The Gator Den Motel - Dunnellon

$$$$||View on mapDunnellon, United States of America12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, Florida, United States of America, FL 34432|
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The Gator Den Motel - Dunnellon
12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, Florida, United States of America, FL 34432·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.5
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families25%
Groups12%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.5
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families25%
Groups12%
Solo8%

2-star riverfront motel with on-site restaurant, boat rentals, and live music

Amenities and Services

The Gator Den offers free parking with reserved spots directly in front of each room. The property includes a designated smoking area and facilities for disabled guests, such as a wheelchair-accessible lower bathroom sink and toilet with grab rails. Daily housekeeping, key access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers are provided for guest safety.

Accommodations

Each room at Gator Den Motel has air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a coffee machine. The rooms include a refrigerator, a TV, a work desk, and a sofa bed. Tiled floors and a private bathroom with toiletries are standard in all units.

Dining and Entertainment

The on-site restaurant serves American and seafood cuisines in a family-friendly setting. A bar with live music and a tiki bar overlooking the river are available for guests. The restaurant also offers karaoke nights and a riverfront dining experience.

Location and Activities

The Gator Den is located on the Withlacoochee River, 5 miles from Rainbow Springs State Park and 22 miles from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Guests can rent pontoon boats, fishing boats, and airboats on site, with a public boat ramp across the street. The property also has a fishing dock and offers guided airboat tours with Captain Bob.

Pet-Friendly and Accessibility

The Gator Den Hotel allows pets, and guests reported bringing dogs without issues on the property. Accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible room (King Room - Disability Access) are available. The motel has a non-smoking policy throughout, with designated smoking areas outside.

  • Riverfront: On the Withlacoochee River with private dock and boat ramp across street
  • Boat Rentals: Pontoon, fishing, and airboat rentals available on site
  • Restaurant: American and seafood cuisine with live music and karaoke
  • Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed on property
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and parking
  • Location: 5 miles from Rainbow Springs State Park, 22 miles from Homosassa Springs
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 King Size Beds
King Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports activities

Fishing

Wheelchair access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about The Gator Den Motel

💵 Lowest room price 110 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 50.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Gainesville Regional, GNV

Location

12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, Florida, United States of America, FL 34432
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12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, Florida, United States of America, FL 34432
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12189 South Williams Street, Dunnellon, Florida, United States of America, FL 34432
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