Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool with drinks, play a match on the tennis court, and cap off the day with a restaurant meal at this relaxing retreat.
Located near Everglades City Hall, Rod And Gun Club offers a refreshing outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Visitors can grab drinks at two bars or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and access to an outdoor tennis court enhance the stay.
Located in Everglades City, Rod And Gun Club is on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum of the Everglades, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Coast Visitor Center and Chokoloskee Bay. Everglades City Hall and Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating. Visit our Everglades City travel guide
200 Riverside Drive, Everglades City, FL, 34139
What's nearby
Everglades City Hall
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Big Cypress National Preserve
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Gulf Coast Visitor Center
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Tigertail Beach
49 min drive - 64.3 km
Museum of the Everglades
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW)
76 min drive
Restaurants
Triad Seafood
16 min walk
Circle K
2 min drive
Island Cafe
15 min walk
subway
12 min walk
Havana Cafe
6 min drive
About this property
Rod And Gun Club
Hotel near Gulf Coast Visitor Center
Located close to Museum of the Everglades and Everglades City Hall, Rod And Gun Club provides 2 bars and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
An outdoor tennis court, a fish cleaning table, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Rod And Gun Club boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator on request
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, 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.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rod And Gun Club have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Is Rod And Gun Club pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rod And Gun Club?
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Rod And Gun Club?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Rod And Gun Club located?
Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of the Everglades, Everglades City Hall, and Gulf Coast Visitor Center. Chokoloskee Bay and Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Rod And Gun Club Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Stayed 2 nights with our 2 dogs. Room was clean enough, beds were comfortable, however for the money paid there was zero amenities. For example, one bar of soap between the bathroom sink and shower. No coffee in the room or in the lobby. No Wi-Fi in the room. I also found it very unappealing how there were two signs at the lobby door saying that "management frowns on sightseers".
randi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
John
13 February 2026
Very nice staff. Cash only was less than ideal but managed. Room was not in great condition. Clean but the TV didn’t work and the flood lights on the signage in front shined into the windows. Very accommodating folks and great people but not a modern operation by any stretch of the imagination.
Very cool main lobby, lots of interesting details. Pet fee was reasonable and rooms were nice. Easy access to Everglades. Seemed like we were there out of season because a lot of businesses had closed up for summer but we had fun regardless.
Only hang up was cash only which they had included in their confirmation but I just totally forgot. We were able to go to the convenience store to get cash but there were fees so just come prepared.
We were excited to visit Everglades City and staying at the historic Rod and Gun Club was icing on the cake.
The hotel is rich with Old Florida history and is well maintained. Our room, while not in the main building, was clean and comfortable. The friendly staff treated us wonderfully!
We will be returning as soon as possible 😎
Have always enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere of the Rod and Gun Club. While traveling in the area, we decided to stay over night. The rooms upstairs have not been rented out for many many years, but they offer a few double unit cottages. The rooms were in need of updating. The bathroom was very tiny. We found it over priced for the value.
Verified traveler
2/10 Terrible
Ryan
12 June 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place looks nothing like the pictures. The entire town has not recovered at all from the hurricane. Very sad to see. When we pulled in it was like a ghost town no one around at all I’m certain we were the only people there. We decided it looked unsafe to stay so we left
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Mike
22 May 2024
The AC needs to be upgraded. Hard to sleep due to the AC not cooling as it should
Mike
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
John
3 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a fun, historic property in need of a lot of maintenance. The rooms in the main building are not open, and the cabins are very basic, with window air conditioning units. The main building has scaffolding up on the sides for wood repair and painting, but no work was being done while we were there. Some of the property is closed off with orange tape, as the docks and an out building were damaged years ago and never repaired. The water to the hotel was shut off for 4 hours from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with no compensation offered by the hotel. Bring cash, no credit cards accepted and no notice of that fact. It was a historic and vintage hotel many years ago, but is now very tired.
We're so glad we stayed here instead of getting discouraged by earlier reviews! We had a peaceful, fun time at Rod & Gun Club in the middle of July and we don't even fish. Josh at the front desk was helpful when we called ahead and then kind and accommodating when we arrived. The main structure/dining hall is very cool and our cabin was clean, air-conditioned when we arrived, comfy enough beds and views of the water. If you're looking for round-the-clock service from the staff, this is not the place for you. But if all you need is a quiet, air-conditioned views in an interesting setting (with the option to dine in a charming historic structure) then I think you'll have a great time! Dog friendly, low-key, cash only - we will be back on our next trip to the Everglades!
There are three different owner/managers with three different policies. For example, one manager will accept Venmo but another will only take cash; one manager will stay late and allow you to sit on the veranda and enjoy a drink and dessert, while the other will ask you to leave before you're finished with your food because he's "got stuff to do" - at 830 pm on a Saturday night. The wait staff couldn't be sweeter, but the unpredictable and unprofessional management is atrocious.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Renae
20 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The emails sent to us after we made our reservation advertised lunch and dinner served. We arrived at 7:30 pm. What we didn't understand was that when dinner ended at 8pm, the hotel staff locked up the main lodge and went home. The internet is only available in the main lodge (not in the cottages) and our phones only had 1-2 bars. They told us when we checked in, that the lodge would not be open for lunch (despite our recent email). When it was time to check out at 11am, we were hoping to see the historic lodge (why we stayed there) as we didn't get to see it the night before and also wanted to see it in daylight - it was still all closed up so we didn't get to see the building or grounds. This was disappointing as we had chosen to stay here to see this historic sight.
With the upfront mention of our challenges and disappointments, the staff are friendly, the rooms are rustic with bare essentials covered, and what little we got to see of the lodge was beautiful.
I would recommend, when making your reservation to find out the lodge hours they are serving food and arrive early in those hours to soak in the history. And be aware, if you or your family needs internet access - it is limited.
Renae
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Doug
26 June 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were banned from the property! They only answer their phones sporadically. You may or may not have a reservation unless you talk to the front desk. Good luck. It is not staffed. The public bathroom in the lobby has cobwebs draped from the ceiling like it may bed Halloween. Our room was not made up. Dirty towels, beds unmade, wastebasket full, cigar butts in the ashtray. We attempted to find staff to make up our room, but at 8pm the entire place was locked up. No lights. No one there.
The food was excellent for our only meal there. Two fish dinners and 4 beers. Total bill $140.00 Yes, one hundred forty dollars. The single boat launch is okay, and you can tie up in front. Bring you own lines. There is a freshwater connection on the seawall.
The male manager called us because we returned to the place and got our room charge back due to the dirty room. $160 in cash. They take NO credit cards. Cash only. You cannot put a hold on a credit card payment. We were lucky that the very nice young lady at the desk gave us a refund. The owner/manager said to us, "Don't ever f------ come back here! We lost $150 on the room. You're f------banned for life! Oh well, we would not return to such poor service and high prices and incompetent management. And no credit cards? Only cash? Hmmmmm.
Wenn man ankommt wird man 100Jahre in der Zeit zurück versetzt. Sehr cooles und altes Cottage. In der Nacht einwenig spuki aber echt Toll.
Wir haben 2 Nächte dort verbracht und es sehr genossen.
It was really great the main building was facinating, strait out of the 30,s. Only down side was no tea or coffee making facilitys in the room. Great location on the river.