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Stilwell Hotel

Property class: 4

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $573
$509 nightly
$573 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

King

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

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A neatly made bed with a grey throw, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden slat wall behind.

Accessible King

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

View all photos for Balcony King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Balcony King

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Double Queen

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe King

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

View all photos for Premium Balcony King

A modern bedroom with a wooden panel headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium Balcony King

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

View all photos for Junior King Suite with Fireplace

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

Junior King Suite with Fireplace

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Double Queen Accessible Suite

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

View all photos for Courtyard Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Courtyard Suite

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

View all photos for Mountain View Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Mountain View Suite

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

View all photos for Carmel Bay Suite

A spacious hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a comfortable seating arrangement.

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

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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 7 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
  • 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
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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. 592 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 705 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, convenient location to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, breakfast and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay! Perfect getaway stay where
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Just a lovely group of courtyards with fire pits, wonderful staff and very nice rooms. Throughly enjoyed it and the location can't be beat. And super dog friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This Stilwell property is gorgeous! Staff was remarkable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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clean room and helpful staff. very quaint property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at the Stilwell Hotel in Carmel! The location was absolutely perfect—we were able to walk everywhere, from the shops and restaurants to the beach. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and comfortable, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Carmel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great outdoor area with fire pits. Breakfast is excellent. Rooms are on the small side but very comfortable. Great location for walking to shops and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean room, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had an amazing stay here! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and thoughtfully furnished room. Friendly staff. Well located in Carmel with onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, charming hotel, great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were very happy with the clean and inviting atmosphere. The staff was helpful and breakfast was great! Parking and an electric charger was the icing on the cake after a long drive from Crescent City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Delicious food. Good pizzas, wine selection and outstanding breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about the hotel was absolutely wonderful. The staff was extremely helpful and professional. The only hotel we will stay in Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room and amenities were great and the breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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It is the perfect location for Carmel. Staff is outstanding and cleanliness is top notch. The room we had was a bit small for sure, but comfortable. The breakfast is healthy and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Location is great and the staff were friendly and attentive. Parking was also very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small room / but everything is beautiful though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026