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A covered outdoor area with a stone wall, wooden benches, and a white fence.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a 'Market' sign, and a view of a snowy landscape through a glass wall.

A spacious lobby with a large mural of horses, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

1. Equus Inn Ocala

12.6 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Cheily

NT$2,318

NT$2,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a stone fireplace.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a chalkboard with 'A Great Day Starts with Breakfast'.

A modern hotel with a mix of beige and brown exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear sky.

A reception desk with a 'HELLO Ocalas' sign, a self-service kiosk, and a minibar area with snacks and beverages.

2. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ocala

12.5 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Michael

NT$3,847

NT$4,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating areas.

A modern interior with a dining area, seating, and a TV.

A modern hotel with a white and brown facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large mirror.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala

11.9 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Shannon

NT$3,375

NT$3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and a television on the wall.

4. Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG

11.4 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Daniel

NT$2,869

NT$3,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern indoor space with a market area, seating, and a counter.

A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a 'Market' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

5. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

15.9 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Jennifer

NT$1,923

NT$2,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled DARK ROAST, LIGHT ROAST, DECAF ROAST, and HOT WATER.

A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, dining area, and a large painting of a beach scene.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and large windows.

A hotel room with a minibar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and a small shelf with a sign.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala

12.1 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Quirino

NT$4,169

NT$4,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen area with a central island, seating, and various appliances.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered area with tables and chairs.

A lobby with a reception desk, a Pepsi refrigerator, a sofa with cushions, and snack shelves.

7. Best Western Ocala Park Centre

12 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Lynne

NT$2,318

NT$2,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with a blue sectional sofa, a small ottoman, and a large wall mural of horses.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a horse statue in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a blue patterned wall.

8. Comfort Suites Ocala North

11.7 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Lizzette

NT$2,605

NT$2,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a modern interior design, and a receptionist.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and baked goods, served in metal containers with clear lids.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ocala by IHG

12 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Jay

NT$3,423

NT$3,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, white building with a central entrance and a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A lobby with a round table, wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by white buildings with balconies, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a white rug, and wooden flooring.

10. The Riding Academy Hotel

5.2 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

John

NT$7,306

NT$8,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.

A bar setting with a bartender pouring a drink, a dining table with plates, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The living room has a sofa and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a large window.

11. Staybridge Suites Ocala-near Equestrian-Aquatics by IHG

10.9 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Allison

NT$3,945

NT$4,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A corridor with potted plants, a tiled floor, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, white columns, and potted plants.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, benches, potted plants, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, black armchairs, a round table, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

12. Hilton Ocala

12.5 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Samuel

NT$3,716

NT$4,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A grand hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of framed artworks on the walls.

A bakery with shelves of baked goods, a glass display case, and a marble floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of a sports arena.

13. The Equestrian Hotel

4.4 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

David

NT$10,240

NT$11,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a beige sofa, a green armchair, and a blue patterned rug.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel dining area with a counter, buffet, and seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a brown leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ocala

12.3 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Sergii

NT$2,582

NT$2,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lounge area with a large central seating arrangement, a decorative wall with a clock, and a green-lit bar area.

A Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A room with two red sofas adorned with floral patterns, a central coffee table, and a television on a stand.

A conference room with a central table, surrounded by chairs, and a decorative clock on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG

12 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Judith

NT$2,738

NT$3,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a wooden table, and a kitchen area with a TV and shelves.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a sleek countertop.

A modern living room with a dining area, a blue sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a small seating area.

16. Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

11.8 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

DENSEY

NT$2,466

NT$2,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a brick wall, and a large window.

A spacious indoor area with a herringbone-patterned floor, exposed ductwork, and brick walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75

11.9 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Keith

NT$1,687

NT$1,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a chandelier.

A swimming pool with a covered area, a brick building with multiple windows, and a white fence surrounding the property.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a sink.

A hotel room with a dining area, vending machines, and a television displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms'.

18. Red Roof Inn Ocala

11.1 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Josiah

NT$1,892

NT$2,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with a dining area featuring tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a vending machine.

A building with a covered entrance, numbered 1212, surrounded by landscaped gardens with red and purple shrubs.

A reception desk with a crescent moon design, a computer, and a security camera.

19. Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs

15.9 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Conrad

NT$1,930

NT$2,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with a curved blue sofa, a glass-top table with a fire feature, and a wooden pergola with string lights.

A pool area with a clear pool, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple windows.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a tiled backsplash.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook

11.8 km from Petting Zoo Ocala

Kenneth

NT$3,575

NT$3,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Petting Zoo Ocala

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Equus Inn Ocala	9.0 Wonderful 2,491 reviews	View
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ocala	9.6 Exceptional 480 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala	9.2 Wonderful 751 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 553 reviews	View
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Petting Zoo Ocala Hotel Reviews

The Riding Academy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience - great food and beautiful room."

The Equestrian Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful hotel. Our double king ringside suite was perfect for our mother daughter getaway. Plenty of space for two adults. Especially loved the half bath and clawfoot tub. Staff were lovely. A variety of shops in the hotel. Yellow Pony was a cool place for a casual bite. Stirrups served the best filet I’ve had in a very long time. Spa services were amazing…body treatment and massage were very relaxing. Art exhibit was spectacular."

Other attractions near Petting Zoo Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala

9.0/10 (286 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during your trip to Ocala. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Ocala National Golf Club

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ocala at Ocala National Golf Club. Experience the area's live music and entertainment venues.

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Golden Ocala Golf Course

7.8/10 (111 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ocala at Golden Ocala Golf Course. Discover the area's live music, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Stone Creek Golf Club

7.6/10 (54 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ocala at Stone Creek Golf Club. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

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Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training during your stay in Ocala. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Sholom Park

8.0/10 (28 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sholom Park, a lovely green space in Ocala. Discover the area's museums, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Circle Square Cultural Center

6.0/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Circle Square Cultural Center during your stay in Ocala. Discover the area's museums, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Candler Hills Golf Club

4.4/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ocala at Candler Hills Golf Club. Discover the area's museums, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Petting Zoo Ocala?

Petting Zoo Ocala is located in a welcoming area of Ocala that travelers like for its horseback riding. You'll find 129 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Petting Zoo Ocala?

The Equestrian Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Petting Zoo Ocala. Another good choice is The Riding Academy Hotel, located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Petting Zoo Ocala?

Expedia has 129 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Petting Zoo Ocala.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Petting Zoo Ocala, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Petting Zoo Ocala.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Petting Zoo Ocala?

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Our top choices for Petting Zoo Ocala hotels

1. Equus Inn Ocala

2. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ocala

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala

4. Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG

5. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala

7. Best Western Ocala Park Centre

8. Comfort Suites Ocala North

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ocala by IHG

10. The Riding Academy Hotel

11. Staybridge Suites Ocala-near Equestrian-Aquatics by IHG

12. Hilton Ocala

13. The Equestrian Hotel

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ocala

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG

16. Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

17. Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75

18. Red Roof Inn Ocala

19. Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook

Compare popular hotels close to Petting Zoo Ocala

Top Petting Zoo Ocala Hotel Reviews

The Riding Academy Hotel

The Equestrian Hotel

Other attractions near Petting Zoo Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala National Golf Club

Golden Ocala Golf Course

Stone Creek Golf Club

Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training

Sholom Park

Circle Square Cultural Center

Candler Hills Golf Club

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