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Karsten Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Lake Michigan

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Travelers at the Karsten Hotel enjoy continental breakfast, a warm lobby fireplace, WiFi, wedding services, and a banquet hall. The convenient location has earned positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

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

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
54216, WI, Kewaunee, 122 Ellis St

What's nearby

  • Kewaunee County Historical Society - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kewaunee Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kewaunee Pierhead Light - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • City of Kewaunee Memorial Field - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bruemmer Park and Zoo - 5 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kewaunee Custard & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jeff's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scottys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Karsten Hotel

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Consider a stay at Karsten Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a banquet hall, and an off-leash area
  • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hunting

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel
KARSTEN HOTEL Kewaunee
KARSTEN HOTEL Hotel Kewaunee

Frequently asked questions

Is Karsten Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Karsten Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karsten Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karsten Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Karsten Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Harbor Park and Lake Michigan. Kewaunee County Historical Society and Tug Ludington are just steps away.

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Reviews

Karsten Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Quaint Hotel

If you are wanting a Holiday Inn type stay, keep looking but if you want a laid back stay with a gracious host, book this hotel. Alex is a wonderful host!! We had such nice visits with him! The front porch is so peaceful with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was spacious and comfortable. There was an issue with our air conditioning and the staff changed our room right away. The hallways are quiet. Convenient street parking right in front. Don't let the lobby fool you, this is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I made a reservation and upon arrival, nobody answered the door or phone. I had to call another nearby hotel for a place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

zach

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing in the area was came into a locked dark building. Honestly didn’t even stay the night I left 45 minutes into checking in. If you like ghosts and an old building this Is the place for you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

April

The place is kinda cool in a old school eay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little on the older side, cheap and just a place to lay down for a few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está abandonado, no hay gente, te piden marcar un número para que te abran el hotel y no funciona, el lugar de noche se ve un poco tenebroso, con calaveras y decoración medio rara. No pudimos ni hospedarnos nos tuvieron que cambiar de hotel. Si pueden evítenlo. Pésima experiencia.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Karsten is not a high end hotel, but if you like the vibe of an antique store, you will love this hotel. Has views of Lake Michigan and is walking distance to variety of eating and entertainment establishments.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was surely a nice place at one time. Those days are long gone. Dirty, plumbing problems, strange smells.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for the weekend and was less than impressed with our stay. The king suite I requested was not what we were given. The hotel was dingy, and unkept at best. The bed sheets did not appear to be clean nor did the towels. They were stained and questionably washed. The fridge was dirty, and the shower appeared to be uncleaned as well. The curtains in our room were falling down, and the furniture looked dated and sourced from an old antique store. Not to mention the number of creepy dolls, and trinkets placed around the hotel. The place itself had a very off-putting vibe, which is very unfortunate considering it could be a great historical spot if it was well-kept. I would not recommend staying here. Stay at your own discretion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aize

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ongeorganiseerd, kamer niet schoon, ontbijt slecht. Wel mooie vintage inrichting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

GAIL

Quirky and unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place to stay in Kewaunee. Lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

linc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The historic building was great to stay in. We heard the foot steps the first night, and the music the second. Could have been our imagination of course.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa J Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No lighting on in the building. Very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024