The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with spa, near World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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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, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (9)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £166
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun

Room options

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King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
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 - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Paddock Mall - 16 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 17 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Riding Academy Hotel

  • The Riding Academy Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. 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 centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (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
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site 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 centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 122

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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

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 – On-site 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 centre.

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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Reviews

The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area is large, clean, and well-maintained with plenty of seating options and amenities. (19 reviews)
  • The property is very pet friendly with accommodating amenities such as a dog park and welcoming staff. (8 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and plentiful at this property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, beautiful rooms great price
gary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean big room, staff very helpful and friendly, food options were good just expensive. Only downside was the pool was closed for both days.
brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Spacious room and lovely spa like bath. Enjoyed the Polo Club bar area.
The Riding Academy
Our room
Nice!
The Polo Club bar area
Donna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful. The pool was lovely. We had a great stay!
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful. Staff was professional, helpful and always available with suggestions or to answer questions
Ann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great amenities, helpful staff and incredible location.
Madison L, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel! Just gorgeous. Room are big and spacious with comfortable beds. Loved the horse themed decor. We will be back!
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LOVED our stay here! The room was super clean and they treated our dog like the king he is! We will definitely be back!!
Jodi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff was friendly. The hotel had all the amenities we needed! Love all the little sitting areas throughout the hotel. Will definitely stay there again!
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and the location was great! There was a lot of places to eat walking distance. The room was spotless !
Veronica, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

vey clean room, service impeccable and food excellent at the Manor.
Francine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean. Very courteous staff.
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything stood out. Hotel and service was outstanding. The Hotel and rooms were very nice and elegant. we will definitely come back
Pat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and the entire facility was like I could only imagine at Staying at Buckingham Palace. Rooms were spotless and totally roomy and amazing. Food venues and bars were terrific.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a classy, elegant hotel! It's too bad we only had one night to spend at TRAH before traveling on because the rooms were so very well appointed, clean, and comfortable and the pool area looked very inviting. We will gladly reserve here again in the future. Wonderful hotel!
heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So beautiful and clean and organized .
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room with plenty of space. Early check in for a fee was a plus after red eye flight!
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great staff, we will definitely stay again
sue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic! Beautiful! Amazing staff and facilities
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Facilities
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brand new rooms and a very nice venue!
Orbel Machado, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, large rooms and great amenities
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and amenities and the staff were so courteous and accommodating!
Craig, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

so much fun!!! no words!! We rented a golf cart to go around the property and even had massages in the spa. will def come again
Sheila, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had never been to WEC and were more than surprised. The hotel was the best and the rooms quiet, comfortable and perfect.
James, 1-night trip