Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland
4502 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, Auburndale, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland is a straightforward 3-story, 3-star hotel located in Auburndale near Lakeland, Florida, just off Interstate 4. It offers a no-frills, budget-friendly base for travelers passing through central Florida or visiting the Lakeland area, with a 4.1 rating from over 1,100 reviews reflecting a generally solid guest experience.
Rooms & Suites
All rooms include en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add desks with ergonomic chairs, useful for travelers needing to work from their room. Suites step up further with separate living areas and in-room hot tubs, suited to guests wanting extra space or a relaxing soak after a day of driving or sightseeing.
Dining & Amenities
A free continental breakfast is included for all guests. On site, the hotel offers an outdoor pool, a fitness room, and meeting/event facilities for small gatherings or business functions. Complimentary RV parking is also available, a practical perk for road-trippers and drivers of larger vehicles.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits adjacent to I-4, roughly an 11-minute drive from the Lakeland Center arena and about 13 minutes from Fantasy of Flight's vintage aircraft collection. Numerous Lakeland points of interest are within a short drive, including Lake Parker Park (about 2 km away), Lake Parker, Bonnet Springs Park, Hollis Garden, Lake Mirror, Downtown Lakeland, and the Munn Park Historic District, along with the Florida Children's Museum and The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and RV travelers thanks to its I-4 adjacency and free RV parking, as well as budget-conscious families who benefit from the free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, and kids-stay-free policy. It also works for short-stay business or event visitors needing basic meeting facilities and quick access to the Lakeland Center arena.
Travel tips
Being directly off Interstate 4 makes the hotel easy to reach by car and a convenient overnight stop for those driving between Tampa and Orlando. Plan roughly 11-13 minutes of driving time to reach attractions like the Lakeland Center and Fantasy of Flight, and a bit longer for Lakeland's downtown lakes and museums. Since several guest reviews mention room condition varying, it's worth requesting a recently renovated or upgraded room at check-in.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed but leans positive overall. Many reviewers praise the friendly, helpful staff, citing specific pleasant interactions, and highlight the convenient location near restaurants, Lakeland attractions, and the Lakeland Center (referred to by some as the "Joker stadium"). Location and staff service are the most consistently mentioned strengths. However, some reviewers report cleanliness issues, including mold in showers, lingering odors, and worn-out bedding, suggesting inconsistency in room upkeep across stays.
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