Oakwood Resort
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About this property
Oakwood Resort is a 3-star beachfront property in Syracuse, IN, positioned directly on the water with Lake Wawasee and Lakeside Park within a 5-minute drive. The resort combines lake access with proximity to regional golf courses—Wawasee Golf Club and Maxwelton Golf Club are each roughly 3 miles away—making it a practical base for both water and fairway activities.
The property offers 77 rooms, including 10 suites, each equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and flat-screen television. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with premium bedding, complimentary wireless internet, satellite programming, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest ratings for room comfort stand at 4.6 out of 5.
Dining is available at The Pier & Back Porch restaurant, with additional beverage service at a beach bar and two additional lounges. Recreation amenities include a fitness center, terrace, arcade/game room, and concierge services. The property also offers a range of water sports and activities nearby—kayaking, sailing, water skiing, and scuba diving are all accessible—as well as fishing and boat tours on site. Ice skating and sledding are available seasonally, and bicycle rentals can be arranged. A 24-hour front desk, free self parking, and luggage storage support guest convenience. Conference and meeting space accommodates events, and wedding and proposal packages are available.
Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Dogs are permitted at $10 per night (maximum two per room), and service animals stay at no charge. The property is smoke-free, and pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.
Location & nearby attractions
Lake Wawasee - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Syracuse Lake - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Lakeside Park - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Wawasee Golf Club - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Maxwelton Golf Club - 5 km / 3.1 mi
South Shore Golf Club - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Dewart Lake - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Lake Waubee - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Tippecanoe Lake - 11.3 km / 7 mi
Oppenheim Woods - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Webster Lake - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
DeFries Gardens - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
New Paris Speedway - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Sunny Side Park - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 16 km / 10 mi
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 76.3 km / 47.4 mi
The preferred airport for Oakwood Resort is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Small Pets $10.00 per night charge.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- In-room microwave fee: USD 5.00 per night
Know before you go
- 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.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.