Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is limited but convenient for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, providing a convenient start to the day.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 15.00 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability, and late check-out incurs a fee of USD 25, also subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about accessible bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is conveniently located next to a golf course and is within a 5-minute drive of the Rockpile Museum and AVA Community Art Center. It is approximately 1.3 miles from Bicentennial Park and 2.4 miles from Bell Nob Golf Club.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Pool access is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 12 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for a fee of USD 15.00 per day and rollaway beds for the same fee. Availability is subject to request and confirmation.

Budget Inn Express in Gillette

Average nightly price at Budget Inn Express by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$42
February	$39
March	$42
April	$49
May	$51
June	$55
July	$56
August	$52
September	$52
October	$60
November	$55
December	$49

What guests think

Reviews of Budget Inn Express highlight very low prices and generally friendly staff, but also widespread cleanliness concerns and odors, repeated problems with the pool or hot tub, and a consistently underwhelming, minimal breakfast.

Rooms feel dated, with faulty fixtures, noisy plumbing, and occasional AC or TV failures. Service is often warm and helpful, though a few guests reported billing disputes, overbooking, or unprofessional conduct. Expect a no-frills stay suited to tight budgets, not travelers seeking polished amenities or consistent cleanliness.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews report the pool and hot tub closed, poorly maintained, or with cold water; a few guests found them usable. Lighting in the pool area was noted as dim.

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Lester

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The outside property was clean and the pool was nice

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Kevin

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was out of service, hot tub was pretty much the same! Light switch in bathroom faulty electrical loose in wall and had to wiggle switch to get to work! Toilet was a rocking chair and beer caps on the floor beside the bed from previous guest. All the issues with this stay I was pleasantly surprised on how comfortable the bed was. Not very much for a breakfast option but they had something!

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John

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hot tub wasn't working. Shower hot water was only warm.

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Dustin

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

A double queen bedroom was booked, but got 1 queen bed in a very small room. Pool and hot tub were closed for my entire stay. Disappointing to my kids as there wasn’t a lot to do.

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shawn

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you were the person that I dislike most in this whole world, I would not invite you to say at the Budget inn. There is one man who runs the whole building but maid service breakfast and clerk. The pool has been down for unclendliness for over a year and a half. Be ready travelers horrible stay.

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Sally

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean sheets and running water. Pool was closed and breakfast was.

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Bob

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

\The pool was cold, the hot tub was nroken, some at the front desk did not speak English, coffee pot was nroker, I reserved a handicap room (bot insurance to mahe sure i got this< I did NOT, ftrr brealfast was toast, peanut butter, box cereal-no milk, no nothing!

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Sara

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Decent rooms! Clean, didn't see any bugs. Plenty of towels provided, and even a bath mat, which not all hotels provide. Perfectly decent place to rest overnight! The breakfast was pretty sad, it was toast and cereal and instant oatmeal. There was a mini-fridge with labels for yogurt and frozen waffles and pancakes, but they were out of yogurt and there was just one packet of frozen pancakes left. The good thing: multiple options for coffee, creamers, and juice. No decaf though. The hot tub was not very hot, but it was better than none.

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Waylon

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pools broken even though its advertised on the sign out side. Couldn't use hot tub because they had not checked chemicals. Rooms are old and WELL used. Furniture kind of dirty and decrepit. Carpets dirty. I put my shoes on to walk from bed to bathroom. Would not walk in the room without my shoes My wife wouldnt sleep in the bed. She put her sleeping bag on top and slept in that. Bathroom floor trim falling off and mold in behind it.

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Laurie

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

DON'T DO IT!!! Oh it was a HORRIBLE place (think flop house) and I felt terrible for even taking my family there. If it hadn't been so late we would have left. It's dirty, stank like cigarettes and dogs, and noisy. Boogers (or something) on the walls, filthy mattress, bathroom too disgusting to shower in. I didn't even take my shoes off because I didn't know how filthy the carpet was. We didn't do the breakfast because after the state of the room I didn't even trust the cereal they probably had. The pool and hot tub were too disgusting to use. The only thing positive was that the staff was friendly.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with many reports of dirty bathrooms, stained bedding and carpets, strong odors, and mold, while several guests said their rooms were clean. Hallways and common areas sometimes smelled musty or of smoke.

