Equus Inn Ocala

3434 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474 United States (USA) near Exit 350 on I-75 (~0.4mi)
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3 Star Property
29.1543667 -82.1796304
+1-800-219-2797
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  • We have an outdoor pool
  • Free complimentary breakfast
  • Gym is available on property
  • 152 rooms in property
  • 3 floors in hotel
  • 8 suites in hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 7.5/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local Attractions

The Equus Inn is surrounded by 400 horse farms, making it the perfect spot if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life! We are located close to Historic Downtown Ocala, Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, Appleton Museum, Silver Springs State Park, and Ocala National Forest. Our Ocala blog offers tips on planning the perfect trip to suggestions on things to do while your visiting!

Verified Reviews of Equus Inn Ocala

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great place to stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great underrated place to stay. Nice pool and grounds Staff is caring and professional. Wine bar is a plus.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 11 to Sat Aug 12 2023 at a $117.00 average nightly rate.
"Comfy Modern Rooms"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The room was very comfortable and the staff was very accommodating. The doors for each room have direct access to the outside.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 07 to Thu Jun 08 2023 at a $71.99 average nightly rate.

Property Description

We have some exciting news! Our hotel renovations are completed! We are reflecting Ocala's heritage by incorporating vintage equine elements with a mid-century modern design. The new rooms showcase Ocala's Equine Industry with vintage, black and white murals featuring horse racing, riding and hunting throughout history. Every renovated room at The Equus Inn features custom case working, tile “wood flooring”, crown molding and a comfortable bed with soft, plush bedding. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, mini fridge, and microwave. LUXURY AMENITIES Bath & Body Works Products - Relax It's Pax Stress Relief Scent 43" TV's Marble & Stone Shower USB Charging Alarms Shutters Our newly renovated hotel is perfect for weddings, reunions, and local events, as we will offer your guests a unique and memorable experience. For sports team, competitions and kid events, they can learn all about the Horse Capital of the World and enjoy our kid friendly amenities, including a beautiful outdoor pool. We also have adjoining rooms, which are perfect for families and supervisors. We are a family friendly hotel, where pets are family too! We welcome your furry friends and are a great location for dog shows! We have exterior corridor rooms, which makes it easy to walk your best friend. The Equus Inn offers convenience when it comes to experiencing Ocala. The hotel is only a half mile from College of Central Florida, Paddock Mall, and many other shopping spots like Old Navy, Dillard's TJ Maxx, Ross, and More! We are located right off I75 and on Restaurant Row! A great location, for quick and easy food, as well as dining experiences you can only find in Ocala with Tony's Sushi and Amrit's Indian located directly across the street. Lounge Our new lounge offers a self-serve craft beer & wine machine for guests to unwind after a long day. POST COVID: Our Breakfast will include fun Southern Themed Breakfasts, including a Build Your Biscuit Bar with fried chicken, ham, honey, and assorted jams. BREAKFAST - currently serving a Covid Safe bag breakfast with a breakfast sandwich, muffins, fruit, cereal, juices and milk. UPDATE: Resuming Continental Breakfast with bagels, muffins, yogurts, fruit, juices and waffles.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 pm
Check Out: 11:00 am
Year of Last Renovation: 2020
Floors: 3
Rooms: 152
Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 152
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 8
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 1 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 4927 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 280 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi
Pool Info:
Newly renovated pool and courtyard. Featuring beautiful new lounge furnishing and a gazebo with a fireplace. Perfect area to gather after your event. Sunrise to Sunset Outdoor / Heated
Ownership: Jennifer Orellana
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24-hour notice is required. Should you need to cancel or change your reservations you will have until 3pm EST the day PRIOR to your arrival to do so without any additional charges.
Nightly Parking: 0.00
Total Taxes: 11.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.00%
Occupancy Tax: 4.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Orlando Airport 83 miles Tampa Airport 98 miles Gainesville Airport 36 miles

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

One less expense to worry about when you stay at The Equus Inn! Complimentary Hot & Cold Breakfast Buffet every morning. Everything from eggs, sausage, biscuits, bagels, assorted cereals, waffles, and juices! Currently serving a Covid Safe bag breakfast with a breakfast sandwich, muffins, fruit, cereal, juices and milk.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are Family Too! We accept pets for $20 per pet fee. Maximum of 2 pets per room. Contact our Director of Sales & Marketing to discuss group rates for pets.

