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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, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836
  • Place, Civil War Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, 66 Drive-In Theatre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Precious Moments Chapel
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
3.9 out of 5, Good, 495 reviews
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage

About the area

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 27.7 mi (44.6 km) from Downstream Casino Resort and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Jasper County Courthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Civil War Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Red Oak II Museum and Art Community - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mercy Hospital Carthage - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • 66 Drive-In Theatre - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 20 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uskana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maple Leaf Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Town - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Georgian motel in Carthage with free parking
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.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

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 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: 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

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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 445 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous landscaping and a clean pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Nice stay in a quiet hotel. The room was clean and beds comfortable. The setting is nice and best of all they are dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cute property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property and the host are wonderful people. But upon staying this time they had 2 permanent guest in 2 rooms and I was in the middle of those two he was as rude as they get and the other side was smoking right out front it smelt so bad. I don’t stay where there are permanent people who use the rooms as their forever homes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was fun, unique hotel. Their decor is intentionally retro. They had a microwave and Keurig-type coffee machine, but they matched the retro decor. It was fun to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly management, quiet location well away from the interstate, retro Route 66 motel vibe. A little heavy on floral scent for those sensitive to odors, but most people wouldn't mind. A fair value for the price vs. quality in that location. If you're looking for that classic highway motel experience, this should satisfy you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old school vibes, great attention to detail. Pool was refreshing and rooms were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service. Easy check in. Very clean and neat. My go to place to stay in Carthage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim St.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim St.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little, retro themed, hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean, grounds were pet friendly. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dave n Tee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, San Diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden Gem
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home

It was more like an at home feel, rather than just a room at a hotel chain. Nice decor. Real coffee mugs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tastefully decorated. Frig, microwave and coffee maker. Park at the door. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love It

Quaint little hotel that has an old school style to it. The rooms are decorated as if they were from the 1970's. I loved it. The beds were quite comfortable as well. They are right next to a lake and a river. I need to bring my fishing pole next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip home from our Oklahoma stay

We were traveling back home to Kentucky from a week long stay in Oklahoma. We decided to spend the night here on Route 66 at this Awesome retro vibe, back in time hotel. The lady at the check in office was very friendly & nice offering us a Great place to eat breakfast at the next morning. The room was very clean & peacefully quiet. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nicely decorated with nostalgic touches. The property borders Lake Kellogg which is lovely. The noise from the parking lot was the only downside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very well kept up but stayed true to the original Route 66 vibe. Extremely clean and the staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable! We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice, clean, well lit older mom and pop motel, decorated with cute, retro-look modern appliances. Staff was very pleasant at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and the room needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025