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Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property
A peaceful retreat nestled alongside state park scenery where travelers can enjoy pool relaxation or venture to nearby attractions

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Best Budget Inn, surrounded by state park beauty, offers a refreshing escape. Enjoy continental breakfast, relax in the garden, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The seasonal outdoor pool and convenient laundry facilities complete the amenities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Civil War Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Battle of Carthage State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Jasper County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 17 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 33 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roscoes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maple Leaf Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Motel in a state park
Best Budget Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • A vending machine and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Budget Inn feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Plaza Motel
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 63 reviews
$58 nightly
The price is $66
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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

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–9:00 PM.

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

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on Jan 9, 2026 start from $72.0, excluding 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 35 lbs 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (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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Reviews

Best Budget Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 467 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute place. Very quiet. Very nice owner/operators. I felt safe there, traveling as a solo woman. And the 60s vibe was fun, too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Very nice area with beautiful park right across the street. Staff was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast, Friendly and Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a step back in time. It was clean and very neat. The owner/receptionist was very kind and informational. I will be staying there agin when I am back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were traveling around Missouri and I found this quaint hotel online. I loved the retro feel of the rooms and how they stuck with the old route 66 theme. It was a very unique place to stay. We took many pictures and would stay there again if we end up in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A clean stay. A step back in time with the decor. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very nice and the retro styling is really fun. The town of Carthage is historic and people are very friendly. Beautiful lake right next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry close nice machines. Very clean. Quite. Kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim St.

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

Jan

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

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good room for a layover night. Simple, clean accommodations. Bathroom is small; resembles most people have at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

8/10 Good

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Rachelle

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ma Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/staff was very kind and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Retro

Loved the retro appliances to go with Historic Rte. 66 theme!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Theresa

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed the retro look of the room, extremely clean and friendly and helpful staff, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024