Parking Info

Plenty of free parking for cars and over-sized vehicles.

Internet / WiFI

Wi-Fi included

Cleaning Policies

At this time, we want to inform our guests that we are holding our standards to even new heights to ensure our guest’s well-being is a top priority. Here are preventative measures that we are taking along with our regular cleaning standards. Disinfectant is now apart of our laundry washing standard. Staff is required to wear gloves while cleaning. In addition to our multipurpose cleaner, we will now be using an extra disinfectant for all contact surfaces in public areas, guestrooms, television remotes, toilet handles, water faucet handles, and flooring. Disposable disinfectant wipes will be placed in all high-traffic areas for hotel staff to disinfect surfaces between guest use. In addition to our required ‘Hand Washing Signs’, we will now have Covid-19 prevention signs as recommended by the CDC in bathrooms and public areas.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: The Ivy House Restaurant - Start your day with Southern-style breakfast favorites. Located 1.8 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Lunch: La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - Savor authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch. Located 3.2 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Dinner: Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - Enjoy delicious seafood dishes in a lively atmosphere. Located 2.5 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Activity: Silver Springs State Park - Explore the beautiful natural springs and take a glass-bottom boat tour. Located 6.7 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Egg & I - Enjoy a variety of breakfast options including omelettes and pancakes. Located 2.1 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Lunch: Latinos Y Mas - Delight in Latin American cuisine for lunch. Located 3.8 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Dinner: Mojo Grill & Catering - Indulge in flavorful BBQ and comfort food. Located 4.3 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Activity: Ocala Downtown Square - Explore the charming downtown area with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Located 5.2 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: The Mojo Grill & Catering - Start your day with a hearty breakfast and delicious coffee. Located 4.3 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Lunch: Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse - Enjoy an authentic Brazilian churrasco lunch experience. Located 5.6 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Dinner: Mark's Prime Steakhouse - Indulge in a fine dining experience with delicious steaks and seafood. Located 3.9 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.
  • Activity: Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing - Discover the history of drag racing and see a collection of vintage cars. Located 8.1 miles from Equus Inn Ocala.

Previously known as:
Equus Inn a Pax Hotel Group Property, Quality Inn Ocala

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Equus Inn Ocala

Rate fluctuations of Equus Inn Ocala

This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both our group prices and the best online individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 34.7% in January 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $186 in the month of February 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Equus Inn Ocala in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Equus Inn Ocala

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Equus Inn Ocala.

Feel free to use the Equus Inn Ocala meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Ocala event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Needles 25 x 25 x 9 625 40/-- -- 24 20 18 15 --/-- 45 45 --
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Needles

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
625 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half Day Rental:
$250.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$500.00 USD
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FAQs about Equus Inn Ocala

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Equus Inn Ocala have?

There are 152 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Equus Inn Ocala?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Equus Inn Ocala?

One less expense to worry about when you stay at The Equus Inn! Complimentary Hot & Cold Breakfast Buffet every morning. Everything from eggs, sausage, biscuits, bagels, assorted cereals, waffles, and juices! Currently serving a Covid Safe bag breakfast with a breakfast sandwich, muffins, fruit, cereal, juices and milk.

What parking is available at Equus Inn Ocala?

Plenty of free parking for cars and over-sized vehicles.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi included

Is there a gym at Equus Inn Ocala?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Equus Inn Ocala?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Newly renovated pool and courtyard. Featuring beautiful new lounge furnishing and a gazebo with a fireplace. Perfect area to gather after your event. Sunrise to Sunset Outdoor / Heated.

Testimonials:

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"This was my first experience with your service, and it was great! I won't book another meeting without your site!" B.F. - Columbus, OH

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