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The Central Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Fort Cooper State Park

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Classic Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at The Central Motel, with an outdoor pool for a refreshing break after exploring. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, and helpful staff can arrange bike rentals for guests wanting to discover nearby trails in Fort Cooper State Park.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
721 US Highway 41 S, Inverness, FL, 34450

What's nearby

  • Fort Cooper State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Citrus County Speedway - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Citrus Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lakeside Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nine State Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pinscher’s Pizzera - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lin Garden II - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Central Motel

Motel near Fort Cooper State Park
The Central Motel provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and secured bicycle storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Tax ID - 593710990
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Central Inverness
Central Motel
Central Motel Inverness
Motel Central
Central Hotel Inverness
The Central Motel Motel
The Central Motel Inverness
The Central Motel Motel Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Does The Central Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at The Central Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Central Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Central Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central Motel located?

Situated in Inverness, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fort Cooper State Park and within 20 mi (32 km) of Withlacoochee State Forest and Hunter Spring Park. Rainbow Springs State Park and Withlacoochee Trail State Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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The Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It doesn’t look like much from the road but it’s a great motel. It’s super clean and comfortable and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much shopping within walking distance. Very safe. Cleanest motel you could stay in. Mattress was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location, staff, cleanliness, entire stay - excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really loved staying at Central Motel nice small operation just off the bike path
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel with great value. Clean with a great pool and breakfast place next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very friendly staff, and restraunt onsite
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spotless, very comfortable beds. The staff was very friendly! The room I was in #2, right next to the office, was very convenient, but you could here everything that went on outside - people talking, & the traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Amenities
Very clean rooms that have everything you need. Very clean Resturant with excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The associated restaurant was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very cute place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
This is a well maintained old Florida Motel. The property also has a great restaurant on site. My wife was very pleased that the high ratings it got, were true!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when flight training at The airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy parking. Very clean. Shower was great. Bed very comfortable and pillows as well. Air works well. Safe environment. Very friendly owner. Delicious restaurant next door, for food, pastries and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay in Inverness

Very clean room. It was comfortable and roomy. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raechung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Surprisingly clean room and updated bathroom for a roadside motel. Good choices for dining options like bakery next door for breakfast and cedar River seafood for lunch or dinner nearby. A surprising good pizza place at a newly opened, La Pergola in Inverness.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Rooms siutrd our needs perfectly. Convenient location for our needs and wants. Great adjacent restaurant serving breakfast all day. Great adjacent bike trail w email rentals on path.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, nice beds and helpful staff. I will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place with friendly staff. Pool looked nice. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old style Florida motel. Close to where our trip was. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every time we go there the rooms are spotless and great service throughout. Congratulations on keeping the motel up and making us feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at fair price

Have stayed here numerous times over last few months. Always clean, quiet, and well kept. Staff is friendly and helpful. Much more relaxing than the franchise hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office people were patient and kind. Love the hardwood floors.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely clean and quiet. The restaurant next door was excellent and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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