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The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property
Dunnellon motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Front of property
Boating
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa) | Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Boat tours
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
The current price is $123
includes taxes & fees
$110 per night
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Standard 1 King Bed)

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

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)

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 - 9 min walk
  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 20 min walk
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 3 min drive
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 8 min drive
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 11 min drive

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

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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 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.

Also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

While the Motel was clean and comfortable, I had difficulty with the parking situation. Spots are reserved with numbered cones for your room. There is a restaurant next to the motel and the reserved spots were being used by people at the restaurant. Having a super duty truck with a long bed makes parking difficult on a good day. I did look at Google map images prior to booking but when I arrived, I knew that I was going to have issues due to size of truck. I asked for a refund and was told non-refundable. A staff member did move some of their personal vehicles and get me parked. I left to go sight seeing and came back to find that spot occupied again. The staff did handle the situation and some of the restaurant folks came out and left, opening up some parking spots in the restaurant parking area, so I was able to park there for the night. Motel was clean, great water pressure and hot water shower. No desk in room. Room was great. Took about 20 minutes to drive to Crystal Rivers area. No breakfast available. Coffee maker in the room.
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Swimming with the Manatees!
Funky, Clean and comfortable old time motel!
Laurie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!
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.
deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jaechan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Find a better place
The room looks like in the pictures. The floor was very dirty, the bedding was filthy and covered with the black fur or black human hair, pillows have light gray color, the desk was dirty. It was an extreme noise from the traffic, because this motel is located on the active road. 2 older men on the front desk, before I checked in , promised me that it's not noisy, but it was a lie and I couldn't sleep there. I don't believe these 10/10 reviews are real.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind and helpful at front desk. Very clean for older motel.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kyla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carl, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Great place to stay.
Lena, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Laid-back, fun stay!
Our room was clean and tidy. Only a minor complaint of a bright exit sign and lack of room darkening curtains kept our lighter than we typically experience. Overall a cool, fun spot that we'll likely stay at again.
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Beautiful room! We were visiting friends in Homosassa; we were late checking in but were contacted prior to getting there letting us know the office would be closed but could go to Restaurant/Bar to get key to room. The room was very clean and beautiful, king bed was comfortable; will definitely stay again if in area.
April, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good 2 night stay
Nice motel. Stayed a couple of nights for a day in Devils Den and a day of looking at manatees.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice for the price.!
It was just what we needed. Next door to Blue Gator restaurant where we ate. Close to everything. The only thing is the room needed two small chairs to sit on either to put shoes on, drink coffee or watch tv. I'm not a bed sitter. Super nice!
Bunjee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great
It needed a little updating but was a great place to stay. Great location.
Bradley, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Clean, neat, and well-equipped. Thank goodness for reliable GPS because in no place did I see a sign saying "Gator Den"; look for "Angler's something." Had no cell service with T-Mobile (occasionally one bar), plus Wi-Fi was too slow to stream or even load web pages with graphics. Plus TV wasn't working. To their credit, after much troubleshooting, they got it working before the evening was over; in the meantime, I had to find a sports bar to watch the first half of the Gator game. To be honest, I wish I'd gone with the Comfort Inn, but if you are in Dunellon to fish and don't care about the technology, it might be a nice spot for you.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy check in process, very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room, nice amenities. would definitely stay here again.
Michele, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!! Loved it!
Patrice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Judy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice !
LUIS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Newish and clean. I would have given it a higher rating, but I needed to use my computer for 4-5 hours and there was no desk chair. A/C was loud but worked OK. Staff apparently not on duty full time, maybe because it is so small.
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The restaurant was excellent."
Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM