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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a white rug, and wooden flooring.
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by white buildings with balconies, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.
A lobby with a round table, wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $255
$229 nightly
$255 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

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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
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a white rug, and wooden flooring.

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Accessible King Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

Accessible King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outside through a window.

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

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The Equestrian Hotel
Ocala
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 719 reviews
$322 nightly
The price is $360
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Ocala

Located in Ocala, The Riding Academy Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Ocala Downtown Square. .This spa hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Rainbow Springs State Park and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Silver Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 26 min drive - 22.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Calluna Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 390 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Enjoy a meal at The Tack Room or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Tack Room - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Tack Room

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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 Riding Academy Hotel
The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
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The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 863 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 966 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

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One of the nicest resorts I’ve been to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

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Beautiful room snd beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Great location for WEC and loved the decor and cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

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Lovely site!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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Beautiful hotel. Spacious room and lovely spa like bath. Enjoyed the Polo Club bar area.
The Riding Academy
Our room
Nice!
The Polo Club bar area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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Room, facilities and location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

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This hotel is quality from top to bottom. The beds and pillows are so comfortable! Everything is clean! Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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The hotel was beautiful. The pool was lovely. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

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Simply the best- always enjoy staying here when I travel to Ocala for work!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

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Fantastic location, exceptionally clean, friendly professional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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Outstanding complex!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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The Riding Academy is amazing, recommend to stay at least once if you are a horse person or not. For the horse person there is lots to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison L

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Great amenities, helpful staff and incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randee

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Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

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The property was beautiful. Staff was professional, helpful and always available with suggestions or to answer questions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean an nice staff, convenient patking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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The entire property was amazing. The hotel was beautiful and staff were very kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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LOVED our stay here! The room was super clean and they treated our dog like the king he is! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Hidden gem! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chester

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The room was clean and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Stunning hotel! Just gorgeous. Room are big and spacious with comfortable beds. Loved the horse themed decor. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Igor

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Real gem in Ocala
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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The rooms were beautiful and for being a pet friendly hotel, you would never know. Super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026