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Budget Inn Alcoa

2.5 star property
Motel in Alcoa with free parking

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Budget Inn Alcoa provides a straightforward, hassle-free experience for visitors. Guests can connect using the in-room WiFi, park with ease on the property, and find assistance whenever needed thanks to the 24-hour front desk service.

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2972 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN, 37701

What's nearby

  • University of Tennessee - 12 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 14 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 14 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 15 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • West Town Mall - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Alcoa

Property highlights
Budget Inn Alcoa provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Budget Alcoa
Budget Inn Alcoa Magnuson Worldwide
Budget Inn Magnuson Worldwide
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Budget Magnuson Worldwide
Budget Inn Alcoa
Budget Inn Alcoa Motel
Budget Inn Alcoa Alcoa
Budget Inn Alcoa Motel Alcoa
Budget Inn Alcoa By Magnuson Worldwide

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn Alcoa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Budget Inn Alcoa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Alcoa?

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

What time is check-out at Budget Inn Alcoa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Budget Inn Alcoa located?

Situated in Alcoa, this motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Covenant Health and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fort Loudoun Lake. Meigs Falls and Palace Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Budget Inn Alcoa Reviews

4.4

4.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

5.4

Staff & service

3.4

Eco-friendliness

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 169 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
X
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoke detector kept going off, noisy, roaches, customer service was horrible will not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disgusting worst place I’ve ever stayed in in my life
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

jeanette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay here again, i need a phone number i have been charged twice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
$50 charge for staying to insure room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Egh

First three rooms they tried to give me had not been cleaned. When i finally did get a cleaned room i noticed there was no microwave nor fridge. There also was not enough hot water pressure to take a shower! Room 134 is the room i stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not staying here again

The sheets had holes.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I got what I paid for and expected, so I'm hesitant to give a bad review. It was... tolerable. And that was the price point. It's a cheap dump. Accept that going in and you'll be fine. The check in lady was polite and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness
This certainly is a budget inn. It is across from the airport, so we heard planes taking off from inside the room. The staff is not rude, but not terribly friendly either. The hotel is being renovated, and our room was nice enough, but the furniture is very dated. They don't have refrigerators, and there is no ice machine onsite. If you need a bed for the night on your way through town it gets the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was cheap and clean. I just wanted a place to sleep. The bed was comfortable. Mcdonalds was right down the road. Dislikes. No tv remote.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff, mold in the bathroom and bedbugs! I would love a refund!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

barbara bishop

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't like anything about the property, dirty inside and outside. Area outside pool and all around had high grass that needed to be cut badly. Sidewalks were filthy and saw a hypodermic needle lying outside our door. Stay was for 4 nights but we left after only 2. Would never, ever stay there again. Commodes lid fell off, bathtub was filthy. Bed had no bed spread and a top sheet was used for bottom sheet. Could see mattress cover on the sides and it was nasty. Don't think we have ever stayed in a place like that.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After 50 years of travel I have finally reached the bottom! This is the worst place I have ever stayed and I’ve stayed in hundreds! Dirty, no hot water at all, unsafe, surly desk clerk, holes in the wall, blood stain in the commode, no fridge, airplane noise, dirty wash cloth left in bath tub, not even a nail to hang clothes,no cup of any description, wires protruding from the wall… just horrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Priyanka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maintenance is too worse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tod

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

Don't stay hear.

First I got a wash cloth to smash the bugs. The tubs caulk was black with mold. The sheets were stained. Most of the water didn't make it to the shower head but came out the lower spout. Looks like the furniture came from Goodwill. That will teach me to find the cheapest room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so dirty we didn’t even end up staying here. We drive 45 minutes away and got another hotel room. The staff were obviously overworked and understaffed as the front desk person had to leave the desk unattended and go pick someone up from the airport. The roof in our room and the check in area looked like it was going to cave in at any moment, the sheets, floor, and walls were covered in stains and smears, and the other patrons of the hotel seemed under the influence of serious drugs. It took us about 3 seconds to decide we weren’t staying in this hotel even for one night. Don’t stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was unsafe and I had to leave before I did check in. I called to get a refund but I did not make it in time. I purchased insurance on the room and have proof. I would need to receive a refund. Thank You, C.P.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My Worst Hotel Stay Ever

The nonsmoking room smelled like smoke. Duvet looked like a rat had chewed on it. Mold in fridge and shower. Hair in shower. Trash in trash can. Only one panel for curtain barely covering window. So little privacy and light streamed in all night. Looked like ceiling might fall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was to have a microwave and refrigerator. Especially refrigerator because I have medication that needs to be refrigerated. The 1st room they put me in was so filthy there was actually popcorn on the floor from the previous renter. The next room they gave me had no refrigerator no microwave and the room was disgustingly dirty plus the toilett ran the whole entire night. And there was food left in the drawer of the nightstand. The 3rd room they gave me had a refrigerator and a microwave The room was still dirty and there were cobwebs on the floor in the corners of the room. I feared bed bugs. The property was disgusting and i felt unclean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

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

Extremely irritated and left out to dry

The units have a German cockroach problem and the customer service is terrible at best. The refrigerator has a leak and has stained the floor and cause damage. Exposed outlets everywhere. Police have been here 2-3 banging and kicking at the neighbors doors, and the staff have absolutely no service manners or at least a courtesy to pretend to be professional when we come around. They’ve plastered google to make this place seem presentable and affordable and I spent a chunk of cash to house my fiance and I here for a week. Regret since we walked in the door and we will not be back. Do NOT bring your loved ones here. I would have shared a picture of the infestation of roaches but my finance has already cleaned them up because nobody should have to share their space with bugs, especially ones so vile. I’m not entirely sure how this place hasn’t been shut down yet. Please someone buy this establishment and clean it up because people shouldn’t be walk into this after spending their hard earned money. We will not be back here ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robb

The pictures on Expedia are very misleading. Our room looked nothing like what we booked, was dirty with tears in the couch. The bed linen had blood and grass in it. The room smelled very musty and it was difficult to breathe. This motel goes by 3 different names…budget inn, royal inn, and USA inn. We did not stay and asked for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy snorted at me when I did not know the license plate number (rental car). I offered to get it and was ignored. How hard is it to show a little politeness?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Need working vending machines and ice machines and better lighting for the walkways
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager wanted to charge me an extra $100. I never got my $50 deposit back. They need the closest place down. Terrible, we'll never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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