avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

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Avid
8.6 (752 reviews)
1626 S. Pine Avenue , Ocala , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Recreational smoking near entrance
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Multiple mentions of very clean rooms, but negative sentiments about recreational smoking affecting entry.
Service
9.06
Consistently praised as super friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.8
Good location close to hospitals and easy access from interstate mentioned.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms described as clean and comfortable, but some rooms were noted as not very spacious.
Amenities
8.39
Decent amenities with some comments on improvements needed.
Value for Money
8.74
Good value for price was highlighted in many reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Breakfast was good with variety, but some complaints about limited hot options.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall positive experiences with a few minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:17

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Free Parking
Located in Ocala, avid Hotel Ocala Downtown offers a convenient stay with a fitness center, free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms. Guests can enjoy a terrace and free private parking.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Each room at the 2-star hotel features a desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with free toiletries. The property is non-smoking, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests.

Convenient Location and Multilingual Staff
Situated near popular attractions like Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park, the hotel's multilingual staff can assist guests in English and Spanish. With practical information readily available, exploring the area is a breeze.

Book your stay at avid Hotel Ocala Downtown, an IHG Hotel for a relaxing and hassle-free experience.

Important information:

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 up to 4 nights, and $125 for 5 nights or more. Please contact the property to find out more details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 752 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.39
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Connie • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly. The hot breakfast was very good. I took 1 star away from cleanliness because we had a little mildew in our shower but the rest of our room was very clean and comfortable. The price was very reasonable and I would definitely stay here again.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Hughes • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean and safe

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
8
It Got The Job Done
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and room was clean.

Cons:

No coffee pot nor microwave in the room.
No swimming pool.
Breakfast was eh, even by "free breakfast standards".

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Estefania • couple • us
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable bed!

Cons:

We stayed for a week, and didnt have a single house keeper come to our room

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Ahnell • couple • us
7
Pros:

Close to the hospital

Cons:

All the smokers outside the main entrance

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
6
Everything fine except what stated above
Pros:

Typical breakfast at this type of hotel. Had a banana and yogurt

Cons:

The walls were paper thin could hear everything. Cars outside, people next door sneezing , the area is the greatest. Upon arriving a homeless woman asleep on bech out front

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Leander • extended_group • de
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
Almost perfect
Pros:

The avid has become my go to. New building very modernly designed. It is always clean. Staff is always very friendly.

Cons:

I recommend requesting a room on the backside. Each time I stay on the front side I am able to hear the traffic really loud coming down the overpass right in front of the hotel.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • pr
10
Pros:

Mui bonito

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Erik • extended_group • nl
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Yandery • couple • us
6
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

The bathroom was very dirty :(

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very clean, quiet.

Cons:

Handicap shower flooded bathroom. Not leveled correctly. Alot of the water ran out into toilet area instead of down the drain.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • us
10
Pros:

I like how fresh and clean everything looked and smelled. And the bed and pullpws were so comfortable.

Cons:

Water pressure in the shower could have been better

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Shuman • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, very clean, had comfortable beds.

Cons:

Breakfast area too small. It was so crowded, we gave up and left the area.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice hotel, hotel breakfast, convenient location

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • us
9
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and the hotel provided an okay breakfast. But what made the hotel was the staff. From the people at the front desk to the cleaning and kitchen staff everyone was very helpful and friendly.
I accidentally left my backpack, which included my wallet and our passports, in the dining area. I didn’t realize it until we were getting ready to leave. But when I went downstairs I found that one of the kitchen staff had turned it in and the front desk had it. Crisis averted! I can’t say enough about their staff.

Cons:

We didn’t have a problem because I always ask for a quiet room. One of the other guests said it sounded like a race track in front of their room. So be forewarned.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee