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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Ocala hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Located near the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, The Riding Academy Hotel offers a convenient retreat with an outdoor pool and free self parking. Connect to in-room WiFi, take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, and unwind knowing the helpful staff is available 24/7.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$219 nightly
The total price is $244
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Accessible King Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stirrups At The World Equestrian Center - ‬5 min drive
  • Starbucks

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

The Riding Academy Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other features include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 390 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Designer stores on site
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 48

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Calluna Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

The Tack Room - Onsite coffee shop.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Does The Riding Academy Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Riding Academy Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Riding Academy Hotel and nearby?

The Riding Academy Hotel has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness center.

What's the area around The Riding Academy Hotel like?

The Riding Academy Hotel is located a short 5-minute walk from World Equestrian Center – Ocala.

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The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Always a phenomenal stay!
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love this place.
Justin, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best hotel and reasonable price
Ursula, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was incredible!!
Aylin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place to stay in Ocala!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is our favorite place to stay in Ocala. Everything from the staff to the rooms,food,and amenities is perfection. We really love our times here!
Nicollette, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Riding Academy is such a great hotel! They have a nice little convenience cafe on the first floor. There are several dining options around the rest of the property. The hotel is kept very clean. The beds are so comfortable!
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This property is very well kept and maintained. The rooms are clean and spacious. Will stay here again.
Christy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the property and grounds! Lots of walking opportunities and the staff was lovely.
Brooklyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel for the price Awesome staff Will definitely stay again
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This place is 5 stars. We love staying at the Riding Academy!
Rachel, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Can't wait to go back
robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed with my 12 year old daughter and we LOVED our stay! Loved having the Tack Room close by for food/snacks, and also loved being able to get a golf cart on site! Everything was made so easy and convenient so we could enjoy our stay and all things Horses! We will be coming back!
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful hotel staff, well appointed, clean rooms, extremely convinient to all WEC locations.
Mathews, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

WEC is a huge venue. Very happy we rented golf carts during our wedding so it was easy to travel the grounds.
Vernon, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay for a second time! Beat side to stay on is right near show grounds. More parking!
McKeisha Shantelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We really loved this place. Staff was great. Hotel was very clean. Everyone there including other guests were very friendly.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property and huge rooms. Everything was super clean and all the staff was friendly.
Natalie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The entire WEC facility (grounds, hotels, barns) and experience is perfectly curated and executed!
Holly, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and clean
DERLING, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice property! Room very confortable!
ana, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great atmosphere if you love horses! I can go back. awesome place.
Pierre, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, Beautiful room, very friendly and helpful staff
Ernestine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This property is beautiful and very well maintained. We enjoyed our stay.
Natalie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!!
Sebastian, 7-night trip