Name: Best Budget Inn
Address: 206 S Franklin ST, Bastrop, Louisiana, United States of America, Bastrop, Louisiana, US
Price range: US$52–US$182 per night
Rating: 7.23

What guests think

Across reviews of Best Budget Inn, guests frequently describe very dated rooms and widespread cleanliness concerns, while also noting friendly front desk staff, occasional quiet stays, and basic value for money at this budget property.

Common problems include pests, odors, stains and burns, dirty bathrooms, and nonworking or broken items like toilets, showers, lighting, and A/C. Several mention messy ongoing renovations and inaccurate photos online; a few noted loitering and limited exterior lighting around some rooms. Expect a no-frills stay with significant trade-offs in condition and cleanliness.

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Facilities

The property is dated, and several reviews noted messy or unsafe ongoing renovations. Exterior lighting near some rooms felt limited, and certain amenities (like an in-room jacuzzi) did not work.

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6

Theresa

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very rundown hotel. Handicap parking was near the actual rooms. Room was clean just not very updated.

2

Eddie

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Showed up and they were under renovation and our construction workers didn't want to stay there. The front desk apologized for all the mess and said they'd happily refund the room. I asked Hotels.com for a refund and now they are denying the refund. Would not recommend.

2

Ashlie

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

During my stay, it was evident that what is labeled as “renovations” on-site is in reality a collection of hastily assembled and poorly executed construction efforts. Loose boards, exposed screws, and unfinished areas created an atmosphere that not only felt uninviting but also posed safety risks. These issues left me concerned not just for my comfort, but also for the well-being of other guests who may unknowingly encounter these hazards. The condition of the property significantly affected my stay, and I found it disheartening that such basic safety and quality standards were overlooked. Given the current state of the premises, I am unsure if Budget Inn is committed to providing an experience that aligns with even minimal expectations for guest satisfaction.

4

Theresa

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very old but was close and cheap for an unexpected trip.

2

Cheri

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old, dirty, smelled.

2

Sharon

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Asked for non smoking,said all rooms are,ashtray in room,room smelled like smoke,put me in a room back in the corner no lighting outside my door,key card would not work,had to get another made.chair stained,outdated old furnitures.This place needs to be shut down.,these rooms are not fit for anyone to stay in Didn't meet my expectations by a long shot

2

Joe

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty and needs updating. Felt bugs everywhere

2

Mary

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures online do not match the room at all... It looked like a roach motel. The jucuzzi didn't work. There was chipped paint and plaster everywhere. Lights in the bathroom were broken. I really feel like I was catfished. I thought I was taking my spouse on a beautiful romantic night for father's day and ended up in a nasty dirty room. The floors hadn't been swept or mopped there was dirt in the tub. Either no one rented the room in a long time or they just do a terrible job cleaning. If I would've had the extra money I would have canceled and gotten a room somewhere nicer

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Cleanliness

Many guests report poor cleanliness, citing dirty tubs and floors, odors, stains and cigarette burns, mold, pests, and leftover debris; a few did find rooms clean. Overall housekeeping consistency appears low.

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Carol

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk woman was great. Very friendly. Room was in bad need of a deep clean. Lots of mold in bathroom. (I didn’t even shower) bedspread had cigarette burns (non smoking room) curtains barely covered the window.

4

James

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good... The first room was given. The toilet didn’t flush & a/c knobs didn't work....I immediately went to the office to request another room.....The second room did have face towels, they only had 2 big drying towels in the room. There were spirder webbs in the corners of the bathroom. I saw a roach underneath the sink area. The curtains didn’t close properly, the tile on some parts of the floor had air bubbles, the furniture that the tv sat on was had gap when the draws was closed. The bed sheet had cigarette burns on them. When I paid for a non smoking room......

2

Kathy

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Photos on website are not accurate at all. When we arrived there were multiple people loitering outside. I was given a key that had 214 written on it but our room number was 113. When I asked desk clerk about it she said well it’s to 113. The room had flies in it. Tile grout was black from dirt, bedstead had stain and a cigarette burn on it when we were supposedly in a non smoking room. Then my dog found a chicken bone in the floor. Needless to say, we left and did not spend the night there. Extremely disappointed in this hotel and Expedia.

2

Cheri

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old, dirty, smelled.

4

Tnija

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There were bugs (roaches) in the restroom and the toilet was leaking The room looked bad #208 The beds in there were two different sizes , one king one queen. And the tub was dirty

2

Rodney

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn't like anything about it. Room smelled like bleach, floors were sticky, cigarette hole in comforter, sheets were stained, stains on shower curtain, handle on the shower fell off in my hand.

6

Howard

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The linen as well as blanket was very dirty, the faucet on the sink was broken, the tub was filling with water as I showered because the thing that controlled the shower wouldn't stay in place so I could shower

2

Joe

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty and needs updating. Felt bugs everywhere

2

Stanley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The two rooms that she showed me were not clean. they had a bad odor, tub was nasty it just wasn't a clean place.

2

Mary

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures online do not match the room at all... It looked like a roach motel. The jucuzzi didn't work. There was chipped paint and plaster everywhere. Lights in the bathroom were broken. I really feel like I was catfished. I thought I was taking my spouse on a beautiful romantic night for father's day and ended up in a nasty dirty room. The floors hadn't been swept or mopped there was dirt in the tub. Either no one rented the room in a long time or they just do a terrible job cleaning. If I would've had the extra money I would have canceled and gotten a room somewhere nicer

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with inconsistent comfort and setup, including mismatched bed sizes and quality, thin or overly firm pillows, and curtains or blinds that do not block outside light; some appreciated a full size refrigerator and occasional quiet.

