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The Equestrian Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 7 restaurants and full-service spa

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Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Hair salon
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$522
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

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8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Petting Zoo Ocala
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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. 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. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Ocala resort include Ocala Downtown Square and Rainbow Springs State Park.
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What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 5 min drive
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 16 min drive
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 17 min drive
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

Luxury resort with 7 restaurants and full-service spa
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. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Ocala resort provides 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.

Languages

English

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 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
  • 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

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

  • 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 22.00 per day

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
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 for USD 22.00 per day.

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

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Equestrian Hotel on 5 Mar 2025 start from NZ$522.31, 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 prenatal 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. 383 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 422 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

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the area with 4 star quality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sinay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Kleinburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Every thing was so clean. Everyone was so pleasant. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeromie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We evacuated to the resort for Hurricane Milton. It is a beautiful resort with fine dining, a nice bar and a terrific pastry shop for coffee and breakfast. The staff was amazingly helpful. i would definitely recommend the Equestrian to friends and would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an amazing time staying at the WEC. Even more amazing this time with the finals of a horse competition!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best 4-star property in the area of Ocala and Gainesville. An equestrian-focused hotel for horse events and animal enthusiast that caters to excellent 4 star-quality hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class!!! Extraordinary staff & performance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paoge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Wesley Chapel

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you arrive, staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly. Thomas C. went out of his way to assist us with a booking issue we experienced. Every member we encountered was happy, helpful and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. One of the best experiences EVER! Many thanks and we are looking forward to the next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best hotel! didn't want to leave it was so nice, best beds ever, food fantastic and so nice and friendly the staff always
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything! absolutely the best stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Landscape
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The hotel and rooms are wonderful. The front desk staff, cleaning staff and doormen are exceptional. The bartenders at the Yellow Pony are my only compliant. They are over staffed and provide slow inefficient service. I have been there many times and always leave feeling like they were annoyed to serve people and interrupt their behind the bar conversation and side work. Definitely do not go there the last hour or two before they close because you will be lucky to get a food or a drink. They will be more concerned about emptying the ice bin and cleaning the service bar. Beyond the Yellow Pony bar staff this is an exceptional property. They should just rethink there bartending staff and do a bit of a up grade to people that actually like to bartend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeromie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 4-star property. Best hotel in the area of Ocala and Gainesville, FL. Our only issue is their on-site restaurants. They aren't up to the same standards as their property. The Stirrups restaurant (their fine dining restaurant) is usually understaffed and they DO NOT answer phones for reservations but rely on leaving messages for a return call. This allows for less staffing. This was a problem with the hotel staff at check-in who couldn't make a dining reservation for us due to no person to answer the call. The restaurant menus were very simple, lacking in interesting selections and fresh seafood. We love Emma's pastry shop. Great example of a well-managed shop with great breakfast selections. Best on-premises. We now eat in Gainesville or Ocala before we return to the property. Great hotel otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024