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Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Lake Wales with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Front of property - evening/night
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Budget Inn combines practical comforts with attentive service. The property offers in-room WiFi and laundry facilities that travelers appreciate after long days exploring. The 24-hour front desk and free self-parking add convenience that makes a real difference.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
530 South Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL, 33853

What's nearby

  • Lake Wailes Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Hotel - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mountain Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 16 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 20 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizzanos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woody's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Wok - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Property highlights
Budget Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Inn offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.35 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
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 3.35 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Inn Lake Wales
Budget Lake Wales
Budget Inn Motel
Budget Inn Lake Wales
Budget Inn Motel Lake Wales

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Budget Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Budget Inn located?

Situated in Lake Wales, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Wales History Museum, KICCO Wildlife Management Area, and Lake Wailes Park. Lake Wales Dog Park and Lake Wailes are also within 15 minutes.

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Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 672 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rahmundo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
At first glance, the room looked decent. But there was hair ALL OVER the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful I recoment 💯
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

Budget Inn - Lake Wales

Found the room to be immaculate. Staff friendly and accomodating. I'll be staying there whenever I'm in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I liked how clean the hotel was and the price was excellent. Perfect place for a night stay with our all the frills.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARIEL

Liked: Amenities
Property clean, room was very clean, looks like it was remodeled, owner was very kind and when i requested a late check out he allowed . Would recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was a great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Not great but worth the money. Friendly people. A good cheap motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Very Pleased

The Inn met all expectations. It was very clean and included all necessary amenities for the short stay. Very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just disappointed in location we were at. Everything else was top notch wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nothing fancy, but everything we needed.

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ice machine did not work. Room really could use a chair other than the desk chair. The stair at the end put you in a dirt, rock and sand area. A walkway would be nice. The room was very comfortable and clean. Bed was good. I would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a one night stay. Budget Inn Lake Wales is located in a quiet area. Gentleman at the front desk was very polite and helpful. This is an older, smaller (20 room?) hotel. Room 105 had been repainted/remodeled. The outlets next to the beds had USB outlets, which I find incredibly convenient. This Budget Inn was much better than expected. There are may restaurants within a mile as well. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amoret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fine Nice Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check-in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Happy stay. Return guest.

This is an older hotel but the rooms are clean and the manager friendly. We have been going to this hotel for about 5 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well kept up. Definitely worth the cost and I would stay there again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walkways could use a good pressure cleaning. But the room was clean, modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary F

The room was nice and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating and even called me up soon after I had left because they thought I had left something behind in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a 8 score hotel as indicated on Hotel.com

The sheets smelled clean, but were very dingy looking (brown/yellow in color, supposed to be white).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and tidy. staff was friendly and We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Nice play to stay.

Clean, quiet and comfortable. Don't hesitate to book.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

ILL BE BACK!!

It was very nice. Just a short distance off the main highway. Nice and quiet Nieghborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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