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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Carthage Georgian motel with outdoor pool

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Work from a comfortable desk with a television and a mirror above, and a lamp for task lighting.
Enjoy a serene view of the water from this covered outdoor space, surrounded by lush greenery and columns.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with picnic tables, benches, and a shaded area beneath a large tree overlooking a body of water.
Simple, functional architecture surrounds a serene environment with well-maintained lawns and trees.
Surrounded by the beauty of a state park, Best Budget Inn offers a refreshing getaway with continental breakfast, a serene garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi or unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Charcoal grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £64
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside tables, and a framed picture.

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds, each with a colorful bedspread, are set against a neutral wall with framed artworks above.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
7.8 out of 10, Good, 470 reviews
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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About the area

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

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 - ‬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

When visiting Carthage, Best Budget Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 16 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Charcoal grills

What to do

  • Free bikes nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1955
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Best Budget Carthage
Best Budget Inn Motel
Best Budget inn Carthage
Best Budget Inn Carthage
Best Budget Inn Motel Carthage
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Budget Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Best Budget Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Best Budget Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Budget Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 16 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 10 per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Best Budget Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Budget Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area. Best Budget Inn also has a garden.

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Routes
Lake
Bed
Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Microwave
Bathroom
Retro style

What guests liked

  • The pool area was clean, nice, and refreshing, with a deep end and a pleasant patio for relaxation. (6 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible with some rooms having cars parked outside the door. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Charley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a good room for a layover night. Simple, clean accommodations. Bathroom is small; resembles most people have at home.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous landscaping and a clean pool!
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean and cute property
Judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the old school vibes, great attention to detail. Pool was refreshing and rooms were comfy
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Todd, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very well kept up but stayed true to the original Route 66 vibe. Extremely clean and the staff were super friendly!
Rachelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place to stay and appreciated the easy parking.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place great all around
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and tastefully decorated. Frig, microwave and coffee maker. Park at the door. Will definitely be staying here again.
Tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a gem! Loved that this was a Route 66 original, and the owners have maintained the quaintness. The room was spotless, and we had all the conveniences we needed.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean room, friendly staff.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Home

It was more like an at home feel, rather than just a room at a hotel chain. Nice decor. Real coffee mugs.
Debra, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Adorable! We loved it.
Salah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean with Retro Decor

If I could rate this better than excellent I would. Great price, great hostess, great retro decor, great comfortable bed. Great location. Just GREAT!
Soft memory foam bed; extra pillows in closet.
Retro refrigerator and microwave
Kuerig style coffee pot with select coffee and real coffee cups!
Special touches
Lorene, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
Christina, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The rooms were clean and had a cozy style. The staff were friendly.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My stay was fantastic. The clerk at check in was wonderful very friendly and helpful. The property it’s self is very cute I love the decor, I felt right at home room had a couple personal touches I loved and the shower was one of the best I’ve had at any hotel.
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Owner/staff was very kind and friendly!
Ma Benita, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice, clean room and friendly staff.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was clean , quiet ,and the manager was very helpful
Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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!
Sarah, 1-night trip