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

1. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

2.7 km from Discovery Center

Cindy

HK$510

HK$568 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A building with a brick facade, a small tower with a weather vane, and a covered entrance area.

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

2. Shamrock Cove Inn

Historic Downtown, 1.5 km from Discovery Center

Juan

HK$525

HK$586 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

3. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

2.6 km from Discovery Center

Francis

HK$600

HK$669 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a dining area featuring tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a vending machine.

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.

4. Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs

2.2 km from Discovery Center

Shannon

HK$532

HK$593 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering city views.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

Historic Downtown, 1 km from Discovery Center

Chabely

HK$881

HK$982 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a window.

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

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

6. Ocala Cove Motel

3.2 km from Discovery Center

Leigh-anna

HK$445

HK$496 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

A microwave and a television mounted on a wall, with a wooden cabinet below.

7. Holiday Motel Ocala Downtown I-75

2.1 km from Discovery Center

Joseph

HK$432

HK$525 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

A bar setting with a bartender pouring a drink, a dining table with plates, and a bar counter with various bottles.

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

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

6.8 km from Discovery Center

Kiara

HK$949

HK$1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

9. The Riding Academy Hotel

12 km from Discovery Center

Savannah

HK$1,393

HK$1,553 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with flowers, and a view of a bridge and flags.

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

10. The Equestrian Hotel

13 km from Discovery Center

Elaine

HK$2,031

HK$2,264 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

7.3 km from Discovery Center

Selenia

HK$690

HK$769 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel suite shop open 24 hours a day with a refrigerated display case containing beverages and snacks.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala

7.2 km from Discovery Center

Belinda

HK$929

HK$1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

13. Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG

5.5 km from Discovery Center

Olena

HK$659

HK$734 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a chalkboard with 'A Great Day Starts with Breakfast'.

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

Nikki

HK$925

HK$1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala

7.6 km from Discovery Center

Ileana

HK$812

HK$905 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

16. Equus Inn Ocala

6.5 km from Discovery Center

Mily

HK$600

HK$669 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a small seating area.

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

An outdoor patio area with seating and a barbecue grill, surrounded by a stone building with the sign "EVERHOME SUITES".

17. Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

5.3 km from Discovery Center

Christopher

HK$573

HK$639 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

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

Maile

HK$894

HK$996 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

19. Hilton Ocala

7.1 km from Discovery Center

James

HK$765

HK$853 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

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

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

20. Silver Princess Motel

4.1 km from Discovery Center

gary

HK$588

HK$656 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Discovery Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG	8.8 Excellent 964 reviews	View
Shamrock Cove Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites	8.4 Very good 475 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs	8.2 Very good 1,007 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown	7.8 Good 713 reviews	View

Top Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Clean and well maintained. Will definitely be back"

Shamrock Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff"

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."

The Peacock House - Vintage Downtown Charm

10/10 Excellent

"This property was probably the cleanest house that I have ever stayed at when renting. It was a perfect location for a small girls weekend. We were close enough to walk downtown which was so much fun. I had heard there wasn't a lot to do in the historic downtown Ocala, but boy were we surprised! It was very close to the springs and had the downtown activities to keep us entertained. I really can not get over how clean and perfect the house was."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely efficiency in a quiet neighborhood"

Available August 22-28! Cute and cozy

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very clean, spacious."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you for your service. Our stay in Ocala was a spectacular time The house fell like home."

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 take a trip to Tuscawilla Park. Visit 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. Visit 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. Visit 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 exploring the galleries in Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology during your travels in Ocala.

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Bowlero West Ocala

You can take time to visit Bowlero West Ocala during your travels to Ocala. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Fort King

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ocala with a stop at Fort King. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.

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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, take a look at the 53 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Discovery Center. Other good options within 5 miles include avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG and Shamrock Cove Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Discovery Center?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of 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 booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Discovery Center.

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. Staybridge Suites Ocala-near Equestrian-Aquatics by IHG

9. The Riding Academy Hotel

10. The Equestrian Hotel

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. Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

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

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

Shamrock Cove Inn

Beautiful 3 bedroom apt Historic Ocala 1891

2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown

The Peacock House - Vintage Downtown Charm

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

Available August 22-28! Cute and cozy

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

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

Bowlero West Ocala

Fort King

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