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The Gator Den Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Dunnellon with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Front of property
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
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (1 King Bed ADA)

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
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Standard 1 King Bed)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
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)

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Dunnellon

At The Gator Den Motel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Rainbow River and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Lake Rousseau. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Dunnellon motel include World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Three Sisters Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • El Diablo Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sparrow's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Gator of Dunnellon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Gator Den Motel

Motel in Dunnellon with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Gator Den Motel?

The Gator Den Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gator Den Motel?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gator Den Motel on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$185.24, 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.

Is parking available at The Gator Den Motel?

Yep, The Gator Den Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Gator Den Motel?

The closest beach to The Gator Den Motel is Fort Island Gulf Beach (26.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gator Den Motel?

No, The Gator Den Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Gator Den Motel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gator Den Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Gator Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 461 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

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for launching a boat,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located…very nice rooms! The owner was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, San Antonio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best trip so far to Dunellon. We come every year and this is our first year staying here. Room was clean, check-in was easy. You can walk to the restaurant on the property, which has really good food. They also rent pontoon boats. Everyone on staff was super friendly and kind. The absolute best part of this motel though was meeting Captain Bob. If you’ve never had (or even if you have) been on an airboat ride, I can’t stress enough how much you HAVE to go with Captain Bob. We were able to see all kinds of wildlife and even a baby alligator. Make sure you ask him to “drive it like he stole it” lol! You will be smiling for weeks. Capt Bob also gave the kids some bait and both our kids caught their first fish off the dock. This will be the only place we stay for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri, Palmetto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a sink with no bathroom counter. Nowhere in bathroom to put toothbrush, grooming items, or cosmetics. No seating in room, unhappy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office people great! Clean updated rooms Good food at restaurant. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean updated motel rooms. Convenient to boating and springs. Price for rooms is higher than most
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean. Friendly staff. Bed was a little hard but I perfect a really soft bed. Restaurant had excellent food. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been upgraded! Very nice! Clean! Friendly staff! Tiki bar restaurant next door!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To close to the road . Parking tight and had the motel feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni, Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are updated, clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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
.
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