The Central Motel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior
Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Central Motel

Motel with free parking, near Fort Cooper State Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a restaurant and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Central Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fort Cooper State Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fort Cooper State Park and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Withlacoochee State Forest
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
The Central Motel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 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

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

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
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

Lilian Vasconcelos

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

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Travelled with partner
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

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
finding the ice machine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quansanay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it, everything was nice, I was comfortable in the bed, shower was nice & I loved the balcony 10/10 recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated, very clean room. Great staff. Didn’t have a tub drain stopper and grout should be cleaned in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024