The Best Hotels Closest to Ocala National Forest in - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

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

32 km from Ocala National Forest

Allyson

฿3,126

฿3,486 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 stainless steel outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, a side burner, and a built-in sink.

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

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and outdoor seating area.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

69.7 km from Ocala National Forest

Susana

฿3,469

฿3,944 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a central tower, and a restaurant named "The Waterfront."

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

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.

3. The Waterfront Inn

40.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Dennis

฿3,429

฿3,669 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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

฿2,891

฿3,209 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a round mirror, and a sink.

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

40.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Christopher

฿3,005

฿3,215 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Equus Inn Ocala

44.1 km from Ocala National Forest

Karen

฿2,398

฿2,673 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A hotel reception area with a long reception desk, seating area with chairs and a round table, and a large window with blinds.

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

42.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Sergio

฿2,257

฿2,506 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

8. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

40.2 km from Ocala National Forest

mauricio j.

฿2,185

฿2,436 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and dishwasher.

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

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages

36.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Elizabeth

฿2,796

฿3,103 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel with a sign reading 'SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western.'

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

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

36.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Carol

฿2,400

฿2,664 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a decorative plant.

A long banquet table set with white tablecloths, gold accents, and red napkins.

A room with a tufted armchair, a floral elephant-themed backdrop, and a balloon arrangement.

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City - Deltona by IHG

55 km from Ocala National Forest

Ellen

฿3,059

฿3,442 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a microwave.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

36.5 km from Ocala National Forest

Francis

฿2,574

฿2,870 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A wooden dock leading to a marina with boats, a grassy area with trees, and a building with a balcony.

13. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

44.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Ashley

฿4,034

฿4,538 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 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.

A hotel room with a sofa, two ottomans, a desk, a bed, and a TV.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

42.8 km from Ocala National Forest

Catherine

฿2,501

฿2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lounge area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a clock.

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

42.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Terry

฿3,611

฿4,008 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 seating areas, a coffee station, and a decorative ceiling.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a reception desk.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, flagpole, and a clear sky.

16. Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites

44.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Patricia

฿3,328

฿3,694 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a television.

A hotel with a parking lot, several parked cars, and a white truck.

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

38.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Darlene

฿2,572

฿2,855 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

A waterfront park with benches and palm trees.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

58.1 km from Ocala National Forest

Gregory

฿3,115

฿3,547 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

19. Shamrock Cove Inn

40 km from Ocala National Forest

Duncan

฿1,815

฿2,024 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden staircase with a metal railing and a door at the top.

A living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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.

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

20. Artisan Downtown

46 km from Ocala National Forest

Oscar

฿3,812

฿4,289 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ocala National Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport	9.8 Exceptional 222 reviews	View
The Waterfront Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,529 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

The Waterfront Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms- very comfy beds - nice gym with good equipment. Beautiful pool with plenty of towels. No breakfast but complimentary coffee in the lobby. Good location with stores and restaurants in walking distance."

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

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

3. The Waterfront Inn

4. Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

6. Equus Inn Ocala

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

8. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages

10. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western The Villages

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City - Deltona by IHG

12. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

13. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

15. Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares

16. Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites

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

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

19. Shamrock Cove Inn

20. Artisan Downtown

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Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

The Waterfront Inn

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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