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Baxter Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Baxter Springs with free parking

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Reception
Reception
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2451 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs, KS, 66713
  • Place, Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwanis Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Baxter Springs

Baxter Inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center and Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum. This 31-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kiwanis Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Mercy Hospital Joplin - 17 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downstream Casino Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bricks and Brews - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Legends Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Baxter Inn

Hotel in Baxter Springs with free parking
Baxter Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Desks are also available.

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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

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10 per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Baxter Inn Hotel
Baxter Inn Baxter Springs
Baxter Inn Hotel Baxter Springs

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Baxter Inn?

This hotel is located in Baxter Springs, close to Downstream Casino Resort, Old Rte 66 Park, and Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center. You'll also find Spring River and Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Baxter Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Baxter Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Baxter Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Baxter Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Baxter Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Baxter Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Baxter Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Baxter Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Baxter Inn for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 10 per night is collected.

Does Baxter Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Baxter Inn?

The closest major airport to Baxter Inn is Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional), which is 27.6 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Baxter Inn?

No, at Baxter Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Baxter Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 103 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were told "if we want breakfast we had to go across street to McDonalfs"
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Deneen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t hear through the plexiglass-glass window or understand the man. The lady came out and was great. Hall to room needs repaired. Door key worked fine but door swollen. Hard to open. Room was cool. Air was turned on which was good. Stains on wall, crumbs on floor, hair on pillowcase and bathroom floor. Dirty spot on bedspread and pillow case. Called and they brought new pillows and pillow cases. The telephone that you have to use to call front desk was disgusting. the toilet belongs in a preschool. VERY low to the ground. Hard for the elderly or anyone with knee trouble. NOTHING FOR BREAKFAST AT ALL. Not even coffee or water. I could see the cereal containers with cereal spilled out inside the office with bananas that were too ripe. These were never brought out. There was no one at front desk at 7:30 AM to help. There was a fridge and microwave in the room so bring whatever you want to eat. I did not see any vending machines at all. You have to call them from a phone in the front lobby. This was the only motel in Baxter springs other than a bed and bath type which was much more expensive. We were there for a civil war reenactment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

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

Good place to just lay head and caught some ZZZZ's

It appears that they are updating the property with new flooring in the hallway & our bathroom. The room was clean, smoke detector was missing in our room, our reservation was for Queen size bed there was 2 full size beds. Breakfast: banana, box of donuts, cereal we choose to go across the street to Mc Dee for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Received a different room type than reserved. TV didn’t work (office came to the room and fixed it). Drawers missing from the dresser. Ad showed breakfast included - but it wasn’t. Not even coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struggled with choice for a night in Kansas while doing R66 so this was the only option on the road . Well situated for R66. Would I return -no . No tea/coffee facility . Did get ice though . Room was just about ok - clean and bed comfy . Struggled to turn on shower as tap was loose . Curtains hanging off the track . Best bit was pizza and a beer in Bricks and Brews a few minutes drive away . Great live music night .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to stay at a motel on route 66 and decided on Baxter Inn somewhat based on the photo submitted. When I pulled in, I saw the other sides of the building with part of the paneling falling off, etc. When I went inside and had to dial a phone number to get the front desk, it seemed odd. When I went into the room, I knew I had made a mistake. The musty smell was bad. I’m glad I had a can of spray, but that didn’t help much. I used probably a quarter of the can on the drapes, the floor, the bedding and the bathroom and left for three hours to come back and find it still smelled musty. I sprayed again and went to sleep to find it still smelled musty when I woke up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was disgustingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILLES

Liked: Amenities
As described.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysten, Columbus Grove

Met our expectations! It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

PHILIP M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hallway were very musty stunk quite a lot. Room and bed were dirty, old furniture, bathroom had the ceiling cover off, ceiling tiles were extremely water stained and sink/mirror were bad as well. Would NOT recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So this is a Mom and Pop Hotel, but since Route 66 in Kansas is only a short drive, we really don't know how long it has existed. It is clean and comfy, but it is a young couple with a young family running the place, which may be a little much to handle. They were trying to host a small breakfast bar from 6 to 9, but at 6:45 no one had set it up so we went across the street and grabbed coffee at McDonald's and went on our way. There is good news, though, we tend to look for truckers staying at a place to know what is safe and clean and plenty of truckers stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and attentive. Room was large. 1) I have never used such thin towels 2) Some of the fixtures were not great - the faucet handle came off in my hand, bureau was missing a drawer tront, sheets were stained 3) i chose this hotel because it offered breakfast. I had a choice of corn flakes, a banana or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

patrick

Traveled with group
It’s an OK hotel for the money really know other places to stay for about 10 miles and this is a good deal if you need a quick overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is what it is for a very good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tv only had one channel. No hand soap or shampoo in the bathroom. It said there would be a hairdryer and there wasn’t. The was a pair of filthy house shoes left by the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel, manager "cleans" rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cori

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Good for the price.

Room was a but rougher than the photo appeared. We had dogs with us, so was giving a smoker/pet friendly room. Clean, but definitely had a smokers smell. Very quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Baxter inn was a good “just for the night” hotel idk if i would stay here for longer. It had a strange smell. Almost like this place has been kept in a bottle type of smell. The sheets did have some stains on them. The shower was nice! I enjoyed the shower. Parking was easy and it was easy to find. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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