The Waterfront Inn, The Villages
About the Hotel
The Waterfront Inn - A lakefront 3-star hotel with southern cuisine, nightly entertainment, and proximity to Market Square
The Waterfront Inn, rated 8.6/10 on Booking.com, features 120 rooms with king or queen beds, luxury linens, and pull-out sofa beds. Guests can choose between lakefront views or Market Square-facing rooms, each equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Amelia's Restaurant serves Southern specialties like crab soup and fried green tomatoes, with dining available indoors or on the outdoor patio overlooking Lake Sumter. Nightly music and entertainment take place in The Villages, while nearby Lake Sumter Landing offers shopping and dining within a 5-minute walk. The property includes a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. For events, The Waterfront Inn provides meeting spaces, banquet facilities, and an on-site catering team.
Pros
Calypso, the on-site Caribbean-inspired restaurant, offers rum cocktails and island-style dining by the lake.
Proximity to Market Square and Lake Sumter Landing provides easy access to shopping and entertainment.
Rooms include pull-out sofa beds and luxury linens, accommodating families or extended stays.
Cons
No multi-room suites are available, limiting options for larger groups.
Daily housekeeping is provided every other day unless requested.
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Room Rates & Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Squash
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Public parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock