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Best Budget Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outside. - Best Budget Inn (Tell City)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a TV, and a wardrobe. - Best Budget Inn (Tell City)
A room with a closed door, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a lamp on a small table, and a microwave. - Best Budget Inn (Tell City)
A motel with a swimming pool, a covered parking area, and a fenced parking lot. - Best Budget Inn (Tell City)
A swimming pool with metal ladders, surrounded by a white fence, with trees and a house in the background. - Best Budget Inn (Tell City)
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a bar, and a 24-hour business center at Best Budget Inn. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Fiesta Grande, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Tell City is home to Best Budget Inn. Christ of the Ohio and Huffman's Mill Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Santa's Candy Castle and Frosty's Fun Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Tell City travel guide
Map
17 Highway 66 East, Tell City, IN, 47586

What's nearby

  • A water slide with a yellow and green inflatable raft carrying three people.
    Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
    28 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • A sunset over a calm lake with silhouetted trees and a fallen tree branch in the foreground.
    Rough River Dam State Resort Park
    51 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Young's Creek
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Owensboro Convention Center
    43 min drive - 35.9 miles

Getting around

  • Evansville, IN (EVV-Evansville Regional)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Julie's Tell Street Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    10 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    4 min walk
  • King Chef
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fiesta Grande

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Best Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Budget Inn located?

Situated in Tell City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. Ohio River and Young's Creek are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Best Budget Inn Reviews

5.2

5.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean affordable budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Adequate for the price for unassuming guests

Because of the nature of our trip and it was just myself and my husband, it was adequate, but if we had had our family with us we would have looked for somewhere else. It was a place that offered long term stay for workers and families so we don’t feel it was family oriented, but like I said the nature of our trip and being away from the Inn quite a bit it was adequate and affordable and a place to sleep for for the nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was okay in and of itself. People that run it were very nice. Three major problems. First the main heating unit didn't work They had a very small heater that sucked. I had to go out and buy one. Secondly, the power kept going out. I couldn't use two heaters and watch TV at the same time. Power went out five times. I had to settle for not being able to watch TV or freeze my butt off. Third problem was that the toilet became stopped up and I couldn't get it unclogged with the plunger that was in the room. Bottom line is that they should have offered me another room. There were more empty rooms available but they didn't mention moving me to one that at least had heat. Before I would stay there again I would make sure that the room was properly heated and that I could watch TV and not have to worry about the power going out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Good people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

It was nice for a good nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older place, clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ned

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anita

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, but property need a lot of TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Erica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was ok. Everything was clean. They definitely could update the mattress and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

awesome

It was peacful and great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water...tripped over the bed rail because a full sized mattress was on a queen sized bedframe...facilities were old and not well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

cosmas

Disliked: Amenities
Did the job definitively could use improvement n updating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

William

The continetinal breakfast was horrible out of date cereal and no other options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chasity

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Its a Motel

Property is a motel, so low expectations. Previous water damanged walls & tile. Dirt & dust present. Continental breakfast was scarce, not only on selection, but amount put out for guest even when breakfast was being served for another hour & half.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Disliked: Room comfort
Service was good. Didn’t have high expectations due to the price and for the most part the quality reflected the price. My mine complaint is the mold and the amount silver fish in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like anything about it. The air conditioner didn’t work well and the room was small. And spiders everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dewayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathroom was dirty it had roaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Teresa

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

Hard pass...won't stay here again...

Motel was fairly clean....building maintenance was terrible....water damaged soffits with peeling paint....shoddy repairs throughout....sewer/septic cover in grass near rooms emitting nasty stench.....never , ever had front desk person go inspect our room before allowing us to check out....not recommending this place.....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
When I first pulled in, the hotel itself gave off bad vibes, doors opening directly outdoors, each room having an outside chair and a small bucket for cigarettes (I don't smoke for the record) and it just looked like one of those cheap motels people might stay in for an extended period when they don't have a lot of options. When I first got into my room, I was nervous about what I was going to see. But it was clean, the WiFi was strong, TV had plenty of channels, it had a large refrigerator, the bed was comfortable, this was a great room! The only downside was the breakfast options. Because the tables were right up against the windows, I decided to take what I wanted back to my room, rather than sit where I'd exposed to the sun's heat. Not too bad of a place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the nasty place I have ever stayed I will never stay there again the things in the rooms were falling apart like the toilet, one room had mold around the tub and what look like blood on the bed on the mattress so never again will I stay at this place and the men that work there made my daughter feel very uncomfortable ! Its so much bad stuff i can write it all but never again will i stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First there was trash all over outside the facility as well as cans overflowing. Our door lock....no chain and the deadbolt didn't work. The lady provided us a medium size bag of ice, instead of allowing us to get our own. The room was clean and we couldn't hear the neighbors when the door was closed. Location wasn't bad for one night but we will not be returning. During check-in, she couldn't find my reservation and asked me if I had already paid. I could have lied but didn't and made sure I paid her.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs a lot of work if not a complete renovation. It smells like fish likely from the sitting water in the pool. The bathtubs are dirty, stained, and peeling. There is paint splatter for the layered paint. Smells like mildew. If it wasn’t so late I would have requested a refund and moved somewhere else. We booked two nights but only stayed one. There was no real breakfast just coffee and a muffin, there was only two muffins the few times I checked. Sadly not even worth the low budget price you pay.
Pool right outside of the door.
Ceiling outside the door to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Latisha

The room was absolutely horrible, it smelt like smoke. It was very dirty. There was urine all on the toilet there was stuff all over the walls. The pillows were like airplane pillows, so tiny, and there wasn’t even a real blankets on the bed. There was stuff all over the floor. The air conditioning barely worked. The bathtub was disgusting. Even the smoke detector didn’t have batteries in it. It was left open. I would not recommend this hotel to anybody especially families with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024