Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 14 min drive
Ocala Downtown Square - 14 min drive
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 61 min drive
Ocala Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
La Hacienda - 9 min drive
Shell - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
About this property
New! The Riding Academy Hotel
New! The Riding Academy Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
390 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
An outdoor pool
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
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.00 per night
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
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 New! The Riding Academy Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, New! 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 New! 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 New! 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 New! The Riding Academy Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at New! The Riding Academy Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. 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).
What is there to do at New! The Riding Academy Hotel and nearby?
New! The Riding Academy Hotel has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around New! The Riding Academy Hotel like?
New! The Riding Academy Hotel is located a short 5-minute walk from World Equestrian Center – Ocala.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Absolutely FABULOUS stay!!! They were so amazing and the accommodations for our dog were just as awesome!!!
Anna
Anna, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Beautiful comfortable spacious rooms!
Beautiful property and so much space. We did the horse show for the first time and loved the hotel. The pool area and outdoor fireplace was so nice! Comfortable beds! Great channel selection, wet bar w the mini fridge was so helpful for the weekend. The maid staff even found an item I left behind and communication through text made it easy to find out lost items. We will definitely stay here frequently!
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Attention to detail
Beautiful and tasteful sister hotel. Beds were a little soft for my liking but overall comfortable.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Kathryn
Kathryn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Haley
Haley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Earl
Earl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Best part of Ocala.
Beautiful hotel and gorgeous estate. Will return again. Ocala was not pretty but this hotel made the trip enjoyable.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 28, 2024
Nice new hotel in Ocala
New hotel beautifully appointed. We found it odd that there were no dressers or drawers in the room to keep our clothing in. Other than that, it was very nice.
Stewart
Stewart, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Beautiful hotel! Super clean and great staff!
Delightful hotel with awesome staff and beautiful, comfortable rooms.
Nina
Nina, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Wonderful pet hotel
Wonderful pet hotel. The rooms were clean,spacious and quiet.
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
The finest hotel in North America
John L
John L, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Olivia
Olivia, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Meghan
Meghan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Great proximity to arenas
Beautiful hotel and so convenient to go to arenas for horse show. The morning rush for coffee and breakfast was miserable. Only one self serve cafe. No microwave in rooms so if you buy a microwaveable food item, have to take to check in clerk and wait in line. Great place if you have a dog and very accomodating. The hotel rooms are very long hall and quite a walk to access your room. Not handicap friendly at all. Stayed by exit door and it slammed all night until 0200. Staff was great the next day and sent maintenance but it needs an automatic slow closing soft touch closure. Also the heat/ac would light up periodically all thru the night. Love the location.
Marci
Marci, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Dejah
Dejah, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Our second time here this year. We love this hotel and visiting the WEC !
suzanne
suzanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Highly Recommend!
The whole Equestrian was amazing! The hotels/restaurants/grounds… durning Christmas this is a place to be seen by everyone at least once, period.
Carol
Carol, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Christopher C
Christopher C, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Beautiful room. Clean and modern- just the way we like it!