Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Best Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Georgian motel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Best Budget Inn

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
View from property
View from property
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

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

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

  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uskana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maple Leaf Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Town - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Motel in a state park
At Best Budget Inn, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and charcoal grills
  • Outdoor furniture 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

Similar properties

Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
7.8 out of 10, Good, 517 reviews
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

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 at the property

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 31 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on 1 Dec, 2025 start from S$103.14, 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.