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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$565
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ocala

A luxury stay in Ocala awaits you at The Equestrian Hotel. You'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Golden Ocala Golf Course. Highlights at this resort include 7 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Calluna can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and mani/pedis. The steakhouse, Stirrups, serves southern cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Yellow Pony is the resort's own pub. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and gym as well as access to horse riding/hire. Other amenities include 2 coffee shops/cafes and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 5-property class Ocala resort you'll find Rainbow Springs State Park.
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What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Florida Horse Park - 26 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 18 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

The Equestrian Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 7 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 9 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Equestrian Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Ocala resort is smoke free.

  • 248 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Equestrian Hotel offers 248 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self and valet parking
  • 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

  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 22 for adults and USD 6 to 12 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.0 per day (in/out privileges)

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Equestrian Hotel?

Yep, The Equestrian Hotel has a free self car park. Additionally, there is valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 30.0 per day.

How much does it cost to stay at The Equestrian Hotel?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Equestrian Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$565, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Equestrian Hotel?

Yep, Calluna is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Swedish massages.

Does The Equestrian Hotel have a pool?

The Equestrian Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Equestrian Hotel?

The Equestrian Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 7 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and late-night room service.

What makes The Equestrian Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Equestrian Hotel.

Does The Equestrian Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Equestrian Hotel?

No, The Equestrian Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Equestrian Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Equestrian Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves southern cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Equestrian Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Equestrian Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 621 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True 5 star accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire location was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel & stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

yong

Room was absolutely immaculate! But it felt a little empty. Maybe they needed a mini sofa at the foot of the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is gorgeous and service was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianys

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was above my expectation. It is one of the most beautiful hotel i stayed. The service was outstanding. Everything was excellent. My kids love the pool and the toy store. I really enjoy walking around the hotel every corner is beautiful and peaceful. The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience being there. Everything was top notch and the staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect in every way
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Winter Garden

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were wonderful and very spacious. Loved this hotel! Clean, new and staff is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at one of the finest hotels in Florida.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is impecable. Extremely clean and staff is always very friendly from the front desk and parking to anyone that works in any part of house keeping, guess services and restaurant. The food is excellent anywhere on the property. Everytime we stay it is a pleasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, St. Cloud

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and property! Beyond beautiful! I was able to watch the horse jumping from my room window which was an extra bonus. I look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate property with a luxury feel. The spa is a must visit for a massage. The Yellow Pony Pub is a fun lively bar and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel like an honored guest. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing in all respects.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025