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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 dining area with a long table, chairs, a coffee station, and a large window providing a view.

A modern indoor space with a market area, seating, and a counter.

1. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

2.7 km from Discovery Center

Demonds

￥9,919

￥11,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

2. Shamrock Cove Inn

Historic Downtown, 1.5 km from Discovery Center

Juan

￥9,731

￥10,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white stove, and a stainless steel sink.

3. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

2.6 km from Discovery Center

Francis

￥12,054

￥13,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A reception desk with a crescent moon design, a computer, and a security camera.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A building with a covered entrance, numbered 1212, surrounded by landscaped gardens with red and purple shrubs.

4. Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs

2.2 km from Discovery Center

Adeyomi

￥10,699

￥11,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a white exterior wall.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring pendant lights, bar stools, and a large island.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

Historic Downtown, 1 km from Discovery Center

Chabely

￥17,001

￥18,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with large windows, blue doors, and a parking lot visible through the windows.

A room with a framed picture, a television, a lamp, a dresser, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a trash can.

A room with a large window, a brown armchair, and a small wooden table.

6. Ocala Cove Motel

3.2 km from Discovery Center

Leigh-anna

￥8,927

￥9,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a covered porch, potted plants, and a sign indicating a security office.

A building entrance with a security camera sign, a window, and a door.

A room with a desk, a computer, and various decorative items including a globe and a snow globe.

Two single beds with geometric patterned bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a red wall with framed pictures.

7. Holiday Motel Ocala Downtown I-75

2.1 km from Discovery Center

Presler

￥8,974

￥10,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A large, white building with a central entrance and a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a white rug, and wooden flooring.

A lobby with a round table, wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

8. The Riding Academy Hotel

12 km from Discovery Center

Kimberly

￥27,971

￥31,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A grand hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

A person floating in a pool using a pink inflatable ring.

A reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, white chairs, and a shelf with toiletries.

A bakery with shelves of baked goods, a glass display case, and a marble floor.

9. The Equestrian Hotel

13 km from Discovery Center

Jane

￥43,787

￥48,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large sofa.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The living room has a sofa and a lamp.

10. Staybridge Suites Ocala-near Equestrian-Aquatics by IHG

6.8 km from Discovery Center

Nury

￥20,469

￥22,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

7.3 km from Discovery Center

Allyson

￥13,856

￥15,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, multiple tables, and a television screen.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish and a lit-up panel, framed pictures on the wall, and a large poster on the right.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a telephone.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala

7.2 km from Discovery Center

RICARDO

￥19,657

￥21,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a view to a balcony.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and a television on the wall.

13. Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG

5.5 km from Discovery Center

Anais

￥15,827

￥17,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a stone fireplace.

A modern hotel with a mix of beige and brown exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear sky.

A modern lounge area with a brown leather sofa, round tables, and chairs.

A reception desk with a 'HELLO Ocalas' sign, a self-service kiosk, and a minibar area with snacks and beverages.

14. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ocala

17.3 km from Discovery Center

ramissa

￥18,676

￥20,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating areas.

A modern hotel with a white and brown facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall with text, and a storage room in the background.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala

7.6 km from Discovery Center

Ileana

￥17,671

￥19,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

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.

16. Equus Inn Ocala

6.5 km from Discovery Center

johnnie

￥10,851

￥12,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a 'Stay Apt Suites' sign, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a parking lot.

17. stayAPT Suites Ocala

4.8 km from Discovery Center

Robert

￥17,162

￥19,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a curved blue sofa, a glass-top table with a fire feature, and a wooden pergola with string lights.

A paved walkway with trees and a fence, leading to a pool area.

A pool area with a clear pool, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a tiled backsplash.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook

8.9 km from Discovery Center

Jean

￥17,946

￥20,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A corridor with potted palm trees, white paneled walls, and a view of a landscaped area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a central decorative light fixture, and colorful floral wall art.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, white columns, and potted plants.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, benches, potted plants, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

19. Hilton Ocala

7.1 km from Discovery Center

Diane

￥15,364

￥17,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A park with red pathways, potted plants, and a statue.

A building with a sign reading "ENTRANCE" and the number "3041" on the facade.

A building with a sign reading "ENTRANCE" and the number 3041.

A swimming pool surrounded by a metal fence, with a palm tree and a building with a red roof in the background.

