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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ocala with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre

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Front of property
Lobby
Reception
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for King Studio

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

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King Studio

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

Accessible King Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

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

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Queen Suite with Balcony

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

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Ocala hotel include Petting Zoo Ocala and Ocala National Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 16 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Hotel in Ocala with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre
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.

Languages

English

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The Equestrian Hotel

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 520 reviews
The price is AU$464
includes taxes & fees
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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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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.

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. 549 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 608 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

Michael, Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent experience. Beautiful facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean comfortable rooms.Staff is helpful and friendly. The only downside is there are very few food options, if youre a vegetarian you will most likely have to find food off site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! Loved the large room and proximity to everything horses! I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice facility, over than the construction, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

Thank you!

The pillows could be a bit better on the bed; however, overall, my partner, and I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. It was absolutely clean. The service was kind and friendly and prioritized our needs. I will definitely be wanting to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Goodyear

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a new hotel on the grounds of the World Equestrian Center. It has lovely equestrian style decor in the lobby and public areas, and the rooms are spacious and immaculate. No actual restaurant or bar, but there is a place called The Tack Room in the lobby where you can get wine, mixed drinks, and snacks...albeit a tad pricey. However, I understand there is a shuttle that can take you to any restaurant on the grounds...and there are plenty. I had invited some friends to meet me in the lobby and we sat in front of the fireplace on comfy leather sofas and chairs and chatted for a couple of hours, undisturbed. The hotel is in the process of building a parking garage and another building across the parking lot. If you are in any way associated with horses, the WEC is a must-see.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great as we live in Gainesville only 25 minutes away. We stayed at this hotel due to the fact that it is dog friendly. Great service and fun to see all the horses.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicollette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house with comfortable accommodations. Definitely planning to come back for more stays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Orlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Beautiful Hotel!!

This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve been to! Beautiful, wonderful staff and super clean! This was my second time here and I can’t wait to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful location, wonderful pool, lots of dining options. Easy to walk, drive and park in and around hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyndee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing for the money. It’s a 5 star hotel for 3 star prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great! Friendly staff, super convenient location when attending horse shows or other events at the World Equestrian Center. Beds are very comfy and the suites are a great size for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was absolutely awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations at their finest. Beautiful grounds, exquisitely decorated lobby and common areas, spacious well appointed rooms, lovely, helpful staff, and delicious food. We were not here showing, selling, or competing in any horse events but would definitely come back just for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025