The Riding Academy Hotel

Travelers enjoy the outdoor pool at The Riding Academy Hotel near the World Equestrian Center, with free parking and in-room WiFi for staying connected

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January 2026

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February 2026

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Riding Academy Hotel (Ocala)

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The Riding Academy Hotel, minutes from the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, is perfect for equestrian enthusiasts. Enjoy the outdoor pool, free parking, and in-room WiFi. The 24/7 staff assists with needs, and dry cleaning services handle your travel wardrobe.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 18 - Jan 19

Tomorrow

Jan 19 - Jan 20

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

41 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Accessible King Studio

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

66 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

66 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Ocala is home to The Riding Academy Hotel. Golden Ocala Golf Course and Ocala National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Petting Zoo Ocala and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Juniper Prairie Wilderness are also worth visiting.

Visit our Ocala travel guide

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

What's nearby

World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
I-75 Super Flea Market - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
Ocala Downtown Square - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Florida Horse Park - 24 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Crossroads Country Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Pepe's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Consider a stay at The Riding Academy Hotel and take advantage of designer shops on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a massage at Calluna Spa, the on-site spa. In addition to a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 390 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers
65-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

Similar properties

Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

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 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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Riding Academy Hotel

The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Is The Riding Academy Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Riding Academy Hotel located?

Situated in Ocala, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Golden Ocala Golf Course. Ocala National Golf Club and Petting Zoo Ocala are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Orbel Machado

2 Jan 2026

Brand new rooms and a very nice venue!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

16 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel, great staff, we will definitely stay again

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

17 Dec 2025

Liked: Amenities

The winter wonderland event was great and the shuttle taking us to the event made parking easy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

4 Nov 2025

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

Beautiful hotel, large rooms and great amenities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHODA

13 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful spacious room. Very clean. And nicely-decorated. Off site restaurants are a 2 minute drive or walking distance. Shopping nearby. Pool is very nice. Starbucks coffee shop in the lobby Miles at the front desk is very helpful, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

15 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect. The most clean hotel I have ever stayed at. It was a wonderful experience

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

16 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Always exceptional service

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

7 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Most things were great. Room was clean and staff was super nice. U fortunately the TVs in the entire hotel were down the 1 night we stayed

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

3 Nov 2025

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

Always a great stay. The beds are super comfortable. Would like some healthier breakfast options at the marketplace.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

7 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Brand new and so clean

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

5 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

so clean and new

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

9 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was spotless. Beds comfortable with nice large flat screen TV.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

10 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Excellent service very spacious and clean. It a very beautiful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

7 Dec 2025

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

The rooms are noisy as it is all tile and you can hear people in adjoining rooms and in the hallway. There is no restaurant; just small food court with very few options. However the restaurants in the other hotel on the property are excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

7 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff went above and beyond to be accommodating

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

19 Oct 2025

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

Beautiful hotel. Extremly clean and well maintained. I had absolutely only good experiences with any staff you encounter. Breakfast (at gourmet market) was good and dinner was fantastic (yellow pony restaurant). Beautiful property. We had a great experience and will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

22 Oct 2025

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

Clean room

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

29 June 2025

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

Loved the property and grounds! Lots of walking opportunities and the staff was lovely.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

9 Oct 2025

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

Only needed to stay over 1 night, and everything was gorgeous, luxurious. Great front desk staff. Only drawback was the bathroom ceiling fan whistled and whined all night. Would’ve asked for another room but too tired from a long day of flying/driving.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025