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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Coffee shop
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $195
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Ocala hotel walkable to World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, spa services, and dry cleaning.
The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Calluna Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to a full-service spa, The Riding Academy Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Ocala hotel also offers spa services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The Riding Academy Hotel is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Tack Room - Onsite coffee shop.

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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Tack Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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

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The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 883 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so much fun!!! no words!! We rented a golf cart to go around the property and even had massages in the spa. will def come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Beautiful! Amazing staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are always great! Well appointed, the beds are clean and comfortable, and the pillows are top notch. The only thing on my wish list is that they would put some hooks on the back of the bathroom doors to hang up your pajamas. The tack room is really the best place to get breakfast. Emma‘s is a little overpriced and the food is not great. Viola and dots Pizza is a must and Filo‘s Mexican food is also great. Wanted to try Genevieve‘s, the new Italian restaurant, but they were booked as it was the WEC equitation cup weekend. Always a great great stay and and looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was amazing. The hotel was beautiful and staff were very kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Seymour

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! The World Equistrian Center was breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA, DARIEN

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a great, convenient location for riders. The only problem is the noise. It can get noisy during early morning, and the guests next to our room were very loud. I had to complain, and the front desk was very apologetic. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel. Great value and I can’t wait to book it again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and the entire facility was like I could only imagine at Staying at Buckingham Palace. Rooms were spotless and totally roomy and amazing. Food venues and bars were terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Beautiful Facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every thing was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best- always enjoy staying here when I travel to Ocala for work!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madison L

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, helpful staff and incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beautiful facilities and nice staff. We had so much fun walking around to see the horsing competitions. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025