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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Carthage Georgian motel with outdoor pool

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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

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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
$86 nightly
The total price is $90
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees

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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
7.8 out of 10, Good, 520 reviews
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Civil War Museum - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jasper County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mercy Hospital Carthage - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • 66 Drive-In Theatre - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 17 min drive - 18.7 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
  • ‪Taco Town - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maple Leaf Coffee - ‬4 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 travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in 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 available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Charcoal grills

What to do

  • Free bicycles 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

Also known as

Best Budget Carthage
Best Budget Inn Motel
Best Budget inn Carthage
Best Budget Inn Carthage
Best Budget Inn Motel Carthage

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 to 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 35 lbs 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Best Budget Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck 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 check-in and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with nearby activities like 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
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
Microwave
Parks

What guests liked

  • The pool area was a highlight, described as nice, relaxing, refreshing, and lovely by multiple guests. (7 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easy, and often right outside the door. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room friendly staff
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was easy and everyone was friendly.
Jacob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless. Loved the 60’s decor!
Betty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute “retro” motel on a little lake. Furnishings were reminiscent of the 60’s. Comfortable and easy to find. Pleasant staff.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice area. Quiet.
donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place great all around
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend and Hope To Be Back Soon!

Charming nostalgic hotel on old historic Route 66. Very much enjoyed our stay! Our room was clean, fresh, and retro themed. Staff was great, very helpful with info about the area. Beautiful little lake right across the street with a scenic 0.8 mile walk around which was great for our fur babies. Would highly recommend and hope to be back through and stay again soon. Thank you!!!
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service. Easy check in. Very clean and neat. My go to place to stay in Carthage.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very 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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This was probably the cleanest hotel that I have ever stayed in.
Keith, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint Motel and friendly staff

A very quaint motel right next to a beautiful lake. Our kids loved the pool too.
Jenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stop over

Clean room. Quiet area by a lake. Great price.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and home like atmosphere
Chester, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean, very efficient and easy to get into. Very helpful and kind staff.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price, customer service, location and room was very clean. A shower I actually did not take with my flip flops on. Would stay here again!
Darcie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good folks in charge
JERRY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Cute decorations. Pool area very nice.
Margie, 1-night trip