New! The Riding Academy Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ocala with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Front of property
Exterior detail
Reception
Lobby
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 1,061
AED 1,183 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

King Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Double Queen Suite w/Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Queen Suite with Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Golden Ocala Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Hotel near World Equestrian Center – Ocala
New! The Riding Academy Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. 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), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 390 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 20.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 48
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at New! The Riding Academy Hotel?

As of 5 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New! The Riding Academy Hotel on 6 March 2025 start from $322.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is New! 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 New! The Riding Academy Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

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

Where is New! The Riding Academy Hotel located?

Situated in Ocala, this 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 mi (10 km).

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New! The Riding Academy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 437 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for venue events we were attending
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great people, and ease of access to WEC
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a new hotel with spacious rooms, beautiful decoration; Easy parking. There is a coffee place down stairs where you can get early breakfast, a salad or coffee. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Beautiful property, exceptional customer service would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful props. The Disney World of horses. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love being at WEC!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valorie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property! We also enjoyed seeing the horses on our drive around. Excellent food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyubov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minerva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, Beautiful rooms. High quality furnishings. Definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property was new and I look forward to the following years to see all the new surroundings
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to celebrate my daughters birthday at the WEC. We were very happy with the hotel. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!! Exactly what you expect from WEC!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Christmas lights and decorations are incredible! Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of walking and like 5 different places to get on elevators so pay attention ... but everything is brand new and beautiful. Try a chocolate croissant in the coffee shop at the lobby. Nicest rooms we stayed in Florida so far <3
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful trip and hotel was kind and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024