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The Riding Academy Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A large, white building with a central entrance and a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.
A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a white rug, and wooden flooring.
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by white buildings with balconies, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A lobby with a round table, wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $217
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15

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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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a white rug, and wooden flooring.

King Studio

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

View all photos for Accessible King Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

Accessible King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Queen Suite with Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a lamp, and a view of a building outside.

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

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

View all photos for Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outside through a window.

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

STUDIO Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 8
  • 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. Open daily.

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

The Riding Academy Hotel
The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
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The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 893 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 998 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Roi

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

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at The Riding Academy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay here. We only stayed one night for my daughter’s dance competition but it was great. The room was so clean, bed was comfy and shower was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice area, great hotel. Will go back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest resorts I’ve been to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

The entire experience was unbelievable from food to luxury and Arabian horses competing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room snd beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for WEC and loved the decor and cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Richard A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious bedroom and bath, like new condition, plentiful parking. quiet & secure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, facilities and location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Spacious room and lovely spa like bath. Enjoyed the Polo Club bar area.
The Riding Academy
Our room
Nice!
The Polo Club bar area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yohanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place , really enjoyed. Exquisite horse style. Luxury all around. Good taste Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful. The pool was lovely. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is quality from top to bottom. The beds and pillows are so comfortable! Everything is clean! Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

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amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

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Fantastic location, exceptionally clean, friendly professional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison L

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Great amenities, helpful staff and incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riding Academy is amazing, recommend to stay at least once if you are a horse person or not. For the horse person there is lots to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Randee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026