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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Classic hotel with a symmetrical facade, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
Experience the inviting entrance of The Waterfront, featuring a grand staircase and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Relax in the spacious lobby with a comfortable seating area, round coffee table, and patterned rug.
Relax by the resort's two pools, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and a TV.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and desk, offering a view of the outdoors.

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room featuring a large bed, TV, and window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Griffin State Park - 15 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 76 min drive

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

Hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near The Villages Market Square
Located close to Spanish Springs Town Square, The Waterfront Inn provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Calypso, offers lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A local area shuttle, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 116 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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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 are 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 34 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

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 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterfront Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is The Waterfront Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, The Waterfront Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Waterfront Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Inn located?

Located in Lake Sumter Landing, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Villages Market Square, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Spanish Springs Town Square and Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club. The Orange Blossom Opry and Lake Griffin State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 838 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1190 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to Stay! Relaxing, friendly and excellent on site Restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very nice restaurant with outdoor lakeview seating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property, beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Great location. Slept very well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davi

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

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is beautiful and the staff is beyond amazing! It is within walking distance of restaurants and shops .., there is ample free parking.. This is definitely a 5 Star ⭐️ Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved our visit. The restaurant was too loud and we had to cancel our reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with very accomodating staff and walking distance to several good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GREAT VALUE AND LOCATION!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

clay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel is great pool is to warm for summer its nice to have heated pool no heat needed in summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Great place to stay while in the Villages !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful and the front desk staff were very friendly and provided excellent customer service. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and so close to the square!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay and centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everyone I was visiting, close to the shops and restaurants. Nice pool and comfortable rooms
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was just overnight but The Villages area is very nice. The Inn was very nice as well. Very quiet area where you felt safe taking a walk to go eat. Parking was super easy and plentiful. The A/C unit is top notch. I deducted 1* due to bed being a little to firm for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At a beautiful setting on a lake
Stayed 1 night in May 2025