Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Paddock Mall

Photo gallery for Equus Inn Ocala

Enjoy a meal with a view of the outdoor area from the central reception desk.
Two single beds with white bedding and a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a lamp, set against a neutral backdrop.
Relax by the pool surrounded by a white fence, with lounge chairs and a shaded area.
Secluded outdoor seating area with benches beneath a covered structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a picket fence.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious reception area with a digital kiosk and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474
  • Paddock Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Day bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala puts you in the centre of Ocala, 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Paddock Mall and 5.6 km (3.4 mi) from HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Beer & Wine Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Ocala hotel include Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Bubba Raceway Park.

What's nearby

  • Paddock Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 10 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Equus Inn Ocala

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Paddock Mall
Equus Inn Ocala offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Equus Inn Ocala. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Equus Inn Ocala was completed in June 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ocala hotel.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Equus Inn Ocala offers 152 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beer & Wine Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 9 2025 to September 9 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 5 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Ocala
Quality Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala Hotel
Equus Inn Ocala Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala Hotel Ocala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Equus Inn Ocala?

Equus Inn Ocala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Equus Inn Ocala?

Yep, Equus Inn Ocala has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Equus Inn Ocala have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Equus Inn Ocala has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from August 9 2025 to September 9 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Equus Inn Ocala serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers give high marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Equus Inn Ocala?

No, Equus Inn Ocala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Equus Inn Ocala?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Equus Inn Ocala Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 974 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1543 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meridith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

A little disappointed

Was a little disappointed, the photo's made the property look extremely nice. We booked for 2 nights, only stayed for one. Our door to the outside would not close all the way with out a major push & kids where afraid it was not shut all the way. Also the bathroom door would not shut at all. I did contact hotel.com, they worked on our behalf & could only refund 1 night- so we stayed the 1st night & switched properties for the other night. Pool was nice & had hot water, just every time one of our neighbors would flush the toilet we would hear it & could hear some people running around upstairs. workers were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the room but I don’t like that they don’t clean the room or change towels every day
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

portia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good enough for overnight road trip

Hotel is convenient and affordable. Staff is friendly. Noise isolation can be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. They served omelets that you could have customized.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be careful when booking. I booked a room that did NOT say Pet Friendly. I did that on purpose. I arrive and was provided a key. Quickly saw the room, dropped my bag and left to meet my sister for dinner. Later that night, I returned to the room and all I wanted was to shower and head to bed. The shower (along the sliding door), was dirty. Black stuff. Water pressure was terrible. Found two strange winged bugs but didn’t think much. Was ready to go to bed and first thing I see is a small bug crawling on the bed. Never seen a bed bug in real life so I can’t confirm what it was but I immediately called the front desk that assured me I would have maintenance there within five mins. Literally one minute later I saw four fleas bouncing off the bed. I called the front desk again and mentioned I had picked a room not labeled pet friendly. He informed me that all rooms are pet friendly but they just “do a deeper cleaning in these rooms”. Um what????? He told me he could switch me to another room but at this point I’m not only disgusted but upset that I might end up in another room with fleas (and bed bugs or something). I walked to the front desk and asked about a refund … Jose at the front desk with a snarky attitude immediately said I needed to contact the third party and that he can put that I am requesting a refund BUT that “technically I stayed there since I had checked in”. Really? He was rude. I called Expedia who then called him and he gave them attitude too. Glad I left.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel that looks recently refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! Very comfortable. The pool and grounds were very welcoming as was the staff. Morning breakfast was plentiful and evening beverage bar had multiple choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cl
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean reasonable price friendly close to a lot of restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

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

Comfortable bed

Good room, comfortable bed at a good price point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean but had some trouble getting housekeeping services. They don’t provide daily. Called for full services and they didn’t come until 3 pm and we were back in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Ocala
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pamela at the front desk was amazing. Everything was great other than the comforter smelling a little too much like bleach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima ospitalità ed eccellente servizio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such an enjoyable stay, the breakfast every morning was the perfect thing to start the day along with different options every day too! Just what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

paul

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

Nice stay

Nice stay, rooms very nice. Outdoor elevators to get to rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating and so nice. A pleasant stay thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENT

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