The Equestrian Hotel

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April 2025

May 2025

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking included
Pool
Parking available

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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
I-75 Super Flea Market
‪16 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 room

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

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 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

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 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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner

10 Jan 2025

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

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family

6 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner

4 Jan 2025

Liked: Amenities

This was our fourth year staying at the WEC. Every year it surpasses our previous stay on excellence. The staff always makes you feel like they’ve been waiting for just you to walk in the doors. The word grand always comes to mind when I first see the hotel and the property. It is my Christmas gift that I look forward to all year long and my favorite place to travel to. The horses and the grounds are also amazing to see along with the excellent restaurants and shopping. It’s the best way to start each year. Until next year WEC!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Iciar

Travelled with partner

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

The property is very well kept and maintained . The lobby of the hotel and the rooms are beautiful. Check was difficult even though the hotel reservation had been premade with Expedia and prepaid . The front desk person asked to run my credit card twice for $100 and then proceeded to tell me my card had been declined . On the third try the payment was approved and he did not apologize but merely thanked me for being patient which at this point I wasn’t . The shower although beautiful did not close properly in our room and created a wet mess after each time .

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

2 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Travelled with family

31 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi

30 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

29 Dec 2024

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

Excellent weekend get away. Wish there were a few more bat options inside main hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison, Kleinburg

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family

29 Dec 2024

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

Exceptional!!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

28 Dec 2024

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

Truly a 5 star facility!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

28 Dec 2024

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

One of my favorite places to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family

28 Dec 2024

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

An extraordinary hotel for the quintessential horse lover. One question: Why take Christmas decorations down on December 26?

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group

26 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

23 Dec 2024

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

Awesome Stay

I had an excellent stay at this hotel! The room was spacious and spotlessly clean, making it feel like a home away from home. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with a smile. This was truly one of the most comfortable stays I’ve ever had. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and pleasant experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

21 Dec 2024

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

Every thing was fabulous.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

brenda

Travelled with family

17 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Dining room service sub-par

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family

15 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful place to stay

The staff was extremely friendly and ready to assist. The view of the arena from our room was amazing. Everything was relaxed and laid back. Plenty of things to do and see. The holiday light displays and shows were excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

15 Dec 2024

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

We love staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family

14 Dec 2024

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

Great room, v flexible re late changes. Big shoutout to Thomas on front desk who was outstanding

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Jean

Business traveller

13 Dec 2024

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

Excellent hotel. Highly recommend especially for the holidays

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveller

13 Dec 2024

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

Highly recommend especially during the holiday season

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Business traveller

12 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian, Boy ton beach

9 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Dec 2024

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

Are you kidding me

“Are you kidding me” were the first words out of my mouth when I entered my hotel room. This was after already being overwhelmed ably an incredible entrance and lobby decorated with high end couture furniture, decor, and equestrian artwork. This place is an equestrian dream. My hotel room overlooks a warm up ring and I could watch horses first thing in the am from my bed with a cup of coffee all the way into the late evening. I was only in town for one evening to try horses in Ocala and was planning to just book any old hotel since I wouldn’t be spending much time in it but I booked The Equestrian on a whim despite the price tag and I am so glad I did. What an experience and I’ll absolutely be back. As a solo traveler, I headed to the bar at the yellow pony to have a martini and a light dinner. It was lively and I’ve never sat at a bar and looked around to be surrounded by all fellow equestrians. It’s such a cool thing. The breakfast at patisserie was also delicious. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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About this property

The Equestrian Hotel

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

The Equestrian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Barry

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Edward

10/10 Excellent

James

James

8/10 Good

Iciar

Iciar

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Ray

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Susie

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi