TERRIBLE footing, staff, barns, stalls, and show grounds. This facility is truly the definition of…read morerundown. Save yourself the disappointment and go to WEC instead. Absolutely state of the art facility.

We took friends (guests) of us from MN to HITS. We wanted them to have a true Ocala experience,…read morewhich of course, had to include horses. We were impressed with HITS and our friends were impressed and delighted to have seen the horse jumping events. What a treat and...admission was free. Can't beat that!

Amazing Superior service at many levels…read more Incredible bedding and pillows World class horse facility on site. Tried Polo sport club

1000% YES - this place is awesome! SO much better than every other hotel we've stayed at in…read moreFlorida. This hotel felt like and treated their guests like a true 5 star hotel. First....the grounds are beautiful, well maintained and vast. Upon arrival there's a choice of valet or self-park just out front. Before you can even get to the door someone has rushed to open it and greet you warmly. In fact, 1 guy was there at noon when we arrived and still there at 9pm. Even at 9pm he was still hustling, smiling and putting in just as much effort as he was many hrs earlier. The excellence of staff continued beyond the doormen. Every single staff member we encountered was equally engaged, acknowledged guests, was friendly and was genuinely competent at their job. SO refreshing!! We never saw any of the staff on their phones or busy talking with each other. The work ethic & polish this hotel expects from staff is obvious, appreciated & makes an impact on how we felt as guests. Upon entry, the lobby is gorgeous! Pristine, classy yet inviting. Loved the player piano & large fireplace. There were even some really lovely olive wood crosses available at the front desk, which was an especially nice touch over Easter. Often when a lobby is beautiful, the rooms are a let down. Not here! I didn't see any areas that were in need of attention. Our room felt incredibly clean - no missed corners, grimy spots, etc. It was immaculate and so welcoming...oh, and the room was really really big...and so comfortable. There was a large 2 door closet as well as a smaller closet for our child to use and appreciated having 3 suitcase holders that could fit into the closets so we didn't have to look at them in the room. The chairs in the room were actually comfortable to sit in and made sense with their location. Beds were wonderful and I might have to get 1 of their pillows as it was the first night in awhile that my neck hasn't hurt. Winning! The chocolates by the bedside were a fun treat, particularly the lemon truffle. The next key takeaway from this hotel is how clean it is everywhere. Already mentioned the lobby & rooms, but were out by the arena after the candy shop had closed and the person cleaning had all chairs completely off the floor, rug rolled up and outside and was cleaning like they wanted it to shine. My husband immediately noted that's a sign that someone actually taught the person how they wanted it cleaned rather than just asking them to clean. Big difference. Seriously - I could write a novel about this hotel/property and how great it was. Dog portraits line the walls and halls. There's a small patisserie (large one in the Manor, which you also need to explore), toy shop, bar, restaurant and shops to explore. You MUST stop at the patisserie - fresh, beautiful. We grabbed some items in a lovely box to take home as a gift. We also had breakfast at Stirrups and fully recommend dining here. It was wonderful and blew away all the "best" restaurants in Ocala. Our fruit platter was customizable, came with pink pineapple slices (!) and dragon fruit bits. The 3 egg omelet was the size of a 6 egg omelet and had more beautifully cooked bacon than one could hope. While filling our water glasses the pitcher dripped a couple times. Love that our server was right there with her towel to notice every detail. Beyond the really delicious food and outstanding service, we loved watching the horses warming up in the arena outside, looking around at the many dog portraits in the room and relaxing in the large leather chairs. HUGE shout out to the management staff! It's obvious the leadership here has expectations, does comprehensive training with staff and is actively engaged in ensuring the quality of the hotel. Is The Equestrian Hotel more expensive than the other hotel on site or hotels closer to town - yes, but it's so worth it and we would happily pay a higher price to stay here. Thank you for the wonderful weekend retreat!! We can't wait to return!

