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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Hair salon
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Parking available

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Petting Zoo Ocala
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

5-star Ocala resort with 7 restaurants
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 center, and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
The Equestrian Hotel offers 248 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ocala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Equestrian Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the resort's 7 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

9 meeting rooms are available. This luxury resort also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The Equestrian Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Stirrups - This steakhouse specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Yellow Pony - This pub specializes in American cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Emma's Patisserie - Onsite 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 - Onsite 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 transportation

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • 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

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 22.00 per day

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

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

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 421 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Kleinburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Every thing was so clean. Everyone was so pleasant. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeromie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We evacuated to the resort for Hurricane Milton. It is a beautiful resort with fine dining, a nice bar and a terrific pastry shop for coffee and breakfast. The staff was amazingly helpful. i would definitely recommend the Equestrian to friends and would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an amazing time staying at the WEC. Even more amazing this time with the finals of a horse competition!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best 4-star property in the area of Ocala and Gainesville. An equestrian-focused hotel for horse events and animal enthusiast that caters to excellent 4 star-quality hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class!!! Extraordinary staff & performance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paoge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Wesley Chapel

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you arrive, staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly. Thomas C. went out of his way to assist us with a booking issue we experienced. Every member we encountered was happy, helpful and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. One of the best experiences EVER! Many thanks and we are looking forward to the next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Ashley

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything! absolutely the best stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Landscape
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The hotel and rooms are wonderful. The front desk staff, cleaning staff and doormen are exceptional. The bartenders at the Yellow Pony are my only compliant. They are over staffed and provide slow inefficient service. I have been there many times and always leave feeling like they were annoyed to serve people and interrupt their behind the bar conversation and side work. Definitely do not go there the last hour or two before they close because you will be lucky to get a food or a drink. They will be more concerned about emptying the ice bin and cleaning the service bar. Beyond the Yellow Pony bar staff this is an exceptional property. They should just rethink there bartending staff and do a bit of a up grade to people that actually like to bartend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeromie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 4-star property. Best hotel in the area of Ocala and Gainesville, FL. Our only issue is their on-site restaurants. They aren't up to the same standards as their property. The Stirrups restaurant (their fine dining restaurant) is usually understaffed and they DO NOT answer phones for reservations but rely on leaving messages for a return call. This allows for less staffing. This was a problem with the hotel staff at check-in who couldn't make a dining reservation for us due to no person to answer the call. The restaurant menus were very simple, lacking in interesting selections and fresh seafood. We love Emma's pastry shop. Great example of a well-managed shop with great breakfast selections. Best on-premises. We now eat in Gainesville or Ocala before we return to the property. Great hotel otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful! The attention to detail is evident and the artwork around the place is perfect. Loved the horses. The grounds are well manicured and the staff is excellent. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic one night get away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mom
It was amazing. Very clean, the staff was very friendly. We basically stayed on the property except to go snorkeling and kayaking. We rented a golf cart and rode around the property. The pool is amazing and huge. And the food was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024