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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
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa) | Interior detail
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 parking

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
The current price is $110
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 10 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Gator Den Motel

The Gator Den Motel is a great choice for a stay in Dunnellon. 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.

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
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Parking

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

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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River
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Location
Bar
Family friendly

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant/bar served great food and drinks with a fun atmosphere and friendly staff. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located…very nice rooms! The owner was super friendly!
thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay!

The stay was amazing. Tim and his staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and newly renovated. We will be back!
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Office people great! Clean updated rooms Good food at restaurant. Enjoyed my stay.
peggy, 2-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

Very nice

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

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

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

It has been upgraded! Very nice! Clean! Friendly staff! Tiki bar restaurant next door!
LYNN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very basic but clean
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was a bit surprised when we drive up, and thought we were in the wrong place because the sign says Angler Motel and it seems very small. But the room was great. They do have mini fridge/freezer and a one cup coffee maker. Shampoo but no conditioner (ladies bring your own!). Very clean (slightly disinfectant smelling when we first walked in. I'm sensitive so just left the door open a few minutes). All in all wonderful experience. The hotel and restaurant staff were fantastic. I will definitely go again.
Tiffany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly check in, clean room, good amount of pillows. We stayed here so we could be close to Rainbow Springs and it worked out great.
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!! Loved it!
Patrice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the river with a clean room and nice restaurant
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place! Great people, very clean and a great place to stay! Great restaurant on site, the food is very good. So glad we found this place, stayed 5 nights.

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

10/10 Exceptional

Newly renovated, very clean. Owner snd staff very nice. My only complaint was they were a little stingy on the cups, towels, coffee etc.
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place on the river

While the outside looks like an old Ma-andPa motel, the rooms have been beautifully redecorated and impeccably clean. The restaurant was closed the evening we stayed, but its location directly on the river can't be beat.
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great getaway
Glenn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hole in the wall
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rainbow springs trip

Motel centrally located to restaurants & all activities. All rooms newly renovated and updated. Exceptionally clean. Staff polite and very helpful.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed nice shower. The staff was excellent.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, nice, comfortable room. Also, the Gator Den restaurant had great food at a good price.
Neven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean and remodeled nicely. The restaurant next door had amazing food at good prices. The owner was a very nice guy. Will stay again
Kristen, 1-night trip