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.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
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
The current price is NT$4,265
NT$4,265
NT$4,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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
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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
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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
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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)
Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Rainbow Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
K.P. Hole County Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Juliette Falls Golf - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
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
The Gator Den Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. 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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Boat tours
Fishing
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Blue Gator - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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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The Gator Den Motel Dunnellon
The Gator Den Motel Motel Dunnellon
Frequently asked questions
Does The Gator Den Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Gator Den Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Gator Den Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Gator Den Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gator Den Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Gator Den Motel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and boat tours.
Are there restaurants at or near The Gator Den Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Blue Gator.
What's the area around The Gator Den Motel like?
The Gator Den Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Rainbow River and 20 minutes' walk from Aquatic Wilderness Adventures.
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The Gator Den Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Very nice pet friendly hotel. The staff was so very nice.
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Friendly staff and small town flavor.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
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
Feb 7, 2025
Great motel
Staff was friend and accommodating since I arrived after closing hours. Room was clean and comfortable. Parking was a tad wonky but doable. Will stay at again.
TRACEY
TRACEY, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2025
Swimming with the Manatees!
Funky, Clean and comfortable old time motel!
Laurie
Laurie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Outstanding
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Hidden Gem
Easy check in. The place has a fresh coat of paint on the outside. There’s a bar on site with a bunch of friendly regulars. You have got to try the blue gator drink.
TODD
TODD, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Excellent Motel
One of the cleanest motels, has been remodeled and done right, so nice. Great place to stay!
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Very kind and helpful at front desk. Very clean for older motel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Very clean. Great place to stay.
Lena
Lena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Highly recommend!
This is an old-style single level motel from the 50s. It is clean, comfortable, quiet and safe. The beds are comfy, and there is a nice coffee maker. There is also a great restaurant across the parking lot right next to the river where we ate both nights we were there. The manager is super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this motel.
deborah
deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
Where is it?
It was difficult to check in.
The room was nice, clean.
We had to turn off our electronics in order to watch live TV.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Good 2 night stay
Nice motel. Stayed a couple of nights for a day in Devils Den and a day of looking at manatees.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great place
I had to book a last minute room here as the previous location I chose did not work out. The Gator Den fit my needs perfectly. I was traveling with my two pets so it was very important that I felt safe about leaving them in the room for a few hours. The only thing was the fees. The room itself was $110 but the fees were an extra $100. Other than that, I’d definitely book again.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Great stay!
Beautiful room! We were visiting friends in Homosassa; we were late checking in but were contacted prior to getting there letting us know the office would be closed but could go to Restaurant/Bar to get key to room. The room was very clean and beautiful, king bed was comfortable; will definitely stay again if in area.
April
April, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Very nice place to stay, will go stay again!
Norene
Norene, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2024
Great
It needed a little updating but was a great place to stay. Great location.
Bradley
Bradley, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Newly renovated, very clean. Owner snd staff very nice. My only complaint was they were a little stingy on the cups, towels, coffee etc.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Definitely will stay again, very clean and comfortable.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Great place!! Loved it!
Patrice
Patrice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Very clean, convenient, great restaurant
Lance
Lance, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Wife will put up with a lot but not an unclean property. The room was spotless and well appointed. Onsite restaurant was great
alexander
alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
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.
lynda
lynda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Friendly check in, clean room, good amount of pillows. We stayed here so we could be close to Rainbow Springs and it worked out great.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
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.