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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Executive Room
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(150 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Executive Room

Executive Room

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

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About the area

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 - 0.4 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 46 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪City Fire - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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.
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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

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. 970 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1341 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tulio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, very lively bar in the evenings, lots of events happening there and the staff was delightful and ready to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious Room. The remodel of the restaurant is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
9
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Pekin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect! Large, clean and comfortable. Staff was very considerate and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
third time visiting the hotel and it never disappoints!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff the facilities were immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location - 5 minute walk from Sumter Landing. Room was large and very comfortable, great shower too! Staff was warm and professional.Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, clean, quiet and close to restaurants and golfing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large with a wonderful view of the lake. The bathroom and shower are also spacious. Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly. No breakfast anymore. I don’t mind walking a couple of blocks for breakfast but it is convenient to have some thing on site Having coffee in the lobby is nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place with a charming village around it. Staff is quick & delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone make you feel comfortable and at home
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful to stay at Waterfront. Great location, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025