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lorie

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A little outdated. Found long black hairs in my sheets. Base boards and behind bathroom door...dirty...

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mwenya

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Beddings were dirty and had dusty covers. The room was dusty and a/c was very dusty. We had to ask for clean beddings and covers.

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Odessa

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not sure if my room smelled of pet odor or body odor and some kind of spray mask odor. There was something running down every wall. The night stand had drink rings on it, the lamp had a film of dust and crust. The microwave was discussing on the outside wasn’t about to look inside. The bathroom sink had something spilled in the countertop. The stool needed clean. The tub spout and shower head had so much lime build up I was surprised they worked. Despite that it was 101° outside the air was not on but the window that had human and animal prints all over it was open. Ppl were just sitting around in the parking lot. I was worried about my car. Was gonna take photos but could get out of there fast enough.

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Kelsey

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself smelled musty. The tub, sink, and bathroom floor had hair. The tub had brown scum along the inside, did not look like it had been scrubbed clean. The lining from floor to tub was torn about 4in off. Shower curtain needed to be bleached or thrown out because it was stained so bad. The brown blankets had big holes in them. There was an excessive amount of dust in the room. Very limited breakfast.

4

James

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place smelled horrible, the hallway smelled like pet urine, the room not quite as bad. Luckily, I had a bottle of Febreeze in my truck to spray the room down. The shower had hairs in it, the tub was very badly stained. The bed sheets appeared dirty/stained so I asked for a new set of sheets. The front desk man was very polite and nice, he got me a new set of sheets. When we took off the old sheets, I noticed some blood stains on the mattress pad. I requested a new one but he didn't have one to fit the king so we put a queen size one on it. The mattress seemed pretty new, it was comfortable but I would never stay here again. My wife was mad at me for getting such a disgusting room.This is my 2nd bad experience with a Budget Inn, I will never stay at one of their properties agian.

4

Dodie

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was really lovely and friendly. But the room was dirty and everything in it was so so old. One lamp shade literally fell off the lamp because it was just so old and disintegrated when I turned on the light. The beds were not comfortable - again - old.

2

Cynthia

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was filthy!! Dirty bathroom/shower, grimy walls in the room and bathroom, dirt and hair on the floor, under the bed had a used cup and trash, the chair was dirty and stained and the comforter on the bed clearly hadn't been washed in a while. I checked out after one night and didn’t get a refund for the 2 nights I didn’t stay.

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Waylon

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pools broken even though its advertised on the sign out side. Couldn't use hot tub because they had not checked chemicals. Rooms are old and WELL used. Furniture kind of dirty and decrepit. Carpets dirty. I put my shoes on to walk from bed to bathroom. Would not walk in the room without my shoes My wife wouldnt sleep in the bed. She put her sleeping bag on top and slept in that. Bathroom floor trim falling off and mold in behind it.

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Paul

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was filthy

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Laurie

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

DON'T DO IT!!! Oh it was a HORRIBLE place (think flop house) and I felt terrible for even taking my family there. If it hadn't been so late we would have left. It's dirty, stank like cigarettes and dogs, and noisy. Boogers (or something) on the walls, filthy mattress, bathroom too disgusting to shower in. I didn't even take my shoes off because I didn't know how filthy the carpet was. We didn't do the breakfast because after the state of the room I didn't even trust the cereal they probably had. The pool and hot tub were too disgusting to use. The only thing positive was that the staff was friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with maintenance issues such as faulty switches, rocking toilets, broken latches, weak hot water, and occasional AC or TV problems. Comfort varies from comfortable beds to very worn mattresses, and some guests reported noise from pets or nearby traffic.

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kelsey

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a nice comfortable stay here

6

Tristin

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly. Nice pool for small family to use. Beds were older than me and uncomfortable and toilet screamed. And people with dog above us were incredibly loud, probably the animal jumping on and running around, but staff asked them to keep it down and it improved.

