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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Executive Room
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Executive Room

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

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 - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 46 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Orlando International 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

The Waterfront Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to 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.

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. 970 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1339 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved being within walking distance to the Square. The property was clean and quiet and the rooms were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel is getting a little dated it was clean and the staff was really accommodating. We'll stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Arlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I gave this 4 stars because the restaurant menu is only Caribbean food, which we didn’t care for. Our hotel room was clean and roomy, the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean rooms, staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean room and carpet less floors, although the double shower heads were a bit weird. The staff was nice and helpful. I do wish you could get a room with a bathtub or an actual suite with a separate bedroom. That said the location is great and views very nice on the lakeside. Price was reasonable, too. Lots of stuff in walking distance, another bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Orlando

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Convenient as it’s right next to a large shopping area and quaint downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Friendly, professional, very clean, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rome

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the pool and hot tub. Room was v clean and the shower a real treat
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is an absolute gem! We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

romaldo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025