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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Classic hotel with a symmetrical facade, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a desk, chair, and flat-screen TV.
Relax by the resort's two pools, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in the spacious lobby with a comfortable seating area, round coffee table, and patterned rug.
Experience the inviting entrance of The Waterfront, featuring a grand staircase and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • The Villages Market Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Waterfront Inn

3-star hotel in Lake Sumter Landing
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Waterfront Inn offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Waterfront Inn provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2025.

The Waterfront Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Calypso - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Calypso

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,900 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Waterfront Inn
Waterfront Inn The Villages
Waterfront The Villages
The Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
The Waterfront Inn Hotel
The Waterfront Inn The Villages
The Waterfront Inn Hotel The Villages

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1174 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was like staying in a private area able to walk around without a care in the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Great place to stay while in the Villages !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, Orlando

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property did not match photos at all. Everything in the room was very worn and dirty. The first night we had no hot water and when we finally did get hot water the tub didn’t drain properly so I was in ankle deep water taking a shower. Not much help from staff. I was pretty disappointed with this property because it is in a really neat area with lots of shopping, dining and nightlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and so close to the square!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and location of the hotel was perfect. It was situated right in the heart of everything. Did not have to drive to restaurants/shopping.. Very clean and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is magnificent and staff if very friendly. Be sure to check out the Calypso as well, food is GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michele, Anchorage

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location and right on the waterfront. Lots of parking. Rooms were comfortable, but dated. No food or drink after 9pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our overnight stay at the Waterfront Inn while we visited relatives in The Villages.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property and is within walking distance of many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay while visiting my parents in the Villages. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Room was comfortably appointed and had a Great Lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and property. Room good as well...basic but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice little getaway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerri

Traveled with partner
Reserve direct to Waterfront! Clean! Management and staff seem to operate on different pages, no communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the square, lots of food options and things to do close by. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025