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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 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
(66 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 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. 815 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1166 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location- tired rooms

We stayed here in March 2025. The best thing about it was the view. The rooms are tired, the bedding is sparse and it is totally not worth the $300/night. Really could use a paint job and some refreshing. The pool and bar area was very enjoyable though and we could walk to dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete, LONDONDERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice to sit out back with a view. They had live music most nights, maybe every night, not sure as I wasn't there every night. Towels and blankets had stains. Only bummer about this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful day at the waterfront Inn. Everything was fabulous with the exception of the doorstops that were actually on the floor. I ended up, stepping on them several times and once tripped and fell into the wall. Or than that highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Spring get together 25

Hotel fair but very dated. No breakfast available at hotel Parking in hard to find, lot has a lot of golf carts taking up many of the parking spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in the right place second time there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Eden

Liked: Amenities
The staff are amazing and very accommodating. Only issue is that they need to dust better especially the sliding shutters for glass doors. Balcony was awesome. Unit very large.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some cleaning detaila could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay and centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quaint little hotel in the heart of one of The Villages. Beautiful little pool area with a nice bar/restaurant right on the lake. Almost like it was planned. Like everything in The Villages - well done! ESPECIALLY the Staff - thank you all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John Joseph Gainor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good property. It lacks breakfast but has snacks and coffee in the lobby area. Good people, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines, Kissimmee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, pool, good restaurant with great steel drummer and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Cairnbrook

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel with a nice view. Our room was large and beautiful. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Acceptable if you need to visit the villages.

The first impression was they weren't friendly at the front desk. The room was fine, but the whole place seemed like they were trying to appear like an older hotel. Fake, in a Disney kind of way. I also don't like that they asked for my number and immediately started texting me offers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room and it was very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 3 days of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agatino

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this Venue whenever in the area! Never have to leave campus (The Villages)! Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Waterfront Inn but housekeeping was Terrible! Nice pool area & returant bar area. Our room was never cleaned properly. Bathroom sink was Never cleaned even when we asked for housekeeping to come back. The bed never looked made.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025