What is the Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center?
The Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG is a hotel at 3600 SW 38th Avenue in Ocala, Florida 34474, just off I-75, according to IHG. IHG lists 133 rooms across six floors, a heated pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and over 11,000 square feet of meeting space with eight rooms and a ballroom.
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center quick facts
| Address | 3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474 |
|---|---|
| Front desk | (352) 629-9500 |
| IHG reservations | 1-888-465-4329 |
| Official page | ihg.com hotel page |
| Check-in and check-out | Check-in 3:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM; minimum check-in age 21 |
| Size | 133 rooms on 6 floors, including standard rooms, premium rooms, suites and one-bedroom suites |
| Parking | Complimentary self parking in an outdoor lot with 275 spaces; IHG lists bus, RV, truck and trailer parking as allowed |
| Pets | IHG’s pet policy says service animals trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome; no other pet policy is listed |
| Wi-Fi | Listed by IHG as a hotel feature |
| Shuttles | IHG lists no local shuttle and no airport shuttle to Orlando, Tampa or Ocala International airports |
Details are taken from the hotel's IHG pages and its Google Maps listing, checked November 11, 2026. Rates and availability change; use the official IHG booking page or call the front desk to book.
Is it a good fit for a stay or an event?
The hotel sits on SW 38th Avenue in the hotel cluster near I-75, so it suits a visitor who wants to be near the interstate. IHG describes the location as close to Silver Springs, the World Equestrian Center and the Ocala National Forest. The meeting rooms, ballroom and on-site catering make it a fit for a conference, banquet or wedding reception, and the lot has 275 spaces. Because IHG lists no shuttle service, guests without a car should plan their own transportation.
Google Maps showed these approximate driving times from the hotel in November 2026. Traffic and event days change them.
| Destination | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Ocala International Airport (1770 SW 60th Ave) | About 5 to 10 minutes |
| Downtown Ocala Square | About 10 to 15 minutes |
| World Equestrian Center - Ocala (1750 NW 80th Ave) | About 10 to 15 minutes |
| Florida Horse Park (11008 S Hwy 475) | About 15 to 20 minutes |
For show-season planning, see the World Equestrian Center guide and the Florida Horse Park guide. For other lodging, compare the hotels near I-75 or the full Ocala hotel guide.
Meeting and event space
IHG says the hotel has over 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 8 rooms and a large ballroom, all on the ground floor, with a full-service catering team on site. The rooms below are the ones named on IHG's Groups & Events page as of November 11, 2026.
| Room | Size | Capacity listed by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Cypress Ballroom | 4,972 sq ft | Up to 400 guests |
| Grand Ballroom | Not listed | Up to 350 guests; can be divided into three smaller rooms |
| Sunset Room | 840 sq ft | Up to 50 guests; can be divided into two rooms |
| Silver Room | 510 sq ft | Up to 40 guests; can be divided into two rooms |
| Executive Boardroom | Not listed | Up to 15 guests |
| Board Room | 348 sq ft | Not listed |
IHG lists the Grand Cypress Ballroom and the Grand Ballroom as separate entries and does not give a square footage for the Grand Ballroom, so confirm with the hotel how the spaces combine and which layout fits a group. IHG also lists audiovisual support, Wi-Fi, printing, scanning, office supplies, shipping, catering and event planning for groups. Requests go through the hotel's Groups & Events page on IHG. For other options, see the Ocala meeting space guide and the wedding venues guide.
Amenities at the Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center
- Heated outdoor pool, listed by IHG as open daily 9 AM to 10 PM
- Fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, a stair stepper, a stationary bicycle and free weights, listed as open around the clock
- 24-hour business center with copying, printing, fax and shipping services
- Self-service laundry on site and daily housekeeping
- Wi-Fi and complimentary on-site parking
- Smoke-free hotel, with 7 accessible rooms and accessible meeting rooms listed by IHG
- A kids-eat-free offer listed on the IHG page
Dining at the hotel
IHG lists one on-site restaurant on the hotel's first level, with American cuisine and a casual dress code. The restaurant's name appears differently across IHG's own pages and in online map listings, so confirm the current name and hours with the front desk before planning a meal around them. For restaurants beyond the hotel, see the Ocala dining guide.
Nearby things to do
- Downtown Ocala guide for the Square, shops and restaurants
- World Equestrian Center guide for show dates and visitor information
- Florida Horse Park for equestrian events
- Things to do in Ocala for more ideas
- Holiday Inn hotels in Ocala for the brand's other local properties
Sources: the hotel's IHG pages (overview, amenities, dining, parking and groups and events) and its Google Maps listing and driving directions, checked November 11, 2026. Last checked: November 11, 2026. AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing.
Written by the Only In Ocala editorial team. See our editorial guidelines.