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Motel · Joplin and Carthage, Missouri · Route 66 in California, Oklahoma & Missouri

Guest House Motel

Guest House Motel suits road-trippers and families who want a small, clean motel in Carthage, close to the courthouse square and the 66 Drive-In, with breakfast and a laundry. It suits less travellers with pets, which are not allowed, and younger travellers: the minimum check-in age is 20.

7.7Booking.comfrom 92 reviews3.9★Google Mapsfrom 154 reviews

Facts checked on 17 Oct 2026. Prices and availability change: Booking.com shows the current ones. You book and pay on Booking.com.

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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

  • Location8.4
  • Staff8.3
  • Value for money8.3
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort7.8
  • Facilities7.7
  • Free WiFi7.5

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.

HotelAreaBooking.com scorePrice levelApprox. price, 2 people
Guest House MotelJoplin and Carthage, Missouri7.7 (92)€€ · Mid-range€63
Plaza MotelJoplin and Carthage, Missouri7.4 (113)€€ · Mid-range€65
Budget Inn MotelBourbon, Missouri7.7 (73)——
Crystal MotelTulsa, Oklahoma7.0 (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.

See prices on Booking.com

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