Is parking available at the property?

Yes, there is free parking available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located at 203 Western Boulevard, Tarboro, North Carolina, approximately 1 mile from Tarboro Town Common and Edgecombe County Veterans' Military Museum, and about 2.3 miles from Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

Budget inn Tarboro

What guests think

Reviews of Budget inn Tarboro describe an older, no frills motel with notably clean rooms for many guests and quiet nights, but also multiple reports of dated conditions, maintenance issues, and mixed experiences with staff professionalism and responsiveness.

Several guests liked the convenient, walkable location, while others felt unsafe or described the surrounding area and exterior as rough. Facilities are basic, with repeated mentions of a broken ice machine, a worn parking lot, and limited in-room or lobby coffee. Expect a basic budget stopover where comfort is possible but overall experience can vary.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and the property shows age. Multiple reviews mention a broken ice machine and a rough parking lot/exterior.

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4

Tim

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Worst hotel ever. Dirty, smelly and disgusting. Towels were threadbare, curtains not attached to rid. Ice machine broken.

8

Charles

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For an overnight stay it was convienient in location, bed was surprising comfortable. It is an older type motel but served its purpose. Toilet didn't flush at first n had to jiggle the flap inside to work. Shower was great! You get what you pay for. you want fringe...pay more but this did work for us this time

10

Joseph

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Price, location and the nicest and friendliest girl running the hotel, always there to help with anything we needed! Older hotel but was very clean and comfortable and quiet night sleep!Walking distance to wal mart and various restaurants and gas station/store right on property,would stay there again! Thank you!

8

Ashley

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A little run down but was very clean and comfortable. Just fine for a one night stay. I would stay again.

6

Rodney

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no toilet paper in the room. There were smaller bath towels and very rough ones at that. No clean towels the second day. Room wasn't cleaned the next day. There was shampoo but no conditioner. Toilet seat was loose. The ceiling above the bathtub was coming down in one corner. Couldn't call the front desk to let them know of any problems. The attendant was apparently taking a shower when we were trying to check-in, late afternoon. There was someone else's ear bud, that was apparently left behind, laying on top of the plastic bag for the ice bucket and the ice machine didn't work. The outside of the building looked like we were in a ghost town and it looked very unsafe outside. Not the most pleasant place to stay and will never do it again. First time working with Expedia and most likely the last time.

2

Mary

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place need redid

8

dennis

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was old but clean. Fine for a one night stay.

10

Judith

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Even though it was a little run down, the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Would like to have had a coffee pot or coffee in the office.

10

Benjamin

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I agree with others comments. The property is older, but it appears to be family owned and well cared for. Room very clean and staff pleasant. It is basic, no frills and I slept well.

2

Guy

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, outdated, lights didn't work, bathroom door didn't shut and lock, insufficient pillows, small tv, no coffee, parking lot pot holed, they pressure washed the dirt off the building roof, outdoor balconies, and exterior early morning before check out all over my brand new car parked below in the parking lot.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but others reported dirty conditions, unpleasant odors, and missed housekeeping. Standards appear inconsistent.

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4

Tim

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Worst hotel ever. Dirty, smelly and disgusting. Towels were threadbare, curtains not attached to rid. Ice machine broken.

10

Mark

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was just what I needed. Clean and affordable. The manager was very nice and accommodating. Lots within walking distance.

2

Gary

9 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rude front office. Room was dirty with dead bugs in the drawer.

10

Rakeith

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice friendly environment and the rooms are clean

8

Purice M

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient, quiet, clean place to stay and Ms. Suzi was wonderful. I would recommend anyone to stay here.

6

Rodney

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no toilet paper in the room. There were smaller bath towels and very rough ones at that. No clean towels the second day. Room wasn't cleaned the next day. There was shampoo but no conditioner. Toilet seat was loose. The ceiling above the bathtub was coming down in one corner. Couldn't call the front desk to let them know of any problems. The attendant was apparently taking a shower when we were trying to check-in, late afternoon. There was someone else's ear bud, that was apparently left behind, laying on top of the plastic bag for the ice bucket and the ice machine didn't work. The outside of the building looked like we were in a ghost town and it looked very unsafe outside. Not the most pleasant place to stay and will never do it again. First time working with Expedia and most likely the last time.

8

dennis

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was old but clean. Fine for a one night stay.

10

Benjamin

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I agree with others comments. The property is older, but it appears to be family owned and well cared for. Room very clean and staff pleasant. It is basic, no frills and I slept well.

2

Guy

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, outdated, lights didn't work, bathroom door didn't shut and lock, insufficient pillows, small tv, no coffee, parking lot pot holed, they pressure washed the dirt off the building roof, outdoor balconies, and exterior early morning before check out all over my brand new car parked below in the parking lot.

8

Jeffery

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t let other reviews discourage you from staying here. It’s safe. It’s clean. TV works easily. Bed is comfy. Yes, it’s old. It’s not glamorous. But it’s a good deal.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and no frills, with comfortable beds and generally quiet stays; recurring maintenance issues include doors not closing, toilets needing adjustment, lights not working, small TVs, and limited storage.

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Charles

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For an over night stay on our trip to Outer Banks it was adequate for our purpose. For our purpose the sheets were clean and the bed was comfortable. The rest kind of needed a cleaning overhaul.

8

Charles

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For an overnight stay it was convienient in location, bed was surprising comfortable. It is an older type motel but served its purpose. Toilet didn't flush at first n had to jiggle the flap inside to work. Shower was great! You get what you pay for. you want fringe...pay more but this did work for us this time

2

Phillip

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled of smoke even though it was non-smoking. The room was way too hot. The walkways are dangerous as well. There are unexpected steps and no signs indicating watch your step.

