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The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
  • Rainbow River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • K.P. Hole County Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Gator Den Motel

Motel in Dunnellon with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Gator Den Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Gator Den Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rainbow River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes on foot from Rainbow River and a 3-minute drive from Rainbow Springs State Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Dunnellon motel is smoke free.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Blue Gator

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Gator Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 450 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Easy check in, very friendly. Close to everything, and the Blue Gator restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique and friendly place, good food and my room was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great for a quick stay and the restaurant attached to the property was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tinamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Decent stay for one night. Rooms recently remodeled and clean. Hopefully they can keep it clean! Had booked because of onsite restaurant but it was closed on Wednesday. The upside is that it was a quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Clean...staff great. Just all around a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, however, it was very tight quarters for parking but they did reserve a spot for each unit. It was a little noisy as sits by busy road. Restaurant next-door was over an hour to get food and that was at 5:30 on a weekday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was tight but room fit our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

doug, Sequim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy...not completely clean and for the money no bargain!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kessia, ABILENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice pet friendly hotel. The staff was so very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and small town flavor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kipp

Travelled with partner
Very clean and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blue Hator pub next door and park to walk dog across the street!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TODD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raechung, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025