upgrade breakfast, this not a resort breakfast We were there 7-8 years ago 3 times always a nice buffet you can put what you have now for customers to get also put micro waves in rooms and get cable tv, i wii not book again unless you change the breakfast

10

Steven

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not only is the place spotlessly clean and has friendly personnel, but they were very accommodating to an early checkin and late checkout!! The breakfast buffet was excellent!

10

Karen

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great setting on the lake . Spacious clean rooms . Breakfast was limited . Just apples cereal bars and coffee . Friendly staff and for people with small children there is a games room . Very close to the town centre

8

Warren

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would rather there was no breakfast and just coffee available than what was offered.

10

Warren

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast situation was not up to the rest of the stay.

10

Kara

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

On site restaurant is very good. Access to the beach on the lake and surrounding lake view is amazing.

10

Deborah

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love Oakwood Resort! We sat at the Tiki Bar and enjoyed the water! We ate dinner at the outside restaurant and had fabulous food and service! We enjoyed the blues music being played outside and watching the families enjoying the bon fire!

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