Best Budget Inn

Carthage Georgian motel with outdoor pool

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Dates

December 2025

3

January 2026

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

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

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Tomorrow

Dec 4 - Dec 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 25 - Dec 26

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About the neighborhood

13008 State Hwy. 96, Carthage, MO, 64836

What's nearby

Civil War Museum - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Battle of Carthage State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Jasper County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Precious Moments Chapel - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
Downstream Casino Resort - 33 min drive - 56.0 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

Enjoy your visit to Carthage with a stay at Best Budget Inn. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 18 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

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

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

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

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Best Budget Inn Carthage

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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.