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Stilwell Hotel

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
Carmel Bay Suite | Living area
Courtyard
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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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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King

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains

Accessible King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony King

Balcony King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Queen

Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King

Deluxe King

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

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Premium Balcony King

Premium Balcony King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior King Suite with Fireplace

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Queen Accessible Suite

Double Queen Accessible Suite

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

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Courtyard Suite

Courtyard Suite

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

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Mountain View Suite

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Carmel Bay Suite | Living area

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at Stilwell Hotel in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), you'll be a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 5 minutes from Carmel Beach. .This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
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, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. 484 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 567 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Tucson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Stilwell Hotel. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Very clean room, with comfy bed and super soft linens. Hotel Cafe food was delicious. Great location, walking distance to beach, local cafes, restaurants and shopping. Two courtyard patios, each with water feature and fire pit are lovely. Staff provided warm throws for us to sit through a light evening mist. Sooo nice. We plan to return to Carmel in the summer and stay here again! JLT
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sevan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Aida

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect for us! So luxurious and what a fantastic location within walking distance to everything! If you want that true Carmel-By-The-Sea experience, stay here! The staff was so friendly, helpful, and professional! Lastly, the breakfast that is included is incredible! Fresh smoothies, tapas style breakfast dishes, etc. Not your run of the mill buffet that you get elsewhere. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot. Close to beach and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Englewood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but efficient and well appointed room/bathroom. The location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Dan, Los Angeles

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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