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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Georgian motel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from property
Laundry room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836

What's nearby

  • Civil War Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Battle of Carthage State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mercy Hospital Carthage - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 31 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Habaneros Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Town - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Motel in a state park
At Best Budget Inn, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and charcoal grills
  • Outdoor furniture and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Budget Inn include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1955
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Best Budget Carthage
Best Budget Inn Motel
Best Budget inn Carthage
Best Budget Inn Carthage
Best Budget Inn Motel Carthage

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Budget Inn?

As of 29 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on 30 Nov 2024 start from AU$118.72, including 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.

Is Best Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 10 per day and a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Budget Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Budget Inn located?

Situated in a state park, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Civil War Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Battle of Carthage State Park. 66 Drive-In Theatre and Mercy Hospital Carthage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 364 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 364 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LaVane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Owners were very helpful with info about Carthage. Close to downtown if driving. Pretty lake across from the far end of the motel. Walking trail around it. Room was not cleaned after the first night. We had to go to the office to get clean towels and washcloths the next morning. The room was cleaned well after that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint retro experience. Captures the Route 66 atmosphere very well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable retro motel
This Budget Inn is most definitely on our stay list. We would give 1000 stars if we could. Tasha checked us in and was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable. The pool area is beautiful and the sun setting over the lake across the street was stunning. If you are in the area its a must stay. My teenage grandaughter was thrilled with the retro decor. It was also very quiet and one of the best nights sleep I've had in awhile. MUCH nicer than the big vhain hotel the next night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice hotel, it was obviously an older facility but was well maintained and the furnishings was amazing, they appeared to be of the 50's decor that presented a nostalgic feeling that to me made it more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unique retro vibe was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ma Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/staff was very kind and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly, the BEST Budget Inn. The owners are SO kind, welcoming, helpful, and I LOVE how they have preserved the 60s-70s theme. It’s VERY cool. This is all about providing a great customer experience so people can spread the word, let the world know, and have them come back again. And they EXCEEDED in every area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis, Magnolia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Amenities
The 50s motif was fun. There was a nice outdoor pool out back. It was right off of route 66.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Motel and friendly staff
A very quaint motel right next to a beautiful lake. Our kids loved the pool too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was probably the cleanest hotel that I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Step into the Past on Route 66
I loved this place!! I didn’t know it was a Route 66 location and had been updated and modernized so I was delightfully surprised to find myself enjoying the past with the present conveniences. It is located beside a beautiful small lake and they decorated the outside to enhance that view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
US RT 66 Historic Location
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything here was fantastic! Friendly and helpful people, clean room, nice lake to walk around, convenient to downtown Carthage. Will stay there again when we are passing through. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice energy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Clean and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
A wonderful place to stay. Loved the vintage decor including appliances. Very helpful staff, ready with local information. Right next to a park with lake and falls that you can walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little motel
The owner did some upgrading to give it a vintage feel. It’s older but clean and not “smelly.” Checking in was quick and a friendly experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024