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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pool
Laundry
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836

Civil War Museum
‪4 min drive‬
66 Drive-In Theatre
‪11 min drive‬
Precious Moments Chapel
‪20 min drive‬
Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

‪Habaneros Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
‪Uskana - ‬4 min drive
‪Bamboo Garden - ‬3 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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Christina

11 Jun 2025

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

11 Jun 2025

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

9 Jun 2025

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

8 Jun 2025

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

8 Jun 2025

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.

2 Jun 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim St.

Travelled with partner

2 Jun 2025

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

1 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dave n Tee

30 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, San Diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

16 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a hidden Gem

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

7 May 2025

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

2 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller

23 Apr 2025

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

16 Apr 2025

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

11 Apr 2025

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

11 Apr 2025

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

31 Mar 2025

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

26 Mar 2025

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

23 Mar 2025

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

18 Mar 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very noisy and the room needs updating.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family

15 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

Lorene

3 Mar 2025

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

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.

Kuerig style coffee pot with select coffee and real coffee cups!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

15 Feb 2025

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

Unbeatable for the price!

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