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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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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 options

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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
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 26 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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 scrub, a sports massage, and a facial 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), massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge 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
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Equestrian Hotel?

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Equestrian Hotel on Dec 17, 2025 start from $329.0, 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 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

9.6

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 570 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible Hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is impecable. Extremely clean and staff is always very friendly from the front desk and parking to anyone that works in any part of house keeping, guess services and restaurant. The food is excellent anywhere on the property. Everytime we stay it is a pleasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lobby and spacious rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate property with a luxury feel. The spa is a must visit for a massage. The Yellow Pony Pub is a fun lively bar and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel like an honored guest. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Best hotel in Ocala

Beautiful hotel and grounds, Everything from the cleanliness to the décor is first class all the way. Staff is very friendly and the restaurants on site have delicious food. Exceeded expectations for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Victor Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Reynante

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a bit lost going to the hotel building once we were in the property but a kind staff in a golf cart escorted us to the hotel entrance . Awesome staff !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff, very accommodating! I always enjoy my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente service! Amazing place. This is beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - wonderful that it is so dog friendly ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, super clean and restaurants excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

Beautiful and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best hotel! didn't want to leave it was so nice, best beds ever, food fantastic and so nice and friendly the staff always
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with world class service, food and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. All of the staff were amazing. I look forward to our next stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for WEC events. Beautiful hotel right on the property, and plenty of dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Food was great anywhere you go. Gym clean and well equipped with relevant machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great staff, and beautiful decor. Great place for a night getaway or bring the kids and take advantage of the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024