Best Budget Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Tell City with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Relax by the rectangular pool surrounded by a white fence, offering a tranquil retreat.
Enjoy a simple, functional space with a flat-screen TV, desk, and comfortable seating.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a large mirror, and a desk with a chair.
Guests can check in at the reception desk, surrounded by comfortable seating and a decorative elephant statue.
Simple, utilitarian design with a flat roof and large windows, set amidst a tranquil wooded area.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17 Highway 66 East, Tell City, IN, 47586
  • Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Birdseye
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Young's Creek
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Tell City

Within a short walk of Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area, Best Budget Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Ohio River. This hotel has 57 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Birdseye - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Young's Creek - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tell City Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 38 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Evansville, IN (EVV-Evansville Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Julie's Tell Street Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pour Haus Management - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪King Chef's Buffet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Hotel in Tell City with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
Guests of Best Budget Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and express check-in.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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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 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 3 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Best Budget Inn?

Best Budget Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Budget Inn?

As of Aug 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on Sep 5, 2025 start from $65.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around Best Budget Inn?

This hotel is located in Tell City, a short 5-minute walk from Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and also 19 minutes on foot from Ohio River. You'll also find Birdseye and Young's Creek within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Best Budget Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Budget Inn feature a casino?

No, Best Budget Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Budget Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until September.

Is Best Budget Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Best Budget Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does Best Budget Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Best Budget Inn serves free continental breakfast at Fiesta Grande each morning.

Will Best Budget Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Best Budget Inn for a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day.

Does Best Budget Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Best Budget Inn?

The closest major airport to Best Budget Inn is Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional), which is about 25.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Budget Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Best Budget Inn.

Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 239 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Hey!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Leeann

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won't go there again.

The first room had 2 beds first one I looked at had sheets that had hair on them and looked dirty. The front desk lady brought more sheets but as she was gone I discovered the 2nd bedding was also not up to my comfort so she took us to a different room that looked a little better but there was stains on the carpet that looked like blood. After I Lysoled the whole room we did finally sleep but just didn't feel at ease or comfortable there. Didn't like the kids touching anything. I just had a bad feeling lots of bad things have happened there for some reason and didn't like having my grandkids there. It was supposed to have free breakfast but there was no coffee out, and only 2 xsmall (tiny) muffins and a small honey bun and that was it. Just didn't feel good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Latisha

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Dewayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

awesome

It was peacful and great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherries

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

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

drop them from your site. Very bad for business

I didn’t get to stay. They refused to let me check in. One of the men was very rude to me. Pretty much yelled at me. I’ve already talked to you guys twice and should be receiving a refund by 10 business days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came in for a family illness and stayed two nights and we were comforable and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What not to get in a hotel room!!

There were several folks in residence, personal bbq grills and lawn furniture in front of several doors. The rooms smelled of smoke, one of the shower stalls was covered in black dye and I was afraid to walk on the carpet. Told my adult children that we’re never staying there again. The rooms were designed to promote tourism, you sure didn’t want to stay in the rooms. All in all, not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no in room coffee and I don't like the fact that they had already charged my card before I had even gotten there and checked in. Someone was playing loud music right outside of our door. Over all our stay Wash not very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Could've vacuumed better under beds, otherwise ok

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Yaounde

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

On point

It was convient for what i needed to do...room cleanliness was up to par.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Clyde

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

Clean and comfortable room. My sixth time here.

The room was clean, the bed was nice Very convenient to restaurant,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was comfortable and the a/c worked fine. I felt safe and there were a couple of fast-food options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Close to work and restaurant in parking lot. Store close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I should of paid more attention to the reviews.

Upon arriving, they couldn’t get to hotels .com web site to get me checked in, took 20 minutes and three people then they found their log on pass word. My room door had a 2 inch gap at the bottom Breakfast is my worst ever. With all the rooms available they put at 2:30am loud people next to my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clerk was inept and incompetent regarding Expedia reservations. His attitude was poor. He needed another person to assist him and that person asked the same questions the first clerk asked. It took over a half hour to complete registration. I found several bugs in the tub in the ankle deep water after my shower. It took 45 minutes for the tub to drain. Internet service was unavailable after almost 2 hours of trying to connect. I will not return to this property again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019