Most of our students choose to stay in Centralia or Chehalis on the Saturday night of Saturday-Sunday classes. Some come down Friday night, so they don't have to deal with the drive on Saturday morning. We've tried to list facilities that are close to restaurants and away from the train tracks in downtown Centralia. The options at Exit 82 & Exit 76 are also close to grocery stores, a variety of restaurants, and other shopping amenities that may prove convenient during your visit.
Travel time from these motels to the range is approximately half an hour. Deer are a common road hazard, so give yourself time to observe the 50 mph county road speed limit and 5mph on the gravel road into the FAS facility.
Some of your hotel and motel choices include:
- Quality Inn, 1003 Eckerson Rd, Centralia
Exit 81/82, on east side of freeway
(Follow signs for Harrison Ave)
360-330-8000
Tell them you are an FAS student to find out about year-round discounts for our students - Best Western Park Place Inn, 201 SW Interstate Ave, Chehalis
Exit 76, on east side of freeway
360-748-4040 - Holiday Inn Express, 730 NW Liberty Place, Chehalis
Exit 77, on east side of freeway
360-740-1800 - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Mound, 6223 197th Way SW, Rochester
Exit 88, on west side of freeway
(An extra 10+ minutes further from FAS)
360-858-5757 - La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1225 Mellen St, Centralia
Exit 81/82, on east side of freeway
(Follow signs for Mellen St)
360-669-8110 - Relax Inn, 550 SW Parkland Dr, Chehalis
Exit 76, on east side of freeway
(Ground level only)
360-748-8608 - OYO Hotel, 122 SW Interstate Ave, Chehalis
Exit 76, on east side of freeway
628-241-2224 - King Oscar Motels, 1049 Eckerson Rd, Centralia
Exit 81/82, on east side of freeway
(Follow signs for Harrison Ave)
360-736-1661 - Lakeview Inn, 1325 Lakeshore Dr, Centralia
Exit 81/82, on east side of freeway
(Follow signs for Mellen St)
360-736-9344 - Peppermill Inn, 1233 Alder Street, Centralia
Exit 81/82, on east side of freeway
(Follow signs for Mellen St)
360-330-9441
If you are coming over Highway 12 from Yakima or other eastside locations and need a room on Friday night before class, consider Morton's Season's Motel at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 7, 360-496-6835.
There is a bed and breakfast called Heaven Homestead approximately 1/2 a mile east of the FAS Range on Centralia-Alpha Road. 360-978-5668
A membership Thousand Trails Campground is located approximately 6 miles west of the FAS Range on Centralia-Alpha Road.
To camp at the range, you MUST be a vetted alumni and have pre-approval directly from Belle. Please contact us before staying the night. We have limited camping space at our range for people who would like to tent/car camp or with self-contained RVs. Port-a-potties are available but no other amenities are provided. If arriving the night before class, please arrive before sundown. Otherwise, please plan your arrival for the next morning. Do not pull in after dark.
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For recommendations based on the quality of the lodging listed - call us at 360-978-6100 or e-mail us at The Firearms Academy of Seattle, Inc.