The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • The Villages Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 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 not available
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

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 smoke detector

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. 796 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1140 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

Joseph, Eagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Hotel was very clean and staff was nice. Only downside is the pool hours are dusk till dawn so if you are staying one night hard to use.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only problem was we could not get into the safe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Sumpter Landing Town Square
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephania

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Sewell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location georgeous views nice pool loved it !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Dieppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night but was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Barnes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in need of updating which seems to be in progress. New bar/restaurant is beautiful. Walking distance to the square is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. They had a pretty setting on the lake with a nice restaurant and bar. The pool was nice and we had a nice stay there. The
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025