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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Pristine retreat with marble bathrooms

Equestrian elegance defines this luxury resort with seven restaurants and a full-service spa. French pastries from the on-site bakery offer a perfect morning indulgence before a day at the pool. Dog owners appreciate the pet-friendly policy while enjoying the manicured grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Ocala is home to The Equestrian Hotel. I-75 Super Flea Market and Paddock Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Ocala Downtown Square. Petting Zoo Ocala and Circle Square Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Ocala travel guide
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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482

What's nearby

  • A brown horse in a grassy field with tall grass and trees in the background.
    Florida Horse Park
    27 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    14 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Paddock Mall
    17 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square
    19 min drive - 12.5 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

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Equestrian Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Equestrian Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Equestrian Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Equestrian Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Equestrian Hotel located?

Situated in Ocala, this luxury resort is 1 mi (1.7 km) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and within 6 mi (10 km) of Golden Ocala Golf Course and Petting Zoo Ocala. Ocala National Golf Club and College of Central Florida Ocala Campus are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 773 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a BEAUTIFUL hotel and property! All of the staff are friendly , welcoming and helpful! If you ever have to be in the area you must book a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!!! Helpful staff, delicious food also!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were dropping our son off at college at UF the next morning. Our stay was lovely. The rooms were beautiful and so clean. I had in-room service, and my filet was made to perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lotfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only five star hotel in Ocala area. Spacious with excellent dining and beautiful nature. We didn’t see horses as the season ended recently but it is obviously a high end hotel for people interested in horses
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

serhiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was thee perfect stay. My daughters were in awe from the first moments of driving up the driveway. The decor & style of the place is immaculate! The room was cleaned spotless, I don’t think we have ever stayed in something cleaned so detailed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very luxurious hotel with plenty of amenities. The polo pony at the Equestrian Manor was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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

robin kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and grounds. We are at all the restaurants and they were delicious. Our only complaint is the hallways are like walking into a freezer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in the sink was clogged,tv remote dead and the phone was not working. The maintenance guys came out fixed everything in 10 minutes. They were excellent. Saturday we went to it Stirrups was ok, waitress forgot about us,and the food was just fair this time around. We checked out the new restaurants and bars and they were really good and the staff did a good job.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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Amazing property and service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

lisa m

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely top-notch from front desk to room amenities! And gorgeous lobby ! Spectacular horse facility with no detail overlooked! Book an arena view if youre a horse show fan.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and extremely clean overall hotel. Friendly staff everywhere. Fabulous grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026