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
Boating
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 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 area

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, such as a bar and a restaurant. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Gator Den Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness 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 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

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Gator Den Motel?

As of 16 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gator Den Motel on 17 Feb,2025 start from S$164.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gator Den Motel located?

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

The Gator Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 399 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

Helena, Kill Devil Hills

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with partner
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

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

Giselle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for the wrong day. Asked for a refund. Told they would rectify it and DID NOT. Sucked
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubree

Travelled with group
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

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Rooms clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Room looked good and smelled clean, but when pulling down the bedding a whole other world appeared. Hair, body oil stains on the sheets and pillows. Inspected a second room before moving everything. Same situation. Several hairs on the sheets. Forced to pack up and go find a different hotel. Hopefully I get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Travelled with group
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

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

alexander

Travelled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy check in process, very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room, nice amenities. would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

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

8/10 Good

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alaina

Travelled with partner
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