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The Equestrian

0-star property
8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 1-855-201-7819
5.0 out of 5
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"Incredible hotel. Certainly worth the higher rate if you want awesome in Ocala " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 28 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

Spa resort near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

In Ocala

You'll find World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Golden Ocala Golf Course within 3 miles (5 km) of this resort. Petting Zoo Ocala and Ocala National Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Poolside dining

A full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Enjoy a meal in one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes and free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. Valet parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$369* Per night/room Mar 28 - Mar 29

Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Equestrian ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Equestrian

Everyone (1) Couples (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Incredible hotel. Certainly worth the higher rate if you want awesome in Ocala

Posted by on Jan 28, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 28, 2023 by Grant: Guest Services Manager

Good morning John, thank you so much for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us at The Equestrian! We hope to see you again here at WEC if your travels take you to the Ocala area. Thank you

5 out of 5
Everything is top notch. Friendly staff and a very good manager on site. Loved all the Christmas decorations and our room overlooking the arena

Posted by on Dec 18, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 18, 2022 by Grant: Guest Services Manager

Good morning David, thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the Christmas decorations here at the World Equestrian Center. If your travels bring you back to Ocala, we hope you chose to stay here at The Equestrian again. Happy Holidays!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from WESTERVILLE on Feb 14, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 13, 2022 by Guest Services

Dear Juanita, Thank you for your review.

About the The Equestrian

Location 8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482

Property Features

The Equestrian offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. 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 Equestrian. Self parking is free. This 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking; valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Equestrian offers 248 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Ocala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Stirrups - This steakhouse specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Yellow Pony - This pub specializes in American cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Emma's Patisserie - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Viola & Dots Italian - This café is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Filo's Mexican - Onsite café. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding/rental on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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 each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Fees

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 12–22 for adults, and USD 6–12 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.

Hotel Names

  • The Equestrian Ocala
  • The Equestrian Resort
  • The Equestrian Resort Ocala

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.