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Guest House Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Carthage motel

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Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Laundry room
Property entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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417 East Central Avenue, Carthage, MO, 64836
  • Place, Civil War Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Battle of Carthage State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jasper County Courthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Carthage

In Carthage .Stay at this Carthage motel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Precious Moments Chapel and 16 miles (25 km) of North Park Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Civil War Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Battle of Carthage State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jasper County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • North Park Mall - 16 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Town - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Habaneros Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Guest House Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Carthage motel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guest House Motel also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Carthage motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Guest House Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Carthage motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Guest House Carthage
Guest House Motel Carthage
Guest House Motel Motel
Guest House Motel Carthage
Guest House Motel Motel Carthage

Frequently asked questions

How close is Guest House Motel to the airport?

Guest House Motel is 14.1 mi (20-min drive) away from the Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guest House Motel?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guest House Motel on Jun 5, 2026 start from $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.

Does Guest House Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guest House Motel.

Does Guest House Motel offer free breakfast?

Guest House Motel offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Guest House Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Downstream Casino Resort (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Guest House Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Guest House Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Guest House Motel have a pool?

Guest House Motel does not have a pool.

Does Guest House Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Guest House Motel to downtown Carthage?

Guest House Motel is 0.2 mi away from Carthage.

Guest House Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 73 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
👍 would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They were nice and it's affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice older motel, super nice staff, Comfortable beds, clean inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was fine. We only dealt with the desk clerk and he was pleasant. The ac/heat worked well, just noisy at times.....sometimes a rattle, some time an alarm clock sound, sometimes a hissing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well maintained and very clean. The bed was comfortable. An excellent value motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older motel, very comfortable beds. Super nice people running the place. We come back every year for the Mapleleaf festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Owners were on site and very helpful. Great beds and clean!! Very quiet surroundings. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Room was big, clean and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for having the air on for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is clean, bed is comfortable, it is a basic room no frils but very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was at the front desk. He was super nice and very friendly. I was on a motorcycle, he allowed me to park it in a covered area and places me in a room that was very close to that area. Rooms were clean and the bed was great. In the morning he made sure to tell me that coffee was ready and offered to let me fill a travel mug if i wanted. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

Drive to the door Carthage motel

The room was clean and comfortable, and not too far from Carthage center. It was a drive to the door motel on one level which is very handy. There was a lovely family restaurant within a 10 minute walk from the motel, and a mexican just over the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

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

Overall good value for the price.

The the room was pretty basic but it was clean and had been recently renovated. The bed was comfortably firm and even had lace edged sheets. Like every old motel you could pick up a hint of old smoke smell even though the room is now non-smoking. The lady at the front desk was polite and spoke English well enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ATHENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is always quiet, the employees are friendly and polite. If there's an issue thry try to fix it right away. Our TV didn't work and they came and fixed as quickly as possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lezlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked that it was a small business. Nice people. Worn down but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great customer service

The lady was very nice. I called and they allowed us to arrive past check in time. Process was super easy which whe. Youre coming in tired is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
TV Remote didn’t work. Our host kindly offered ti move us to a different room, but we declined, sunce we had already unpacked. Perhaps there were blankets in a drawer, but the beds only had a sheet and thin bedspread. We were really cold, so we turned up the heat. Unfortunately, it was really loud!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacksen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 king bed, non-smoking room. Wall mounted window A/C unit that worked great. Room was VERY clean, staff incredibly friendly and welcoming, very easily accessible location, reasonable amount of parking. We came for a wedding and stayed 4 nights. The only thing I can think to complain about is that the bathroom window is the only ventilation for the shower, which didn't cause any issue for us but might in colder months. Full size mini fridge with freezer, Microwave, TV, decent wifi. When we left the owner told us we should come back next time. We will! Genuinely better experience than some higher priced hotels I've been to. For one thing, my room card worked flawlessly every time which is an issue we have had on multiple occasions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth staying again

My refrigerator didnt work. The air conditioner worked occasionally. There was someone grilling in front of my door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martha

Liked: Staff & service
The motel needs remodeling. Was asked to leave a cash deposit and it was returned after inspection of the room. The refrigerator was replaced because it was not working. The manager allowed us to park our motorcycles under the car port so that was nice. The bathroom didn't look very clean because it was old. All the rooms are facing the center of the place and it's located at a busy street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

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

Fair price, comfy bed, nice owners

Comfy bed, recently remodeled room. Nice not to have carpet. AC unit is loud, need a hook behind the door for hanging stuff. A small shelf would be nice next to bed between bathroom wall. Road noise can be heard and anything going on at gas station next door. We are in non smoking room but ppl smoke right outside our room and smoky air get sucked into our room by the AC unit. Smokers should walk farther away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025