The Waterfront Inn

1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, FL 32162 US
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3.0 Star Property Near The Villages Market Square
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9.2/10

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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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11/14/2026 - 11/15/2026
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Verified Reviews of The Waterfront Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Overall the Inn was a nice property"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Overall the Inn was a nice property, the place was clean and the accommodations were adequate.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Nov-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 08 to Tue Nov 10 2026 at a $160.62 average nightly rate.
"Great stay and great staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The Waterfront inn was a very nice place for our stay. Props to the night manager, sorry I did not get her name. The restaurant was also good and the service staff were excellent.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Nov-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Nov 10 to Wed Nov 11 2026 at a $168.17 average nightly rate.
"Very nice good location"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very nice
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Nov-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Nov 03 to Wed Nov 04 2026 at a $149.00 average nightly rate.
"Nice room nice staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Oct-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 07 to Sun Oct 11 2026 at a $127.99 average nightly rate.
"The waterfront Inn"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I enjoyed our overnight stay here! The staff were wonderful! I had forgotten some necessary items and was able to buy them at the small store! Everyone was so sweet!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jul-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 15 to Thu Jul 16 2026 at a $114.99 average nightly rate.
"Five day stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Service was excellent. Front desk always helpful and friendly.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
10-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 05 to Wed Jun 10 2026 at a $111.26 average nightly rate.
"Nice redo"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-May-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 23 to Mon May 25 2026 at a $137.36 average nightly rate.
"Excellent"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 30 to Fri May 01 2026 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Booking and check in was easy and staff was friendly. Room was spacious and clean. We had a good experience at Waterfront Inn.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 11 to Sun Apr 12 2026 at a $339.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Location and Comfortable Lodging"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The location is only steps away from the lake and from Sumter Landing. Our lodging was comfortable, quiet and relaxing.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
04-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 03 to Sat Apr 04 2026 at a $277.99 average nightly rate.
"Hotel Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Pleasant experience as always. Staff were very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 22 to Wed Mar 25 2026 at a $240.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great Stay
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 27 to Mon Mar 30 2026 at a $224.99 average nightly rate.
"Definitely recommend"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We walked in to find out I was Guest of the Day! We were upgraded to the spacious Room 434 The Blue Heron Suite replete with a Balcony overlooking the lake and pool. Staff very friendly! Didn’t use the gym but there were many machines. It would have been nice if the Calypso Restaurant had been open for breakfast but it wasn’t. I was given two free waters with my guest of the day bag but after that we had to pay for water. But the upgrade was fantastic and it was luxurious! Spa like robes were provided in our room!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 09 to Sun Jan 11 2026 at a $187.99 average nightly rate.
"Everyone friendly and hotel is perfectly set up"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Loved staying there.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Nov 25 to Wed Nov 26 2025 at a $130.00 average nightly rate.
"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.

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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.

Lake Sumter - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
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
Glenview Champions Country Club - 8 km / 4.9 mi
AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at The Oaks - 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) - 108.5 km / 67.4 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 - 58 Daytona International - 72 Tampa 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 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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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