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The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property
Dunnellon motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa) | Interior detail
Boating
Front of property
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
  • Restaurant 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
$130 nightly
The total price is $145
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

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 neighborhood

Map
12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34432

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • El Diablo Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 6.1 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 just a 5-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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (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 onsite 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 - Onsite 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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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 to 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 onsite activities like fishing and boat tours.

Are there restaurants at or near The Gator Den Motel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Blue Gator.

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

The Gator Den Motel is located a short 9-minute walk from Rainbow River.

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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

Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Food
River
Bed
Parking
Location
Bar
Family friendly

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and bar served great food and drinks with a fun atmosphere. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10

Great location for launching a boat,
2-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

If your in the area or even if you have to travel I highly recommend gator den they have really nice rooms , accommodating staff, and a delicious restaurant next to it!
1-night trip

8/10

Friendly staff and small town flavor.
1-night trip

8/10

Very clean and convenient location.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Clean and convenient location
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Very friendly staff!!
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Outstanding
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Definitely will stay again, very clean and comfortable.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Nice motel. Stayed a couple of nights for a day in Devils Den and a day of looking at manatees.
2-night trip

10/10

This is an old-style single level motel from the 50s. It is clean, comfortable, quiet and safe. The beds are comfy, and there is a nice coffee maker. There is also a great restaurant across the parking lot right next to the river where we ate both nights we were there. The manager is super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this motel.
1-night trip