The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property
Escape to a tranquil retreat with waterfront activities and delicious meals nearby. Stay connected while enjoying your relaxing getaway.

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 412
SAR 460 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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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

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

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

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

Motel near Rainbow Springs State Park
The Gator Den Motel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gator Den Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Blue Gator

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Gator Den Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Gator Den Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gator Den Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Gator Den Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gator Den Motel located?

Situated in Dunnellon, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rainbow River and Aquatic Wilderness Adventures. Lake Rousseau and Rainbow Springs State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Gator Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 405 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

We were so pleased with our room and the fun Tiki Bar/Restaurant. Great food and drinks. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean motel. Nice eatery down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place right on the river! Great fish tacos and grouper fingers. Perfect for diving rainbow river!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated rooms. Boat rental on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raechung

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and like brand new. Also the room had a big screen with ROKU.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent , room was super clean, bear to everything. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was terribly noise with the room 20 yards from the highway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, will go stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely will stay again, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
It needed a little updating but was a great place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, very clean. Owner snd staff very nice. My only complaint was they were a little stingy on the cups, towels, coffee etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient, great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wife will put up with a lot but not an unclean property. The room was spotless and well appointed. Onsite restaurant was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is what a motel should be like… The old-school charm of the roadside motel but when you step inside your room, it’s upgraded clean and open with nice linens and nice towels and decent shampoo and conditioner. There’s a bar right there and a restaurant right there. You’re on the water you can look at the river rent a boat. Everything you come to Dunnellon for I highly recommend it. And you get to meet Captain Bob.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
It was very clean and nicely remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Clean, super friendly owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bunjee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Very nice room. Super clean, and appears to have just been remodeled. Entire motel was spotless, and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024