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6

Theresa

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very rundown hotel. Handicap parking was near the actual rooms. Room was clean just not very updated.

8

Scott

12 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The management was fantastic and truly cared which is such a huge bonus in the customer service world... the hotel has some age but was a good value for the money and if I ever stayed in Bastrop again I wouldnt hesitate to stay again regardless of other possibilities

10

Michael

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is a little dated, but overall a comfortable stay! 👍

8

Lorre

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Like full size refridgeator

10

Donna

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and quiet. The traffic is loud,but they can't help that. Mrs Tammy is awesome.

4

Theresa

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very old but was close and cheap for an unexpected trip.

6

Lance

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The blinds didn't completely cover the windows and there are bright lights outside. The 2 beds were totally different. 1 more current mattress and 1 that had the old fashion springs that you could hear and feel when you moved. Pillows were anywhere from 2" thin and limp, to 5" thick and hard. They keep the AC off when not in use. When you open the door, it's like walking into a sauna. Didn't use the shower because I was only stopping to sleep. I was close enough to home to wait. But I don't think I would have enjoyed it very much.

2

Sharon

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Asked for non smoking,said all rooms are,ashtray in room,room smelled like smoke,put me in a room back in the corner no lighting outside my door,key card would not work,had to get another made.chair stained,outdated old furnitures.This place needs to be shut down.,these rooms are not fit for anyone to stay in Didn't meet my expectations by a long shot

4

Tnija

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There were bugs (roaches) in the restroom and the toilet was leaking The room looked bad #208 The beds in there were two different sizes , one king one queen. And the tub was dirty

8

Romona

28 Feb 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the best motel that Bastrop has. The owner was very professional and nice. It's quiet. I would stay again.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with smooth check in noted. Occasional issues occurred (e.g., staff disputes or key card problems), but overall sentiment is positive.

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Akira

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Some of the workers got into it with each other but other than that they were quick to help whenever I needed it

6

Joseph

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful

2

Eddie

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Showed up and they were under renovation and our construction workers didn't want to stay there. The front desk apologized for all the mess and said they'd happily refund the room. I asked Hotels.com for a refund and now they are denying the refund. Would not recommend.

8

Scott

12 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The management was fantastic and truly cared which is such a huge bonus in the customer service world... the hotel has some age but was a good value for the money and if I ever stayed in Bastrop again I wouldnt hesitate to stay again regardless of other possibilities

10

Donna

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk is amazing. Mrs Tammy and the other lady are awesome!

4

Carol

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk woman was great. Very friendly. Room was in bad need of a deep clean. Lots of mold in bathroom. (I didn’t even shower) bedspread had cigarette burns (non smoking room) curtains barely covered the window.

8

Nenee

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The house keepers & the front desk are great .

2

Sharon

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Asked for non smoking,said all rooms are,ashtray in room,room smelled like smoke,put me in a room back in the corner no lighting outside my door,key card would not work,had to get another made.chair stained,outdated old furnitures.This place needs to be shut down.,these rooms are not fit for anyone to stay in Didn't meet my expectations by a long shot

10

Sean

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great. Great value

8

Romona

28 Feb 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the best motel that Bastrop has. The owner was very professional and nice. It's quiet. I would stay again.

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Location

A couple of guests found it quiet, though one noted traffic noise. Another mentioned loitering and limited exterior lighting near a room.

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6

Theresa

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very rundown hotel. Handicap parking was near the actual rooms. Room was clean just not very updated.

2

Kathy

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Photos on website are not accurate at all. When we arrived there were multiple people loitering outside. I was given a key that had 214 written on it but our room number was 113. When I asked desk clerk about it she said well it’s to 113. The room had flies in it. Tile grout was black from dirt, bedstead had stain and a cigarette burn on it when we were supposedly in a non smoking room. Then my dog found a chicken bone in the floor. Needless to say, we left and did not spend the night there. Extremely disappointed in this hotel and Expedia.

10

Donna

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and quiet. The traffic is loud,but they can't help that. Mrs Tammy is awesome.

4

Theresa

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very old but was close and cheap for an unexpected trip.

6

Lance

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The blinds didn't completely cover the windows and there are bright lights outside. The 2 beds were totally different. 1 more current mattress and 1 that had the old fashion springs that you could hear and feel when you moved. Pillows were anywhere from 2" thin and limp, to 5" thick and hard. They keep the AC off when not in use. When you open the door, it's like walking into a sauna. Didn't use the shower because I was only stopping to sleep. I was close enough to home to wait. But I don't think I would have enjoyed it very much.

2

Sharon

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Asked for non smoking,said all rooms are,ashtray in room,room smelled like smoke,put me in a room back in the corner no lighting outside my door,key card would not work,had to get another made.chair stained,outdated old furnitures.This place needs to be shut down.,these rooms are not fit for anyone to stay in Didn't meet my expectations by a long shot

8

Romona

28 Feb 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the best motel that Bastrop has. The owner was very professional and nice. It's quiet. I would stay again.

2

ryan

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

REALLY sketchy hotel. I left after 5 minutes. Afraid to sit or even set my bag down.

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Best Budget Inn

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