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The Waterfront Inn

3.0 of 5
1105 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162
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The Waterfront Inn
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013 via mobile

We stayed one night on the advice of friends, to see what " the villages" is all about. We were given a lovely room overlooking a lake. It's worth visiting just to see how huge this " village" is. The hotel is walking distance to shops and restaurants. We would stay here again.

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The Villages, Florida
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2012

Not many places were open to serve dinner on Christmas night. The buffet was plentiful with lots of selections; Chicken, Seafood, Stuffed Cod, Roast Pork, Prime Rib and Salad and Soup (Lobster Bisque) Desert and coffee were included. Service was excellent. We sat on the patio and had a pleasant view of the lake.

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Florida
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41 reviews 41 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012

From the exterior, this hotel presents a nice image, and the lobby area is nicely decorated. Instead of a registration desk, you sit at one of two office-style desks. The lobby is papered in pineapple themed wallpaper, as is every wall surface in the public areas of the hotel. Mercifully, the rooms are not. The pineapple images might have been... More

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Hiawassee, Georgia
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

I stayed here twice while looking at property in The Villages. The rooms were spacious, pleasant & very comfortable. I found the beds to be "just right" for a good nights sleep. Because I was worn out after a very long day of driving I ordered room service. Although the service was good I was disappointed in the food. The... More

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The Villages
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2012

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Hazlet, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

This hotel was great! The service was great and very accommodating. We had a full view of the lake and golf course. We rented a golf cart for the day which allowed us to travel all in the villages. Highly recommend this hotel!

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Pittstown, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012 via mobile

Finky wallpaper in the hallways. Can't beat the location if you are staying in the villages. Walk to happy hour in the town. They don't include breakfast which most of the surrounding hotels do. Very loud room next door but that may have just been bad luck.

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Orlando, FL / Palm Springs, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

5-Star for The Villages. Granted, it's no Ritz-Carlton, but it is as close as you can get for The Villages. POINTS: Cleanliness, Great Location, beautiful facilities, helpful & cheerful staff. The rest of available hotels cannot compare AT ALL....they are chain motel-hotel types (Holiday Inn, Comfort, etc) and bare-bones.....which are okay, but those are quick-stays for ($tight) visiting relatives etc.....but... More

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Sebring, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

Our state officers of the Lions Club has used this hotel the past 2 years for our first organizational meeting. The setting is lovely and we had a view of the pool and the man made lake. The pool was comfortable and the beds were super.AC kept the room nice and cool.We had breakfast in the dinig room the first... More

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Concord, New Hampshire
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2012

Wile visiting relatives we had the occasion to spend two nights at the Waterfront Inn. The hotel is very clean, the rooms comfortable, with a nice pool and view of (manmade) Lake Sumter. We were completely satisfied with the hotel. It was within walking distance of the Lake Sumter town square; with restaurants an shopping and the Villages shuttle from... More

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Additional Information about The Waterfront Inn

Also Known As:
The Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
Address: 1105 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162
Region: United States > Florida > The Villages
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in The Villages
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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