Why stay here
- Good valueIt scores 7.7 on Booking.com from 92 reviews (checked 17 Oct 2026), with cleanliness at 8.2 and value for money at 8.3. It costs around €63 a night for two in mid-January 2027 when we checked, converted from US dollars.
- Breakfast and laundryBreakfast is listed among the facilities, and there is a guest laundry and vending machines.
- Carthage on the doorstepIt is on East Central Avenue near the Battle of Carthage site and the courthouse square, about 3 km from the 66 Drive-In Theatre. Location scores 8.4.
Good to know before you book
- Minimum age 20The minimum age to check in is 20.
- No petsPets are not allowed, according to the policy on Booking.com.
- Google is coolerOn Google Maps it has 3.9 from 154 reviews.
- Check-in until 22:00Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00.
Guest sub-scores on Booking.com
Average scores out of 10 from 92 reviews on Booking.com, checked on 17 Oct 2026.
Rooms
There are two room types: the king room and the room with two queen beds. Cots and extra beds cost US$10 a night, and there are accessible rooms. Rooms have a large TV, a microwave and a fridge, according to the listing.
Room types listed on Booking.com
- King room
- Room with two queen beds
Getting there and around
From Joplin
Carthage is about 20 minutes east on the old Route 66 or US-71.
From Tulsa
Take I-44 northeast to Joplin, then on to Carthage, about two hours in all.
To St. Louis
Take I-44 northeast, about four hours.
How it compares
Guest House Motel against the Joplin motel, the Bourbon motel and the Tulsa motel in this guide.
| Hotel | Area | Booking.com score | Price level | Approx. price, 2 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest House Motel | Joplin and Carthage, Missouri | 7.7 (92) | €€ · Mid-range | €63 |
| Plaza Motel | Joplin and Carthage, Missouri | 7.4 (113) | €€ · Mid-range | €65 |
| Budget Inn Motel | Bourbon, Missouri | 7.7 (73) | — | — |
| Crystal Motel | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 7.0 (40) | €€ · Mid-range | €60 |
Price for 2 adults, 12–15 January 2027, as shown on Booking.com on 17 Oct 2026.
Questions
How far is the 66 Drive-In?
About 3 km. It shows films in the warmer months; check its season.
Are extra beds available?
Yes, cots and extra beds at US$10 a night, according to the listing on Booking.com.
Are pets allowed?
No (checked 17 Oct 2026).
What is its score?
7.7 on Booking.com from 92 reviews (checked 17 Oct 2026) and 3.9 on Google Maps from 154 reviews.
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