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The Gator Den Motel

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A wooden deck with yellow umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a bar area overlooking a body of water. - The Gator Den Motel (Dunnellon)
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, covered by blue and yellow umbrellas, overlooking a body of water. - The Gator Den Motel (Dunnellon)
A building facade with a green door marked with the number 4, a concrete walkway, and a wooden ceiling. - The Gator Den Motel (Dunnellon)
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The Gator Den Motel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and fishing. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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A neatly made bed with a green throw, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a green throw blanket, a green chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a green lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Dunnellon is home to The Gator Den Motel. El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Circle Square Cultural Center and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Easy Street Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunnellon travel guide
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12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34432

What's nearby

  • A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Rainbow River
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A clear turquoise lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Rainbow Springs State Park
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    29 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    26 min drive - 22.3 miles

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Two Rivers
    13 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    2 min drive
  • Swampy's
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    15 min walk

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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

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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?

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 Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. Lake Rousseau and Rainbow Springs State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Gator Den Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 585 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The location of the hotel is amazing. So convenient for getting right on the river. The rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brett and Stan were the absolute best and so accommodating! I’ll definitely be staying here every time I come down. Everything was very clean, and having fun restaurants right onsite was such a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little place, everything close by and restaurant was good too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff. Private parking no cost. Blue Gator restaurant next to it with great food. Very convenient for spending the day at rainbow river kayaking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff with convenient location near Rainbow Springs and Rainbow River. Clean room kept at very cool temperature which was perfect with the Florida heat. Quiet location, slept great! Blue Gator next door is a super cute spot to sit and have a drink and watch the boats go by. Good food too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Motel was nice and clean. Pillows are a little hard. Our AC unit was freezing up but it was fixed within minutes. Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was Perfect location for boat rentals and seeing local sights
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was nice as well were the staff. The adjoining restaurant was very good and well priced. This is a dog friendly establishment so keep that in mind. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The restaurant was excellent, fish tacos! Rooms very nice and roomy and a great TV! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendly staff, and fatastic food at the adjoining restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot to stay at close to Rainbow Springs. Love the bar, the food and the atmosphere. The service was great and everyone was helpful and nice. The rooms were cleaned and nicely appointed. Beds a little uncomfortable but overall a great stay for a night near the springs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff, atmosphere, beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean updated room, staff was helpful with late check in and parking was reserved for our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice an room was clean. it was nice to have restaurent onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy, quick and accommodating check in. Helped us locate a spot to park our trailer with kayaks. Nice rooms and right next door to the river and to Gator’s Den restaurant with bar, restaurant, and live music with nice outdoor seating. Would stay again at this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really good place to stay, eat and having cocktails. My only suggestion would be to clean the spider webs on the ceiling and railings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little motel, well maintained. Having a restaurant/bar right there is really nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained. I enjoyed the food at the restaurant and bar. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious room, restaurant on premise with good food and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. There is a great restaurant and full bar on the same property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fun place for a weekend getaway, great location! A bit rowdy in the parking loy on the weekend for a family with young kids. Bed comfort and bedding materials could be better for the price, though the staff were helpful and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great for a one stay while passing through. Room was very clean and food at the restaurant on the property was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025