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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836
  • Civil War Museum
    3 min drive
  • Battle of Carthage State Park
    3 min drive
  • Habaneros Mexican Grill
    2 min drive
  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is $80
per night
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
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About the neighborhood

Carthage

When you stay at Best Budget Inn in Carthage, you'll be in a state park, within a 5-minute drive of Civil War Museum and Battle of Carthage State Park. .This motel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from 66 Drive-In Theatre and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Mercy Hospital Carthage.
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What's nearby

  • Civil War Museum - 3 min drive
  • Battle of Carthage State Park - 3 min drive
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 18 min drive
  • North Park Mall - 21 min drive
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 31 min drive

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

Georgian motel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Best Budget Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Carthage motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Georgian motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator
  • 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
  • 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 elevators
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

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 391 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 391 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and appreciated the easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute little place. Older mom & pop style motel. They kept the vintage charm and added some really cute upgrades and touches. Everything was incredibly clean! Amazing pillows. I do wish I would've asked for an extra blanket before going to bed, since I woke up a little chilly, but that's my fault. There's a gas station across the road, but other food options are a couple miles away. That was a fair tradeoff for a reasonably priced, clean, quiet, and safe room. Great job, owners and staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean , quiet ,and the manager was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place to stay on the Route 66 trip. An older hotel that has managed to keep the uniqueness and be incredibly clean at the same time. Other hotels should look here for tips on how to run a motel right! So good we overslept and got a late start the next morning. Totally worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this little gem. Staff was great, rooms were clean and comfortable. Decorated in a cute vintage look. We will be back!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very retro. It felt like Hwy 66 in its heyday!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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