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The Waterfront Inn

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near The Villages Market Square

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Executive Room

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 area

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 - 0.4 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Venetian Gardens - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 46 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. 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

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

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Waterfront Inn The Villages
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The Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
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The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1004 out of 1372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1372 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

Piya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay. The room is very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this hotel. Check in was a breeze. Front staff very friendly. Room was beautiful and clean. Used the hot tub - clean and great temperature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing. Pedro was a blast. Room was very comfortable, love the water pressure in the shower. Hot tub was a great way to end the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
couldn't be better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless hotel. Strong internet. Great pool hot tub area. Bar in the lobby. Food was awesome. Staff so friendly. Walking distance to a variety of restaurants and 3 minutes from the "square" where there was live entertainment and dancing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great location for all the restaurants and bars, etc. clean. The rooms were nice just redone and definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely friendly, outside bar area is so much fun yet not as loud as the town so you have a place to relax. The room was very spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible place. Very beautiful. Peaceful & friendly staff. Upon arrival I noticed my name was mentioned on the front desk, I was chosen as the guest of honor for that day. They gave us gift cards, and a free room upgrade. In all my travels never seen this. Place is 10 out of 5 stars. Recommend to all!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and great overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great stay from the staff to the food ( crab soup) to the beautiful view from the patio! Would definitely recommend this clean and comfy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quick check in. Clean room. Very easy check out. And the bar in the evening was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and welcoming. The room is comfortable, spacious. The view of the golf course is pleasant and so is the swimming pool. We stayed here a few times and we will come back again because we know what we are getting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026