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Best Budget Inn

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Free self-parking
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Tell City

At Best Budget Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Ohio River and Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Fiesta Grande, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Tell City hotel, you'll be 31.9 km (19.8 mi) from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.

What's nearby

  • Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Birdseye - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Young's Creek - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Heron Vineyard & Winery - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 33 min drive - 32.0 km

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 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Budget Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Tell City hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Budget Inn offers 57 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Tell City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Knights Inn Tell City Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Best Budget Inn?

Best Budget Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn on 28 May 2025 start from NZ$125.67, including 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.

Is parking available at Best Budget Inn?

Yep, Best Budget Inn has a free self car park.

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Best Budget Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to September.

What makes Best Budget Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Budget Inn.

Does Best Budget Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Budget Inn?

No, Best Budget Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Budget Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 223 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Business traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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