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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

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
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Accessible King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Ocala

At The Riding Academy Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Golden Ocala Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, spa services and laundry facilities. To-go breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Ocala hotel include Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training and Ocala Downtown Square.

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 18 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

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 centre. 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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The Equestrian Hotel
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  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Tack Room

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower (122 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 20.00 for adults and from USD 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD200.0 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Riding Academy Hotel?

The Riding Academy Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riding Academy Hotel on 28 June 2026 start from AU$266, 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.

Is parking available at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Yep, The Riding Academy Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Yep, Calluna Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a pool?

The Riding Academy Hotel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, to-go breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Riding Academy Hotel?

No, The Riding Academy Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 831 out of 929 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 929 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 929 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 929 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 929 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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Room, facilities and location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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The hotel was beautiful. The pool was lovely. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

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Fantastic location, exceptionally clean, friendly professional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

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Simply the best- always enjoy staying here when I travel to Ocala for work!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison L

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Great amenities, helpful staff and incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean an nice staff, convenient patking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was amazing. The hotel was beautiful and staff were very kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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LOVED our stay here! The room was super clean and they treated our dog like the king he is! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Hidden gem! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful and for being a pet friendly hotel, you would never know. Super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly. The hotel had all the amenities we needed! Love all the little sitting areas throughout the hotel. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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The staff was very friendly and the location was great! There was a lot of places to eat walking distance. The room was spotless !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francine

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vey clean room, service impeccable and food excellent at the Manor.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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Amazing hotel! The World Equistrian Center was breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean. Very courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Luxury hotel look and feel at a reasonable price. If you are a horse lover you must stay here if you get the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything stood out. Hotel and service was outstanding. The Hotel and rooms were very nice and elegant. we will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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Very Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Such a beautiful hotel. Great value and I can’t wait to book it again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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The room and the entire facility was like I could only imagine at Staying at Buckingham Palace. Rooms were spotless and totally roomy and amazing. Food venues and bars were terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

qian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and ceiling is very high. However it is difficult to book the restaurants in the manor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

heather

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What a classy, elegant hotel! It's too bad we only had one night to spend at TRAH before traveling on because the rooms were so very well appointed, clean, and comfortable and the pool area looked very inviting. We will gladly reserve here again in the future. Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026