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The Equestrian Hotel

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A grand hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with flowers, and a view of a bridge and flags.
A bakery with shelves of baked goods, a glass display case, and a marble floor.
A reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, white chairs, and a shelf with toiletries.
A person floating in a pool using a pink inflatable ring.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $312
$280 nightly
$312 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a view of a street with flags.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with flowers, and a view of a bridge and flags.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ocala

With a stay at The Equestrian Hotel in Ocala, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Golden Ocala Golf Course. .This luxury resort is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Rainbow Springs State Park and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Ocala Downtown Square.
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What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 18 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 19 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 27 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

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. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the 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.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 248 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy southern cuisine at Stirrups, one of the resort's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This resort has 9 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Stirrups - This steakhouse specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Yellow Pony - This pub specializes in American cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Emma's Patisserie - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Viola & Dots Italian - This café is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Filo's Mexican - Onsite café. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

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 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Emma's Patisserie
  • Filo's Mexican
  • Stirrups
  • Viola & Dots Italian
  • Yellow Pony

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 22 for adults, and USD 6 to 12 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.0 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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. 660 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 725 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property, delicious food, and great stay all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent experience with a clean, spacious accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, very convenient, restaurants were great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here! So many dining options - we loved stirrups. The room was spacious and comfortable. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, spacious, quality furnishings, great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
We found this place by accident but it was great! The facilities are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was superb! Wonderful personnel. Fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

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Wonderful hotel & stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new restaurant and fun getting around in the golf cart
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, easy check in Huge place, hard to find hotel building Impressive property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very clean and spacious room. Love our stay. We will definetly return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is gorgeous and service was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great gym Nice restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was simply amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire location was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place just wish they’d return my calls about booking conference room space😂 twice now we’ve had to use another local hotel to hold meetings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

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True 5 star accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless!! The staff is super friendly. The amenities are amazing. Definitely one of out favorite spots every time we go to Ocala!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I think we’re still out the most where the clean rooms and amenities that the hotel provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at one of the finest hotels in Florida.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025