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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near The Villages Market Square

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Exterior
Front of property
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(152 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

About the neighborhood

The Villages

Lake Sumter Landing stay.With a stay at this Lake Sumter Landing hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Villages Market Square and 6 miles (10 km) of Spanish Springs Town Square. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club and The Orange Blossom Opry.

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • UF Health Leesburg Hospital - 19 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 46 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪City Fire - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

3-star hotel near The Villages Market Square
The Waterfront Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1905 square feet (177 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a 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.

  • 1 building
  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1905 sq ft of conference space
  • 177 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Waterfront Inn to the airport?

The Waterfront Inn is 17.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront Inn?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Inn on Apr 26, 2026 start from $159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Waterfront Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waterfront Inn.

Does The Waterfront Inn offer free breakfast?

The Waterfront Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Waterfront Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Waterfront Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Waterfront Inn have a pool?

The Waterfront Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Waterfront Inn have a restaurant?

The Waterfront Inn is home to Calypso, which features happy hour.

Does The Waterfront Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Waterfront Inn to downtown The Villages?

The Waterfront Inn is 2 mi away from The Villages.

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1352 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

COLIN, JACKSON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirk-Donna, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Clean, gre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very accommodating staff room was spotless and hotel was in a great location !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

TIM, sutton

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff was excellent. Very pleased. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room are not sound proof from venues scheduled on first floor and neighboring hotel rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff. No breakfast on premises but other restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Very clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025