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The Waterfront Inn

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A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a central tower, and a restaurant named "The Waterfront."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A multi-story hotel with a balcony and a sign reading "The Waterfront."
A person sitting by a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat and white clothing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $129
$121 nightly
$129 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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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

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mallory Hill Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk

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 100 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1147 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1532 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, walking distance to all the fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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THE STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND THE LOCATION IS GREAT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area was great, location of property was convenient walking to local restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We always enjoy staying at the waterfront inn. The rooms are very nice and staff is always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tranquility an a lot to do near the surrounding area of property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice friendly atmosphere and perfect location within restaurants and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This has been our go-to place to stay when heading up to the villages. Location is perfect hotel is perfectly spotless clean The staff is always amazing our room is great What more can you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good hotel. Efficient, friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice stay, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful place to stay. Close to everything to do. Staff super friendly & helpful. Pool beautiful with great scenery. We will be staying here everytime we visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our trip to the villages FL, was excellent the hotel super clean, the staff very friendly,make our week unforgettable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was perfect . Very quiet and peaceful and we stopped at Cory’s a restaurant right next door with live music on a Sunday night! It was so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Beautiful hotel with a wonderful view of the lake. Walking distance to shops and restaurants and nightly music. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved my stay there! It’s in the heart of one of the squares. Staff was so friendly, rooms were spacious with gorgeous lake views. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay and just a short bit from the town square. Happy hour at the restaurant and the pool are fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Easy to walk to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is walking distance to the Sumter square.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, great location for shopping, fun and dancing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at this lake front property full of central Florida charm and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay,Front desk was excellent, price was right for our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super relaxing and welcoming. The staff goes above and beyond in accommodating you. Very friendly staff, always smiling and offering
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It seems it was newly renovated and is in a perfect location to visit friends or family that live in the Villages
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026