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Reviews of The Gator Den

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

#1 of 7 hotels in Dunnellon

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 344 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Traffic noise

    Room was clean, staff friendly and knowledgeable about area. Restaurant on property excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Nice and clean, great staff, good location with food and drinks right on the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV remote stuck on one channel but too late at night to call anyone. Microwave oven plugged alongside tv which would go out if using microwave.

    It was close to our planned activities and the General Mgr Alex was more than accommodating for our late night arrival.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    clean and updated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Fun place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Newly remodeled rooms.l which were clean and comfortable. Large fluffy towels and all amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and body lotions Stan is the bomb. He will help with anything you need that is within his power. Very personable and friendly. We would stay here again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay loved the room and the restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard pillows

    Location and cleanliness!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints.

    Great location with restaurant next door. Very clean and plenty of room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    9.0
    A nice, easy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like classic roadside motels, the Gator Den's rooms are some of the best. Nicely updated with hard surface floors and clean. It's located in a smaller town right on the river. The owner reserves a parking spot for you, right outside your room. Great experience, we would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Street noise

    Very clean and updated. Good location. Next to a good restaurant

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Small place and close to the highway, but not bad at all. Didn’t hear the traffic. They made sure we had parking as they had a great bar grill on premises. They’re right on the river. We’ll be back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    9.0
    Staff was excellent and the room was clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and restaurant next door

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    10
    Old Florida revitalized
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There has been a great rehabilitation at this motel and restaurant. The setting along the Rainbow River is wonderful. The staff is well versed in providing service and hospitality.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    10
    A unique Old Florida motel that is comfortable with lovely staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The circuit breaker kept popping when we tried to use the microwave.

    The attractive and comfortable room was a pleasant surprise based on the exterior nondescript appearance. A minor thing but I really liked the toiletries provided. It is a bit noisy as it is right on the main road. We were biking on the Withlacoochee Trail so proximity to the trail, restaurants and coffee shops was key. And it is right on the river-nice! The staff was very welcoming, helpful and nice. We also enjoyed having a drink and snack in the Gator Den bar - beautiful wood interior with cool gator decor.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, wish the resturanr had breakfast..

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We needed one night in this area. Den was a great choice and super friendly even our checkin was late in the night.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    10
    Centrally located with courteous staff and clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really to dislike.

    The location was close to family who lives in the area. Enjoyed that stores were only about 5 minutes away.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were too saggy

    Whole experience

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    9.0
    A pleasant stay and a great price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The curtains are a little thin, not enough so anyone can see into the room, but enough so that the headlights of cars could be seen, although it did not significantly impact our sleep. The pillows were strange, sort of square and too overstuffed.

    The room was clean and comfortable. It was obvious that it had been recently renovated. The floor was tiled as opposed to carpet and the room smelled nice. The bed was comfortable, the room had a microwave, fridge and coffee maker with plenty of cups, coffee, creamers and sugar. The bathroom had a shower as opposed to a bathtub and the curtain rod was bowed out to give extra room. There was a nightlight near the bathroom. Altogether a comfortable, pleasant set up.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable. Detergent in sheets aggravated my asthma
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are very clean

    Convenience to fishing, shopping, gasoline

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    9.0
    Good value motel and restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although conveniently located, the motel is on the main road, with lots of traffic and noise outside. Thankfully, the rooms were quiet inside.

    The rooms were clean, and the staff was nice and helpful. We enjoyed several good meals at the on-site restaurant. The location is a short drive to Rainbow Springs State Park.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    I recommend it, I went with my family and I don't regret it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent attention. I don't have to upload any photos because everything is just as the advertising photo shows it. thank you you made me feel at home

    We were passing through for a day to visit Rainbow Spring and I was surprised at how welcoming it was. super clean and relaxing.. this room has what you need to have a good rest

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Good find, nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room floor was very dirty, but they did come and clean it when we went out for dinner. Layout is motel style, perhaps a bit pricey.

    The room was newly decorated and lovely furnished. Parking right outside room. The location is perfect and right next to their restaurant which looks small but is massive. Easy access to the rivers where it is safe to swim in some parts. Many places to eat and drink nearby.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Dunellon at a fair price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked somewhere to sit outside, aside from the restaurant. Had a little trouble with the tv in the room. Got it to work twice, but was unsuccessful after that. Although the motel is conveniently located in Dunellon, it is directly off the main road. Still a good place at a fair price.

    Great motel with clean, comfortable rooms. Excellent staff, great restaurant on site. Near Rainbow Springs State Park.

    Stayed in October 2023

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