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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
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836
  • Civil War Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Battle of Carthage State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Precious Moments Chapel
    ‪18 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
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The price is $78
per night
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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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 9:00 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 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

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 396 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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend this spot more highly. One of the best showers in any hotel I've ever had, and a very helpful staff. I hope they never lose any of the retro touches!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole

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

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retro cute and retro internet.
Very good service when we arrived, friendly and informative. The decor was retro cute. The internet was VERY slow, unusable. We were told that there would be breakfast, including waffles. The morning staff informed us that, "He was sorry, but not the normal breakfast person." So, although there was cold stuff to eat, the breakfast was pretty disappointing. The morning staff was more about excuses than service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and had a cozy style. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LaVane

Traveled 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

Mary Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This retro motel on route 66 is a fabulous property beside a lake in historic Carthage. The proprietor''s care about preserving the traditions of mid 20th century motels for trans continental travelers. We especially appreciated the laundry and the wholehearted welcome. The decor of the rooms was another unique touch. A great value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great surprise
Just a retro flash back type of decor and a great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Route 66 Gem
Room was comfortable and clean. Owners were amazingly nice. Along old Route 66, motel is of the era and gives the vibe. If you want a clean, quiet room for a good price this is the place. Kellogg Lake across the road, walking trail and park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the simplicity, comfort, and nod to simpler days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place great all around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The highway outside was loud but we couldn't hear that noise inside the room.. very quiet. Very nice staff.. room was clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarrie, Washburn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 66 reto themed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stop over
Clean room. Quiet area by a lake. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor and the owners are very personable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet but not much within walking distance. I will not stay there again because the internet was not reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly service! The host was very accommodative.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024