Historic inn exterior surrounded by Louisiana cypress trees

Franklin, Louisiana

Your Home Base for
Cajun Country

Step off the road and into something quieter — a place where the cypress trees frame your mornings and the bayou hums in the background. Centerville Steamboat Inn is your grounded retreat in the heart of Acadiana.

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Whether you're here for the seafood, the music, or just the slow pace — we'll give you a comfortable place to come back to.

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100+ Years of local history
LA-182 Easy highway access
Bayou Steps from the water
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Accommodations

Rooms Built for
Real Rest

No chain-hotel polish here. Just clean, comfortable rooms with the kind of quiet that only comes in a place where nobody's in a hurry.

Cozy queen bedroom with warm wood tones and natural light

Standard Queen

A straightforward, comfortable room — perfect for a night or two while you explore the area. Fresh linens, quiet AC, and a view of the garden.

  • Queen bed
  • Private bath
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garden view
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Spacious double room with rustic charm and soft lighting

Double Room

More space for the whole crew. Two comfortable beds, room to spread out, and the same easy-going atmosphere that makes this place special.

  • Two double beds
  • Private bath
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Work desk
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Bright corner room with large windows overlooking the property

Corner Suite

Our largest room — extra windows, extra light, extra space. Ideal for longer stays when you want to feel at home, not just passing through.

  • King bed
  • Private bath
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Sitting area
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Cypress trees lining a quiet Louisiana bayou at golden hour

The Experience

This Is the Louisiana
Most Visitors Miss

Centerville Steamboat Inn sits on the edge of something real — not the tourist Louisiana, but the working, breathing one. French is still spoken at the grocery store. Sunday dinners last until dark. The air smells like magnolia and damp earth after a summer rain.

We don't pretend to be a resort. We're a place to sleep well, wake up slowly, and go do whatever brings you here — whether that's shrimping in Grand Bay, hunting in the marshes, or just sitting on the porch until the crickets start up.

Historic Character

Decades of Louisiana hospitality built into every board and beam. This isn't a renovation — it's a continuation.

unhurried Pace

No check-in rush, no lobby noise. Arrive when you arrive, sleep when you're tired, leave when you're ready.

Quiet & Private

Situated away from the main drag, our property offers the kind of stillness that's hard to find these days.

Local Knowledge

We know this area the way people who live here do — where the best gumbo is, which bayou trails are worth the drive, what the season looks like.

Location

In the Middle of
Everything That Matters

We're right on LA-182 in Franklin — easy to find, easy to leave from, and far enough from the noise that you actually rest.

9106 LA-182
Franklin, LA 70538
Nearby Grand Bay, Acadiana, Cajun Country
Getting Here Direct access from LA-182

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Call us to check availability and book your stay. We're always happy to answer questions about the area, the rooms, or anything you need for your trip.

(337) 940-4243

9106 LA-182, Franklin, LA 70538

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Phone (337) 940-4243
Address 9106 LA-182, Franklin, LA 70538

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