Name: Econo Lodge Anderson
Address: 491 E Highway 76, Anderson, 64831, US

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Jennifer

😁

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Anthony

This place definitely needs an overhaul. From the moment you walk in, the worn and outdated carpets set a disappointing tone that continues right into the room.
In the bathroom, the sink is propped up by a chunky piece of two-by-fours, and you'll find only a single bar of soap with no other toiletries provided, despite there being an empty dispenser on the wall.
The shower experience is frustrating because the showerhead is leaking so badly that there's no decent pressure coming out.
As for the bed, it's mediocre at best, and the pillows feel more like blankets stuffed into pillowcases.
To top it off, the television is tiny and the chairs look like they were pulled straight off a Goodwill shelf.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Angela

Clean room, free breakfast, pet friendly and helpful staff. The grounds aren’t great but that’s not a big deal. Hard to find a nice patch for the dog to go potty. Asked the staff for a fan to provide even more white noice than the a/c provided and within 10 mins they brought us one!
We were surprised but they sell out over the weekends in summer. So book a bit early.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Rebecca

The room was okay.. the breakfast was the same thing everyday small portions probably my least favorite ( as much as we paid for our 3 day stay) the could make the breakfast better.. the pool wasn't as clean as it could be but I swam in it one day to cool off it was okay.. I was quoted $580 something for 2 rooms 3 nights and checked out on the 4th day we had read it was animal friendly didn't see the section where they charge $15 a day for pet.. I was billed a additional $140 for my female Maltese (small dog) and a additional $100 for my family in the 2nd rooms cat costing us around $800 which was crazy.. we had no where else to stay and the refund expired the day before.. so we stayed but we won't be booking there again.. the staff was decent .. the stores nearby was the best thing but definitely double check your booking so when you go to check in your not hit with surprise additional fees.. the hotel could definitely use some of the money they are making to make the property nicer and the food better..

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Wayne

Inexpensive hotel, clean. Sink faucet spout weirdly close to inside edge of sink. Continental breakfast convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Jasias

Great

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Jessica

Well. We rented the room bc we were camping over at Indian creek .. I’m getting older and after a float I want a cold room n comfortable clean bed.. we floated. We came back to the room. I showered did notice there was long black hair in the bath tub. Just Rinsed it down before I hopped in. Tv was on lights were off I hopped in bed. Woke up throughout the night itching ferociously .. noticed I had hives along my belt area. Took an itchy med then went back to sleep. Well in the morning after I had woke up to start my day, I had pulled the blanket back and noticed that there was little tiny black dog hair everywhere all over the pillows all over the sheets all over the top sheets in between the comforter and the sheet it was just everywhere I went to the front desk, made the man aware he switched me rooms and told me to come back in 30 minutes so I could talk to the manager. I did that in the manager did not seem to worry about it at all. Also noticed that where their continental breakfast is served is an absolute disgusting mess 10 out of 10 don’t recommend staying in this place. And that’s a shame because I do believe it’s the only place to stay in Anderson Missouri, motel hotel wise. In my I add to mention, although the new room had a clean hair free bed. There was two dead flies stuck to the window. The screen was ripped. There was hair all over in the hallways from what appeared to be a white shedding animal I don’t know it just was very unclean and I’ll never stay

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Michelle

Staff was friendly We did just a quick turn and burn overnight stay Nothing too fancy but definitely got the job done.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Monica

Room was very basic but pretty clean. The water in the shower and sink smelled weird, like sulfur or something. The breakfast was terrible.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Dan

Clean rooms and lobby, great water pressure in the showers, friendly, helpful staff! It would be hard to find a better hotel for the money.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Julia

Great location. Easy on/off to I-49. Room was very clean. Great to have a microwave & a frig! We were in town for a funeral and I needed a bed for an additional family member. There were no cots so we had to pay for an additional room. The price is super reasonable though.

