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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Executive Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(165 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(95 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(45 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(91 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room

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

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About this property

The Waterfront Inn

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 a 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 a 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 location and the proximity to shopping
  • 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, a 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
  • 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

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: 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 fire extinguisher and 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. 1038 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1409 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great amenities and staff were all so nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room very friendly and attentive staff check in was a breeze
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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Room was very clean, comfortable bed, quiet room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and restaurant. The location cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Yes very accommodating staff room was spotless and hotel was in a great location !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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Clean and nice hotel! Housekeeping was performed flawlessly and daily . Definitely a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, central to everything the Villages has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

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Excellent hotel!!!! Clean, spacious, and fun! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, clean rooms, convenient to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bejan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
loved the room, the shower, and view of lake sumter
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great stay from the staff to the food ( crab soup) to the beautiful view from the patio! Would definitely recommend this clean and comfy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith L

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Beautiful hotel with nice views. Convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and up-to-date. On site amenities were very good and all staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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Loved it! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome location. Staff is most helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026