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Property grounds
Property grounds
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Ocala, FL
  • Paddock Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Two

+68
72 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Equus Inn - Ocala's Only Boutique Hotel!

Looking for an Ocala hotel that meets your expectations will no longer be a challenge. The remodeled Equus Inn in Ocala, Florida, is the only Equine Themed, Vintage Boutique Hotel. We've reimagined Equus' 152 rooms to encompass rich equine history, lasting comfort, and modern conveniences. You'll experience a hotel that treats you with southern hospitality and spaces that will make you feel like you've spent well over your budget. You'd never expect to pay cheap hotel room prices when you see our rooms, but we provide affordable luxury to every traveler. Searching for a cheap Ocala hotel is no longer a risk. You can expect to pay low prices while still getting a luxury-style room and the world-class customer service you deserve.

When you book a hotel room in Ocala with Equus Inn, you experience a fast and easy online booking experience. Click our book now button located at the top and bottom of our website. From there you'll be able to enter your dates of stay and search our available rooms. If you book direct at www.Equusinn.com, you'll get our book direct rate that is guaranteed to be cheaper than other hotel sites like hotels.com, booking.com, and other third-party sites. If you find a more affordable rate, please call us immediately at 352-854-3200, and we can match the cheaper rate*.

You'll find that when looking for room nights on our website, you'll see that we offer a price comparison tool that can show you other website rates. We know you want the best hotel deals, and we want to make sure you get the most affordable price without wasting time. Searching for hotels in Ocala no longer has to take hours, days, or weeks. When you choose to book a hotel room at www.EquusInn.com, you know, you'll get a luxury-style room and world-class service for a cheap hotel rate.

he Equus Inn lobby is spacious and provides couches, tables, and chairs this way, where you can loosen up after a long trip or day of work. One of the highlights of our hotel lobby is our self-service beer & wine bar. We are proud to have one of the only self-serve hotel bars in Ocala, Florida. Our beer selection will include local craft beers and some of the most popular beers as well. The hotel's wine selection consists of white wine and red wine and is poured at their optimal temperatures. [Beer & Wine Bar Coming Soon]

If you are looking for a hotel with a pool, The Equus Inn has a large outdoor heated pool in Ocala, Florida. Equus Inn makes you feel like you at a luxury resort, thanks to our hotel pool with lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas.

Another one of our hotel amenities is our free high-speed WiFi that you'll be able to take advantage of whether you're in your hotel room, in our lobby, or relaxing poolside. A hotel with free WiFi is essential if you're traveling for business. Looking for a hotel for business, you'll want to make sure you have great WiFi, a room you can work and relax in, a spacious lobby if you happen to want a change of scenery, and if you like to work off some steam, a hotel with a gym. The hotel gym has both cardio and strength training equipment to ensure you achieve your best workout.

When you book a hotel in Ocala with The Equus, you enjoy complimentary parking. We can offer free onsite hotel parking for semi-trucks, horse trailers, RVs. and car parking.

Each time you stay, you may notice a new black and white mural that highlights horseback riding, horse racing, and even hunting right on your hotel room wall.

Although your mural may change, you'll always find our luxurious but affordable amenities during every one of your Ocala visits. With state of the art cooling and heating system so quiet it will help you fall asleep. No loud outdated, rattling ACs keeping you up at night.



At The Equus, unwind after a long day by taking a warm shower in an updated marble and stone bathroom that includes Bath & Body Works 'Stress Relief' shampoo, conditioner, and body wash for optimal stress-relief.

Feel at home with a 43" tv, a coffee machine, mini-fridge, and microwave in your room. Forget your phone's charging base? You'll be ready to take on the day with a fully charged phone thanks to our bedside charging alarms. In each room, you'll find plantation-style shutters that offer one of the best forms of light blocking technology for those who like to get a little extra sleep.

When you're looking to visit Ocala, the horse capital of the world, make sure you choose an Ocala hotel that encompasses the atmosphere, the history, and the southern comfort.

Along with booking a hotel in Ocala, you'll want to select a hotel that offers convenient access to major roads—finding a hotel near The World Equestrian Center, HITS Post Time Farm, College of Central Florida, Paddock Mall, and Silver Springs.

A $150 refundable deposit is required at check-in.

