The Waterfront Inn

1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL 32162 US
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3.0 Star Property In The Villages (Lake Sumter Landing)
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3.0/5

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  • Pool umbrellas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Fence around pool
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11/27/2025 - 11/28/2025
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Verified Reviews of The Waterfront Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great stay! No complaints!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great Stay
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 16 to Sun Oct 19 2025 at a $170.66 average nightly rate.
"Fantastic Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very pleased with the cleanliness and the staff was top notch! Will stay there again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 04 to Sun Oct 05 2025 at a $209.00 average nightly rate.
"Peaceful beautiful clean affordable"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent place to stay I would come back again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 26 to Mon Sep 29 2025 at a $181.66 average nightly rate.
"Great Experience"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Accommodations were great. Room clean and spacious. Staff was friendly. Only stayed one night, but very pleasant overall.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 13 to Sun Sep 14 2025 at a $129.00 average nightly rate.
"Nice View"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Did not like the food. Bad shecrab soup and tough coconut shrimp. Expand the choices and get a new chef.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 13 to Wed Jul 16 2025 at a $159.00 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful view and great location!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The Waterfront Inn Hotel has a beautiful view of the lake and the location is perfect!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 09 to Tue Jul 15 2025 at a $172.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Enjoyed my stay, staff was excellent on every shift, very accommodating and friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 19 to Wed Jun 25 2025 at a $176.66 average nightly rate.
"Very friendly staff and very helpful."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Rooms very nice. Calypso very good restaurant.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 20 to Thu Jun 26 2025 at a $202.66 average nightly rate.
"Friendly"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Friendly Staff
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 20 to Sat Jun 21 2025 at a $179.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Staff members really nice.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 21 to Sun Jun 22 2025 at a $169.13 average nightly rate.
"Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Everyone on the staff was very welcoming and kind between Rick at the front counter and all the Nice bartenders and Cleaning people. Would definitely recommend and definitely stay again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 28 to Sun Jun 01 2025 at a $170.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Had great time.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 06 to Thu May 08 2025 at a $166.95 average nightly rate.
"Pleasant, very comfortable stay."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Rooms are clean and comfortable,
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 30 to Fri May 02 2025 at a $157.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Hotel was great!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 27 to Fri Feb 28 2025 at a $234.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Getaway"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The setting was very nice and comfortable with very friendly staff.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 09 to Thu Feb 13 2025 at a $245.74 average nightly rate.
"Very clean and staff Very friendly and helpful. Enjoy d looking at lake."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 09 to Fri Jan 10 2025 at a $197.88 average nightly rate.
"Recent Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Yes the hotel is old but the staff more than makes up for it. They were always helpful and quick to make our stay the best possible. Our room was spotless. Thanks again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 08 to Sun Dec 15 2024 at a $222.10 average nightly rate.
"Tired looking hotel."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Needs updating! Service was Okay though..
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 09 to Sat Aug 10 2024 at a $143.10 average nightly rate.
"Great place to stay with great staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I will be back. All the employees were great especially the girls at the front desk.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 16 to Fri Jul 19 2024 at a $144.99 average nightly rate.
"Twice awakened by barking dogs."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
barking dogs in room next door. construction work in lobby.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 09 to Thu Jul 11 2024 at a $126.51 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Inn"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stayed five days having two kids and two adults. Was an absolutely beautiful Inn. Even with the remodeling. Gorgeous view and we all enjoyed the pool. All staff were polite a when you needed anything they were on top of it right away. Would highly recommend this Inn. Thank you for a great stay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 04 to Tue Jul 09 2024 at a $122.25 average nightly rate.
"Lovely Hotel!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I was pleasantly surprised just how lovely this hotel was. It was recommended to me by a friend.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 29 to Tue Jul 02 2024 at a $149.45 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at The Waterfront Inn in The Villages (Lake Sumter Landing), you'll be a 1-minute drive from The Villages Market Square and 7 minutes from Spanish Springs Town Square. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club and 8 mi (12.9 km) from The Orange Blossom Opry.

Grab a bite to eat at Calypso, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Villages Market Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cane Garden Country Club - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Spanish Springs Town Square - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Spanish Springs Lanes - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Fiesta Bowl - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Central Florida Health - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Country Club Of Lady Lake - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Miona Lake Golf Club - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Glenview Champions Country Club - 8 km / 4.9 mi
AdventHealth - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Lakes Of Lady Lake Golf Club - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Uncle Donald's Farm - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Lake Deaton - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Brownwood Paddock Square - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 109.3 km / 67.9 mi

The preferred airport for The Waterfront Inn is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in The Villages? This hotel has 1905 square feet (177 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot 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).

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space size (meters) - 177
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Off-street parking
  • Year Built - 2007
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 116
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Business center
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1905
  • Fence around pool
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Orlando International - 57 miles Sanford/Orlando Airport - 58Daytona International - 72Tampa International - 89

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Enjoy our full breakfast buffet every morning from 6:30AM – 10:30AM Monday through Friday. Saturday until 11:00AM and Sunday until 10:30am. The buffet is only $10.00 per person and includes: Omelets and eggs made to order, Fresh cut fruits, Bacon, sausage, Grits, Oatmeal, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, assorted Danishes, fresh juice, and coffee.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

We accept ADA animals only.

Parking Info

Free on-site parking

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Special COVID cleaning procedures in guest rooms and public spaces. Hand sanitizers providing throughout the property.

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Essential workers only - NO

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