Baymont by Wyndham Lakeland
4375 Lakeland Pk Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809, Auburndale, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.7 / 5
Overview
Baymont by Wyndham Lakeland is a 3-star budget hotel set in a Southern-style clapboard building just off Interstate 4 in Auburndale/Lakeland, Florida. It's a straightforward, no-frills property aimed at travelers who want an affordable base near the highway and close to casual eateries. Public ratings sit at 2.7 from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting a mixed reputation typical of budget roadside hotels.
Rooms
Rooms are understated with colorful accents and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks, minifridges, and coffeemakers. Suites are available with separate living areas for guests wanting extra space. Some guest feedback has flagged issues with cleanliness and maintenance, including pest sightings and reports of water damage in certain rooms.
Dining & Amenities
A free breakfast buffet is served daily in a bright dining room, with guests noting offerings like waffles, cereal, milk, and coffee. The property also features an outdoor pool, a gym, BBQ grills for guest use, a business center, and on-site meeting space. Free parking is available for all guests.
Location
The hotel is about 2 miles from Joker Marchant Stadium and Lake Parker Park, and roughly 5 miles from Florida Southern College, home to The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art. Other nearby points of interest include Bonnet Springs Park, Hollis Garden, Lake Mirror, Downtown Lakeland, the Munn Park Historic District, and Lake Morton, all within about 4-7 km. Farther afield, Circle B Bar Reserve, Safari Wilderness, Fantasy of Flight, and the Florida Air Museum offer day-trip options within roughly 11-16 km.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious travelers and road-trippers passing through on Interstate 4 who want free parking, free breakfast, and simple amenities like a pool and gym without a high price tag. It can also work for families visiting Lake Parker Park or Downtown Lakeland attractions, and for those needing a low-cost base with basic business amenities such as a business center and meeting space.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended since the hotel sits off Interstate 4 and most Lakeland attractions, including Downtown Lakeland and Florida Southern College, are several kilometers away. Lake Parker Park is the closest point of interest at under 2 km, making it an easy first stop, while more distant sights like Fantasy of Flight and Circle B Bar Reserve warrant a half-day outing. Given mixed cleanliness feedback in reviews, it may be worth requesting a recently inspected room upon check-in.
What guests say
Guest reviews frequently mention the included breakfast buffet, with waffles, cereal, and coffee cited as reliable perks, and several reviewers note that staff were friendly and responsive when problems were reported. However, a recurring negative theme involves cleanliness and pest control, with multiple guests describing roaches, spiders, or ants in their rooms. Some reviews also cite maintenance concerns such as broken light fixtures, stained linens, and water damage from ceiling leaks. Overall, the hotel's low average rating reflects these inconsistent room-quality experiences despite generally positive comments about staff helpfulness and breakfast offerings.
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