The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a central tower, and a restaurant named "The Waterfront."
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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $123
$115 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

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1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • Place, Lake Sumter
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Villages Market Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(181 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Lake Sumter - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Villages Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 49 min drive - 41.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪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. Open daily.
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)

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 20.0 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 20.0 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. 1068 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1446 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Love the area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark and Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great place to stay. It had a great view. A very cool boardwalk, you could walk out to the lighthouse and restaurants right along the water's edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was beautiful! Loved staying there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was very helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place wonderful atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and within walking distance of restaurants, entertainment and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the staff was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room..great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the facility and its location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool, good restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to walk to the square from here!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Waterside Inn and it was great. My wife and I really enjoyed how clean and inviting the hotel is. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Nice room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lake and near Sumpter town center. Some rooms have lakeside views and balconies
View of the lakeside back of the hotel
The hotel pool which also faces the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great amenities and staff were all so nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room ,close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, comfortable bed, quiet room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
Close to many restaurant s and stites
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026