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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 multi-story hotel with a balcony and a sign reading "The Waterfront."

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

1. The Waterfront Inn

40.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Bruce

€89

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

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

€103

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 room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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.

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

32 km from Ocala National Forest

Allyson

€87

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 gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored 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.

4. Comfort Suites Lady Lake - The Villages

36.2 km from Ocala National Forest

David

€81

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

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

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

40.6 km from Ocala National Forest

Nina

€89

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

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.

6. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

40.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Demonds

€60

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

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.

7. Equus Inn Ocala

44.1 km from Ocala National Forest

johnnie

€72

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a mirror.

8. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

44.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Ashley

€119

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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.

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

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

9. Artisan Downtown

46 km from Ocala National Forest

Oscar

€103

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 modern dining area with a counter, seating, and a television.

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

42.9 km from Ocala National Forest

Jerome

€66

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Shamrock Cove Inn

40 km from Ocala National Forest

Juan

€61

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

42.8 km from Ocala National Forest

Catherine

€75

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a black fence, chairs, and a pathway lined with plants.

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

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

48.4 km from Ocala National Forest

Gilbert

€98

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A fitness center with a bench, kettlebells, and a rack of dumbbells.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

58.1 km from Ocala National Forest

Laura

€93

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 snack display with various packaged foods and a microwave.

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.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Deland

44.5 km from Ocala National Forest

Becky

€104

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 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.

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

36.5 km from Ocala National Forest

Francis

€75

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with a water fountain, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area under a sunset sky.

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

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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

45.7 km from Ocala National Forest

Tamikia

€104

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a pool, a view of the water, and a sign for KeyWest Resort.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table with a bowl, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

A hotel room with a dining area, two sofas, a table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.

18. The Citrus on the Lake

45.1 km from Ocala National Forest

John

€72

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

19. The Ann Stevens House

54.9 km from Ocala National Forest

James

€137

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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 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.

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.

20. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western The Villages

36.2 km from Ocala National Forest

Judith

€70

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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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 1,001 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 1,002 reviews	View

Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Cozy RV in Enchanting Silver Springs with WiFi, AC, TV, fire pit & horse stable

10/10 Excellent

"What a pleasant stay - We've loved every aspect of it! Tammy and her husband are great hosts and we definitely want to come back one day."

Best lake view cottage #21 at Salt Springs Resort

8/10 Good

"Well, the pool area definitely could use a solid cleaning and upgrade. The pictures don't really show it right. And the hot tub was disgusting, wasn't available, and looked like it had about a foot of rainwater in it with plenty of algae. Considering such amenities are a main selling point, one would think they'd really keep that up and running, or at least let it be known that such amenities are unavailable. Otherwise everything else was quite nice."

Lakefront Cabin in Ocala Forest – Near Springs, Shops, Pet Friendly Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"The cabin was very beautiful. The host was always nice and answered right away when I had a question."

Delightful 2 bed cabin in Salt Springs - other cabins available

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place"

NEW! Honey Paw Hideaway 2-bedroom house with AC in charming Ocklawaha

8/10 Good

"Very clean and cute house. The surrounding area is a bit run down, so sort of off-putting coming in, but inside the house was super cute, clean, and comfortable. The WiFi was not working when we arrived and it took a bit to find a solution. Other than that inconvenience, had a great stay and enjoyed the place."

The Hen House- a tranquil 1-bedroom cabin on the Ocala National Forest boundary

10/10 Excellent

"Picture perfect. Clean as can be. The bed was nice, firm, and we slept great. The screen room was so nice. You could eat outside and not worry about bugs! It was absolutely a beautiful, peaceful and memorable stay. It's so close to both Salt Springs and Silver Glen springs. Highly recommend!! Thank you so much to our host for a perfect stay. And we loved the donkeys! (If you're still reading this, check out ' Donkeys through the Bible' a podcast that takes a deep dive on donkeys in the Bible and what truths Jesus can teach us through them. You can look up spiritual prism podcast.)"

Charming Cottage by the Lake!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent host and property! We will come back for sure."

Walk to Lake George: Quiet Nature Escape w/ Deck

10/10 Excellent

"Todo fue increíble muy limpio, la casa muy acogedora, me gusto mucho el lugar y pude traer a mi perrita tranquila."

Wow!!! Spectacular Lakefront Cabin with Hot Tub and Kayaks!!

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean! We loved our stay and will be booking again!"

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. Shamrock Cove Inn

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. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

17. Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

18. The Citrus on the Lake

19. The Ann Stevens House

20. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western The Villages

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Top Ocala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Cozy RV in Enchanting Silver Springs with WiFi, AC, TV, fire pit & horse stable

Best lake view cottage #21 at Salt Springs Resort

Lakefront Cabin in Ocala Forest – Near Springs, Shops, Pet Friendly Getaway

Delightful 2 bed cabin in Salt Springs - other cabins available

NEW! Honey Paw Hideaway 2-bedroom house with AC in charming Ocklawaha

The Hen House- a tranquil 1-bedroom cabin on the Ocala National Forest boundary

Charming Cottage by the Lake!

Walk to Lake George: Quiet Nature Escape w/ Deck

Wow!!! Spectacular Lakefront Cabin with Hot Tub and Kayaks!!

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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