The Central Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Fort Cooper State Park in Inverness

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Inverness

In Inverness .Stay at this Inverness motel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Cooper State Park and 16 miles (25 km) of Withlacoochee State Forest. Hunter Spring Park is within 20 miles (32 km) and Rainbow Springs State Park is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Fort Cooper State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 2 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 - 9 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 in Inverness
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
  • 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 hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Inverness motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 15 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, 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
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, 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. 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.

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

How close is The Central Motel to the airport?

The Central Motel is 34.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Motel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $116.49, excluding 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.

Does The Central Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Central Motel.

Does The Central Motel offer free breakfast?

The Central Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Central Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Central Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Central Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Central Motel have a pool?

The Central Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Central Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Central Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Central Motel to downtown Inverness?

The Central Motel is 1.1 mi away from Inverness.