Title: Best Budget Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Best Budget Inn Georgian motel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/a7b76179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/989def80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/030ffe56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/c08e9c3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/d8ab22d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - - Breakfast included - Laundry - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 28 - Oct. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 29 - Oct. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2026181&PinnedHotelID=2026181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/2886f55d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews ### 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/36341ae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews ### 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2030000/2026200/2026181/742c6ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed 9.8 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 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJoplin-Hotels-Best-Budget-Inn.h2026181.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJoplin-Hotels-Best-Budget-Inn.h2026181.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.19067%2C-94.29206&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jdoKk8ed4gdrMzKNn__o_r967J0=) 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 sun loungers - Free self parking - RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and charcoal grills - Outdoor furniture and a vending machine - 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22162/7191b6d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage Carthage - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 7.8 Good 516 reviews CA $123 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=22162&PinnedHotelID=22162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27300/27295/f5743220.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn and Suites Carthage - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 6.6 960 reviews CA $106 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=27295&PinnedHotelID=27295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110710000/110705600/110705593/51ebe5ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Precious Hotel Carthage - 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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 ### 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 Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on Oct 29, 2025 start from CA $104.88, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Joplin-Hotels-Best-Budget-Inn.h2026181.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 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? > 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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