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A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a central tower, and a restaurant named "The Waterfront."
A person sitting by a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat and white clothing.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.
A multi-story hotel with a balcony and a sign reading "The Waterfront."

1. The Waterfront Inn

The Waterfront Inn
40.9 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Dennis
S$140
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The Waterfront Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a window with blinds.
A breakfast buffet with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign reading "THIS IS HOW WE ROLL", and a patterned wall in the background.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel with a parking lot, trees, and a clear sky.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG
32 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Allyson
S$127
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a wooden accent wall with artwork.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital display, and a vending machine.
A stainless steel outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, a side burner, and a built-in sink.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport
69.7 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Susana
S$150
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, a large bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a round table with two chairs and a framed picture on the wall.
A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.
A hotel with a curved facade, a prominent Comfort Suites sign, and a well-maintained entrance area with potted plants and a flag.

4. Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages

Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages
36.2 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
David
S$119
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating options including sofas and a small table.
A reception area with a 'Welcome to the Sun Shine State' sign, a Hilton Honors logo, and a modern reception desk.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a round mirror, and a sink.
A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern facade, clear signage, and a landscaped entrance area.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages
40.6 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Christopher
S$122
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages
A covered outdoor area with a stone wall, wooden benches, and a white fence.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A spacious lobby with a large mural of horses, a reception desk, and seating areas.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a 'Market' sign, and a view of a snowy landscape through a glass wall.

6. Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala
44.1 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Karen
S$97
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Equus Inn Ocala
A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, a coffee station, and a large window providing a view.
A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a 'Market' sign.
A modern indoor space with a market area, seating, and a counter.

7. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
40.2 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
mauricio j.
S$93
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and a covered walkway.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and dishwasher.
A hotel conference room with round tables, yellow chairs, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.
A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages

TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages
36.6 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Elizabeth
S$118
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.
A room with a checkered floor, two armchairs, a round table, a potted plant, and a painting of a lake.
A modern dining area with a counter, seating, and a television.
A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, a sink, and a microwave.

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora
42.9 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Sergio
S$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.
A reception desk with a framed picture above it, a small table with a glass jar and a bowl of seashells, and a wooden counter with a sign and a computer monitor.
A hotel with a sign reading 'SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western.'
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a view of palm trees through a glass door.

10. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western The Villages

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western The Villages
36.2 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Carol
S$101
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western The Villages
A lakeside dock with boats, a wooden deck, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a mirror.
A wooden dock leading to a marina with boats, a grassy area with trees, and a building with a balcony.

11. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina
44.2 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Ashley
S$173
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and two coffee machines.
A covered outdoor seating area with a black fence, chairs, and a pathway lined with plants.
A conference room with a long table, green chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG
48.4 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Marlene
S$151
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG
A wooden staircase with a metal railing and a door at the top.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a patterned armchair, a small round table, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a grey headboard.
A living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A two-story building with a ground-floor restaurant and upper-floor balconies.

13. Artisan Downtown

Artisan Downtown
46 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Oscar
S$163
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Artisan Downtown
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and an American flag.
A hotel room with a sofa, two ottomans, a desk, a bed, and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
42.8 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Catherine
S$106
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
A spacious lounge area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture including sofas, chairs, and tables.
A Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel with a modern facade, large entrance canopy, and well-maintained landscaping.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a "Welcome to Hampton" sign, and a "Leesburg, FL" poster.

15. Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares

Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares
42.9 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Terry
S$152
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares
A patio area with outdoor furniture and umbrellas, a white gate, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a microwave.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a red leather chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites
36.5 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Francis
S$109
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, a bathtub, and a ceiling light.
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a decorative ceiling.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence, and a building with large windows and a red wall in the background.

17. Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites
44.6 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Patricia
S$140
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites
A swimming pool with a water fountain, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area under a sunset sky.
A Courtyard Marriott hotel with multiple balconies, a green awning, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a refrigerated display.
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, and two armchairs.

18. Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown
45.7 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Tamikia
S$152
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.
A restaurant with brick walls, tiled flooring, and multiple tables and chairs.
A hotel with a covered parking area and multiple vehicles parked.
A hotel with a parking lot, several parked cars, and a white truck.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lady Lake/The Villages

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lady Lake/The Villages
38.6 km from Ocala National Forest
United States
Darlene
S$109
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lady Lake/The Villages
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone fire feature.
A modern hotel lobby with a stone wall, a blue sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a stone pillar with the hotel name.
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20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando East/UCF Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando East/UCF Area
83.4 km from Ocala National Forest
Canada
Syed Junaid
S$145
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando East/UCF Area
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Compare popular hotels close to Ocala National Forest

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a central tower, and a restaurant named "The Waterfront."
The Waterfront Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,528 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a window with blinds.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG
9.2
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
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A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a wooden accent wall with artwork.
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport
9.8
Exceptional
215 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, a large bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.
Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating options including sofas and a small table.
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala

10/10 Excellent
"Our experience was SO good. We went to sit outside and the staff came out to ask if we wanted the fire pit going without being asked. The room was clean. It was awesome! Would definitely stay there again!"
crystal 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Equus Inn Ocala
Castaways On The River

Castaways On The River

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our room and the view of the water."
Mary 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Castaways On The River

Other attractions near Ocala National Forest

A wooden bridge over a clear water body surrounded by dense foliage.
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Juniper Springs Recreation Area

8.6/10 (48 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Juniper Springs Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Fort McCoy. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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A clear blue water body surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.

Silver Glen Springs Recreation

9.2/10 (19 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Silver Glen Springs Recreation, a lovely green space in Fort McCoy. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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A forest path surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

Ray Wayside Park

7.0/10 (29 reviews)
You can take time to visit Ray Wayside Park during your travels to Silver Springs. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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Lake Bryant

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Bryant during your travels in Ocklawaha. Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
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Lake Kerr

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Kerr during your travels in Fort McCoy. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
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Sunrise Lake

10.0/10 (1 review)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sunrise Lake during your travels in Ocklawaha. Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
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Blue Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Island during your travels in Astor. Wander the marina and parks while you're in the area.
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What's the best hotel to stay close to Ocala National Forest?
Located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Ocala National Forest, Castaways On The River is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ocala National Forest, will I receive a refund?
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