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Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Paddock Mall

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Outdoor pool
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(128 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474

What's nearby

  • Paddock Mall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 12 min drive - 9.0 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
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PDQ - ‬1 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, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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 at Equus Inn Ocala?

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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Equus Inn Ocala Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1026 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1628 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Aprell

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Front Desk was great at check-in &
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night and was very happy we did, it is a very nice place, quiet clean and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants, I-75 , gas stations, mall excelent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a fantastic find!! So convenient, pet friendly, hot breakfast, modern clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Comfortable beds and nice shower. Very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pillows and bed and bedding were great quality and all of the washcloths hand towels and bath towels were very luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great close to restaurants and I 75. Room was clean and the bed was very confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay here within a couple weeks. This stay, we had our dog with us. We enjoy the clean, comfortable room. The shower with the rainshower is wonderful. Very convenient location. We will be back again on our next travels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and attention are very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Carpet free room and convinient location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service were great. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable and it was quiet. The breakfast was standard quick serve yourself. Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refurbished in fun, colorful decor with equine-themed art. Staff was attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Ocala. The staff is always wonderful and the rooms are great. Thanks for the cookies! 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around place to stay. Nice breakfast buffet. Very professional personnel at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stop over stay here. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioner worked great. The pool looked nice but was being refurbished. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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