About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Gator Den in Dunnellon offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a coffee machine, refrigerator, work desk, and TV. Dining and Entertainment: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving American and seafood cuisines. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening entertainment. Convenient Amenities: The motel offers free private parking, live music, and housekeeping services. Additional amenities include a sofa bed, sofa, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located 50 mi from Gainesville Regional Airport, the property is near Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (22 mi) and Rainbow Springs State Park (5 mi). Other attractions include Silver Springs and Monkey Island.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Claudia
United States“Loved staying here. It's just a cool setting. Checked in at the bait shop, friendly, quick, and easy. Our room was newly remodeled, clean, and spacious, easy parking. 65 in TV with loads of channels. Walked about 75 feet to their outdoor...” 
Elsy United States“rooms are really clean and well stocked, it’s very convenient there’s a restaurant / bar at the hotel and it’s close to everything”- D United States“Great stay! Very clean and fresh. We also rented a boat slip and had a great dinner at Blue Gator!”
- Jamie United States“The staff were awesome. The room was cute and clean. Beds were comfortable, but the pillows were too big for my liking. I slept well anyways. The shower had great water pressure and it stayed hot. The name on the sign does not match their name, so...”
- James United States“I mean how can you complain about a sweet set up on the withlachochee and rainbow springs ?! Restaurant and boat rentals , hotel all in one !! Boom! Public boat ramp across the street, Crystal river 20 mins away ! And the staff are the coolest...”
- Devon United States“It is clean, rooms are spacious, located close to lots of things to do. They had a restaurant on site that was very good. Loved the reserved parking directly in front of each room. Staff was very friendly. They also have boat rentals right on site...”
- Black United States“Always love my stays here. Been twice now and never had anything bad to say about the rooms. And they have parking for our pickup truck and covered trailer.! Rooms are a bit spendy but it’s worth it in my opinion to have a restaurant right there...”
- Kathleen United States“Clean pet friendly great adjacent restaurant with live music, karaoke great drinks and food. Great friendly staff boat rentals, location on the water boat ramp and trailer parking across the road and I love the airboat tours, so beautiful!”
- Joseph United States“amazing staff , great food . Stan the manager was so helpful”
- Barbara United States“I liked that the rooms were clean and comfortable. Also liked that it was pet friendly!”
Area info
Restaurants
- The Blue Gator Tiki Bar and Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican • Seafood
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Gator Den of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
