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Cleaning Policy: Special COVID cleaning procedures in guest rooms and public spaces. Hand sanitizers providing throughout the property.
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3.0/5
Based on 158 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool
- Gym is available on property
- 118 rooms in property
- 4 floors in hotel
- 6 suites in hotel
- Check-in: 4:00pm
- Group score of 7.6/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check Rates1 King Bed Overlooking Lake 333sqft Microwave Stroll Down To Market Square To Enjoy Shopping
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Check Rates1 King Bed Pillow Top Mattress Microwave Stroll Down To Market Square To Enjoy Shopping
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Check Rates1 King Bed Pillowtop Mattress Rollinshower Stroll Down To Market Square To Enjoy Shopping
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Check Rates2 Queen Beds Lake View Luxury Linens Stroll Down To Market Square To Enjoy Shopping
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Check Rates2 Queen Beds Plus Balcony Overlooking Lake Stroll Down To Market Square To Enjoy Shopping
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Local Attractions
A charming boutique hotel located in The Villages, Florida. The Waterfront Inn is situated on beautiful Lake Sumter, just two blocks from the Town Square. The Waterfront Inn at Lake Sumter Landing, provides elegance, charm, and the ultimate guest experience. The Waterfront Inn provides sophistication and relaxation by blending southern hospitality with modern amenities. Rooms are available with lovely waterfront views and you'll enjoy delicious American cuisine in Amelia's, our full service restaurant. Our attentive staff provides the finest traveler experience so that you can enjoy lakeside luxury in Florida's friendliest hometown. The hotel offers a full dinner menu in Amelia's Restaurant, featuring nightly specials and live entertainment.
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Verified Reviews of The Waterfront Inn
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Acceptable Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The hotel was okay.
Robert J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
13-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 10 to Wed Apr 12 2023 at a $157.49 average nightly rate. 
"Great Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Warm welcome, great stay!
David S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
13-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 08 to Fri Feb 10 2023 at a $282.99 average nightly rate. "Clean Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The room was clean.
Jessica H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 05 to Sun Jan 08 2023 at a $172.33 average nightly rate. "Fantastic Hotel & Location"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff, very clean room! Location is perfect!
Linda V. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Sep-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 27 to Wed Sep 28 2022 at a $117.69 average nightly rate. "Beautiful Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great hotel, will definitely stay again. Close to everything. Employees were nice and helpful.
Elton H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Aug-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 04 to Sun Aug 07 2022 at a $162.32 average nightly rate. "Very Good Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very good hotel. Enjoyed the location. Friendly staff.
Ramon L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Jul-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 28 to Wed Jun 29 2022 at a $126.65 average nightly rate. "Very nice. Close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice. Close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend.
Lillie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Jun-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 26 to Thu Jun 30 2022 at a $147.74 average nightly rate. "Clean, with friendly helpful staff."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Loved the location. What a pleasure to have high toilets and double shower heads.
Karen M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Jun-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 10 to Thu May 12 2022 at a $151.99 average nightly rate. "Good Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Stay was fine, room condition was good.
Raymond D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-May-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 18 to Fri May 20 2022 at a $129.99 average nightly rate. "Wonderful old time charm with modern conveniences!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Loved, loved, loved the high toilet and double showerhead. Room very clean. Staff was courteous and helpful.
Karen M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-May-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 10 to Thu May 12 2022 at a $151.99 average nightly rate. "Great views of Pool and Lake Sumpter."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice location, rooms were clean, pet friendly. We really enjoyed our stay here. Great views of Pool and Lake Sumpter.
Kim O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Mar-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Mar 09 to Sat Mar 19 2022 at a $268.29 average nightly rate. "Great Experience"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We really enjoyed it!
Nabih H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Mar-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 01 to Wed Mar 02 2022 at a $243.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
The Waterfront Inn Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages – providing casual elegance, charm, and the ultimate guest experience.The Waterfront Inn provides sophistication and relaxation by blending southern hospitality with modern amenities. The beautifully decorated guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions with cable, cozy pillow top beds with 300 thread count sheets, spacious work desks and internet access. The gold and soft green décor make The Waterfront Inn a tranquil place to relax and the perfect place to get work done. When the stars come out, The Villages come alive with nightly entertainment. Enjoy your favorite libation, while listening to our piano player Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at our Lobby Bar. The Waterfront Inn is a short stroll away from the Town Square where friends gather to enjoy music, dancing, shopping and dining. Our attentive staff provides the finest traveler experience so you can enjoy lakeside luxury in Florida's friendliest hometown.Spacious lobbyWireless High-Speed Internet accessVersatile meeting spaceFlat-screen television with premium channelsPillow top beds with 300 thread count sheetsMicrowave, suite-size refrigerators & safes After you have enjoyed some of the local entertainment, just stroll back to The Waterfront Inn and you are in for a restful night's sleep!
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | Noon |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 118 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 118 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 5 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 68 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 44 |
| Suites: | 6 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 2000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 100 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 3.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 3pm - 9pm |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pool Hours: Dusk to Dawn | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual rooms within a block must be cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival. Entire Group blocks must be cancelled 30 days prior during May - Nov and 45 days prior Dec - April. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 0.00% |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 100.00 Per Function |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 48.00 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Terrace
- TV room
- Voicemail
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.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Free on-site parking
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary
Cleaning Policies
Special COVID cleaning procedures in guest rooms and public spaces. Hand sanitizers providing throughout the property.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Waterfront Inn
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Waterfront Inn.
Feel free to use the The Waterfront Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in The Villages event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Greatroom | 64 x 30 x 9 | 1895 | --/100 | 60 | 80 | 50 | 50 | 40 | --/-- | 130 | 130 | -- |
Close This GreatroomOur banquet space is perfect for intimate, private events for up to 100 people. The banquet room has a terrace that overlooks Lake Sumter and Arnold Palmer Golf Course, creating the perfect ceremony backdrop for any event! Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1895 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 30 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Waterfront Inn
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Waterfront Inn have?
There are 118 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Waterfront Inn?
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.
What parking is available at The Waterfront Inn?
Free on-site parking
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary
Can I get a AAA rate at The Waterfront Inn?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Rate - 1 King Bed Overlooking Lake 333sqft Microwave AARP ID Required At Time Of Check in
Is there a gym at The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool Hours: Dusk to Dawn.
Testimonials:
"This was my first experience with your service, and it was great! I won't book another meeting without your site!" B.F. - Columbus, OH
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