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Kevin

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was out of service, hot tub was pretty much the same! Light switch in bathroom faulty electrical loose in wall and had to wiggle switch to get to work! Toilet was a rocking chair and beer caps on the floor beside the bed from previous guest. All the issues with this stay I was pleasantly surprised on how comfortable the bed was. Not very much for a breakfast option but they had something!

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Mary

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice reasonably priced motel with pool and hot tub. Craig who checked us in was very nice and personable. Our room was very clean and the beds were comfortable.

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Darren

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I guess the best way to put it would be you get what you pay for. The facility is old and run down. Non-smoking room smells like smoke. It definitely needs upgrading. Nice people however.

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Dustin

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

A double queen bedroom was booked, but got 1 queen bed in a very small room. Pool and hot tub were closed for my entire stay. Disappointing to my kids as there wasn’t a lot to do.

4

Jared M

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

AC was broken, room smelled like smoker’s room despite being a no smoking property

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Roberta

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Property was good. Clean. Breakfast staff acted like inconvenienced to find napkins, cups, etc to have breakfast. Wifi wouldn't connect. Staff claimed known issue. Need extenders

6

Deborah

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom moulding peeling off, bathroom light switch not working, turned out frequently, hot water difficult to turn 9n , took forever. Extreme freeway noise.. tv control bizarre

4

A

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room carpet was wet from previous flood. The door is sticky because of high humidity. The window has no screen and the frame was cracked. The latch to lock the window was broken.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with some standout assistance from the owner. However, a few guests reported disputes over charges, overbooking, and unprofessional behavior at the front desk.

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Tonya

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't actually end up staying here because rooms were double booked or mishandled somehow. Even though I prepaid, there was not a room available for us.

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Esther

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were excellent. The hotel is older and an update to the blankets and chair in the room would be of great value. The water pressure in the shower and bathroom was excellent. Overall, I would recommend it.

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Christene

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very kind, helpful courteous the place was pretty clean. Their breakfast was a little off.

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John

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hot tub wasn't working. Shower hot water was only warm.

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Teresa

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The owner is so unbelievably friendly and helpful. We both have some disabilities and did see the point that this hotel does not have an elevator. So, first of all we were put on the 3rd floor and he had the desk clerk change is to the 2nd floor (the layout of the hotel is up and down, not level). Then he saw we were struggling with getting our luggage up the stairs, told us not to worry about it, and the next thing we knew he had taken all of our luggage to our room for us, even opened the room door for us. The hotel is very clean, but is a little outdated. All of the staff is extremely friendly amd helpful as well. There is plenty of on-site parking and easy access to many area businesses.

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John

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff and manager were yelling at eac h other the lobby. Employee was using fowl language. Very dated. Only reason for 2 stars vs 1 was the manager gave us a room with 2 beds even though we made a mistake and reserved for 1

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Alice

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Imade and paid for a room with 2 beds, I paid in april 2023 for august 2024 at $125 a day When I get there last week the man in charge wanted me to paid $136 extra so I could get the room. I refused and get some help with Expédia. Some one told me the rooms arenot that clean an smell cigarettes

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Ana

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

And management was price gauging, charging is $100 over the reserved price. Even to people that had already paid. 0 stars for this hotel, some people coming out complained room smelled bad and had to keep windows open, thru the day and night. Not recommended.

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dennis

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

good deal for the price-staff was very helpful

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Michael C

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good service and great staff.

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Location

Location is convenient with easy access to roads, nearby businesses, and the bus stop. Some guests felt the area was rough or noisy.

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Craig H

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the greatest area, but very nice people running it. Price was good.

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Teresa

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The owner is so unbelievably friendly and helpful. We both have some disabilities and did see the point that this hotel does not have an elevator. So, first of all we were put on the 3rd floor and he had the desk clerk change is to the 2nd floor (the layout of the hotel is up and down, not level). Then he saw we were struggling with getting our luggage up the stairs, told us not to worry about it, and the next thing we knew he had taken all of our luggage to our room for us, even opened the room door for us. The hotel is very clean, but is a little outdated. All of the staff is extremely friendly amd helpful as well. There is plenty of on-site parking and easy access to many area businesses.