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Kalumuna

The room was not properly prepared for guests. There was an ozone machine left running inside without any warning from staff, and after entering the room we experienced coughing and difficulty breathing from the exposure. The room also did not feel clean there was human hair on the bed and the bedding appeared poorly maintained, which made it difficult to sleep comfortably and decided to leave. This experience was disappointing and concerning from a safety and cleanliness standpoint.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Rick

I stayed here before, so I knew it was below average. I gave it a 4 because it's the only hotel in town.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

The service desk people were rude, it was the worst hotel stay of my life.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Gary

Excellent place to stay

4/10

Poor

15 Apr 2026

Christopher

The floor was sticky. The sheets had holes in them. The towels were so thin you could almost see through them. The water faucet barely worked. The mattress was so hard you may as well just sleep on the floor. There is no elevator. The pool is closed and looks like it may have been closed for quite some time even though it says temporary. The breakfast was awful. Stale biscuits and gravy. The juice tasted spoiled and was very watered down. Overall, this place is run down and barely maintained. If there was any other hotel close, I would have gone there. Unfortunately, there is not in Anderson.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Tammy

Had a nice stay very peaceful night

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Kara

The refrigerator was being defrosted and there was a trash can and towels in it to catch the water. They offered a different room but we were in late at midnight and exhausted from a drive that involved 2 tornado warnings. Shame on us for not doing more research. Individually owned and simply does not understand the importance of the hospitality industry.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Lisa

Ac didn't work, no hot water, remote to TV barely worked.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Sarah

This place is a great value. It is clean and QUIET! The front desk staff is very friendly, too.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Daisha

Rooms were clean. 30 miles away from where we were at for the day when they stated only 5 miles. Other wise it was ok.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

David

It was the perfect location to meet up with some really good friends of mine.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Thomas

Staff was very much not around until they wanted a deposit that they

2/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Gary

Clean and comfortable room

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Alicia

Sucks!

It was filthy and run-down, the air conditioning was broken, and they couldn't care less! The indoor pool was closed.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2025

Danny

as expected

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Andrew

the place was not clean, the bathroom in our room was not cleam. torn sheets on one of our beds.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Marsha

Bed cover was burnt with cigarette burns, i know it was a smoking room but upkeep of some things like burned bedding could be looked at

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Tana

Check-in is easy. The room is comfortable and clean. Check-out was a little confusing. There was no body at the desk. You just drop your key in a box that anyone walking in has access to. Since no one was there, I didn't get a receipt.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

Donald

Checked in late and the overnight staff that night was very friendly and accommodating. Parking was convenient.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Dianne

We were too late and missed breakfast. The staff was very friendly and other customers were also. We were treated like friends.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Aaron

Everything was okay, but there was graffiti stating \"Schlutz 4 Life\" on the wall, why they wouldnt paint over that, I have no idea. Not a good look.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Faith

Great service, cleanliness, and parking

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

Morgan

Roaches

Rooms are run down and barren. Little to no counter space. TV is terrible. ROACHES. not disability friendly. Some of the staff were friendly and helpful, but the owners are less than decent. Not worth the price.

Self

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

Ed

Toilet seat was loose and slid around in our room. We stayed 2 nights and we informed two different staff—who took note, but did nothing.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Nikki

Comfy

Very comfy beds.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2025

Teresa

Dirty , bugs everywhere

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Raven

Pool was closed. No elevator. Room is nice. Hardwood floors. Has refrigerator and microwave. Ac works.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Hermes

The carpet on the stairs to the second floor was dirty and old; but the rest of the carpet on the hallway was pretty clean.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Sheila

Rooms quiet. Staff very helpful and make the stay pleasant.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2025

Norma

At first i thought the reviews were a bit exaggerated but once i checked in to my room the cigarette smell hit like a bus. The rooms were dirty, the floors and the sheets had stains... White stains. The bathrooms werent properly cleaned and poop from the last people still in the toilet. Read reviews before going anywhere and listen to them. Lesson learned.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Sheila

Always a great place ito stay in Anderson. Staff are so helpful

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

The basics done well and at a great price

This establishment is located in the back of a commercial center just off I-49 between Joplin, Missouri, and Bentonville, Arkansas. It provides a very adequate place to lay over one night while en route, though it would be less well suited to extended stays. The room was ample and comfortable enough, especially in consideration of the very modest rate charged. The television and wifi in the room both worked as expected, though the indoor pool was out of service, a minor disappointment since I visited in the summer. The bed was comfortable enough, and the breakfast was satisfying enough to meet my expectations for an Econo Lodge or competing budget-priced hotels. Overall, my experience was a good one, fulfilling my modest expectations for basic but decent accommodations at a low price.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2025

Jorge

Amazing rate for location. Limited availability. Beds are full size so request queen size. Breakfast is basic 2 kinds or cereal, limited portions, but staff keeps restocked. 50$ deposit required returned after 3-5 business days

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2025

Suzanne

Hotel had holes in the wall, air conditioner did not work in one of the rooms and we did jot realize there was NOT an elevator to the second floor. This hotel is not handicap accessible. We were charged for the se ond night even though we could not stay due to not beinf handicap accessible.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Stephanie

Let me start by saying that lodging options in this city are very limited. If you want more options you are going to have to drive 30 min in either direction to Joplin, MO or Bentonville, AR. Anderson is a small, but friendly town, and everything closes fairly early around 9:00pm.

