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New! The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ocala with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Front of property
Exterior detail
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$398
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

Map
1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • I-75 Super Flea Market
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Studio

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

King Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King Studio

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

Accessible King Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

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

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Queen Suite with Balcony

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

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ocala

At New! 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 an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Added amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and a lift. To-go breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Ocala hotel include Rainbow Springs State Park and Silver Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 14 min drive - 14.0 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

New! The Riding Academy Hotel

Hotel in Ocala with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of New! The Riding Academy Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. New! The Riding Academy Hotel also features express check-out and a lift. 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
New! 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.

Languages

English

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Exterior

The Equestrian Hotel

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 468 reviews
The price is AU$468
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (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

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

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

Property is also known as

The Riding Academy Hotel
The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
New! The Riding Academy Hotel Hotel
New! The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
New! The Riding Academy Hotel Hotel Ocala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at New! The Riding Academy Hotel?

New! 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 New! The Riding Academy Hotel?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New! The Riding Academy Hotel on 4 May 2025 start from AU$398.43, 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 New! The Riding Academy Hotel?

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

Does New! The Riding Academy Hotel have a pool?

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

Does New! 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 New! The Riding Academy Hotel?

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

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

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

New! The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 498 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

Valorie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property! We also enjoyed seeing the horses on our drive around. Excellent food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riding Academy Hotel is an easy walk to the arenas and the Equestrian Hotel. We were more than pleased with our experience at the World Equestrian Center. I give it 5 stars .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a quick birthday overnight. Stirrups restaurant was fantastic! The ambiance of the whole facility was amazing and plush
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL, LOUDON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not a fan of the pet friendly environment. Way too many dogs . Our shower would not drain and I am guessing someone washed their dog in the shower and plugged it . I think they will ruin this place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rene

Travelled with family
I called the hotel prior to our visit to request a cot and they said they’d have a cot available, when I arrived at the property I requested a cot again and they said they’d have it in the room when we got back from my daughters volleyball game. When we got back there was no cot and they informed us they were sold out. The only option they had were extra blankets and pillows so we had to make a makeshift bed for my teenage daughter on the floor. The next day they moved our room but that was also a hassle to have to move everything again for one night. Plus the gentleman who helped us was not friendly or accommodating. He just pretty much told us tough crap.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service
Thank you for room upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ianina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so beautiful. The rooms were impeccable and spacious. Everything seemed brand new. We did have a small issue during check in, but the staff immediately addressed it and made it right. We are very happy with our stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very good, but not like The Equestrian, as it is more modest and lack a restaurant option. Otherwise, we had a very good stay, as facilities were clean and staff was very helpful! All consider, it is an excellent choice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri

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

8/10 Good

Laleh

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

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Beautiful property, exceptional customer service would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is amazing and clean. A great location with golf cart shuttle just perfect. However, the staff (front desk) is terrible especially one of the supervisors was just awful and rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lot of issues changing our reservation from a three night to a two night even though we are within the contracted time allowance to make changes. I spent several hours on the phone and 4 days with Expedia support and the riding Academy before I could get it straightened out. It was very frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyun

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to event.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronna

Travelled with family
The hotel is beautiful however my room had ants in the bathroom and shower area. I immediately contacted the front desk upon check in and they said they would send some one right away to take care of it. I was gone all afternoon and evening at my granddaughters volleyball tournament. When I arrived back in the late evening the bathroom was still covered in ants. Maintenance showed up in the morning to finally take care of the issue. This caused me to vacate my room prior to my check out time. I spoke with the front desk and they offered no apology. It was obvious customer service was not a priority.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025