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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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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

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

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

Ocala hotel walkable to World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, spa services, and dry cleaning.
The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Calluna Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to a full-service spa, The Riding Academy Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Ocala hotel also offers spa services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The Riding Academy Hotel is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Tack Room - Onsite coffee shop.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 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

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The Riding Academy Hotel Ocala
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The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 591 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

Madison

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a friendly staff and great accommodations. We frequent both hotels. We never had a bad experience at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica L

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! Perfect location for WEC we love it here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Csilla

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

betsie

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

Riding Academy

As soon as we walked in, we were amazed by the cleanliness and beauty of the hotel. All the staff were friendly, courteous and professional, from the front desk to the staff in the Tack Room and to the housekeepers. There was a specific attention to detail and comfort. The room included a living area that made the suite very spacious and I loved the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025