The hotel has extremely friendly staff and are very welcoming. I checked in about 8:30pm and there were crumbs and bread crust on the front desk counter, likely from a previous customer that had not yet been noticed. The facility does not have an elevator so you have to take the stairs to the second floor. The stairways need to be vacuumed.

The rooms are not high frills, but they are clean. It is next to a gas station and literally right off the highway which makes it very convenient to fuel up and get back on the road when you're leaving.

They offer a continental breakfast in the morning which has more options than most including fruit, muffins, poptarts, cliff bars, waffles, biscuits and gravy, and juice.

Overall, its a great place to stay on a budget or in a crunch. The beds are comfortable and clean and the staff is kind.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Debbie

Nice place

The property is well maintained, older but kept up. No elevator, 2nd floor a bit awkward for suitcases. Room was clean, unfortunately could hear noise from hallway throughout the night.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2025

Candice

Owner was rude and refused to listen. Gave our room away even though we paid prior to check in.

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2025

Tonya

The pool was a salt water pool , it was on the cold side. I had to pay extra for my guest. They acted like I was trying to have extra guest stay over night in the room. I told them up front , I had guest coming to visit. They followed my guest to see where they were going. I will not stay here again. For the price I could have stayed at a nicer hotel.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

jessica

Elevator would be great. In my room the toilet seat was almost fall off. There wasnt any water pressure in the shower. There was tape holding the shower head to the way BUT other family member stayed in the room beside mine and they didnt have complaints.

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2025

Steve

The beds in pictures looked good.
But their beds had springs pushing up all over!
Shower did work, after letting run.on hot forever it still sprayed luke warm. So shower was was a #1 at best. Vent in bathroom didnt work. Dirty bathroom floor, behind door was the worst. They did get tv working right on second night there. Rest floor in room was nasty as well, needed mopped!!! We left one night early. Really would not recommend this place.
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Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2025

Robert

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2025

Lewis

Dirty no customer service

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Jacob

Clean rooms plenty of parking and great staff

Business

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2025

Michael

Not coming back

Staff members were cool rooms were dirty had bed bugs and breakfast was not good

Business

4/10

Poor

22 May 2025

Kenia

Upon arrival, I had to wait for someone to show up to check-in. We arrived at 8:15pm the pool was already closed, even though it said closes at 10pm. The lobby smelled like cigarettes a lot, even though I reserved a non-smoking room; everything smelled like cigarettes. The sink was not draining properly, I tried rinsing the coffee mug and water just sat in the sink. People were speaking loudly early in the morning. The breakfast was horrible. The waffle dough had a sour taste, it had gone bad. The biscuits had a bad smell and looked undercooked. Everything was not right to eat. There was no one at the front desk to speak to when we left.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Cherie

Its ok, close to road

We requested a handicap room. Everything was ok except the shower, which had all the bars and seat, but was high walled on the tub and hard to get into.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Catherine

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Terry

Very efficient check in.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2025

Sheila

It is an older motel, but they keep it in good shape. It is convenient for us to stay when seeing family.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

anthony delane

A great and wonderful staff.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2025

May

The tv was not working, otherwise it was good with a beautiful morning sunrise with clouds view

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2025

Angela

Not for light sleepers

We’ve stayed here several times over the past yr. I enjoy it. It’s a great price for a basic room. The few things that might bother people, especially light sleepers are the super thin walls, which is typical of a hotel. Our king sized bed has a metal frame and it was SQUEAKY! Any move you made it made noise. The name on the tv is super bright and the a/c is very loud. Strangely there was only 1 nightstand. Weird but not a deal breaker unless you have to put stuff on 2 nightstands. Anyway we’ll be staying there again but it might not be for everyone.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2025

