10/10 Exceptional
Great Stay!
Great place! Friendly staff! Room looked just like the picture!
melinda
melinda, 3-night trip
The Gator Den Motel
Dunnellon motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
Relax at The Gator Den Motel, where rustic charm meets waterfront views. Enjoy fishing and boat tours on site, or savor a meal at the restaurant with WiFi to stay connected. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Non-smoking
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
Main amenities (5)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Air conditioning
- Limited hour front desk
- Boat tours
Feel at home (6)
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free self parking
CA $155
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (1 King Bed ADA)
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Standard 1 King Bed)
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Large 1 King with Sleeper Sofa)
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the area
12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
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.
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Property amenities
Room amenities
Special features
Dining
The Blue Gator - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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The Gator Den Motel Reviews
Wonderful
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The on-site restaurant/bar served great food and drinks with a fun atmosphere and friendly staff. (18 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffRestaurantFoodRiverBedParkingLocationBarFamily friendly10/10 Exceptional
Nice clean rooms, air conditioner worked great. Good food and drinks at the bar and restaurant.
Mae
Mae, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice place we had a great time will be back
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
I was unexpectedly amazed with the Gator Den Motel being as clean and modernized as it was. It's not your run of the mill, i.e., the shower, the huge TV, obviously newly renovated, the walls even looked freshly painted, the bed was grand and quite comfy. The only thing negative is the rather large, well lit (too well lit) EXIT sign over the door, even throwing a towel over it was not enough when you like a really dark room at night. An overall comfortable room, bring a eye mask.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was great for a quick stay and the restaurant attached to the property was excellent!
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice place to stay while visiting Rainbow River State Park. The room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay again 😄
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
hotel was clean and comfortable!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Centrally located…very nice rooms! The owner was super friendly!
thomas
thomas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Great location for launching a boat,
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great old style single floor motel. The staff are so friendly and welcoming with a laid back yet customer service focused approach.
The room is on the pricey side compared with other places but the location and food onsite make it worth it. The bar and restaurant staff are brilliant. Thanks.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great Stay!
The stay was amazing. Tim and his staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and newly renovated. We will be back!
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Rooms are updated, clean and comfortable beds.
Joni
Joni, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Office people great! Clean updated rooms
Good food at restaurant. Enjoyed my stay.
peggy
peggy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A unique and friendly place, good food and my room was perfect
Michele
Michele, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The motel had recently been renovated in the room, reflected very well of that. Modern bathroom, great floors, bed and pillows were very comfortable. This was a spur of the moment stay and we were not disappointed.
Sandi
Sandi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
We were pleasantly surprised that this older property had clean and recently rennovated rooms. Beds were comfy, towels were thick. Down side was you could hear the neighbors and some road noise.
But all and all a good stay for a,quick overnight on our way south.
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Friendly staff and small town flavor.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice pet friendly hotel. The staff was so very nice.
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very clean and convenient location.
Kipp
Kipp, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect little spot to stay for Rainbow Springs adventures. The rooms are basic, but the beds are comfy, the pillows squishy, and the A/C is ice cold. The restaurant has amazing steamed shrimp. The staff were really nice too. The only comment I did have is that the weekday maid smokes the entire time she's cleaning, so there is a lingering scent of cigarettes. But the weekend housekeeper is delightfully friendly.
Gina
Gina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Small motel, I believe about 10 rooms, which appear to have been recently updated. Tiki Bar on the grounds, which sits on the river, and the food is great (ask about the chocolate mousse pie). Checkin and checkout very smooth and easy, and everyone is very friendly. As a guest, we were able to fish off the dock. We have stayed twice now, and a great experience each time.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Karen S
Karen S, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice
Easy check in, very friendly. Close to everything, and the Blue Gator restaurant was amazing.
Vanessia
Vanessia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean updated motel rooms. Convenient to boating and springs. Price for rooms is higher than most
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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