The Varsity Inn North

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near NW Sports Hub

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Interior
Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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1049 Eckerson Rd, Centralia, WA, 98531
  • Centralia Outlets
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • NW Sports Hub
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Centralia College
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Room options

King Room with Spa tub

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Centralia

The Varsity Inn North places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like NW Sports Hub and Ed Wheeler Field & Stadium. This 95-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Centralia Outlets - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • NW Sports Hub - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ed Wheeler Field & Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centralia College - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound - 6 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Centralia Station - 4 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nervous Neds Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shanghai Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Inn North

Motel with free parking, near NW Sports Hub
Guests of The Varsity Inn North enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This motel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

King Oscar Centralia
King Oscar Motel
King Oscar Motel Centralia
Oscar Motel
King Oscar Hotel Centralia
King Oscar Motel Washington/Centralia
King Oscar Motel Washington/Centralia
King Oscar Motel Motel
King Oscar Motel Centralia
King Oscar Motel Motel Centralia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Varsity Inn North?

The Varsity Inn North provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near The Varsity Inn North?

This motel is located in Centralia, a short 14-minute walk from Centralia Outlets and also 17 minutes on foot from NW Sports Hub. You'll also find Fort Borst Park and Ed Wheeler Field & Stadium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Varsity Inn North?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Varsity Inn North include a casino on the premises?

No, The Varsity Inn North doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Varsity Inn North?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is The Varsity Inn North good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a kitchenette and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at The Varsity Inn North?

Yes, this motel offers private indoor spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does The Varsity Inn North have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Varsity Inn North doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Varsity Inn North allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Varsity Inn North for a fee of USD 10.00 per accommodation, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at The Varsity Inn North?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Varsity Inn North?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Varsity Inn North.

The Varsity Inn North Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful. On property laundry is super convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Worn down motel, no pool, ok room

Pulling up to this place, every part of my reptile brain was telling me to turn around. It looked like it might be getting renovated but most of it, including the pool, was closed. The side facing the freeway was the only part open. Not the cute family motel seen in the photos. I was imagining a fight breaking out in the parking lot or my car getting broken into, but I'm glad we stuck it out. The double queen room was clean and comfortable enough for the price we paid. The only noises we heard in the night was the freeway, which was really loud. The pillows were strange clumps of fabric that my wife and I couldn't shape into anything comfortable but the kids seemed to sleep ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the code fence around the motel I felt safe abd very very nice rooms with a stive and fridge it was clean and very nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chrissy

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were dirty, there was hair on them and in the shower. Curtains were all ripped up. front door lock was broke. Didn't feel safe. Most the hotel rooms looked like people lived there. Definitely would never recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Being remodeled and the property is super clean and biker friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Yazmin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donovan, Issaquah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not often you book a hotel and show up to a consultation site. I found a trailer with a light on and there was a nice lady working who checked me in and informed me I was rebooked at another hotel across town (valley Green apartments formerly motel 6). After a bit of a wait I received my keys and directions to the other place. Once I arrived my keys didn’t work so back to the construction site and trailer we went. The desk lady called for some help but no one was answering to help her. After an hour she reprogrammed my keys and said to go back and give it a try again. She gave me a number to call if it didn’t work. Off to the other hotel went… Once again the door keycard did not work. I called the number she gave me and it instantly went to voicemail “no one it available and the mailbox is full, goodbye”. Wow! This really sucks. I go back to the construction site trailer again and let the office lady know they key cards didn’t work again and the number she gave me to call didn’t allow me to get through to anyone. There were others having similar issues in the “trailer”. The office lady was trying her best and I felt bad for her. There was zero support from the hotel “management”. After about 30 minutes she gave me keys to another room and we got it. We booked for two nights but in the morning after the first night. This place SUCKS!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rylee

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There system went down and they couldn't get our reservation or make room keys so we ended up staying the night in our car. Worst experience ever.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great in relation to I5, food options, and tons of shopping. We spent about a week here playing at Great Wolf Lodge during the day and sleeping at King Oscar. I love that there is a Safeway down the street so I could grab some food staples and use the fridge/freezer and microwave to eat food we love instead of spending a fortune on food from resturaunts and fast food that isn’t as good as homemade. Check in was easy and the woman at the front desk was lovely. There were residents who seemed to live at the property meandering and were very kind and respectful to us. There was a lot of road noise from I5 (our room was facing the freeway) which provided great white noise for us. My family loves cars so we enjoyed the sounds of cars going by. We didn’t hear a sound from neighbors so I think the sound of the cars was a great bonus. Overall it’s definitely a “you get what you pay for” stay but I found the pros to outweigh the cons.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

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

Great price

Very friendly staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had cardboard signs for parking and checking in. Chainlink fencing around most of the property. No pool or hot tub. Hard bed, flat pillows, 0 support. Chairs outside some doors for long term smokers!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

The property was under renovation and the room I was in was the older room, but it was comfortable and it was quiet. The service was really good. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Managed Expectations

The Good: The room was bright. The electronics all worked. It had good water pressure. The bed was firm but comfortable The Bad: The room smelled as if it had been a smoking room at some point. The pillows were flat. The toilet was a little loose on its mounting. The property is currently undergoing renovation, so the room selection is limited and a bit dated. The Ugly. We struggled to get more than 5 minutes of hot water and 5 more of lukewarm water in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justine

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left 10 minutes after check in. Absolutely terrifing property. Smells horrible. People are sketchy. No no no.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's being remodeled but it's a decent building. The room was clean. My only complaint is the freeway traffic noise but other than that, it's a decent model for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service

Work in progress

We were looking for a budget hotel in the area and we found one. Remodeling in progress, management was quick to explain the work and improvements expected which all sounded nice. We arrived early and were allowed to check-in earlier in order to get ready for a family wedding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

When you want to hear your neighbor's every cough

Just a scummy sleazy hotel, you get exactly what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Vic

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025