Equus Inn Ocala

3434 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474 United States (USA) near Exit 350 on I-75 (~0.5mi)
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2.5 Star Property
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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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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 in recently:
"Feel very comfortable here."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Oasis in the middle of traffic. Great staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-May-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri May 01 to Mon May 04 2026 at a $130.69 average nightly rate.
"The room was excellent very clean and beds were great"
Overall score4.0/ 5
While the exterior appearance wasn't as upscale as newer motels, this one is uniquely restored and is a great place to stay. So very glad that ChatGPT brought it to our attention!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Apr-2026 Verified review, stayed from Tue Mar 31 to Wed Apr 01 2026 at a $103.99 average nightly rate.
"Equus Inn Ocala"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Our stay was great, the Inn was meticulous,the bed was so comfortable.Great shower. We would highly recommend staying here and plan to again on our next vacation to Florida.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Apr-2026 Verified review, stayed from Tue Mar 31 to Wed Apr 01 2026 at a $81.99 average nightly rate.
"Relaxing"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Relaxing trip great lodging nice and clean atmosphere.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Mar-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sat Feb 28 to Sun Mar 01 2026 at a $155.99 average nightly rate.
"Perfect!"
Overall score3.0/ 5
Room was clean, bed was comfy, shower was nice, it was quiet, water was hot, breakfast was standard.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Oct 11 to Sun Oct 12 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Good Clean Accomodation"
Overall score4.0/ 5
I was happy with the accommodation overall, would happily recommend to anyone heading to Ocala for any reason.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from AU flag
07-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jul 31 to Sat Aug 09 2025 at a $129.00 average nightly rate.
"Updated room, super clean!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
As last minute booking we were positively impressed by the room condition, check-in was a breeze.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jul 19 to Sun Jul 20 2025 at a $114.80 average nightly rate.
"Clean Hotel"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Hotel was clean and comfortable. It was easy to get towels etc if needed.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Jul 01 to Sat Jul 05 2025 at a $105.24 average nightly rate.
"Clean and comfortable."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jun 20 to Sat Jun 21 2025 at a $102.00 average nightly rate.
"Fabulous"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I love this place. Great staff cute motif great m👍 cation rooms are comfortable clean and had everything you need. When Ocala I chose this lovely spot to renew relax before heading south.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed May 28 to Thu May 29 2025 at a $89.66 average nightly rate.
"Nice Accommodations"
Overall score3.0/ 5
Bed was very comfy. I enjoyed my stay. Clean hotel close to all restaurants, etc.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue May 20 to Thu May 22 2025 at a $150.99 average nightly rate.
"Love pool and front desk response."
Overall score4.0/ 5
It is always a good stay at Equus Inn. Pool was good, does need a bit of disinfecting. Room very good, but had to request a 2nd chair which we got from the bar area. Only one swivel office chair at desk not enough for two people. Front desk staff very responsive. Enjoyed the stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Apr 06 to Mon Apr 07 2025 at a $138.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Easy check in, room was clean and stocked, everything was overall great.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Apr 07 to Tue Apr 08 2025 at a $150.00 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
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 8
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 4927 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 280 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 1.0 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 11am - 11pm
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 GBP
(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

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is 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 information

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

Internet/Wi-Fi

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.

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 31.0% in March 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $200 in the month of March 2026. 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 event rooms at Equus Inn Ocala

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

Feel free to use the Equus Inn Ocala meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Ocala event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event 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
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
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. Miles
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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 space rental fee:
$250.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$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

Can I get a AAA rate at Equus Inn Ocala?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA 2 Queen Standard Coffee Maker Refrigerator, Microwave0 Max 4 People

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Equus Inn Ocala?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Rate - 2 Queen Standard Coffee Maker Refrigerator, Microwave0 Max 4 People

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 is one of the best services I have seen so far on the internet. I was placed in charge of the hotel and park for our Family Reunion in September and in 2 weeks I was able to meet with several Sales Personnel at many different hotels. They were prompt responding directly from you Website. I will recommend this service to anyone planning a big event." K.B. - Milwaukee, WI

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