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The Waterfront Inn

3 star hotel
9/10 Excellent
(1008 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (13)

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Overview

The Waterfront Inn is a popular choice for families visiting The Villages, offering a convenient location within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. While some guests note that the hotel's decor is a bit dated, many praise the friendly and helpful staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. The comfortable rooms and the nearby lake offer a relaxing atmosphere. Families will appreciate the close proximity to various activities and the overall welcoming environment.

Guest highlights

The incredibly friendly and helpful staff who treat guests like family.
The convenient location within walking distance of various attractions, restaurants and shops.
The comfortable rooms and the relaxing atmosphere by the lake.

About the hotel

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Located on the waterfront, The Waterfront Inn is in Lake Sumter Landing, a neighborhood in The Villages. Cane Garden Country Club and Miona Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Deaton and Lake Okahumpka Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golf lessons and golfing.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant
Room service available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Things to do

24-hour fitness center
Outdoor pool
Spa tub

Outdoor

Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe

More

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Orlando Sanford International Airport
73 km from this hotel
Orlando International Airport
84 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

13 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

77%

4 star reviews

0%

3 star reviews

15%

2 star reviews

8%

1 star reviews

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Latest reviews (13)

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Mark

4 Jun 2024 - 7 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was great!!! Couldn't ask for better service. Treated like family every day. 💕
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Ronni

13 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Area is great. Large group of adults and teen age boys about 25 people. Nearby the hotel all walkable a lot of choices. Like being in downtown Disney but not Disney. The hotel staff very nice friendly and helpful. However, the hotel is frozen in time and needs badly new beds and pillows for comfort. Room bathroom clean including the shower. The rooms carpet gross and seemed old and outdated. We loved room had mini fridge and microwave. A lot of charging in room electronic options. However beyond inside of room not obvious to be able to charge. They had no breakfast period for our needs or seemed at all. That is disappointing with kids. Overall the hotel needs a deep dive up to date overhaul. It does feel dark and older than it likely is. Overpriced for the quality.
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Jamie

27 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful property, walking distance to all activities, restaurants & shopping. Comfortable & clean rooms. Friendly staff would definitely return and recommend to family & friends.
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Tracie

21 Jan 2024 - 22 Jan 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

The staff here, are the most friendliness you will ever meet. They treated us like family. My 11 year old ended up being the highlight of all of their days. They knew him by name by the 2nd night in.
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Cheryl

8 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

The location was awesome, right near the Sumter town Square where the bands play. The hotel was decent. The pool was really nice and had a great view of the lake. The only negative was the service. The hotel promised us a pack and play for our toddler, and despite being told multiple times that they would have one for us, they ended up not having one available. We first noted it on our original reservation. Then we called a few days in advance to confirm they would have one. Then when we checked in, they said it was in the room. When we got into the room, it wasn’t there, so we called and they said they would be right up with one. When they didn’t come, we had to go to the front desk and that’s when they finally told us they didn’t have one available. They need a better inventory management system for their pack and plays, and to just be transparent if they don’t have one. We were able to borrow one from a friend who lives in the Villages, but the way they handled it was poor.
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Amber

24 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Room was very comfortable but do wish the rooms had curtains to block out some light. Overall we had a great trip to visit family nearby and will likely stay at this hotel again!
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Randel

14 May 2023 - 15 May 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Third stay at this convenient hotel located adjacent to Sumpter Landing. Quick walk to all the Villages has to offer. Seemless check in and out. Room was clean but seemed stuffy upon entry (temp was @ 72). Decor is a bit dated and for the price, an included continential breakfast would be nice. I'll be back as I visit family who reside in the Villages often. If another hotel comes to the area near Brownwood or further south, watch out, you will have to pick up your game.
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Stacie

1 Apr 2023 - 7 Apr 2023
reviewed on orbitz

2 out of 5 stars

No drawers in room, no couch or chair yet can't easily see the tv from bed. Too short of a tv stand. Guy from outside came in everyday and used the pool. zero security onto the property and into the building. The pool surface is rough and was scraping some kids that were swimming. The lounge chairs are black and burning hot in the Florida sun. The entire hotel is very darkly lit. I feel like this is almost a great hotel but not sure I will stay again. Didn't like seeing elderly people arguing with the timeshare sales people that were in the buidling most of the days. Doesn't have daily cleaning and on the day they came said I am leaving tomorrow but need towels. They took all the towels and only gave me 2. The night stand is tiny and has a lamp with a huge base so couldn't put anything on the night stand.
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James

24 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2022
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Great place to stay when visiting family or friends in and around the Villages. Very nicely appointed rooms with nice view of the lake. Great walking path along the lake. Easy walk to restaurants, shops and entertainment stage.
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Beverly

28 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2022
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

The Waterfront Inn on a lake in Sumter Landing was amazing. We booked a room to surprise our daughter and son-in-law for their 1st year anniversary. The staff was so helpful, they allowed us to check-in early so we could decorate the room and they had a list of food and drink items that were set up prior to the kids' arrival. The kids were so surprised and had such a good time. the Inn is walking distance to entertainment, food and shopping, What more can one ask for!!!!
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