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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Georgian motel in Carthage with free parking

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
Laundry
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
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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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
  • Battle of Carthage State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jasper County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.3 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

Motel in a state park
Best Budget Inn provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and outdoor furniture
  • Charcoal grills and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Budget Inn include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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  • Pet-friendly
7.8 out of 10, Good, 442 reviews
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
Cots (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 any lifts
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

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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Budget Inn?

As of 28 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on 29 Jun 2025 start from NZ$136.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 10 per day and a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Budget Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Budget Inn located?

Situated in a state park, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Civil War Museum, Battle of Carthage State Park and Jasper County Courthouse. Red Oak II Museum and Art Community is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 421 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

Gorgeous landscaping and a clean pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and cute property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Love the old school vibes, great attention to detail. Pool was refreshing and rooms were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

Nice place to stay and appreciated the easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Adorable! We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place great all around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The rooms were clean and had a cozy style. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Owner/staff was very kind and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

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

It was clean , quiet ,and the manager was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Unbeatable for the price. No frills. Simple room, but it does have a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Clean blowing heater. Tight shower, but excellent shower head. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Property was clean and exuded 50s charm. Loved the aqua appliances. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice, clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Loved the lake and 50s vibe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

This was a nice hotel, it was obviously an older facility but was well maintained and the furnishings was amazing, they appeared to be of the 50's decor that presented a nostalgic feeling that to me made it more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024