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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury resort near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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Exterior
Horseback riding
Lobby
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • I-75 Super Flea Market
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ocala

In Ocala .Stay at this Ocala resort and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 6 miles (10 km) of Golden Ocala Golf Course. Petting Zoo Ocala and Ocala National Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 17 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 18 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 18 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

5-star luxury resort near World Equestrian Center – Ocala
The Equestrian Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 7 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 9 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Equestrian Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Ocala resort is smoke free.

  • 248 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Equestrian Hotel offers 248 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ocala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Calluna has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 22 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 22 for adults and USD 6 to 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 7 restaurants

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 22 for adults, and USD 6 to 12 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 22.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Equestrian
The Equestrian Hotel Ocala
The Equestrian Hotel Resort
The Equestrian Hotel Resort Ocala

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 491 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is the best we have ever stayed at. A little pricey but ver nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped i. for a drink for my birthday. We were having so much fun we decided to stay over. Everything was great. The manager was thoughtful sent robes to the room since I didnt pack to stay. Gave me a toothbrush also. We stay here frequently and it is always a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect as always!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel i have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing; hotel is great and there’s so much to do if you love horses
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson, saint cloud

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

A destination in itself!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EdM

Exceptional hotel. First class hotel.. Additional casual restaurants needed as event crowds pretty much overwhelm the current one. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every attention has been given to details. The staff is amazing . The rooms are lovely. I appreciate detail…. from the Rohl fixture, sub-zero fridges to the perfect martini. in yellow pony and eggs cooked perfection Stirrups. We always enjoy our stay and are so grateful for how wonderful the Equestrian Hotel is!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that i was able to upgrade and watch the horseshow from the window in my room. The rooms are spacious and extra comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DARMON

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing to the eyes service was the best I have experienced. The rooms need microwaves and the pool area a hot rub, steamroom and cigar lounge.,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025