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Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$30 pet fee per pet, per night. Limit 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$150 refundable credit/debit card hold is required at check-in.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Ocala

Ocala is home to this holiday home. Reilly Arts Center and Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florida Horse Park or Bubba Raceway Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Paddock Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 15 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Equus Inn - Ocala's Only Boutique Hotel! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Equus Inn - Ocala's Only Boutique Hotel! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Equus Inn - Ocala's Only Boutique Hotel!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Equus Inn - Ocala's Only Boutique Hotel!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Equus Inn - Ocala's Only Boutique Hotel! located?

Situated in Ocala, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Paddock Mall, College of Central Florida Ocala Campus and Easy Street Family Fun Center. Regal Hollywood - Ocala and Bowlero West Ocala are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

The room was clean. Place was kept up and nice. But, it was very loud and noisy. Walls are paper thin. You can hear neighbors talking clearly. Overall, it is a great lower priced place to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hard to top this experience!

Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needed a room for the night.

Good for a pass through sleep. Not disappointed, but not impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Randolph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape fine Milton

Very friendly helpful staff and so kind with Pets. Simple, Clean for a last minute escape from a major hurricane
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora F., South Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dfricke

Great hotel , close to restaurants and shops. Clean, safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Hotel overall was pretty good The breakfast was okay My husband love the grits My granddaughter love the waffles and the bacon was crispy. Only one problem we saw a roach but other than that this is a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

stay

very nice place. Clean and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agustin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely updated hotel with very clean big rooms.

We had a great experience overall. Hotel looks like it was recently remodeled with nice large rooms and very clean inside and out. Centrally located with shops and restaurants very close by. The only down side to our stay is that we had a room ovelooking the courtyard and pool which looked great. But they booked a party in the courtyard and had loud music with a DJ until 9:30 at night. We couldn't even here the TV in our room. We finally had to call the front desk to complain because we could not sleep with the loud noise of music and loud talking from people at the party. Half an hour after we spoke to the front desk the music was turned off but the loud talking of the party goers kept going. This was a big disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robin M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Not for us

Check in took over 30 minutes. One person on for lots of people waiting to check in. Room was very outdated. Lots of bugs in room. The walls not well insulated and could hear noise on all sides. Pool was very cloudy and filled with bugs. No towels at the pool site for guests. We actually left a day early because of the conditions. On the positive side a great location near lots of restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was very pleasantly surprised. 10 times nicer than the Fairfield Inn that we stayed at

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious room, clean and quiet.

No complaints about the room at all. Very comfortable and clean. Check in smooth. Wanted to be in historic downtown area, but this was a fraction of the cost and Ubers/ Lyft drivers were readily available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R., Madison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Very nice rooms, clean and well decorated. I LOVED the beds! Great location and easy access to all the equestrian centers. Only downfall is you can hear traffic really well. So just bring a loud fan with you. But we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew V.

Liked: Communication, location

Ocala hotel

Was a great place to stay but the floors were dirty and several nights we had people talking loud outside our room. Called the front desk and they were the only one working. So they could not do any thing. Needs nighttime security!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Catrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful accommodations

The room was clean and beautifully updated. The staff very friendly. It was unfortunately noisy. There was a lot of parking lot traffic and people walking past the room, hardly slept.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Wonderful, everything went smoothly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

susan l.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Truncated stay

The pool was shut down. They said the pump was broken. We had maid service two days and then no towels, beds not made. Clever horse culture design throughout hotel. Moved out a day early and paid for a second hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Laconia, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean beautiful room

This place was very nice. Front desk ladies were pleasant and funny. Stayed with my 2 best friends for 1 night on our way to St. Pete's. I would definitely like ty stay here another time when I can stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Standard room

Employees very accommodating and friendly . Pool and elevator non functional. Too many cigarettes butts in parking lot in front of room. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pl

Absolutely love the customer service!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Older property, but has been remodeled beautifully, great location , near many restaurants and shopping places. Great pricing. I would rate with a 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

place was one of the best places iv stayed

great great great room clean court yard wounderfull would stay over again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate and spa-like.

A perfect one-night getaway offering a boutique, spa-like experience. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Equas Inn Ocala, Fla

Absolutely sparkling clean room, comfortable beds, decor was gorgeous and modern with a beautiful glass shower and huge shower head. The mural on the wall of old time horse racing is a great tribute to the history of raising horses in the Ocala area. We had trouble with the tv and a very polite young man from maintainance came to fix it for us. A real hidden gem. Looks so ordinary on the outside, but rooms are stunning. Also had a beautiful pool, breakfast area, and our room had a fridge, microwave, and lockbox/safe. Thanks for the great time!

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