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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the outdoor pool at The Riding Academy Hotel near the World Equestrian Center, with free parking and in-room WiFi for staying connected

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The Riding Academy Hotel, minutes from the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, is perfect for equestrian enthusiasts. Enjoy the outdoor pool, free parking, and in-room WiFi. The 24/7 staff assists with needs, and dry cleaning services handle your travel wardrobe.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ocala is home to The Riding Academy Hotel. Golden Ocala Golf Course and Ocala National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Petting Zoo Ocala and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Juniper Prairie Wilderness are also worth visiting.
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Map
1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 19 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Country Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Consider a stay at The Riding Academy Hotel and take advantage of designer stores on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a massage at Calluna Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 390 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Tack Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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 noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
  • 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, 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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 Riding Academy Hotel
The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
New! The Riding Academy Hotel Hotel
New! The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
New! The Riding Academy Hotel Hotel Ocala

Frequently asked questions

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riding Academy Hotel?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riding Academy Hotel on Jan 19, 2026 start from $209.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Riding Academy Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Riding Academy Hotel?

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

Where is The Riding Academy Hotel located?

Situated in Ocala, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Golden Ocala Golf Course. Ocala National Golf Club and Petting Zoo Ocala are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 755 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Orbel Machado

Brand new rooms and a very nice venue!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff, we will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
The winter wonderland event was great and the shuttle taking us to the event made parking easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, large rooms and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHODA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room. Very clean. And nicely-decorated. Off site restaurants are a 2 minute drive or walking distance. Shopping nearby. Pool is very nice. Starbucks coffee shop in the lobby Miles at the front desk is very helpful, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The most clean hotel I have ever stayed at. It was a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Most things were great. Room was clean and staff was super nice. U fortunately the TVs in the entire hotel were down the 1 night we stayed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. The beds are super comfortable. Would like some healthier breakfast options at the marketplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new and so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
so clean and new
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Beds comfortable with nice large flat screen TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service very spacious and clean. It a very beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are noisy as it is all tile and you can hear people in adjoining rooms and in the hallway. There is no restaurant; just small food court with very few options. However the restaurants in the other hotel on the property are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to be accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Extremly clean and well maintained. I had absolutely only good experiences with any staff you encounter. Breakfast (at gourmet market) was good and dinner was fantastic (yellow pony restaurant). Beautiful property. We had a great experience and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and grounds! Lots of walking opportunities and the staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only needed to stay over 1 night, and everything was gorgeous, luxurious. Great front desk staff. Only drawback was the bathroom ceiling fan whistled and whined all night. Would’ve asked for another room but too tired from a long day of flying/driving.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicollette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place to stay in Ocala. Everything from the staff to the rooms,food,and amenities is perfection. We really love our times here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, Beautiful room, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very well kept and maintained. The rooms are clean and spacious. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and huge rooms. Everything was super clean and all the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathews

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel staff, well appointed, clean rooms, extremely convinient to all WEC locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience!

We enjoy staying here every year that we come to compete. We love that it is dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025