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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Spa hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • I-75 Super Flea Market
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Accessible King Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

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

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The Equestrian Hotel

Ocala
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 537 reviews
$299 nightly
The price is $333
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Equestrian Hotel

About the neighborhood

Ocala

In Ocala .At this Ocala hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 3 miles (5 km) of Golden Ocala Golf Course. Ocala National Golf Club and Petting Zoo Ocala are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 19 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Spa hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Riding Academy Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. The Riding Academy Hotel also features spa services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Ocala hotel is smoke free.

  • 390 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Calluna Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Exterior

The Equestrian Hotel

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 537 reviews
$299 nightly
The price is $333
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Equestrian Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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)

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; cash is not accepted
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Riding Academy Hotel to the airport?

The Riding Academy Hotel is 41.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riding Academy Hotel?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riding Academy Hotel on Sep 8, 2025 start from $219.0, excluding 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.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Riding Academy Hotel.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Riding Academy Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Riding Academy Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Riding Academy Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a pool?

The Riding Academy Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Calluna Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is The Riding Academy Hotel to downtown Ocala?

The Riding Academy Hotel is 6.9 mi away from Ocala.

The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 641 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our suite, beautiful, peaceful, great staff. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony. Enjoyed every moment we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Boise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and huge rooms. Everything was super clean and all the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great! Deor was beautiful, rooms spacious and most importantly, all the staff was phenomenal on customer service! The pool is a bit smaller than expected. Only con is that you hear guests next door, in the hallway, getting ice. Perhaps they can sound proof yhe rooms better? Definitely will stay here again and do highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, great staff. Very convenient for horse shows at World Equestrian Center
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and the adjacent grounds of the World Equestrian Center are absolutely breathtaking and a must see for every horse enthusiast! I can’t wait to come back !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t stream on TVs. Otherwise, great day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property wonderful people overall an excellent experience. The one thing that was a real damper was that the TVs are not Wi-Fi capable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property. Loved the pool/splash pad for the kids. Tack room had good food and drinks. Staff was very amazing. Beds were not that comfortable…..they were way too soft for my liking and water pressure in shower not that great. Excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying at the Riding Academy! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price Awesome staff Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, most enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Good stay nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very clean, absolutely loved the rainfall showerhead
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amanda was the perfect hostess.

Absolutely wonderful.
View from our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying there . It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Check in out confusion

Front desk checkout was confusing. Some how got charged for wrong room then made to feel at fault. Won’t get refund for 7 days. Also charged day of checkin and then charged again at checkout. Kind of strange
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025