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Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Paddock Mall

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Equus Inn Ocala offers a convenient retreat with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, relax poolside on sun loungers, and gather at the garden firepit. High-speed WiFi and attentive staff enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Day bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(130 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474

What's nearby

  • Paddock Mall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • College of Central Florida Ocala Campus - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Easy Street Family Fun Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Regal Hollywood - Ocala - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bowlero West Ocala - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 10 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Express-Paddock Mall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Equus Inn Ocala

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Paddock Mall
Located close to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, Equus Inn Ocala provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • 1 meeting room, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beer & Wine Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • 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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Ocala
Quality Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala Hotel
Equus Inn Ocala Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala Hotel Ocala

Frequently asked questions

Does Equus Inn Ocala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Equus Inn Ocala pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Equus Inn Ocala?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Equus Inn Ocala?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Equus Inn Ocala located?

Located in the heart of Ocala, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Paddock Mall and within 9 mi (15 km) of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Appleton Museum of Art. Silver Springs State Park and Wild Waters Theme Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Equus Inn Ocala Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1129 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1750 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and convinient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, the staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Clean room, nice hotel and in a great place that’s close to so many things. Would stay again anytime I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean rooms, staff professionals and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, Free Breakfast was amazing, heated pool!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Clean room, very comfortable bed and pool area with the seating by fireplace is very nice (too cool for pool use tho)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Kiedrowski

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING STAY! STAFF WAS SUPER ACCOMMODATING... BED WAS VERY COMFORTABLE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful, staff was friendly, breakfast phenomenal!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean & comfortable. Really nice courtyard area with the pool, fire pit and waterfall seating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and comfortable room. Water pressure could be better but otherwise, very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

herman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and beautiful rooms. Definitely a pleasant place to stay short or long stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, welcoming hostess, decent breakfast. Free parking. Pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, perfect early time breakfast with variety of food. Nice staff and very close to I-75. For sure I'll be there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Equus and will definitely be staying there again when we visit FL again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, fresh and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for an overnight stay on a trip. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Room was great, clean, location is cloae
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geniece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows. Clean, quiet. Convenient location. Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the clean rooms. Nice staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Great room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always rooms were clean, staff professional and friendly. Only issue was the pool was not heated.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuselis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Essence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Mar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rustie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good for our short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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