The Equestrian Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Gym

Parking available

Room service

Spa

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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
Ocala National Golf Club
11 min drive
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
12 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Luxury resort with 7 restaurants and a full-service spa

7 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free resort. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and 2 coffee shops/cafes.

The Equestrian Hotel 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.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Equestrian Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 7 restaurants.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy southern cuisine at Stirrups, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Valet parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Indulge with manicures and pedicures, body treatments, or body scrubs at Calluna
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
Onsite recreation includes a gym and horse riding/rentals
5 minutes by car from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 9 minutes from Golden Ocala Golf Course

The Equestrian Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. 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.

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).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Free uncovered self-parking on site
Valet parking on site (USD 22.00 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 12-22 for adults and USD 6-12 for children
7 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
2 bars/lounges
Room service available

Restaurants on site

Stirrups
Yellow Pony
Emma's Patisserie
Viola & Dots Italian
Filo's Mexican

Things to do

Art gallery
Designer shops
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Horse riding/hire
Outdoor pool
Shopping

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting rooms - 9

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Spa

4 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Lift
Handrails in stairwells
Pool hoist on site
Sign language-capable staff
Step-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
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 available on site

Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

65-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Electrical adapters/chargers
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Restaurant dining guide
Slippers
Soundproofing
Turndown service
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Landscape

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Business traveller, Travelled with group

14 Sept 2024

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

13 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family

6 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is beautiful! The attention to detail is evident and the artwork around the place is perfect. Loved the horses. The grounds are well manicured and the staff is excellent. Will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic one night get away.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mom

It was amazing. Very clean, the staff was very friendly. We basically stayed on the property except to go snorkeling and kayaking. We rented a golf cart and rode around the property. The pool is amazing and huge. And the food was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the entire experience. Kentucky cannot hold a candle to this. It was an unexpected delight.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

31 Aug 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. All of the staff were amazing. I look forward to our next stay here!!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Best hotel in Ocala and maybe central Florida

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Liked everything! Fantastic hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

22 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

They didn't let me stay bc my mobile ID from DDS wasn't adequate. And Expedia still charged me. Done with Expedia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Everything

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeritza

31 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family

26 Jul 2024

Absolutely amazing. I noted that time magazine just rated it as one of the top 20 hotels in the world

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

23 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love this place. Very clean and beautiful. Great staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love the property and the horses. Great hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel and property. Friendly staff and wonderful resturants and bars with a favorite french pastries bakery at one end of the hotel with the best butter croissants. Great location at WEC . Overall great stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024