See all properties

The Waterfront Inn

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Waterfront Inn

Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$138
$129 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

View in a map
1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • Place, The Villages Market Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Similar properties

Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages
Lady Lake
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,002 reviews
$86 nightly
The price is $92
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

About the neighborhood

The Villages

With a stay at The Waterfront Inn in The Villages (Lake Sumter Landing), you'll be a 1-minute drive from The Villages Market Square and 7 minutes from Spanish Springs Town Square. .This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club and 8 mi (12.9 km) from The Orange Blossom Opry.

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Venetian Gardens - 19 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 46 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lanai At Pivo Palms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

The Waterfront Inn offers 116 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, desk chairs, 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Calypso, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in The Villages? This hotel has 1905 square feet (177 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Calypso - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Restaurants on site

  • Calypso

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,905 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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)
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for USD 20 per night
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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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. 1010 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1376 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, clean rooms, convenient to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Piya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay. The room is very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this hotel. Check in was a breeze. Front staff very friendly. Room was beautiful and clean. Used the hot tub - clean and great temperature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing. Pedro was a blast. Room was very comfortable, love the water pressure in the shower. Hot tub was a great way to end the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
couldn't be better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless hotel. Strong internet. Great pool hot tub area. Bar in the lobby. Food was awesome. Staff so friendly. Walking distance to a variety of restaurants and 3 minutes from the "square" where there was live entertainment and dancing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great location for all the restaurants and bars, etc. clean. The rooms were nice just redone and definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely friendly, outside bar area is so much fun yet not as loud as the town so you have a place to relax. The room was very spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible place. Very beautiful. Peaceful & friendly staff. Upon arrival I noticed my name was mentioned on the front desk, I was chosen as the guest of honor for that day. They gave us gift cards, and a free room upgrade. In all my travels never seen this. Place is 10 out of 5 stars. Recommend to all!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and great overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025