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The Riding Academy Hotel
Ocala, Florida, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Riding Academy Hotel opened in March 2024 as the 390-studio companion to The Equestrian Hotel at Ocala's World Equestrian Center, billed as the largest equestrian sports complex on earth. The new-build sits in a U-shape around a central outdoor pool, with two fitness centers, a splash pad and a dog park, made for families and competitors staying for the circuit.
- 390 rooms
- Opened 2024
- Neighborhood: World Equestrian Center
About The Riding Academy Hotel
- Opened March 2024 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala with 390 studios and suites, beside the 248-room Equestrian Hotel flagship.
- The new-construction hotel is built in a U-shape around a central outdoor pool.
- Two fitness centers, a splash pad, and a dog park; the campus address is 1615 NW 81st Terrace Road.
History
The Riding Academy Hotel opened in March 2024 at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, as a new-construction, equestrian-themed hotel. Built in a U-shape around a central outdoor pool, it offers 390 studios and suites and serves as a family- and pet-friendly companion to the WEC's flagship Equestrian Hotel.
Amenities include two fitness centers, a splash pad, and a dog park.
Restaurants and bars
- The Tack Room — Café · Gourmet marketplace
- The Polo Pony — Restaurant · Inventive American classics, bold flavors, craft pours
- Emma's Patisserie at The Equestrian Manor — Café · European-inspired
- Genievieve's — Restaurant · Elevated Italian cuisine
- The White Willow — Restaurant · Chef-driven pan-Asian
Experiences
- Movement Classes — Complimentary classes for hotel guests Thursday-Sunday; schedule at wec.net/events
- Golf Cart Rental — Golf cart rentals to navigate the WEC campus
- Campus dog park — Dog park on the campus with dedicated play areas for guests.
Amenities
- Pool
- Horseback riding
- Pet-friendly
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More hotels in Ocala
- The Equestrian Hotel — Independent · Core Luxury