The Central Motel

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

Photo gallery for The Central Motel

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Classic Single Room
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

Map
721 US Highway 41 S, Inverness, FL, 34450
  • Fort Cooper State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Citrus County Speedway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Citrus Memorial Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Inverness

At The Central Motel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Fort Cooper State Park and 22.5 km (14 mi) from Withlacoochee State Forest. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and a vending machine. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. .With a stay at this Inverness motel, you'll be 30.4 km (18.9 mi) from Hunter Spring Park and 34.2 km (21.3 mi) from Rainbow Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • Fort Cooper State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Citrus County Speedway - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Citrus Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lakeside Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nine State Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Central Motel

Motel with free parking, near Fort Cooper State Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at The Central Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Inverness motel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Central Motel offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Inverness motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The tax ID number is 593710990. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. 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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Central Motel?

The Central Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Central Motel?

As of 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Motel on 9 July 2025 start from AU$185.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Central Motel?

Yep, The Central Motel has a free self car park.

Does The Central Motel have a pool?

The Central Motel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does The Central Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Central Motel?

No, The Central Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Central Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Central Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Central Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Central Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 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

Teresa

Travelled with family
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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
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

Chris

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

Just what we needed....

A very nice place to stay for a reasonably priced motel. Room was nice and clean and cool. The housekeeper was very nice and let us know we could leave the key in the room for check out. The front desk gentleman made recommendations for both dinner and breakfast. Its not a fancy place but we'd gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room…great location. Cute restaurant on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed five nights in the Central Motel. While it is an older facility, it’s clear a great effort is made to offer a clean environment. A made bed & clean towels awaited us each evening when we returned to the room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Great place, good value

Very clean,quiet, and safe. Only drawback was that there was no free breakfast. There is a really good cafe right next door though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It sux
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & Convenient

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet stay. Not much you can ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family

Great 1 night stay

Great customer service, room is clean . No issues here !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. I was greeted by friendly clerk & given directions & pertinent info. Room was nice & large for a hotel room. Even had a small outdoor sitting porch. Room was clean & equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to crash in the middle of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower curtain was too small for the shower opening. Water easily ran out of the shower area. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raechung, Chicago

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint is the short toilet 🚽
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BoB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025