Karsten Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Lake Michigan
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Hallway
Exterior
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Hallway

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
122 Ellis St, Kewaunee, WI, 54216

What's nearby

  • Harbor Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tug Ludington - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bruemmer Park and Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay - 37 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Lambeau Field - 46 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jeff's Sports Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Door Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lafonds Fish Market - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Karsten Hotel

Karsten Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Lake Michigan. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel
KARSTEN HOTEL Kewaunee
KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel Kewaunee

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Karsten Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Karsten Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karsten Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Karsten Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes hunting.
What's the area around Karsten Hotel like?
Karsten Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 14 minutes' walk from City of Kewaunee Memorial Field.

Karsten Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dragan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Experience you need to try.
It was a very unique experience. Alex was amazing(owner). Very happy to assist our needs and show us the unique property.
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an OLD hotel. I love old hotels. It has personality, character and it's own identity. It also has wear and tear. If you want boring corporate cookie cutter facilities, stay elsewhere. If you want a true travel experience, stay here.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owner is very nice and will go out of his way to make sure you're stay is amazing. The hotel has so much history inside. Loved the decor. I really can't stress how amazing the owner is. He made our stay. He showed us the bar which is amazing with its orginal floor and stained glass.
Andrea, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very old, rundown motel. We didn't even have curtains or blinds of any kind in our room. I felt very unsafe the entire night and would never stay here again
Erin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Alta, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We booked Deluxe Q lake view on arrival were given a basic Q room. It appeared housekeeping had gotten distracted when cleaning the bathroom as it was partially completed, with the tub missed (had a presumably used towel, near empty & lid removed shampoo & a used bar of soap, along with hair from assorted parts of the body. The owner was quick to respond, noting the Expedia booking was rate coded as Basic room & immediately offered to make it right with a new room. Alex, the owner & manager has had the place for 5yrs. He takes great pride in it & is happy to exchange stories. We thoroughly enjoyed the talks. The lobby is filled with historical info & the closed bar is a marvel. Operation is more like a BnB than hotel. Meaning, the office area is often unmanned & much is on the honor system, including the dining area where water, soda, juice, fruit, bars, cereal, breads & accompaniments were available. The rooms vary in size & all include tubs, some jetted. I could actually envision a less is more take, removing some of the elcectic decor to really let the historical property sing. As well as hiding mini-fridges in the wardrobe or removing. I'd recommend replacing shower curtains with washable ones. What the property lacks in luxury, it makes up in character & definitely isn't for every traveler. It's old. The front door remains locked & you're given a key for that door, as well as your room. As for ghosts, 4am running in the hall could have been or maybe it was guests
Teresa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very interesting, old hotel. Needs a lot of work. The breakfast items were sitting out for 2 days, including the juice. Don’t eat breakfast there! The owner was very nice and accommodating although his attire and personal appearance was extremely poor. We were the only people there. Maybe the hotels lack of upkeep is why. I don’t want this hotel to see its demise because of its historic value. Not sure we’ll return. This was our 4th time there, and each time it was under new ownership and went downhill each time. Too bad
Lisa J Sharon, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No lighting on in the building. Very dark.
Patricia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Building is very old and needs repairs. Our room was not as advertised on Expedia. We were told we’d get a room that sleeps 5 and we got a room with two queen beds. The foot of the beds were facing one another, with a small walkway between. That was the extent of the size of the room. The room wasn’t dirty per se but it was really outdated, damaged and there were cob webs everywhere .The bathroom was spacious, although there was black mold in the shower. The gentleman manning the desk was very kind and considerate but let us know that Expedia did not charge us for any additional people meaning we were expected to pay an addition $20 for each of our 3 kids when we arrived at the hotel. This place is really not somewhere I would stay again and I would not only NOT recommend it, but I would tell others to avoid it.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Just Go! I booked a three night reservation through Expedia. I asked for a response from the hotel, but never received one. The hotel booked us on the third floor. I told the clerk who was new I wasn’t able to climb the stairs to the third floor. He called the owner many times to find out what to do. When he finally reached the owner, the owner’s response was “Tell them to go!” but we were supposed to pay for the three nights. It took two hours to get things settled- I had to pay for the first night. At 8:30pm we were lucky to find lodging. Expedia did credit partly us for the trouble, but what a mess. The hotel is old and creepy and the only way into the hotel is by having the clerk unbolt the door.
Lynn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The ceiling was leaking when I checked in the bathroom toilet would not flush The continental breakfast was offered whenever management woke up And the factory next door was working overtime so I got to listen to machines running all night
Fred, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Colton, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Historical building. Rooms are very historical. Bathroom was actually decent.
Bobby, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room had old thin sheer curtain, we could see into our neighbors room and vise versa(old building has rooms with a narrow way between main walls so windows are directly across from each other like just a few feet in between them) I mentioned this to owner, he wasnt too concerned but said he'd take the suggestion. Need more hooks for clothing, towels, etc and shelves or area around sink for toiletries. (Pedastal sink is outside bathroom and right in front of window where you see into other room).
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Karsten Hotel, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Definitely not your average hotel stay! The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The check-in process was seamless and quick, making us feel welcome right away. The room was spacious, spotless, and uniquely decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable. What truly sets this hotel apart is the owner. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was memorable. His genuine hospitality and dedication to guest satisfaction were evident in every interaction. We highly recommend Karsten Hotel to anyone looking for a home away from home stay. We would definitely return on our next visit to Kewaunee. Emiliya B.
Emiliya, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hey yall if you travel with a ton of luggage be forewarned there is no elevator but if you travel light like me this place is absolutely TOPS. Alex has the greatest customer service and loved our puppy! Gave her cheese and everything 😁 i loved the hob knob decor and vintage chairs also you gotta check out the jaguar under the glass table in the lobby. Literally a 5 minute walk to the beach and pier at lake michigan, 30 minutes from green bay, right round the corner from a cheese shop and 2 seconds away from the bowling alley which is only 3$ per 10 frames. Straight up will be coming back here anytime we come to wisconsin. 10/10
Madeiline, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review