The Waterfront Inn

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Front of property - evening/night
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 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. 1900 square feet (177 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cane Garden Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Orlando International 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 hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
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, 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1900 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
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference 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 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterfront Inn offers 120 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 and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Calypso

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • 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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 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 not available.
  • 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 100 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 all 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

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 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Inn on 4 May 2025 start from AU$265.18, 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.

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 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.

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. 785 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1127 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to all the Lake Sumpter shops and activities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and dining is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property with a beautiful view. the girl at the desk upgraded us to a room with a balcony and it was amazing😍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent place to stay.

Decent place to stay. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Harriett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The lobby was rather small. I was in town to visit relatives and would have enjoyed having space to gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and handy to restaurants and entertainment at the Villages. No breakfast but free coffee in the lobby and easy walks to a variety of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walk to the square
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay and visit in the Villages

Our room was a king suite with a view of the lake. It was better than we imagined. The weather was cold so we couldn't sit outside but the windows provided an awesome view. The employees were very friendly wishing us a great day each time we left and a welcome home each time we returned. We had an awesome week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place. In the heart of the Villages so lots to do and then come back to a beautiful lake and great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

marykay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff was wonderful. There was some renovation going on. The pool area entrance was under construction.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Clean, great stafff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterfront Inn in the Villages was perfectly located for our visit and stay in the Lake Sumpter square area. The staff was welcoming and helpful and ...fun! Great service from the front desk and the onsite restaurant staff. The hotel was perfectly adequate - just not quite as luxurious as the Brownwood in the Brownwood square area. The price was fair and the room was clean with comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was really good the room could have used some updating and lighting was not good at all in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Overall great stay, would stay here again. Close and walkable to lots of restaurants and live bands at night. Hotel restaurant is very nice being on the water, the waitress Alex was great and gave us great recommendations for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

GREG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location but some negatives

Excellent location and very friendly staff. Bed linens were very low quality. Sheets were very scratchy and pillows were horrible. Could use some overall updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025