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Karsten Hotel

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

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Room

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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122 Ellis St, Kewaunee, WI, 54216

What's nearby

  • Kewaunee County Historical Society - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kewaunee Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kewaunee Pierhead Light - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • City of Kewaunee Memorial Field - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bruemmer Park and Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

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

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 billiards/pool table, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an off-leash area, and tour/ticket assistance
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

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Turkish

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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Karsten Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

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

10/10

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The place to stay in Kewaunee. Lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

Historical building. Rooms are very historical. Bathroom was actually decent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We love the Karsten Hotel!! Alex is a wonderful host, very friendly and accommodating. We love the mystery and history of this place. We look forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

Full of character! The history and character absolutely cannot be found at other hotels. Great value. Could certainly use some upkeep, but it is clean and comfortable. Nice proximity to the lake for a beautiful walk out to the lighthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

Cool and unique old property. Owner/staff were great. Definately not your "big chain" hotel. Will definately consider returning the next time we stay in Kewaunee!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Owner greeted us and was very friendly and chatty. The place is unique an amazing, wish we were staying longer to enjoy hanging in the lobby or the 2nd floor sitting area. Only downsides were wimpy shower output and no blinds on windows that faced east. Great AC though! Short walk to a good pub meal and super cold beers!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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

2/10

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

4/10

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

4/10

Poor lighting on the stairs and upper floors. Rooms ok. The hotel is over 100 years old and so is the bed and pillows. No curtains on windows. Owner very friendly and helpful. Good for a cheap over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10

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

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

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).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

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

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

4/10

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

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024