Award Winning, Budget Friendly Hotel in Ocala, FL on I-75 & exit 354. Clean, Redesigned Rooms with: Complimentary Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Microwave & Fridge, Huge Heated Pool & Hot Tub, Eco & Pet Friendly. Go Happy and Go Ho-Jo at the Howard Johnson Ocala hotel in the heart of beautiful Marion County, Florida - Horse Capital of the World. Offering unbeatable value for the money, our Ocala hotel is known for exceptional service and hosts of complimentary amenities all at very affordable rates.