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The Gator Den Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A wooden deck with yellow umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a bar area overlooking a body of water.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, covered by blue and yellow umbrellas, overlooking a body of water.
A hotel room with a minibar, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden dresser with drawers.
A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.
A building facade with a green door marked with the number 4, a concrete walkway, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $111
$100 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Dunnellon

With a stay at The Gator Den Motel in Dunnellon, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. .This motel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Three Sisters Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Run of Dunnellon Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 9.5 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

About this property

The Gator Den Motel

The Gator Den Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free motel features fishing on site and boat tours on site.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Blue Gator serving guests of The Gator Den Motel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Blue Gator - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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

Property is also known as

Gator Den Motel Citrus Springs
Gator Den Citrus Springs
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The Gator Den Motel Citrus Springs
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Gator Den Motel
Gator Den
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The Gator Den Motel Dunnellon
The Gator Den Motel Motel Dunnellon

The Gator Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 589 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was Perfect location for boat rentals and seeing local sights
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
All was great. Vey happy with the cleanness, the space, the bed comfort, the renovated decorations of the room and the parking convenient. Great food at their restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little motel that was very clean. We are planning on staying there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and fatastic food at the adjoining restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place. It's nice the restaurant is on site. It is also easy access to get in and out of.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was perfect for what we needed. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend an Airboat tour with Captain Bob as well. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern room, nice staff, attached to a great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second stay and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the good and the room!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff, atmosphere, beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Small but nice hotel. On site bar/grill had surprisingly good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evening manager came to our car in the pouring rain offering to check us in while we waited in the car. Now, that's taking care of your guests !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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