Top 10 Hotels Near Ocala National Forest in for 2026

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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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

1. The Waterfront Inn

40.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Bruce

RM387

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a wooden accent wall with artwork.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital display, and a vending machine.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

A stainless steel outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, a side burner, and a built-in sink.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

69.7 km from Ocala National Forest

Susana

RM420

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a window with blinds.

A hotel with a parking lot, trees, and a clear sky.

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.

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

32 km from Ocala National Forest

Allyson

RM363

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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

36.2 km from Ocala National Forest

David

RM339

RM376 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating options including sofas and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern facade, clear signage, and a landscaped entrance area.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

40.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Nina

RM385

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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.

6. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

40.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Demonds

RM249

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

7. Equus Inn Ocala

44.1 km from Ocala National Forest

johnnie

RM302

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lakeside dock with boats, a wooden deck, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story building with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a paved walkway.

8. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

44.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Ashley

RM489

RM550 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 two-story building with a ground-floor restaurant and upper-floor balconies.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a storefront with a sign reading "ARTISAN."

9. Artisan Downtown

46 km from Ocala National Forest

Oscar

RM426

RM479 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.

A modern dining area with a counter, seating, and a television.

A room with a checkered floor, two armchairs, a round table, a potted plant, and a painting of a lake.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, a sink, and a microwave.

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

42.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Jerome

RM277

RM308 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the building in the background.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a refrigerated display.

11. Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

45.7 km from Ocala National Forest

Tamikia

RM429

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and framed pictures on the walls.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

42.8 km from Ocala National Forest

Catherine

RM312

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

A conference room with a long table, green chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and two coffee machines.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

48.4 km from Ocala National Forest

Gilbert

RM411

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A waterfront park with benches and palm trees.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

58.1 km from Ocala National Forest

Laura

RM377

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a long communal dining table, several chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area in the background.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight rack.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A snack display with various packaged foods and a microwave.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Deland

44.5 km from Ocala National Forest

Becky

RM428

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A covered porch with brick flooring, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

A gazebo with a roof, a bench, and a small table.

A compact bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

A reception desk with a glass top, a black counter, a brick wall, and a ceiling fan.

16. Shamrock Cove Inn

40 km from Ocala National Forest

Juan

RM253

RM282 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a stone accent wall.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, green lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

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

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

58.1 km from Ocala National Forest

Shaunna

RM398

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A patio area with outdoor furniture and umbrellas, a white gate, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a red leather chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

36.5 km from Ocala National Forest

Francis

RM312

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and a covered walkway.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

A hotel conference room with round tables, yellow chairs, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A hotel with a fountain, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Towneplace Suites by Marriott.'

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages

36.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Pamela

RM356

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A two-story house with a stone foundation and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a staircase, and classic furniture.

A gazebo with a roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small lawn.

A room with a wooden staircase, a red sofa, a yellow armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

20. The Ann Stevens House

54.9 km from Ocala National Forest

James

RM648

RM729 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ocala National Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Waterfront Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,516 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport	9.8 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Castaways On The River

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our room and the view of the water."

Other attractions near Ocala National Forest

A wooden bridge over a clear water body surrounded by dense foliage.

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ocala National Forest?

Ocala National Forest is located in an area that travellers like for its lakeside setting. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

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?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Ocala National Forest.

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Our top choices for Ocala National Forest hotels

1. The Waterfront Inn

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

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

4. Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

6. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

7. Equus Inn Ocala

8. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

9. Artisan Downtown

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Deland

16. Shamrock Cove Inn

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

18. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages

20. The Ann Stevens House

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Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Castaways On The River

Other attractions near Ocala National Forest

Juniper Springs Recreation Area

Silver Glen Springs Recreation

Ray Wayside Park

Lake Bryant

Lake Kerr

Sunrise Lake

Blue Island

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