Jessica

The property is in need of some cleaning and general upkeep. We requested a non-smoking room but the hallway reeked of smoke. The floor in the room was dirty. Breakfast was terrible! They had 3 slices of bread and 2 mini muffins in the bread box, the waffle batter was so watery and the waffle maker did not completely cook the waffle. The juice was undrinkable. This property has gone down since our last visit

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Collins

Awesome place

2/10

Poor

20 Mar 2025

Steven

I paid for what I thought was a room with two queen size beds, but they were just full size making things really cramped with me and the kids. The bathroom door wouldn't close and latch. The building smelled like cigarette smoke. The room had the smallest TV one could possibly buy. The continental breakfast was bare minimum and terrible. My experience there was horrible.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

cheryl

Property was old but very clean. Bobby and elise are great s

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2025

Randy

I have stayed here many times and have always been pleased

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2025

Alaithia

Customer service was excellent. Hotel was clean and comfortable. We were unable to connect to the wifi but that wasnt a huge deal.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Collins

Good

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Leslie

Staff was amazing, specially Jen

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Toni

People are awesome

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2024

Natalia

Quite and Nice

Quite hotel, Friendly front desk. basic breakfast, the tub was dirty and the bed had human hairs.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Scott

Location was close to the interstate for convenience and at a great price.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Joshua

The staff was awesome!!!
Thank you Jamie and Jen for great local advice!!

4/10

Poor

28 Nov 2024

Laureen

Awful beds, needs cleaning and updating

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Collins

Good

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2024

Collins

Good

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2024

Collins

It was good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Leah

Great staff!

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2024

Heather

Good for what u pay for

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Sheila

Only place in town, but it is great. The staff makes the stay comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Sheila

Only motel in Anderson, Missouri. Ste staff is great and do all they can to make your stay comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Daniels

We only stayed for one night, but it was good.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2024

Eric

WORST STAY EVER!

Worst hotel experience ever. Drunk people outside playing music loud. Front desk did nothing. Room filthy. Breakfast was a joke. Stay away from this place!

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2024

Sheila

Great plave to stay in Anderson.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2024

Qui

Horrible Hotel, idiot's left an ozone generator running the entire time without my knowledge for 5 hours while I slept in the room, and the staff refused my request to speak with a manager or refund. I may have to sue them since that is a dangerous hazardous to your lungs and putting people lives at risk!!!

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2024

Lesa

It was just a place to sleep thank goodness, rhe pictures on line are way better than the hotel was. Not a garbage can outside the property at all. The nearest garbage was a block away. Ive NEVER been to a hotel that didn't have a garbage can outside each door, how about you?
The floor in the room was buckling, hot breakfast consists of uncooked biscuits and Nasty gravy some cereal and maybe 6 mini muffins hard white bread for toast.
I guess that what you get when foreigners take over american bussiness. That place will be a DUMP in a year. NOt recommened.oh and there is no place to walk your dog,but they sure charge you for that,and the remote wasalready chewed up from another dog. I DO NOT RECOMMED THIS HOTEL.
Support YOUR AMERICAN OWNED BUSSINESSES .

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Brittany

5th year to stay here for our annual float trip it’s been through 2 owners since we started coming but it’s a great tiny spot convenient to our staying needs

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2024

teresa

It was pretty blah. Next time I will head into Bentonville to stay. The TV did not work, but they moved us to a new room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Gustavo

When booking at this hotel I was having second thoughts because I had read the reviews . However this hotel has been very clean, no bugs and very nice staff and very good price for two beds no smoking room. I would give it a 5/5. I’m assuming the bad reviews I had read were for those who are always trying to get something free or not pay up for whatever reason.

Business Family

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2024

Jennifer

One of our rooms had a terrible smell. The sheets seemed unwashed- stains and hair on them.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Brenda

Everyone was so kind and helpful

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2024

James

Just passing through

Not bad for a single night stay. Bed was comfortable. Pillows were really flat. Room had an animal urine smell. Shower has good water pressure and room was really clean otherwise. Check in was fast and easy. The free breakfast was biscuits and gravy, waffles, white toast or cereal. We went to the gas station next door and got breakfast. Also, no coffee pot in room nor at breakfast buffet.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2024

Nelly

The frame of the bed is made of metal. Any minimum movements it makes horrible noise. Shower water smells funny. Breakfast is limited and Poor.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Beau

Average