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Budget Inn Carthage

2.5 star property
Motel in Carthage with free parking

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Budget Inn Carthage provides a no-frills base for visitors seeking simplicity and convenience. The property offers free WiFi in every room and easy self parking on site. The 24-hour front desk is staffed by helpful personnel ready to assist guests throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (First floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking (First floor)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking (First floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (First floor)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (First floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking (First floor)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking (First floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
17 Dixon Springs Hwy 25, Carthage, TN, 37030

What's nearby

  • Caney Fork River - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cordell Hull Dam - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Defeated Creek Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Defeated Creek Marina - 19 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Center Hill Lake - 36 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Budget Inn Carthage

Property highlights
Budget Inn Carthage provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Inn Carthage feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Carthage
Budget Inn Carthage Motel
Budget Inn Carthage Carthage
Budget Inn Carthage Motel Carthage

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn Carthage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Budget Inn Carthage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Carthage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Budget Inn Carthage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Budget Inn Carthage located?

Situated in Carthage, this motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cumberland River and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Caney Fork River. Cordell Hull Dam and Cordell Hull Overlook are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Budget Inn Carthage Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 225 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. I wish there was more food choices in the area, but that's not the motels responsibility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Strictly

Liked: Amenities
Good staying!! Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Great place to stay

I have stayed at this hotel a few times now for work and I can’t speak highly enough. From management to the actual room, I have nothing but great experiences. My only regret is that I didn’t stay here sooner! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, but walls were concrete block like a prison cell, and there was a thin door to the next room so I could hear everything the person was doing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the River
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean.the staff super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean basic motel room so nothing fancy. Priced appropriately for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly people clean rooms good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kirstie

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

Clean hotel

It was really peaceful however I did see a roach in the bathroom

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Good stay

Not fancy but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Courteous. We were able to check in early which was a great bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jojac

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

Clean and comfortable

Not luxurious by any stretch but extremely clean and well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Basic but that’s all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JEFFERY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Budget friendly.

Reasonable price. No frills. Older motel with new renovations. Clean but spartan with minimal creature comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
The manager was extremely professional and polite. Room was clean nicely. Would like to have had a coffeemaker and complimentary coffee packages in room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that git my attention was the noise of the air conditioner. But after one night it actually became a white noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catrina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We ended up bringing 2 extra people with us. Had to pay extea. I didn’t mind paying extra but it was much more than their policy online stated. Clerk insisted I pay it in cash when I handed him my card. Then Expedia called and asked for more money because he reported it and said I didn’t pay. Asked for a receipt as proof and he gave me a hand written sticky note. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on my account!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for.

It was alright. You get what you pay for. The scent of the cleaning products was overbearing and the blankets were super itchy. They charged me $10 extra per person which I found insane. I only needed the room to nap while driving across country. Was there less than 8 hours. The room was clean. Very bare and plain. They had signs everywhere- no visitors; no refunds. Wasn’t very welcome. The area was load and down the road from a jail. It was super noisy. Ambulances, trucks driving by all night. The heater sounded like a truck starting every time it went on. I would have been better off sleeping in my truck.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

The check in process was terrible. I had paid and booked online through Hotels.com. I rang the bell and a man came and motioned me to the night window. (It was around 10:00 pm) Not only could I not hear him through the glass, there was also a language barrier and he was very condescending toward me. He asked for my credit card and I explained I had already paid so he proceeded to tell me if I tore anything up in the room it would cost me not him and Hotels.com wouldn’t pay for damages. He asked me twice if I had a dog. I did not — just a husband. We are in our fifties, were there for a funeral and don’t go around trashing hotels. He provided poor customer service and was just simply rude. The motel is old and dated but appeared to be fairly clean. The basics were in the room such as soap, towels, toilet paper, hair dryer, microwave, fridge and a coffee maker; however, the coffee maker still had the last customer’s old coffee still in the strainer. The shower didn’t work because the fixture was loose on the wall and the wall behind it was rotten.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room. Great stay at a great price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

It was a great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but very well taken care of
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The water pressure in the shiwer is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

STANLEY

Disliked: Room comfort

Okay stay

Room was bear minimum. No microwave or closet but did have fridge. Bedding was old. Room appeared clean. Nothing else close so had to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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