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World Equestrian Center-Ocala | Convention Resort & Meetings

8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL, USA, 34482
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World Equestrian Center – Ocala is a premier equestrian and multipurpose event destination in Ocala, Florida, designed to support a wide range of group business, including meetings, tradeshows, conventions and sporting events. The venues include two state-of-the-art exposition centers offering more than 264,000 square feet of climate-controlled, contiguous indoor space, along with private and outdoor options. The newest venue, The Equestrian Manor, provides over 80,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor venues. It features spacious ballrooms, private meeting rooms, covered terraces and four distinctive dining locations. The Equestrian Hotel, Ocala’s only AAA Four Diamond resort, features 248 stylish rooms and suites overlooking world-class equestrian events, along with three signature dining options and luxury retailers located within the hotel. The Riding Academy Hotel, a 390-room property located adjacent to The Equestrian Manor, offers a charming, pet-friendly stay just steps from shopping, dining and events.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2021
Renovated-
Total meeting space85,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms638
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
  • AV capabilities
  • Extended stay
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Other decor (Bring your own)
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jul 18, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Jan 01 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Nov 30
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
85,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
132,300 sq. ft.
Space (private)
380,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
20
Second largest room
132,300 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
264,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
500,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
50,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
6,000
Seating capacity
7,500

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
1,881 sq. ft.
41 x 46 sq. ft.
11 ft.
200
-
100
170
200
60
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18,000 sq. ft.
-
-
1200
-
1040
1200
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3,575 sq. ft.
-
-
350
-
296
350
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1,800 sq. ft.
-
-
100
--
100
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1,990 sq. ft.
-
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10,512 sq. ft.
72 x 146 sq. ft.
16 ft.
1168
-
880
--
447
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792 sq. ft.
33 x 24 sq. ft.
15 ft.---------
3,492 sq. ft.
36 x 97 sq. ft.
13.8 ft.
388
87
288
349
388
147
--
116
1,728 sq. ft.
36 x 48 sq. ft.
13.8 ft.
172
43
144
172
168
72
--
57

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
638
Single (1 bed)
185
Single (1 bed) rate
$189.00 - $629.00
Tax rate
7.5%
Occupancy rate
11.5%

Location

Getting Here

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is conveniently located in North Central Florida, less than two hours away from either coast and several major airports (Ocala, Gainesville, Orlando and Tampa).
Distance from airport 45 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
( $22.00/day )
Bus parking

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Facility Restrictions

The following items are exclusive: Food & Beverage, IT, Power and Rigging.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel by 4:00 PM EST at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one-night room and tax charge. Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows will incur a one-night room and tax fee. Cancellation policy may differ based on restricted events and/or group reservations.

Additional details

Named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is located in the heart of Central Florida’s horse country. The destination features more than 2,000 acres of property with state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums and versatile event space, luxury accommodations, shopping and dining available throughout the property.

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