20. Silver Princess Motel

4.1 km from Discovery Center

gary

￥11,809

￥13,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Discovery Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG	8.8 Excellent 979 reviews	View
Shamrock Cove Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites	8.4 Very good 482 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown	7.8 Good 724 reviews	View

Top Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

Apartment in the heart of Historic Ocala Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"My girlfriend and myself stayed in the apartment for our 4 day visit to Ocala to watch friends show at WEC. The apartment was very nice and clean when we arrived and had everything we needed for our short stay. We enjoyed the balcony in the evening when the temps had dropped as a nice place to have a drink and decompress from the busy days we had while in town. The central location to most things we did were within a 15 minute drive and was very convenient. The coffee shop located next door on the corner is also a great way to start the day.If I had to offer a couple suggestions for improvements I would suggest more storage or places to put suitcases in the bedroom would be nice. There was only room for one on the desk in the bedroom and no storage to put clothing into so my suitcase ended up on the kitchen counter for our stay. Also the provided soap in the dispenser was not very good but that is really nitpicking small details.While in the area we also highly recommend checking out silver springs and doing the kayak tours if possible. We booked ours through kayakingflorida.com and our guide was great and we got lucky enough to see a manatee, otter, gators, and monkeys even though we were there during the off season for manatees."

Shamrock Cove Inn

8/10 Good

"No comment"

Chic Ocala Home w/ Yard ~ 1 Mi to Dtwn Square

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice and relaxing experience, the house was clean and quiet and everything we needed for our work week."

Beautiful 3 bedroom apt Historic Ocala 1891

10/10 Excellent

"Communicative, kind, and clean. Fun stay for our concert!"

2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"This cute little place was perfect for our weekend stay in historic Ocala. It was clean and communication was excellent. We ended up not bringing our dog. We met one of the owners on site. He was very friendly and offered some dining suggestions. Close to downtown,good restaurants and shops/market."

Ocala Downtown Square Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"This VRBO was excellent. The host worked with me for an early check in and replied to us promptly. It was clean, well kept, and the beds were so comfortable. Very satisfied with my stay! Highly recommend."

The Peacock House - Vintage Downtown Charm

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Private Garden Efficiency in Downtown Ocala. Close to Silver Springs.

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely efficiency in a quiet neighborhood"

Private, Beautiful apartment in historic district 1/1

10/10 Excellent

"Charming rental. Clean, quiet & in a great location in SE Ocala. Perfect space for 2. Host was friendly & communicative. Check-in & check-out could not have been easier. Great shower. Comfy bed. Would stay again!!"

Other attractions near Discovery Center

Tuscawilla Park

Learn about the local history of Ocala when you spend time at Tuscawilla Park. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Reilly Arts Center

You can make plans for a show at Reilly Arts Center during your stay in Ocala. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Ocala Downtown Square

8.8/10 (669 reviews)

Ocala Downtown Square is just one of the places to see in Ocala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's live music and monuments.

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Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP

Enjoy an outing to Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP during your stay in Ocala. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Hampton Aquatic Fun Center

You can take time to visit Hampton Aquatic Fun Center during your travels to Ocala. Experience the area's live music and entertainment venues.

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Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology during your travels in Ocala.

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Fort King

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ocala when you take a trip to Fort King. Discover the area's live music, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Regal Hollywood - Ocala

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Ocala during your travels to Ocala. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Discovery Center?

Discovery Center is located in Ocala. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 54 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Discovery Center?

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Discovery Center. Another good choice is Shamrock Cove Inn, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Discovery Center?

Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Discovery Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Discovery Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Discovery Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Discovery Center?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Discovery Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Discovery Center?

You can enjoy live performances at Reilly Arts Center and Ocala Civic Theater. Create some family memories at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Easy Street Family Fun Center. A trip to Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Discovery Center hotels

1. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

2. Shamrock Cove Inn

3. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

4. Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs

5. Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

6. Ocala Cove Motel

7. Holiday Motel Ocala Downtown I-75

8. The Riding Academy Hotel

9. The Equestrian Hotel

10. Staybridge Suites Ocala-near Equestrian-Aquatics by IHG

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala

13. Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG

14. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ocala

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala

16. Equus Inn Ocala

17. stayAPT Suites Ocala

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook

19. Hilton Ocala

20. Silver Princess Motel

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Top Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

Apartment in the heart of Historic Ocala Downtown

Shamrock Cove Inn

Chic Ocala Home w/ Yard ~ 1 Mi to Dtwn Square

Beautiful 3 bedroom apt Historic Ocala 1891

2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown

Ocala Downtown Square Apartment

The Peacock House - Vintage Downtown Charm

Private Garden Efficiency in Downtown Ocala. Close to Silver Springs.

Private, Beautiful apartment in historic district 1/1

Other attractions near Discovery Center

Tuscawilla Park

Reilly Arts Center

Ocala Downtown Square

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP

Hampton Aquatic Fun Center

Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology

Fort King

Regal Hollywood - Ocala

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