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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 7 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Horseback riding
The Equestrian Hotel offers a luxury retreat near World Equestrian Center – Ocala with seven restaurants and an art gallery. Guests can relax at Calluna Spa, browse designer stores, stroll through the garden, and enjoy free in-room WiFi, a fitness center, and horseback riding.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
Massage

Spa

Calluna has 4 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The resort's spa offers deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, detox wraps, and facials.

Spa

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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
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 17 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

Luxury resort near World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Take advantage of a terrace, an art gallery on site, and designer stores on site at The Equestrian Hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a sports massage, and a body scrub at Calluna, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and southern cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like horseback riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 248 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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 22 per day)
  • 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

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 22.00 per day

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

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 at The Equestrian Hotel?

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

9.6

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 538 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is beautiful and perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is spectacular, the decor, restaurants, and events are all amazing. If you like horses, this is the perfect spot. I love coming here with my family whenever we're in Ocala.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynante

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people from the doormen to the cleaning personnel . Awesome hotel with food and equestrian events at the hotels doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate being treated well by staff. The were kind and helpful to our party.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best keep.secret hotel in florida
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here frequently. The staff is wonderful!!! Attention to detail is impeccable. Breakfast at Stirrups is my favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful horses and hotel property are worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was impeccable as were accommodations and the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nestor

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love The Equestrian!!! First class!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service. Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel i have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adrian, Thomas, Jeremy Britney and the whole team are amazing people very talented individuals and very high skill set to customers service. Thank you for your service Hiram serrano and family ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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