Stilwell Hotel

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Stilwell Hotel

Courtyard
Exterior
Carmel Bay Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Lobby
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$606
$539 nightly
$606 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 11 - May 12

Explore the area

View in a map
San Carlos St at 5th Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Balcony King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Balcony King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior King Suite with Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Double Queen Accessible Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mountain View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Carmel Bay Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at Stilwell Hotel in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), you'll be a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Carmel Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sunset Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Carmel Lodge
Lodge Carmel
Carmel Lodge
Stilwell Hotel Hotel
Stilwell Hotel Carmel
Stilwell Hotel Hotel Carmel

Stilwell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 550 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dan, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Why is breakfast mentioned as a highlight. Worst free breakfast I've seen at a hotel. One egg option was burnt hard boiled eggs, no meats, only breads with pasteurized butter. Huge disappointment. Rooms are tiny!! No hot water. Won't book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was even better than imagined. From gourmet breakfast to the gorgeous outdoor couches and water feature, to the outstanding service (Angel was amazing). My husband and I were thrilled with our stay and highly recommend Stilwell!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely, clean, spacious, and well appointed. We could see the ocean. The hotel has a wonderful courtyard, with firepits and a very useful breakfast room. Location was fabulous, with easy walking to Ocean Avenue and a host of restaurants. We will plan on going again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yujun, Chestnut Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very comfortable room. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, unfortunately I didn’t even get to sleep in the hotel as I had a family emergency Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff, everything is very well kept. And a one minute walk from everything downtown in Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms, staff friendly, parking safe and nice seating areas throughout the property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in excellent condition. Rooms were clean and fresh. Very convenient to downtown Carmel with many options for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DH

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandeep

Traveled with family
The room size did not justify the price. While the hotel staff was very good and helpful, the rooms were quite small, and the photos on the website did not accurately reflect the actual room size.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Changhwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel is very nicely updated and the courtyard areas are beautiful. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a perfect location. The room was beautifully decorated, comfortable and spotless. The staff was very accommodating and the breakfast was fabulous. The only challenge was parking if checking in late afternoon or beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying here. Modern, clean and convenient close to shops and restaurants in Carmel. Friendly staff, breakfast was good and overall, a cozy boutique hotel that is located on a quiet location. The only downside is no elevator but the staff are available to take your luggage to your room if requested.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025