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Francis

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

La bañera estaba sucia. El personal poco amable. Bueno localización.

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Shayna

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

honestly felt like i was gonna get kidnapped or murdered. sounds of back at like 3 in the morning and banging noises on windows that sounded like someone was trying to break in. probably one of the most scetch places i’ve stayed at but also one of the cheapest

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Jacob

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cheapest hotel in gillette, you get what you pay for though, there was hair in quite a few places in the bath, and the bathtub's anti slip mat was disintegrating. The staff are pretty alright though, and its a very easy walk to the greyhound bus stop.

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Bill

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access

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LAURA

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was a good place to stay. It is old and dated.....needs some maintenance. Bed wasn't real comfy, but wasn't horrible either. Could use a little better cleaning, but again, not bad for the price. Staff was very friendly. Location is good

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Cecilia

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stair access to rooms. That being said, these are new owners working with an older property. My room on the second floor was ok. I heard people who'd been on the first floor day it smelled. Considering the low part and location I think it was acceptable.

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Deborah

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom moulding peeling off, bathroom light switch not working, turned out frequently, hot water difficult to turn 9n , took forever. Extreme freeway noise.. tv control bizarre

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Barbara A

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We picked this property for its price and convenience. The pool area is poorly lit. Overall a little run down, smells musty, but a place to lay your head for the night.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited and low quality in many reviews, mostly toast and cereal, though a few appreciated the coffee. Overall, expectations for the morning offering should be kept modest.

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shawn

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were dogs barking everywhere, and the breakfast was dry bread, cereal, and bagels with a community tub of generic cream cheese. Yuck

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David L.

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It has a bit limited breakfast, but it resolves, it lacks a little more cleaning.

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Kevin

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was out of service, hot tub was pretty much the same! Light switch in bathroom faulty electrical loose in wall and had to wiggle switch to get to work! Toilet was a rocking chair and beer caps on the floor beside the bed from previous guest. All the issues with this stay I was pleasantly surprised on how comfortable the bed was. Not very much for a breakfast option but they had something!

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Edmund

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perhaps dated but very clean and very pleasant staff. Very quiet. Continental breakfast but also coffee makers in rooms as well as a fridge. Just fine and great value.

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Lashaunna

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely love staying at the budget inn. The staff are always friendly and I love how it’s pet friendly. This is my go to place every time I’m in Gillette. If you’re looking for a comfy bed a small breakfast and pool that isn’t going to break the bank, then this is your place.

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Roger

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was ‘cheap and cheerful’ which is what was expected. When it came to breakfast time the cheerfulness was gone. The breakfast itself left a lot to be desired, seriously. But there is an obnoxious old drunk that is living there, he was dressed in his pyjamas being in everyone’s face and spoiling the peace. The staff simply left him to it. Before we left he even tried to hit me up for $10. The management really need to do something about him, he isn’t good for business.

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Stephanie

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a reasonably priced, and staff was nice! Decent breakfast and great coffee.

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Bob

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

\The pool was cold, the hot tub was nroken, some at the front desk did not speak English, coffee pot was nroker, I reserved a handicap room (bot insurance to mahe sure i got this< I did NOT, ftrr brealfast was toast, peanut butter, box cereal-no milk, no nothing!

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Sara

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Decent rooms! Clean, didn't see any bugs. Plenty of towels provided, and even a bath mat, which not all hotels provide. Perfectly decent place to rest overnight! The breakfast was pretty sad, it was toast and cereal and instant oatmeal. There was a mini-fridge with labels for yogurt and frozen waffles and pancakes, but they were out of yogurt and there was just one packet of frozen pancakes left. The good thing: multiple options for coffee, creamers, and juice. No decaf though. The hot tub was not very hot, but it was better than none.

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Sarah

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean. We loved the soft sheets. It was nice for the price. I read online that the breakfast wasn’t great, so I brought instant oatmeal and instant coffee. That worked well, as they had a big tub of peanut and Nutella for patrons to share. That was pretty gross. We took our own pillows. We slept well.

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