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The Equestrian Hotel
Ocala, Florida, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
The hotel of the World Equestrian Center in Ocala opened in May 2021: 248 rooms looking at a 128,000-square-foot Grand Outdoor Arena in the middle of what the center calls the world's largest equestrian sports complex. Calluna Spa, a zero-entry pool, and a chophouse sit on campus. AAA Four Diamond. You come for the horses; the hotel is how you stay among them.
- 248 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: World Equestrian Center
About The Equestrian Hotel
- Opened May 2021 as the hotel at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
- Guest rooms look onto the 128,000-square-foot Grand Outdoor Arena at the World Equestrian Center.
- 248 rooms and seven dining rooms on a campus with more than 30 retail boutiques.
History
The Equestrian Hotel opened in May 2021 as the hotel at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, with 248 rooms overlooking the 128,000-square-foot Grand Outdoor Arena. The campus is promoted as the world's largest equestrian sports complex, with Calluna Spa, a zero-entry pool, multiple dining rooms, and a retail village on site.
The setting
7 miles from Canyons Zip Line. 5 miles from Young’s Paso Fino Ranch.
Restaurants and bars
- Stirrups — Restaurant · Southern-inspired fine-dining steakhouse
- Yellow Pony Pub & Garden — Restaurant · Pub dining
- Emma's Patisserie — Café · Sweets and grab-n-go
Experiences
- Grand Arena view rooms — Rooms offering a private, front-row seat to premier equestrian events at the Grand Arena.
- Stirrups steakhouse — Southern-inspired fine-dining steakhouse serving dinner and weekend brunch; reservations recommended.
- Horse to Water Pool & Bar — Pool and bar open seasonally; zero-entry pool open daily from 8am to 10pm.
- Movement Classes — Complimentary classes for hotel guests Thursday-Sunday; schedule at wec.net/events.
- Calluna Spa & Salon — Spa and salon located on the second floor.
- Golf Cart Rental — Golf cart rentals to navigate the World Equestrian Center Ocala campus, via wecgolfcarts.com.
Amenities
- Full-service Calluna Spa and salon
- Zero-entry outdoor pool and terrace
- Seven on-site dining options including a chophouse and French patisserie
- Over 30 luxury retail boutiques featuring premier brands
- Modern fitness center and business center
- 248 guest rooms and suites with European linens and mahogany furnishings
- Horseback riding
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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