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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
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Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $86
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Explore the area

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13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836
  • Place, Jasper County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Civil War Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Battle of Carthage State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Best Budget Inn

Carthage motel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and charcoal grills are onsite.
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.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Georgian motel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Best Budget Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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 9:30 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 487 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Bluffton

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my gosh, one of the reviews I originally had read for this motel was that it was the writer's favorite place to stay in the United States. I thought to myself, how can that be? But now, after staying there myself, I understand exactly what they meant by that statement. It's just the cutest place, in a quiet roadside location, ṭwith room amenities that make you feel like you're right at home. Plus, the night attendant was amazing- even offered to wait up for my arrival, should I have gotten there after the final check-in time for the night. Top all this off with being dog-friendly, and you'll see why I plan to come for a returm visit in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hallie, Baton Rouge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute place. Very quiet. Very nice owner/operators. I felt safe there, traveling as a solo woman. And the 60s vibe was fun, too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room not spotless, but clean. It’s a little out of date, but super comfy. Would stay here again. My dog loved it too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding. Well worth going a few blocks out of the way for this charming place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a step back in time. It was clean and very neat. The owner/receptionist was very kind and informational. I will be staying there agin when I am back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retro style, clean and comfortable stay on Route 66.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the cleanest cutest little motel I’ve ever been to. Staff are super nice. Extremely friendly and quiet atmosphere. If I’m ever in the area again I will definitely come back. I love this little motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast, Friendly and Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I just love this little retro motel it's my favorite United States
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint little motel…. Very clean.,.. no breakfast available
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Loved the 60’s decor!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute! Loved this place, would like to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice area with beautiful park right across the street. Staff was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorri M

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarrie, Washburn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry close nice machines. Very clean. Quite. Kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with family

Great

Staff/Front Desk/Owner was very friendly. Check in was nice.The room was clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha Marie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute “retro” motel on a little lake. Furnishings were reminiscent of the 60’s. Comfortable and easy to find. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had a bad, dank odor. I think it was the old air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our dogs first time in a hotel. All went well. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A clean stay. A step back in time with the decor. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025