Paradise on the shores of Lake Sumter.
The Waterfront Inn is a boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Sumter in The Villages, with views of the water and Palmer Legends Championship Golf Course. There's a little Southern charm in the details, and Calypso, its onsite restaurant, brings island flavors to the water's edge.
On the water in Florida's friendliest town.
In The Villages, a golf cart is as good a way as any to get around, and you can rent one within walking distance of the inn. Or skip the cart and stroll to Lake Sumter Landing's Market Square for an afternoon of shopping and entertainment. Whether you come to get away from it all or bring everyone together, the evening plan can be as simple as a sunset over the lake.
Elevating leisure to an art form.
Every guestroom has a pillowtop bed with luxury linens and a plush duvet you could hibernate in. Waterview rooms face the lake, some with a walkout patio or balcony for taking in the view. Suites have extra space to entertain and jetted bathtubs to unwind in. Break a sweat in the fitness center, then lounge in the hot tub or heated pool, kept at a comfortable 84 degrees or warmer.
Calypso, the onsite restaurant, serves Caribbean-inspired dishes, with conch fritters to start and slow-stewed oxtail or a whole fried snapper with tostones to follow. At the indoor-outdoor bar, daily happy hour is prime time for a Painkiller or a Sumter Spritz in the breeze off the lake. Local artists play everything from laid-back acoustic tunes to livelier evening sets. For a night out, The Villages' three town squares have more restaurants and bars.
Located in The Villages, Florida, between Orlando and Tampa, on Lake Sumter and a short drive from Lake Sumter Landing.
Meetings + Events
Hosting a meeting or event? The Waterfront Inn offers 2,400 square feet across three flexible spaces for up to 80 people, giving meetings, weddings, and special occasions a polished lakeside setting. To learn more, click here.