8

Jerry

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was fine, the rooms were clean, and the staff was nice. My only issue was the door to the bathroom did not shut easily it had to be forced shut or forced open to use it and with small children it wasn't easy for them to open or shut completely. Other than that I had no issues with the property.

8

Ashley

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A little run down but was very clean and comfortable. Just fine for a one night stay. I would stay again.

8

Linda

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the convenience but didn't feel entirely safe as my room was in the rear of the property. Room had no way to hang clothes. Pretty clean.

10

Judith

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Even though it was a little run down, the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Would like to have had a coffee pot or coffee in the office.

10

Benjamin

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I agree with others comments. The property is older, but it appears to be family owned and well cared for. Room very clean and staff pleasant. It is basic, no frills and I slept well.

2

Guy

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, outdated, lights didn't work, bathroom door didn't shut and lock, insufficient pillows, small tv, no coffee, parking lot pot holed, they pressure washed the dirt off the building roof, outdoor balconies, and exterior early morning before check out all over my brand new car parked below in the parking lot.

8

Jeffery

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t let other reviews discourage you from staying here. It’s safe. It’s clean. TV works easily. Bed is comfy. Yes, it’s old. It’s not glamorous. But it’s a good deal.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many praise friendly, helpful staff, while several report rude or unresponsive front-desk experiences, difficult check-ins, and refund or communication problems.

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10

Mark

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was just what I needed. Clean and affordable. The manager was very nice and accommodating. Lots within walking distance.

2

Gary

9 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rude front office. Room was dirty with dead bugs in the drawer.

2

Steve

6 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place needs to be condemned. It is in a very bad part of town. I literally witnessed 4 separate illegal transactions in the parking lot before I went in to tell them I would not be staying. It looks nothing like the pics online as well as. The lobby smelled like a sewage facility. The woman in the front office held my ID hostage until I gave her money to cancel the room. If you dont care about your safety, this is your place to stay. This place needs to be bulldozed. DO NOT STAY HERE.

8

Purice M

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient, quiet, clean place to stay and Ms. Suzi was wonderful. I would recommend anyone to stay here.

2

Traunte

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady was terrible when upon check-in

2

Phillip

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked my stay with the correct dates but didn't realize there was an option to adjust the check in time. I was away from home and worked a full day and was exhausted at 1am. The front desk person, or hotel manager, said that she could not find me in the computer. She immediately went to bed and did not respond to calls from Hotels.com. The took my money and never provided a solution or a refund. Abhorent!

10

Celestine

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

10

Celestine

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at budget inn is very nice and helpful. The rooms are clean, and the place is quiet. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and I will be staying again!

10

Celestine

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very nice

6

Disheka

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Owner of hotel was very rude and inconsiderate of guest...

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Location

Location is convenient and walkable for some, with quiet stays reported, but multiple reviews describe safety concerns or a rough surrounding area.

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Disheka

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very peaceful with no disturbance at all

10

Mark

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was just what I needed. Clean and affordable. The manager was very nice and accommodating. Lots within walking distance.

8

Charles

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For an overnight stay it was convienient in location, bed was surprising comfortable. It is an older type motel but served its purpose. Toilet didn't flush at first n had to jiggle the flap inside to work. Shower was great! You get what you pay for. you want fringe...pay more but this did work for us this time

2

Steve

6 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place needs to be condemned. It is in a very bad part of town. I literally witnessed 4 separate illegal transactions in the parking lot before I went in to tell them I would not be staying. It looks nothing like the pics online as well as. The lobby smelled like a sewage facility. The woman in the front office held my ID hostage until I gave her money to cancel the room. If you dont care about your safety, this is your place to stay. This place needs to be bulldozed. DO NOT STAY HERE.

8

Purice M

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient, quiet, clean place to stay and Ms. Suzi was wonderful. I would recommend anyone to stay here.

2

Resit

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

SCAM PLACE. EXTREMELY UNSAFE PLACE

10

Joseph

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Price, location and the nicest and friendliest girl running the hotel, always there to help with anything we needed! Older hotel but was very clean and comfortable and quiet night sleep!Walking distance to wal mart and various restaurants and gas station/store right on property,would stay there again! Thank you!

6

Rodney

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no toilet paper in the room. There were smaller bath towels and very rough ones at that. No clean towels the second day. Room wasn't cleaned the next day. There was shampoo but no conditioner. Toilet seat was loose. The ceiling above the bathtub was coming down in one corner. Couldn't call the front desk to let them know of any problems. The attendant was apparently taking a shower when we were trying to check-in, late afternoon. There was someone else's ear bud, that was apparently left behind, laying on top of the plastic bag for the ice bucket and the ice machine didn't work. The outside of the building looked like we were in a ghost town and it looked very unsafe outside. Not the most pleasant place to stay and will never do it again. First time working with Expedia and most likely the last time.

8

Linda

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the convenience but didn't feel entirely safe as my room was in the rear of the property. Room had no way to hang clothes. Pretty clean.

8

Jeffery

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t let other reviews discourage you from staying here. It’s safe. It’s clean. TV works easily. Bed is comfy. Yes, it’s old. It’s not glamorous. But it’s a good deal.

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Dining

Dining details are sparse; a few reviews note no coffee or a lack of a coffee maker.

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Judith

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Even though it was a little run down, the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Would like to have had a coffee pot or coffee in the office.

2

Guy

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, outdated, lights didn't work, bathroom door didn't shut and lock, insufficient pillows, small tv, no coffee, parking lot pot holed, they pressure washed the dirt off the building roof, outdoor balconies, and exterior early morning before check out all over my brand new car parked below in the parking lot.

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Budget inn Tarboro

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Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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