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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Executive Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

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

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About this property

The Waterfront Inn

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and Access to hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Waterfront Inn offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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

The shopping around The Waterfront Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Villages Market Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to shopping
  • Just a 5-minute walk from The Villages Market Square and 7 minutes by car from Spanish Springs Town Square
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Waterfront Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1905 square feet (177 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Waterfront Inn. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Waterfront Inn was completed in January 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star The Villages hotel.

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 transport

  • 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 cot

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 centre
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 894 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1257 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying here and just like last time, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Choice

Stop over from a road trip in the mountains. We stayed 1 night with our traveling pup, and I’m glad we stayed here. The room was clean, spacious and I loved the laminate flooring. The shower was wonderful! Bed and pillows were nice and comfy. Good pet friendly place. The restaurant was okay, it has a nice view and the patio would be nice to sit out if it was cooler out. Pool looked wonderful too. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place central location free coffe in the morning was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANCE, MAITLAND

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on a lake. Great restaurant bar and extremely friendly staff! Megan at reception is outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a five star for me. This day was incredible. My upgrade was everything I wanted to be, and then some the staff was spot on. I had answers to all my questions and never question me about anything hands-down I am going to stay here again. Kudos to Rick the gentleman that helped to arrange my stay and check me in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie, OCEAN CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, cumming

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms coukd use a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

felicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Pleasant views,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would be great if you gave out bottle water when checking in. I dont think I should pay for a bottle water if I stay at your hotel. Work on that please.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Beautiful hotel. Perfect location at Sumter Landing.. We will definitely recommend this hotel to all our visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient

Very convenient location in The Villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
no breakfast not enough help rude people
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Great location. Slept very well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved our visit. The restaurant was too loud and we had to cancel our reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Belleview

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very nice restaurant with outdoor lakeview seating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025