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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Ballroom
Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

About the area

The Villages

At The Waterfront Inn, you'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from The Villages Market Square and 5.4 km (3.3 mi) from Spanish Springs Town Square. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Calypso, is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. 1905 square feet (177 square metres) of event facilities include 8 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Lake Sumter Landing hotel include Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club and Lake Griffin State Park.

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Venetian Gardens - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 50 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lanai At Pivo Palms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

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.

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

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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
  • 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

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterfront Inn?

The Waterfront Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Inn on 31 May 2026 start from AU$178, 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.

Is parking available at The Waterfront Inn?

Yep, The Waterfront Inn has a free self car park.

Does The Waterfront Inn have a pool?

The Waterfront Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes The Waterfront Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Waterfront Inn.

Is The Waterfront Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Waterfront Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterfront Inn?

No, The Waterfront Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterfront Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1035 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1408 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Clean, gre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, comfortable bed, quiet room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sabine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice hotel! Housekeeping was performed flawlessly and daily . Definitely a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was great. employees very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Loreen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room is ‘tired’ & a lot smaller than shown online. Staff was courteous. Although so-called ‘pet-friendly’, not allowed even in outdoor dining (unless you have a service dog). Location is good in that it’s within walking distance to town and the boardwalk by the lake is charming. All in all, not sure I’d choose to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Moira

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

8/10 Good

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really great. Clean comfortable and spacious room. Bring your own pillow ! Both of us had a difficult time with neck pain on the hard pillows !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

emily

Stayed 3 nights 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

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and shower was spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent. Staff was always good from dinner to cleaning staff. Megan on check-in and checkout was great. She also helped us with an iPhone issue and within minutes we were on our way. Great employee!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location but hotel itself was somewhat outdated. Outside porch furniture was faded and torn. Also a bit overpriced. Paid $9 + tax for a sliver of chocolate cake!! Was quiet at night and maid service was superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026