The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property
Dunnellon motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
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 price is $122
includes taxes & fees
$110 per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 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 - 0.8 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 11 min drive - 11.9 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 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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 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 located a short 9-minute walk from Rainbow River.

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

2/10 Poor

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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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and the staff very friendly
Rene, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A great place for the "lodging" experience. Clean fresh and remodeled with attached tiki restaurant on the water. The only downside is it is situated right on the main road, and I do mean RIGHT on the road; it takes away from the "nature" feel.
Alaina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice surprise
The room was clean and the restaurant/bar was great. All of the staff were helpful and friendly. What a great surprise, we will be back!
DIANE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We had to book last minute, and we were grateful for the accommodation. But the walls were thin and we could hear people partying on both sides of us until 3am. Not a place to bring family or to chill.
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia 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