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Smithville Historical Museum and Inn

3.0 star property
Wake up on your schedule at this historic inn, enjoy free bike rentals for easy exploration, and friendly matches at the billiards table.

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Located beside the golf course, Smithville Historical Museum and Inn offers a peaceful getaway with amenities like roundtrip airport shuttle, in-room WiFi, and bike rentals. Enjoy an arcade/game room and a library with views of nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Free toiletries, towels

Romantic Room, Kitchen, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Elizabeths room, Balcony with a sunset view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Cathleens room, Riverview from the bay window

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Smithville, Smithville Historical Museum and Inn is next to a golf course and near the beach. Edgerton City Bandstand and Kearney Historic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Little Platte Distillery and Ladoga Ridge Winery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Barry Road Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Jowler Creek Winery. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Smithville travel guide
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Map
210 North Bridge Street, Box 270, Smithville, MO, 64089

What's nearby

  • Smithville City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Courtyard Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Remembrance Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Little Platte Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ladoga Ridge Winery
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Casey's
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    4 min drive
  • Aroma Bistro
    6 min drive

About this property

Smithville Historical Museum and Inn

Bed & breakfast adjacent to a golf course
A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Smithville Historical Museum and Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Smithville Historical Museum and Inn offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Smithville Historical Museum Inn
Historical Museum Inn
Smithville Historical Museum
Smithville Historical Museum
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Smithville
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Bed & breakfast
Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Bed & breakfast Smithville

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithville Historical Museum and Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smithville Historical Museum and Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smithville Historical Museum and Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Smithville Historical Museum and Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Smithville Historical Museum and Inn located?

Situated in Smithville, this golf bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Courtyard Park, Remembrance Park, and Smithville City Hall. Heritage Park and Little Platte Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Smithville Historical Museum and Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly interesting staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is gorgeous!!! We had it all to ourselves and were very comfortable. We will DEFINITELY be back!!!
Beautiful sight, as we drove up.
Warm and welcoming dining room with information on the history of the area.
Kitchen available to prepare our own meals. Wow!
Another thoughtful touch - tea service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful and authentic, the host taught us so much about local history and the room was cute! Also close to the square with drinks and good food. Would 100% come again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Loved all the history and tour at check in. Restaurants and shops within walking distance and quaint main street area. Bed was very comfortable and slept great. Building needs some repairs and upkeep but it was built in the 1880's and this was part of the charm for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here! The tour of the museum was intriguing and the inn was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dense

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

My "night at the museum" was awesome!

The host was very enthusiastic about showing the place and very cooperative making sure the booking went well. All the amenities you might need were available, a lovely deck out back and a pleasant walk to local shops and a few restaurants and bars. I would love to stay again if the opportunity comes up again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andre

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

Great stay.

It was a good stay. Room was comfortable and quiet. Proprietors were very friendly, and have me a tour of the history museum attached in the house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

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

Great Stay

This was a great experience. The staff was super friendly an so professional. It was neat to stay in the same house Frank James
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

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

Nice place

Nice place, cool tour, managed by super friendly people. I'd come with a bunch of friends. Walking distance to main street/downtown Smithville.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The museum was quite interesting (the James gang, indeed!) and the volunteers friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the history of the place, and the room was quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was so unique and had such amazing history. Frank was the sweetest and so nice about us coming in later. When we came he showed us around and told us all about Smithville’s history and some of the artifacts there. Can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Interesting Museum

More museum than bed and breakfast. Museum and tour were very interesting but guest rooms were too crowded with objects, making it difficult to use the space. No food service so not a true bed and breakfast. Frank, who greeted us and gave our tour was very friendly and informative about the history of Smithville.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Beautiful Time Capsule

Amazing - if you are interested in the last few hundred years of U.S. History, I'd put this one on your list of places to visit. Just a great experience. Out of the innumerable artifacts dating back to the end of the 18th century, I particularly was taken back by the original copy of a page from April 15th, 1865 - I didn't have time to see everything. The property's stewards will most likely offer a tour and they are really nice folks. I thought this location was aggressively under priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was listed as a”bed and breakfast,” but when i checked in i learned that they had discontinued serving breakfast when Co-vid became a concern. I was disappointed, as i always look forward to the breakfasts served in B&Bs. On the brighter side, my room was very cozy and comfortable and the hosts were helpful and enthusiastic about the historic property. However, I could have appreciated a bit less of the upstairs and down historical tour. Best part was that it was pet friendly and had NO fee or deposit for my pet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Pretty dirty. We couldn't believe the hair (human we assume) on shower walls. Mold growing on wall and pictures. (We took photos.) yard is overgrown, unmowed. There's a creepy white van in the grass. It's a very well-loved and clearly treasured property. It has family history to the owner which is very sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay at the Smithville Inn (and Museum) was very pleasant. We were greeted by the host promptly and cordially, and were given a very informative tour and history of the house and area before being shown to our room. Staying in this house was like stepping back in history, but with modern amenities. The house is quaint, quiet and private, and the outdoor setting was well cared for and inviting. My only complaint was with the claw foot tub which, while equipped with a shower, was hard to get in, and dealing with the surround shower curtain was somewhat awkward and difficult. Additionally I would have preferred a flat rubber bath mat instead of the floppy loose one it was equipped with; otherwise the bathroom was roomy and clean. On the plus side, the full kitchen to which we had total access, was neat, clean and nicely equipped. The bed was comfortable, and the rooms throughout are furnished with period furniture and curios giving the house a proper and pleasing atmosphere. The host made it clear that he would be available if we had need of him, but otherwise left us to our private enjoyment of house and the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable. The room was properly heated at night. And the surrounding was quiet for a good sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing service from the management.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mr.Justus was an informative & welcoming host. The house is big and old….it is a museum. We were very comfortable and slept great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! I always learn more about Smithville when I stay here. Can't wait until my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Really enjoyed the history presentation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely place. Frank was interesting and shared a lot of information about the house and town. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun tour of the museum! Always a great place to stay! Great communication and works with my schedule for check in / out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People... always people ! Hosts Frank and Maria are priceless. The Hotels.com site advertises Airport Shuttle, but fails to mention 'Not on Sunday'. Answer... Frank and Maria got uo Sunday morning and drove me to the airport ! Frank is a living, breathing History Book. Not only did he guide me through the Museum, but pointed out key sites as we drove. Now we have to go back, so my wife can enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Michael

Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024