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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 person floating in a pool using a pink inflatable ring.
A reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, white chairs, and a shelf with toiletries.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $293
$263 nightly
$293 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Horse Park
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a bench, and two nightstands with lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 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
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • 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 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Ocala Downtown Square and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Rainbow Springs State Park.
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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
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gilbert's Hardware & General - ‬13 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (January 01 - August 31): USD 43.48 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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. 698 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 766 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is top notch. Great restaurant options right on property too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and everyone we had interactions with were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No doubt the best I’ve been all over world and this is top pick
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff & facility
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Michael Nickerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable experience they have the BEST accomodations and professional staff is unmatched. The property was one of the BEST we ever stayed at. Room service was classy and the bars were lively and great choices. Definitely booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING luxurious stay!!!!! Exceeded our expectations! Loved all the artwork of the dogs in the lobby! Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very well appointed and beautiful. I would have liked to know about the the go carts available for rent so I can explore the vast hotel property has to offer, we only get to stop and look some other facilities on the way out. Our stay was very nice and we enjoyed this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome facility
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The service is outstanding and the facility is one of the finest I have ever see. The staff goes out of its way to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as can be. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a five star experience from dropping off the car to the time we left.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel & stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026