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Best Budget Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Tell City with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Free self parking
Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Tell City is home to Best Budget Inn. Christ of the Ohio and Huffman's Mill Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohio River and Birdseye. Holiday World and Splashin' Safari and Santa's Candy Castle are also worth visiting.
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Map
17 Highway 66 East, Tell City, IN, 47586

What's nearby

  • Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Birdseye - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Young's Creek - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tell City Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 38 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Evansville, IN (EVV-Evansville Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julie's Tell Street Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪King Chef - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Best Budget Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Fiesta Grande, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and ATM/banking services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 57 individually furnished rooms include perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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 (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fiesta Grande

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Days Inn Hotel Tell City
Days Inn Tell City
Knights Inn Tell City Hotel
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Knights Inn Tell City Hotel
Knights Tell City Tell City
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Knights Inn Tell City Hotel Tell City
Best Budget Inn Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on Sep 4, 2025 start from $65.99, 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 hotel allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. 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 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Budget Inn located?

Situated in Tell City, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area, Ohio River, and Birdseye. Young's Creek and Tell City Dog Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 240 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, but property need a lot of TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

William

The continetinal breakfast was horrible out of date cereal and no other options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like anything about it. The air conditioner didn’t work well and the room was small. And spiders everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
When I first pulled in, the hotel itself gave off bad vibes, doors opening directly outdoors, each room having an outside chair and a small bucket for cigarettes (I don't smoke for the record) and it just looked like one of those cheap motels people might stay in for an extended period when they don't have a lot of options. When I first got into my room, I was nervous about what I was going to see. But it was clean, the WiFi was strong, TV had plenty of channels, it had a large refrigerator, the bed was comfortable, this was a great room! The only downside was the breakfast options. Because the tables were right up against the windows, I decided to take what I wanted back to my room, rather than sit where I'd exposed to the sun's heat. Not too bad of a place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

awesome

It was peacful and great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First there was trash all over outside the facility as well as cans overflowing. Our door lock....no chain and the deadbolt didn't work. The lady provided us a medium size bag of ice, instead of allowing us to get our own. The room was clean and we couldn't hear the neighbors when the door was closed. Location wasn't bad for one night but we will not be returning. During check-in, she couldn't find my reservation and asked me if I had already paid. I could have lied but didn't and made sure I paid her.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs a lot of work if not a complete renovation. It smells like fish likely from the sitting water in the pool. The bathtubs are dirty, stained, and peeling. There is paint splatter for the layered paint. Smells like mildew. If it wasn’t so late I would have requested a refund and moved somewhere else. We booked two nights but only stayed one. There was no real breakfast just coffee and a muffin, there was only two muffins the few times I checked. Sadly not even worth the low budget price you pay.
Pool right outside of the door.
Ceiling outside the door to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dewayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathroom was dirty it had roaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hard pass...won't stay here again...

Motel was fairly clean....building maintenance was terrible....water damaged soffits with peeling paint....shoddy repairs throughout....sewer/septic cover in grass near rooms emitting nasty stench.....never , ever had front desk person go inspect our room before allowing us to check out....not recommending this place.....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the nasty place I have ever stayed I will never stay there again the things in the rooms were falling apart like the toilet, one room had mold around the tub and what look like blood on the bed on the mattress so never again will I stay at this place and the men that work there made my daughter feel very uncomfortable ! Its so much bad stuff i can write it all but never again will i stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Latisha

The room was absolutely horrible, it smelt like smoke. It was very dirty. There was urine all on the toilet there was stuff all over the walls. The pillows were like airplane pillows, so tiny, and there wasn’t even a real blankets on the bed. There was stuff all over the floor. The air conditioning barely worked. The bathtub was disgusting. Even the smoke detector didn’t have batteries in it. It was left open. I would not recommend this hotel to anybody especially families with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

abigail

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hey!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Leeann

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won't go there again.

The first room had 2 beds first one I looked at had sheets that had hair on them and looked dirty. The front desk lady brought more sheets but as she was gone I discovered the 2nd bedding was also not up to my comfort so she took us to a different room that looked a little better but there was stains on the carpet that looked like blood. After I Lysoled the whole room we did finally sleep but just didn't feel at ease or comfortable there. Didn't like the kids touching anything. I just had a bad feeling lots of bad things have happened there for some reason and didn't like having my grandkids there. It was supposed to have free breakfast but there was no coffee out, and only 2 xsmall (tiny) muffins and a small honey bun and that was it. Just didn't feel good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherries

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

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

drop them from your site. Very bad for business

I didn’t get to stay. They refused to let me check in. One of the men was very rude to me. Pretty much yelled at me. I’ve already talked to you guys twice and should be receiving a refund by 10 business days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came in for a family illness and stayed two nights and we were comforable and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What not to get in a hotel room!!

There were several folks in residence, personal bbq grills and lawn furniture in front of several doors. The rooms smelled of smoke, one of the shower stalls was covered in black dye and I was afraid to walk on the carpet. Told my adult children that we’re never staying there again. The rooms were designed to promote tourism, you sure didn’t want to stay in the rooms. All in all, not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no in room coffee and I don't like the fact that they had already charged my card before I had even gotten there and checked in. Someone was playing loud music right outside of our door. Over all our stay Wash not very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Could've vacuumed better under beds, otherwise ok

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020