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A grand hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with flowers, and a view of a bridge and flags.
A bakery with shelves of baked goods, a glass display case, and a marble floor.
A person floating in a pool using a pink inflatable ring.
A reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, white chairs, and a shelf with toiletries.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Horse Park
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a bench, and two nightstands with lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a view of a street with flags.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with flowers, and a view of a bridge and flags.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

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 facials, Swedish massages or detox wraps 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). Open daily.
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).

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 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self and valet parking
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 30.0 per day (in/out privileges)

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. 691 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 758 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property, delicious food, and great stay all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff & facility
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent experience with a clean, spacious accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Nickerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable experience they have the BEST accomodations and professional staff is unmatched. The property was one of the BEST we ever stayed at. Room service was classy and the bars were lively and great choices. Definitely booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very well appointed and beautiful. I would have liked to know about the the go carts available for rent so I can explore the vast hotel property has to offer, we only get to stop and look some other facilities on the way out. Our stay was very nice and we enjoyed this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, very convenient, restaurants were great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome facility
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a five star experience from dropping off the car to the time we left.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here! So many dining options - we loved stirrups. The room was spacious and comfortable. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, spacious, quality furnishings, great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
We found this place by accident but it was great! The facilities are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was superb! Wonderful personnel. Fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miles

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel & stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Comfy beds and huge rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new restaurant and fun getting around in the golf cart
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. We were only there for the night. We had to travel all day and arrived at 1005pm and we were unable to get anything to eat, other than a bag of chip- this was a little disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, easy check in Huge place, hard to find hotel building Impressive property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026