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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property

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Horse riding
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • I-75 Super Flea Market
    ‪16 min drive‬

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

Luxury resort with 7 restaurants and full-service spa
7 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free resort. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
The Equestrian Hotel offers 248 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Calluna has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Equestrian Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 7 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy southern cuisine at Stirrups, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, manicures and pedicures or body treatments at Calluna
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and horse riding/rentals
  • 5 minutes by car from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 9 minutes from Golden Ocala Golf Course
The Equestrian Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 7 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 9 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Equestrian Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Ocala resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Stirrups – This steakhouse specialises in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Yellow Pony – This pub specialises in American cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Emma's Patisserie – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
Viola & Dots Italian – This café is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Filo's Mexican – On-site café. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before 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

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 530 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

Valerie

Travelled with family
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

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

An

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Hotel charged me for the room after I purchased it from Expedia and had to fight to get it back. Still not sure I got all of it because they won’t send me the bill.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie, Coral Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Waggaman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence from the moment you enter the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is the best we have ever stayed at. A little pricey but ver nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephani

Travelled with family
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

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Barrington

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara, Girard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025