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The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Coffee shop
Reception
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1615 NW 81st Ter Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Accessible King Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Suite with Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 713 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ocala

Located within a 5-minute walk of World Equestrian Center – Ocala, The Riding Academy Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Golden Ocala Golf Course. This 390-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

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

Guests of The Riding Academy Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 65-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes.
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.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200.0 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Riding Academy Hotel?

The Riding Academy Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Riding Academy Hotel?

This hotel is located in Ocala within a short 5-minute walk of World Equestrian Center – Ocala. You'll also find Golden Ocala Golf Course and Ocala National Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at The Riding Academy Hotel?

Calluna Spa is the hotel's full-service spa and services include massages.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Riding Academy Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Riding Academy Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 7:30 PM.

Is The Riding Academy Hotel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and designer stores at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Riding Academy Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Riding Academy Hotel serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Tack Room.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Riding Academy Hotel for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Does The Riding Academy Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Riding Academy Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Riding Academy Hotel.

The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 799 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and excellent hotel .Best and favorite hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very helpful. Building was amazing! I only have these issues: exhaust fan in bathroom runs constantly and there is no switch to shut it off. It is very loud. Lighted numbers on the thermostat are very bright in the bedroom. Lastly there are these white small strobes in the fire sensors that come on about every few minutes that are every bright; again in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with excellent customer service. The women at the front desk was so helpful. Rooms seem more like 4-5 star rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic hotel in an area you would not expect to find an excellent hotel to be located in. Best of all, the mattress was actually soft and very nice. I have stayed in hotels all over the world, and this mattress ranked #1 by a long shot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, St Johns

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and amenities and the staff were so courteous and accommodating!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and professional. The hotel is decorated so nice for the Christmas holiday. Pet friendly hotel which had a nice dog park. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean-pierre

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Life doesn't get much better - superb in all aspects .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe DICKINSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful! So clean, decorated beautifully for Xmas and everyone so nice! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue, GENEVA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff, we will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

hendrik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and stunning scenery, and ambiance. A hidden gem in Ocala.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Port Orange

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Corry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025