Motel in Dunnellon with a restaurant and a bar A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. 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.
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 20 per accommodation, per stay service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit 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
Reviews
Gina
Aug 1, 2025 01:45:00 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
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Reviews
Gina
Aug 1, 2025 01:45:00 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Stephen
Jul 5, 2025 06:25:19 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The stay was amazing. Tim and his staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and newly renovated. We will be back!
James
Jun 27, 2025 03:57:44 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: First time in Dunnellon and we loved the town. Great southern country vibe. We were here to kayak the Rainbow River which I highly recommend. This was a great place to stay and I would do it again. I was looking for a sign that said Gator Den Motel but there is none. I drove past the Blue Gator and had to go back because that’s the place. Not sure why the name discrepancy. It’s on the main highway through town and right beside the Withlacoochee River. The room was very nice and clean and the bed was very good. Just a walk across the parking lot gets you to the restaurant/bar with mostly if not only outdoor seating. It’s a great country vibe with a great selection of food and beer. I enjoyed the two meals I had there very much. I arrived around 8pm on Sunday evening. Earlier in the afternoon I received a call letting me know they were expecting me and I needed to go to the restaurant to get the manager to check me in. That was a great bit of info that kept me from wondering what to do. It all went smoothly and with a friendly welcome. It’s a small motel with rooms facing the parking lot and a highway right beside it but none of that disturbed me at all. It was a great place to stay.
Tammy
Jun 14, 2025 12:30:00 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: Great location for launching a boat,
thomas
Jun 8, 2025 06:51:03 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Centrally located…very nice rooms! The owner was super friendly!
Michele
Jun 4, 2025 06:06:35 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Sherri
Jun 2, 2025 12:48:20 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: Just a sink with no bathroom counter. Nowhere in bathroom to put toothbrush, grooming items, or cosmetics. No seating in room, unhappy
peggy
May 27, 2025 07:35:59 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Office people great! Clean updated rooms
Good food at restaurant. Enjoyed my stay.
May 27, 2025 01:16:17 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Clean updated motel rooms. Convenient to boating and springs. Price for rooms is higher than most