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The Waterfront Inn

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

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Classic hotel with a symmetrical facade, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
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.
Experience the inviting entrance of The Waterfront, featuring a grand staircase and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a desk, chair, and flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
  • Cane Garden Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. 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

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, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1900 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
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1900 sq ft of conference space
  • 177 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterfront Inn offers 120 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 and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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 not available.
  • 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

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 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 smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Inn on Jul 27, 2025 start from $139.0, excluding 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.

Does The Waterfront Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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. 836 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it is along the water and shops are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the reason we keep coming back. Always helpful and very nice, happy to help with your needs. Very good location and things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, comfortable bed, great water pressure in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice , clean room. Good shower- has 2 showerheads for some reason. Restaurants are very convenient w/numerous options incl Calypso in the hotel. Deck has a lake view and is very nice place to hang out. They also have a pretty good gym for a hotel- would be nice to have some shades, etc so its not like a fishbowl when people walk by. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
some of front desk staff not helpful. No breakfast at so call resturant. Limited activities for price such as available bikes to ride, etc. no access with getting around The Villages/info, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Round Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here several times. It’s a convenient distance from our home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was like staying in a private area able to walk around without a care in the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

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

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, Orlando

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property did not match photos at all. Everything in the room was very worn and dirty. The first night we had no hot water and when we finally did get hot water the tub didn’t drain properly so I was in ankle deep water taking a shower. Not much help from staff. I was pretty disappointed with this property because it is in a really neat area with lots of shopping, dining and nightlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and location of the hotel was perfect. It was situated right in the heart of everything. Did not have to drive to restaurants/shopping.. Very clean and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandt

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

10/10 Excellent

Sakie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is magnificent and staff if very friendly. Be sure to check out the Calypso as well, food is GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our overnight stay at the Waterfront Inn while we visited relatives in The Villages.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property and is within walking distance of many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay while visiting my parents in the Villages. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Room was comfortably appointed and had a Great Lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025