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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service

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1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • Place, The Villages Market Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Executive Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Waterfront Inn

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre 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 centre and Access to hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Waterfront Inn offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around The Waterfront Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Villages Market Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from The Villages Market Square and 7 minutes by car from Spanish Springs Town Square
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Waterfront Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1905 square feet (177 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Waterfront Inn. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Waterfront Inn was completed in January 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star The Villages hotel.

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
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 865 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1224 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best service!

My stay here every 3 mo ths is always z highlight to me... Nina at the front desk is wo derful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant experience. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelbey

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great restaurant… the only thing I would say is that having daily room refresh would be fantastic. Coming home to a made bed is the best part of being in a hotel… we didn’t have fresh towels for shower either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Enjoyed sitting on the patio with view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Excellent….. just excellent!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Davi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed are stay and everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water front, shower head
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel Gonzalez

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OK, the context of this review is from someone who has been to the waterfront in many times. I mean, I’ve been here most recently three times over the last several months to visit family. What I like about the waterfront Inn is the proximity to Lake Sumter, Landing, and all that that has to offer. The renovations that have been completed in the last year have updated this hotel which previously was a bit dated and or creepy i.e. pineapple wallpaper. The rooms have laminate flooring which helped to keep it clean. The bathtub and showers and fixtures appear to be somewhat dated however. Accommodations are modern and not overstated. The beds are surprisingly comfortable.The edition of the calypso restaurant is an added feature and bonus to a restaurant area that was not as appealing previously. Happy hour prices are excellent and the appetizers tasty. if I could offer management, any suggestions I would say please find a new vendor for your morning complementary coffee because it is terrible! Well, in all my stays at the waterfront Inn over the past years have been good to excellent with kind and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Loida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property/facility is dated, but clean. Should have at least complementary bottled water in the room. The floor needs an upgrade as it's old and looks unpolished.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025