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The Riding Academy Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Spa hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ocala

In Ocala .At this Ocala hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 3 miles (5 km) of Golden Ocala Golf Course. Ocala National Golf Club and Petting Zoo Ocala are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Florida Horse Park - 24 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 19 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Country Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Spa hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Riding Academy Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. The Riding Academy Hotel also features spa services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Ocala hotel is smoke free.

  • 390 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Calluna Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 to-go breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Riding Academy Hotel to the airport?

The Riding Academy Hotel is 41.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riding Academy Hotel?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riding Academy Hotel on Apr 19, 2026 start from CA $285, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Riding Academy Hotel.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Riding Academy Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Riding Academy Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Riding Academy Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a pool?

The Riding Academy Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Calluna Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is The Riding Academy Hotel to downtown Ocala?

The Riding Academy Hotel is 6.9 mi away from Ocala.

The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 863 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Seymour

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! The World Equistrian Center was breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Facility is remarkable. Clean, comfortable, details in the smallest things. I love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Junying

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I/O
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We called three separate times for extra sheets for the pull out bed. We never did receive any. The ones in the room looked dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Orbel Machado

Brand new rooms and a very nice venue!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Maayan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was delayed by an hour (not their fault system problems but they didn’t do anything to make the wait any more pleasant). Asked for a quiet room was put in front of the parking lot with a connecting door heard our neighbors in the other room was woken up by the construction the hotel was doing before 6:30 am on vacation! AC in room was so loud it was like a drill going on we had to close it so we could try and get some sleep. This was definitely one of our worst vacations ever. They could have mentioned that there is construction going on and offer a similar room or an option to upgrade our stay we would have paid more to get our basic need of sleep (which is literally the only real expectation you have from a hotel). Very disappointing. I will say the positive things are beds are comfortable and the size of the room is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had alot of dust on headboard really thick too, but cleaned it easily...bathroom was the nicest ive experienced...shower is amazing..small but good gym..pool is heated to 78/80 and beautiful. Great little cafe with coffee n loads of beverages and snacks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

grace

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRISCILLA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had never been to WEC and were more than surprised. The hotel was the best and the rooms quiet, comfortable and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoshana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Bradenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The winter wonderland event was great and the shuttle taking us to the event made parking easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The most clean hotel I have ever stayed at. It was a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Winterpark

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025