The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool, near The Villages Market Square

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Outdoor wedding area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
View from property
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Relax at The Waterfront Inn, nestled in Lake Sumter Landing, and take advantage of the spa tub or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby. Savor dinner at Amelias, stay connected with free WiFi, and keep active with a 24-hour gym. Previous guests loved being close to shopping and appreciated the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $185
includes taxes & fees
$173 per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cane Garden Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 76 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪City Fire - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Sauce - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

When you stay at The Waterfront Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Spanish Springs Town Square. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Calypso, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1900 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Calypso - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterfront Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Waterfront Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Waterfront Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Waterfront Inn and nearby?

The Waterfront Inn has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a hot tub.

Are there restaurants at or near The Waterfront Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Calypso.

What's the area around The Waterfront Inn like?

The Waterfront Inn is located on the waterfront in Lake Sumter Landing, a short 5-minute walk from The Villages Market Square. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.

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The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel and friendly atmosphere
Beautiful Hotel and friendly staff!
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcome and service by the manager was excellent. Will undoubtedly stay again when passing through.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Great rooms, great service
Andy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this Venue whenever in the area! Never have to leave campus (The Villages)! Great value.
Agatino, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent place to stay.
Decent place to stay. Lots to do in the area.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Passing through
Location is great and rooms are very nice.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel very nice area a little pricey but very nice
Bobbi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staying
Staff was friendly and professional. Convenient to town.
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place. In the heart of the Villages so lots to do and then come back to a beautiful lake and great room
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Holly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay, simple and comfortable
Norman, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely would stay again. They also upgraded our room for free just because
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend getaway
Overall great stay, would stay here again. Close and walkable to lots of restaurants and live bands at night. Hotel restaurant is very nice being on the water, the waitress Alex was great and gave us great recommendations for dinner
PETER, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great, property is quiet and clean.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms and beautiful scenery.
Alfredo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night
One night stay visiting family
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
This hotel is in a great location. It is very clean and decorated very nicely. The staff was very nice. I have to say it was one of the best hotels that I ever stayed at.
Edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enchanting
It is an old hotel but quite charming. It was walking distance to the center of town where there is live music every night! We did have time to go swimming but the pool area was lovely. Wish they served breakfast!
Dolores, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are amazing.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Within walking distance of restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment.
Vilma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. I wished I stayed for a couple of nights instead of one.
Dapheney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place to stay.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located on a lake in a quiet residential area. The hotel itself and the rooms are clean however, they are under a renovation so the outside Terrace was not accessible. Great place will definitely return when in the area
Sandra, 1-night trip