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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Lake view
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool

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Map
1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
  • The Villages Market Square
    5 min walk
  • Cane Garden Country Club
    4 min drive
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    8 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

The Villages

With a stay at The Waterfront Inn in The Villages (Lake Sumter Landing), you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Villages Market Square and within a 5-minute drive of Cane Garden Country Club. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Spanish Springs Town Square and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Central Florida Health.

What's nearby

  • The Villages Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Glenview Champions Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem - 13 min drive - 7.3 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

Lakefront The Villages hotel in Lake Sumter Landing with free parking
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.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Amelias, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in The Villages? This hotel has 1900 square feet (177 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Amelias - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amelias

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,900 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 13 2024 to October 31 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
The property will be renovating from May 13 2024 to October 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1011 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonnye

Business traveler
Balcony not accessible. Hotel in middle of remodel on first floor. Resources limited. Room very nice with view of the water. Front desk very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
They were remodeling the hotel - we were not told this up front.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really nice property but was under construction.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sufoung

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I thought I was booking with the hotel directly, but its Expedia. If I had known the Waterfront Hotel was under construction, I would have book other hotel. The hotel was not busy, but they put us on 4th floor in the back side looking down to the parking lot without Waterview, since was a waterfront hotel, I was hoping for water view. No amenity was available, no pool, nothing!, we were disappointed. The room was clean. The elevator was old and dark, slow to respond feel spooky at time. We didn't have contact with any employee after checked in at front desk. I will not recommend this hotel at this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Betty J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Beautiful property, great service. Close to the villages and lots of other things. The person in the room next to me left their TV on full blast volume…I couldn’t sleep - it was 3 am and I had an early morning to get to my flight. Hunter tried to wake them by calling, knocking and when no response, gave me a new room so I could get some sleep. Thanks😀. Maybe set up the TVs for a maximum volume that doesn’t wake the dead.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Noelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Me and my husband love the resort.It was very peaceful and comfortable and was in a very convenient area in the villages. I'm sure you're wondering why I gave such a little rating if we were extremely happy with the stay.. the issue was the Cleanliness of the hotel room the maid service needs to be more Attentive.. the counter tops in the bath were full of dust and hair the sheets had some black smudge marks on them . The room it self needs a good deep clean. As someone who is a owner operator of a cleaning business This is unacceptable. I know that this issue can be handled in a very respectful manor . Fyi double checking rooms after maid service would really help. No worries im.hopeful this issue will be resolved and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tatiana at the front desk and Vinny at the pop up bar were both fantastic! They helped make our visit that much more memorable. OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs to upgrade the rooms. They look and feel old. The lobby is closed for remodeling and you dont enjoy the lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Flora

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time. So sorry that place is under construction but I know it is for the best. We will be back. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. Our rooms were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family and small children
Immaculate and beautiful rooms! The staff was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. You can tell that they genuinely care about their guests and the quality of your time spent there. Beautiful property that is maintained very well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great beds comfortable, large bathrooms and showers. Very clean only bad thing construction going on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
I thought this place was nice, the view was lovely. Really appreciated the magnified make up mirror like I have at home. Did not use pool or hot tub. Friendly and helpful staff. Room was large and included a safe. Would be nice if an alternative to plastic bottles was used, considering all the plastic waste.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is under construction. They should actually close and not take our money for the inconvenience of not having full amenities. I would not recommend this to anybody until they finish their remodeling and construction.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel, except that you cannot pull up in front of the hotel to unload your car. They’re remodeling the lobby and it was a huge hassle, especially when it was pouring down rain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024