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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Horseback riding
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • I-75 Super Flea Market
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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
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

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 489 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

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped i. for a drink for my birthday. We were having so much fun we decided to stay over. Everything was great. The manager was thoughtful sent robes to the room since I didnt pack to stay. Gave me a toothbrush also. We stay here frequently and it is always a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect as always!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel i have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing; hotel is great and there’s so much to do if you love horses
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson, saint cloud

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

A destination in itself!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

EdM

Exceptional hotel. First class hotel.. Additional casual restaurants needed as event crowds pretty much overwhelm the current one. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every attention has been given to details. The staff is amazing . The rooms are lovely. I appreciate detail…. from the Rohl fixture, sub-zero fridges to the perfect martini. in yellow pony and eggs cooked perfection Stirrups. We always enjoy our stay and are so grateful for how wonderful the Equestrian Hotel is!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that i was able to upgrade and watch the horseshow from the window in my room. The rooms are spacious and extra comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DARMON

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing to the eyes service was the best I have experienced. The rooms need microwaves and the pool area a hot rub, steamroom and cigar lounge.,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer-Jane

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025