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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • The Villages Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cane Garden Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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. Event facilities measuring 1900 square feet (177 square meters) include conference space. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • 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 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1048 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

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, simple and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly redone. Very clean. Our room was nicely designed in a rather “sparse” way…..but that only contributed to the feeling of cleanliness and less clutter. Stay there when visiting relatives in The Villages. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

EARL

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

DOROTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely. Property is going through a major renovation. It appears it’s almost finished and it will be lovely when it’s finished. I great location, beautiful view of the lake and very nice staff. You won’t be disappointed with your stay at the Waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, property is quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

We aren't staying at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My second time staying here and it never dissappoints! Will be back in 2025!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Things seemed out dated and pool and waterfront were blocked off and no hotel restaurant, bed and pillows were not of the hotel quality I’m used to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family visit
Perfect location to where family lived and being so close to downtown where we could walk was just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront is our favorite place to stay in the villages. Transportation to and from the airport is across the street and the rooms are always clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
We had a nice stay. Hotel was under some renovations but it didn’t really affect our stay. Great location! It is within walking distance of the town square.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024