Located within Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages, this lakeshore hotel features a Southern American restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is offered in every room. Lake Griffin State Park is less than 8 mi from the inn. A flat-screen TV, microwave, and fridge are found in each sophisticated room of The Waterfront Inn. A coffee maker, work desk and iron are also included. Guests of The Waterfront can enjoy nightly music and entertainment in The Villages. A hot tub, fitness room, and business center are also available. Meeting facilities are offered as well. Amelia’s restaurant serves southern specialties including coconut shrimp and GRILLED RIBEYE. The Lobby Bar offers nightly drink specials and light fare. The Leesburg Heritage Museum is less than 12 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julee
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was optimal to walk to nearby town center with our dog. Comfortable, clean hotel.
  • M
    Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    It was the perfect location to explore what the villages and surrounding areas and activities have to offer. Most fun and enjoyable stay with you.
  • Rosie443
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful Hotel, situated walking distance to the town square. Room was spacious and well appointed. Front desk staff was awesome, explained all the amenities. Will stay here again on our next trip through The Villages.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Amelia's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner

Amenities of The Waterfront Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Waterfront Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted The Waterfront Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Renovations are Monday - Friday, from 08:00-17:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Waterfront Inn

  • The Waterfront Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Entertainment staff
    • Aerobics
    • Fitness

  • Room options at The Waterfront Inn include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Waterfront Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Waterfront Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Amelia's Restaurant

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Waterfront Inn on this page.

  • The prices at The Waterfront Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Waterfront Inn is 3 miles from the center of The Villages. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.