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The Waterfront Inn

Property class: 3

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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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $126
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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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, Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
(188 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(105 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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
(49 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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
(93 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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 24-hour business center, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Waterfront Inn provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. 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 8 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1905 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 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 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 20.0 per night
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
  • 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1087 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1474 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location for shopping, fun and dancing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Everett

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

Anna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Love the area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great views of the lake. Service was excellent and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was beautiful! Loved staying there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to stores and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful view, tge room was clean and had a lake view. We loved the walk to the shopping/ entertainment area! So many restaurants to choose from, live entertainment with great music and dancing at the square. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was very helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark and Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great place to stay. It had a great view. A very cool boardwalk, you could walk out to the lighthouse and restaurants right along the water's edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice view from the bar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place wonderful atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Located central to all restaurants and entertainment in Sumpter Landing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and within walking distance of restaurants, entertainment and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room..great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the staff was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool, good restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the pool and hot tub and appreciate the very clean rooms and corridors. I would love opportunity for earlier check in to ease travel days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the facility and its location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026