Elkmont is home to Budget Inn Ardmore. Crutcher Shopping Center and Athens Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elk River and Big Spring Park. Visit our Elkmont travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Ardmore?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Ardmore on Nov 3, 2026 start from ¥9,585, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Budget Inn Ardmore?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Budget Inn Ardmore?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).
Where is Budget Inn Ardmore located?
Situated in Elkmont, this motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Alabama Welcome Center and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Elk River. Athens State University and Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Budget Inn Ardmore Reviews
6.8
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Not gonna lie… I was a little sketched out when we got off the exit and it was the only thing in sight lol and I think there was only one other room occupied while we were there. but the room was huge, clean, and the staff were nice. They also had the best tv channels out of any of the motels we’ve stayed at on this trip. Coming from a house that doesn’t have cable, we all really enjoyed that. And the mini fridge freezer actually froze my ice packs, which was great. I couldn’t get the heater to blow hot air, but we were fine.
Tried to deny me my room, saying toilets were all down and flooding, hotel was shut down... half full parking lot. Refused refund, husband went in there ended up getting our room, no issues with plumbing, and the room was absolutely disgusting. Dirty sheets, dirty towels
This place was filthy, and since I rushed during completing my reservation, I didn’t notice the smoking rooms, so our room was a smoking room and was filthy, random hairs and stink bugs everywhere. It was horrible.
I stayed at this hotel years ago and it was wonderful and affordable but NOW i stayed just for a short trip and it was terrible, although still affordable, the conditions were lacking, no toilet paper, no hair dryer, air conditioner was on but did not cool, the linen looked dingy and old.
Floor was dirty. Found smashed bug on wall. Clerk could not answer questions so had to call manager. Light outside room flashed all night.
Would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Melissa
Dec 18, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
I got there at about 10 pm . I checked in and went to the room and turned the wall unit on and turned it on heat as it was supposed to get down to 32 degrees. Then brought my stuff in and got settled. Then noticed it wasn’t warming up in there. I tried everything I could think of then went to the office. They close the office at 11pm . So there was nothing I could do. I had no heat at all in the room and ended up leaving at 7am because I was to cold to stay in the room any longer.
At check in at 6:00pm the front desk person was not at desk light were out she came from the back checked us in. We got a room the tv did not work and the first time we went to the bathroom the toilet overflowed,went to front desk and again the person was not up there with the lights out and then comes around the corner in a blanket, i informed her of the bathroom situation and the tv, they did give us a new room but they seemed to not care about the sanitary issue with the toilet overflowing. The new room the tv worked but the channel would not change and when we tried it went to static so it did not work either.
The exterior was in good shape, but the room was dirty and in serious need of a major upgrade. The desk was designed more to prevent robbery and the clerk had only fair command of English. I shared to room with at least one roach. I paid for two nights but one was enough and I left. The location is only close to I65 and nothing else. I had read that the motel had recently been rehabilitated -- but if so apparently they skipped my room.