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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Spa hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Reception
Coffee shop
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

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

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Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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The Equestrian Hotel

Ocala
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 612 reviews
$280 nightly
The price is $312
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Country Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's - ‬4 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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riding Academy Hotel on Mar 9, 2026 start from $198, 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.

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. 726 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 811 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Seymour

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! The World Equistrian Center was breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, south jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new and so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are noisy as it is all tile and you can hear people in adjoining rooms and in the hallway. There is no restaurant; just small food court with very few options. However the restaurants in the other hotel on the property are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Most things were great. Room was clean and staff was super nice. U fortunately the TVs in the entire hotel were down the 1 night we stayed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, south jordan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
so clean and new
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was super nice and the events were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and excellent hotel .Best and favorite hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very helpful. Building was amazing! I only have these issues: exhaust fan in bathroom runs constantly and there is no switch to shut it off. It is very loud. Lighted numbers on the thermostat are very bright in the bedroom. Lastly there are these white small strobes in the fire sensors that come on about every few minutes that are every bright; again in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with excellent customer service. The women at the front desk was so helpful. Rooms seem more like 4-5 star rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic hotel in an area you would not expect to find an excellent hotel to be located in. Best of all, the mattress was actually soft and very nice. I have stayed in hotels all over the world, and this mattress ranked #1 by a long shot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, St Johns

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and amenities and the staff were so courteous and accommodating!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and professional. The hotel is decorated so nice for the Christmas holiday. Pet friendly hotel which had a nice dog park. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean-pierre

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Life doesn't get much better - superb in all aspects .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe DICKINSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful! So clean, decorated beautifully for Xmas and everyone so nice! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025