See all properties

Karsten Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Karsten Hotel

Hallway
Hallway
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Superior Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

Similar properties

Lake

Harbor Lights Lodge

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 290 reviews
Harbor Lights Lodge

About the neighborhood

Map
122 Ellis St, Kewaunee, WI, 54216

What's nearby

  • Salmon Harbor Marina - 11 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
  • Parallel 44 Winery and Vineyard - 25 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Lambeau Field - 56 min drive - 38.3 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, an off-leash area, and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
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
  • Smoke-free property

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. Tug Ludington and Selner Park Public Swimming Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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 Good

April

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical building. Rooms are very historical. Bathroom was actually decent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 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

6/10 Okay

GAIL

Quirky and unique
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

8/10 Good

Abhishek

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 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

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emiliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Karsten Hotel, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Definitely not your average hotel stay! The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The check-in process was seamless and quick, making us feel welcome right away. The room was spacious, spotless, and uniquely decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable. What truly sets this hotel apart is the owner. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was memorable. His genuine hospitality and dedication to guest satisfaction were evident in every interaction. We highly recommend Karsten Hotel to anyone looking for a home away from home stay. We would definitely return on our next visit to Kewaunee. Emiliya B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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