It's a simple operation; laundry in the barn and land to park with septic under a very old mature…read moreoak tree. They had a picnic table and umbrella available for use which was nice to enjoy at sunset and for breakfast outside. It's an active private farm so we enjoyed seeing the animals in the fields. Super private space and peaceful. Little local town is 5 mins to anything we needed with Winn Dixie and a CVS there. It took about 20 mins to get to off the main hwy 75. We were there to enjoy WEC and the nature preserves and manatees for the month as a break from winter. Compared to the RV parks at three times the price this delivered for us but we don't need the shuffleboard and neighbors next door!

My wife and I visited Two Tails Ranch today. There was as a small group of people on the tour…read more Patrica the owner was our guide. It was very personal and the amount of history of the Ranch was fascinating. She explained the sad peril of the all elephants over the world. The Ranch is solely run by her family which has been caring for elephants for generations. They do the they can to give the elephants the best life they can have as unfortunately most elephants know nothing about the wild. Patrica was gentle with the two elephants that we were introduced to. When visiting the ranch you need to have an open mind. Great educational experience!

They really treat these creatures like human family. Was such an experience. Got to ride and feed…read morethem. There is so much room for them to roam more than any lame Zoo. They have a thing where you can bathe them. The people who run this are amazing. I know they have been through alot over the years and goad they are able to keep moving forward one giant paw at a time.

Fantastic setting and servers! The pricing is competitive and the food is good. I'll keep going…read moreback.

Amazing golf course. Wide fairways. Fairways and greens are in amazing shape. Everyone is…read morehospitable and courteous. Great experience and we can't wait to go back. A+++++

Great opportunity to get unforgettable birthday for a kids. Our kids are crazy about the video…read moregames so we thought that it will be a great to let them play with many friends together, but... They almost didn't play in the game truck. And we praise the Lord that Elite Gaming offer foam party, photo booth, money booth, bounce house and etc. I was so surprised how many kids jumped in the bounce house (I guess that it will lose to video games). And foam party - that's was awesome! Unfortunately I wasn't there by myself (prepare a birthday gift and pick up him far away), I gonna ask my wife to share pictures to add to this review. But anyway - everyone included adults was so excited! Awesome party! Thank you guys so much.

Takela and Dana are amazing!! Their coaches were helpful and knowledgeable! Fabulous job all…read morearound! Highly recommended! They made my son's 13th birthday party a hit!

Lovely equestrian themed hotel The staff at the check in…read moredesk are full of knowledge about the hotel and center. Full of information if you ask Quite a big place. I got turned around a few times and needed directions I suggest a golf cart rental to get around the equestrian center The rooms are pet friendly and lovely. Refrigerator in room. The desk staff will microwave anything that needs heating Pool is outside and have tables and chairs Several fitness rooms Plenty of free parking 100 channels on the tv Very new and clean upscale hotel Not as fancy as the main hotel but still wonderful

The blend of elegant British castle-inspired architecture and equestrian-themed decor sets a unique…read moretone. Ample parking surrounding the hotel grounds with close proximity to entry doors. The large lit Christmas tree at the entrance made a striking first impression, and the tranquil grounds provided a welcoming environment. The check-in process was efficient, and the warmth from the lobby fireplace was comforting, especially during the cold weather. Ultra dog friendly hotel with doggy treats at every turn in the lobby making my pup a happy guest. The Tack Room Market provided a convenient and cozy spot for guests to enjoy snacks and drinks while mingling in the lobby. The lodging director, Olivia, was super friendly and professional, providing me with an array of facts about the hotel and upcoming projects. The guest room's classic yet stylish design, with wood and marble flooring, added to the sense of luxury and comfort. The hotel's proximity to the World Equestrian Center and upcoming Event Center shows that it's well situated for guests attending various events, which makes it very appealing for those visiting the area.

needed a lilies and white roses bouquet and the rose barn came through even 30 minutes before…read moreclose. They still had everything I need and made it beautiful bouquet great prices and great atmosphere.