Oakwood Resort near Syracuse Lake offers a peaceful waterfront retreat with continental breakfast by the beach. Enjoy fishing, boat tours, and two on-site American restaurants. Winter ice skating and the nearby Creative Fish Art Gallery add seasonal fun.
Located in Syracuse, Oakwood Resort is in the historical district and on the beach. Wawasee Golf Club and Maxwelton Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Wawasee and Lakeside Park. Tippecanoe Lake and Webster Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Syracuse travel guide
Located close to Lakeside Park and Maxwelton Golf Club, Oakwood Resort provides a beach bar, a terrace and a firepit. With amenities such as a beachfront location and fishing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Pier & Back Porch, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as ice skating and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
An off-lead area, luggage storage and bike parking
Beach umbrellas, a 24-hour front desk and evening entertainment
Room features
All 79 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and on-request microwaves
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 building
3 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1997
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
Restaurant
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakwood Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Oakwood Resort?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oakwood Resort on 14 May 2026 start from £122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Oakwood Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Oakwood Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Oakwood Resort?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Oakwood Resort located?
Located in Syracuse, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Wawasee, Lakeside Park and Wawasee Golf Club. Maxwelton Golf Club and Tippecanoe Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Oakwood Resort Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Comfortable room comfortable stay beautiful view nice people we just love coming here. The view is beautiful in the summer, but also in the winter when the snow has fallen down good place to watch old movies and old shows and peace and quiet.
Pleasant and helpful staff. Cute rooms and great view of the lake.
Carrie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Olivia
12 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
We LOVED this resort! Beautiful view, friendly staff, great food right on site, safe area. We drove to Indiana to go to a concert in Shipshewana. So glad we chose to stay here, so worth the short drive to the concert venue. If we ever go back to Indiana, we will plan it around staying here!
The property is beautiful. All of the staff was very professional and friendly. Very accommodating to any needs.
Sherrie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Amenities
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!
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.
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!
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
17 May 2025
Liked: Amenities
Great rooms…. No bad locations.
The fire pits were a nice touch
We love Oakwood. It’s a quiet retreat with beautiful views. We enjoyed dinner there as well.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nancy W
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
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.