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The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property
Dunnellon motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa) | Interior detail
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Relax at The Gator Den Motel, where rustic charm meets waterfront views. Enjoy fishing and boat tours on site, or savor a meal at the restaurant with WiFi to stay connected. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Boat tours

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking
The current price is €128
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (1 King Bed ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Standard 1 King Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa) | Interior detail

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34432

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Gator Den Motel

The Gator Den Motel puts you a short five-minute drive from Rainbow Springs State Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Blue Gator – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

The Gator Den Motel Motel
The Gator Den Motel Dunnellon
The Gator Den Motel Motel Dunnellon

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gator Den Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Gator Den Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Gator Den Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Gator Den Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gator Den Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Gator Den Motel and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and boat tours.

Are there restaurants at or near The Gator Den Motel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Blue Gator.

What's the area around The Gator Den Motel like?

The Gator Den Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Rainbow River and 20 minutes' walk from Aquatic Wilderness Adventures.

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The Gator Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bed
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Location
Bar
Family friendly

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and bar served great food and drinks with a fun atmosphere. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Clean updated motel rooms. Convenient to boating and springs. Price for rooms is higher than most
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean. Friendly staff. Bed was a little hard but I perfect a really soft bed. Restaurant had excellent food. I would stay again.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice

Easy check in, very friendly. Close to everything, and the Blue Gator restaurant was amazing.
Vanessia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice pet friendly hotel. The staff was so very nice.
Anita, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and small town flavor.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and convenient location.
Kipp, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute Little Roadhouse Inn

Stayed for 2 nights and was a good location to explore this amazing areal. Would definitely stay again. Beds were very comfortable.
Karen S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place with on site dinning on the river. Excellent staff and very clean. Food was great too!
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were so pleased with our room and the fun Tiki Bar/Restaurant. Great food and drinks. Would book again.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean motel. Nice eatery down the road.
Henry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little place right on the river! Great fish tacos and grouper fingers. Perfect for diving rainbow river!
Helena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The blue Hator pub next door and park to walk dog across the street!
Penelope, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Updated rooms. Boat rental on site!
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Motel

One of the cleanest motels, has been remodeled and done right, so nice. Great place to stay!
Rick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff!!
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel

Staff was friend and accommodating since I arrived after closing hours. Room was clean and comfortable. Parking was a tad wonky but doable. Will stay at again.
TRACEY, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Swimming with the Manatees!

Funky, Clean and comfortable old time motel!
Laurie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Great place to stay.
Lena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind and helpful at front desk. Very clean for older motel.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Surprisingly clean and nicely updated roadside motel. A restaurant next door has pretty decent food and drinks. Right next to a river but we did not have time to explore more.
Raechung, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

Easy check in. The place has a fresh coat of paint on the outside. There’s a bar on site with a bunch of friendly regulars. You have got to try the blue gator drink.
TODD, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely be back.
Aubree, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were very clean and like brand new. Also the room had a big screen with ROKU.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay, will go stay again!
Norene, 2-night trip