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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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Lobby
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Horseback riding
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 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 sports massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure 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), a gift shop, and 9 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

Languages

English

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • 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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The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 489 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Best keep.secret hotel in florida
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Incredible property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The service was impeccable as were accommodations and the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great atmosphere and amenities. Hard to get in and out of property using GPS.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

If you visit Ocala this hotel is a must. Stayed for my daughter’s graduation at UF. Gainsville about 25 minute drive, but this hotel is so magnificent it was not to be missed again on our trip to North Florida.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Chevita at check in was wonderful! We stay about once a month and we always look forward to coming back. We appreciate the attention to detail from both the staff and the hotel in general. It's our favorite getaway close to home!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Unreal. The place and room is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellence from the moment you enter the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nicest hotel i have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This place is amazing; hotel is great and there’s so much to do if you love horses
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place! The only thing I would change is the dinning Yellow pony fun but to busy The big main restaurant the food was not the best The hotel is lovely the grounds are wonderful The show rings are great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

One of my favorite places to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Exceptional clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent friendly staff, very accommodating! I always enjoy my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

A destination in itself!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Perfect as always!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024